Homebrew New VBA GX fork (2.3.0)

[Drak0rex]

FIX94 I know you're all about Nintendont now, but if you have a moment and it's not too much trouble, could you please update the Bbagx plugin?

 

[Vague Rant]

Don't really feel like reading the whole thread right now; are there any drawbacks to using this fork over the old one, or even retroarch?

The aspect ratio isn't accurate in either old or new VBA GX (although neither is it correct in stable RetroArch; current builds or the upcoming release are necessary) and there seems to be significant sound delay and skipping here which I haven't seen in RetroArch (not sure if this was in the original VBA GX). In terms of overall accuracy, you're better off with RetroArch, but RA lacks any Super Game Boy support, which is the major advantage of (new) VBA GX.

 

[the_randomizer]

The aspect ratio isn't accurate in either old or new VBA GX (although neither is it correct in stable RetroArch; current builds or the upcoming release are necessary) and there seems to be significant sound delay and skipping here which I haven't seen in RetroArch (not sure if this was in the original VBA GX). In terms of overall accuracy, you're better off with RetroArch, but RA lacks any Super Game Boy support, which is the major advantage of (new) VBA GX.

RetroArch is also smoother because it doesn't rely on frameskip, which kills performance in most GBA games.

 

[Drak0rex]

RetroArch is also smoother because it doesn't rely on frameskip, which kills performance in most GBA games.

I thought I read that some of the speed issues got ironed out.

 

[the_randomizer]

I thought I read that some of the speed issues got ironed out.

That I don't know, I haven't used VBA GX or this branch in a very long time. Many GBA games on RetroArch are actually quite smooth

 

[nakata6790]

It is very smooth (2.3.1 that is). Only issue for me is sound popping in some demanding games like Motoracer Advance.
A couple of more frames in Legend of Spyro & Golden Sun 2 wouldn't hurt either.
It is an awesome Super GB player as well.

 

[the_randomizer]

It is very smooth (2.3.1 that is). Only issue for me is sound popping in some demanding games like Motoracer Advance.
A couple of more frames in Legend of Spyro & Golden Sun 2 wouldn't hurt either.
It is an awesome Super GB player as well.

Golden Sun 2 has issues on all GBA emulators, I think in part, due to the fact the ROM is large (Golden Sun is 8 MB whereas GS 2 is 32 MB or 256 mbit). If this can be further optimized, it would make it so much better.

 

[SuperrSonic]

FIX94 I know you're all about Nintendont now, but if you have a moment and it's not too much trouble, could you please update the Bbagx plugin?

There is no source to do that.

 

[Drak0rex]

There is no source to do that.

It's not open source? then how was it modified thus far?

 

[SuperrSonic]

It's not open source? then how was it modified thus far?

VBAGX is open source, this mod isn't. If you were requesting an update to the Wiiflow plugin with this mod then there is no source available to do it.

 

[ShadowOne333]

VBAGX is open source, this mod isn't. If you were requesting an update to the Wiiflow plugin with this mod then there is no source available to do it.

FIX94 has a copy of this fork's SVN, although it is the one for 2.3.0 and not 2.3.1.
Someone sent him the SVN so he could add tne Wii U Pro controller support.

 

[the_randomizer]

FIX94 has a copy of this fork's SVN, although it is the one for 2.3.0 and not 2.3.1.
Someone sent him the SVN so he could add tne Wii U Pro controller support.

Isn't there supposed to be a source for it though, as per the licensing? Sorry, but their not releasing the source is kinda selfish, is it not?

 

[ShadowOne333]

Isn't there supposed to be a source for it though, as per the licensing? Sorry, but their not releasing the source is kinda selfish, is it not?

Yes it should, it is DMA law I think.
libertyernie, sorry to bother you.
The SVN for the VBAGX fork of yours is indeed required as per software license.

JoostinOnline, perhaps you could help me out on that since I think you are more involved in that sort of things.

 

[the_randomizer]

Yes it should, it is DMA law I think.
libertyernie, sorry to bother you.
The SVN for the VBAGX fork of yours is indeed required as per software license.

JoostinOnline, perhaps you could help me out on that since I think you are more involved in that sort of things.

Not trying to call people out, but not sharing the altered source kinda hinders what could be a good branch, would it not?

 

[JoostinOnline]

JoostinOnline, perhaps you could help me out on that since I think you are more involved in that sort of things.

You can report libertyernie here.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-violation.html

 

[Drak0rex]

You can report libertyernie here.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-violation.html

Perhaps a report is not so much in order as a friendly reminder? Sure would suck to piss him off and he just up and quit. Just sayin. :/

 

[JoostinOnline]

Perhaps a report is not so much in order as a friendly reminder? Sure would suck to piss him off and he just up and quit. Just sayin. :/

A reminder would obviously be better. Reporting is a last resort. However, this guy hasn't even signed in since November 5. A PM might not do any good.

 

[the_randomizer]

A reminder would obviously be better. Reporting is a last resort. However, this guy hasn't even signed in since November 5. A PM might not do any good.

Dayum, you serious? Man, perhaps a report, while a last resort, would serve as a wake up call since he hasn't been active in a month and a half...

 

[AntiPhotonz]

The source is on his GitHub.

 

[the_randomizer]

Too bad the same can't be done to Snes9x GX and make the same changes Snes9x Next, as in, speed hacks but no frameskip.