Homebrew GBARunner2

[Deleted User]

Any idea how cheats should work in a gbarunner2 environment? (In a technical way)

Do you think there is a way to dump cheatcode devices and add them to gbarunner2? Like codebreaker and gameshark.

 

[Gericom]

Do you think there is a way to dump cheatcode devices and add them to gbarunner2? Like codebreaker and gameshark.

I know these devices can patch data on the fly when reading from the cartridge rom. Not sure how well that would work in gbarunner2.

 

[TheBeefBai]

I know these devices can patch data on the fly when reading from the cartridge rom. Not sure how well that would work in gbarunner2.

I know nothing about how these cheat devices work but would it be possible to patch a rom of a game to run the cheat device rom first, then after entering the codes running the game with the patched addresses?

 

[DualBladedKirito]

Pokemon Saiph works fine on my 3DS. It requires DSi speed enabled to be playable. Minor gfx glitches during gameplay.

Does pokemon saiph crash at the summary screen for you at all. It just bugs out like crazy when I check a pokemon summary screen.

 

[NANASHI89]

Pokemon Saiph works fine on my 3DS. It requires DSi speed enabled to be playable. Minor gfx glitches during gameplay.

I'm on a DSi, how to enable DSi speed?

 

[RocketRobz]

I'm on a DSi, how to enable DSi speed?

Just simply launch GBARunner2 from quick menu, or SELECT menu, in TWLMenu++.

 

[Ziko]

Any idea how cheats should work in a gbarunner2 environment? (In a technical way)

I'd suggest doing something similar to gameyob where codes can be used on what game it's for. Essentially seperate cheat files for each game. It can be edited using Notepad or something of the sort.

 

[Alexander1970]

Any idea how cheats should work in a gbarunner2 environment? (In a technical way)

Hello.

I think THAT would be a very hard Challenge.
Because GBARunner is not a simple Emulator.....

Otherwise you take a look on the Emulator Section.
Support of libreto/ .cht Files or VisualBoy / .clt Files is "maybe easier" than implement an Code/Cheat Editor or Plug In.

Only an "Idea" for an "Entrypoint" for you.

Thank you.

 

[Deleted User]

Does pokemon saiph crash at the summary screen for you at all. It just bugs out like crazy when I check a pokemon summary screen.

Yes, I do get it. Strange, because I´m getting this on mGBA 8.1 beta as well.

Edit: The game is working on mGBA 8.1 beta for the Nintendo Wii. This could be a memory related issue.

 

[TheTrueDream42]

Does pokemon saiph crash at the summary screen for you at all. It just bugs out like crazy when I check a pokemon summary screen.

Yes, I do get it. Strange, because I´m getting this on mGBA 8.1 beta as well.

Edit: The game is working on mGBA 8.1 beta for the Nintendo Wii. This could be a memory related issue.

There was another game I saw that had this issue. Viewing the summary through the PC at the Pokémon Center worked without crashing on that game, so you can try that.

 

[DualBladedKirito]

There was another game I saw that had this issue. Viewing the summary through the PC at the Pokémon Center worked without crashing on that game, so you can try that.

Yes but the problem lies when you need to delete a move to learn a new one. You are screwed then. It's pretty gamebreaking imo

 

[Deleted User]

I tested Shingata Medarot - Kabuto & Kuwagata Version which crashes when you buy parts at the shop with the base DS model.
This is not the case when played with the 3DS. Most likely Hicode.

Edit: I tested the Mario Bros mini game in the Super Mario Advance games.
Super Mario Advance is the only game in the series where the Mini game doesn´t work. The Mario Bros mini game works in Super Mario Advance 2-4.

 

[SummonerArthur]

Just tested Beyblade G-Revolution.
Looks like gameplay works fine, but after some seconds in-game, the sound will crash and go "WREEEEEE" Until you go to another room, then after like, 5 seconds, sound will crash and start "WREEEEE" again. (tested on 22-11-2019 commit using a DS Lite).
Even if tho this game music sucks, the screech is really annoying.

Hey Gericom, love the work you've done on this! I just ran a few tests with some of my games and thought they might be useful for you to know. If you need more information give me a shout!

Super Mario Advance: SMB2 - No issues
Super Mario Advance 2: SMW - Fails to boot - white screen
Super Mario Advance 3: YI - Fails to boot - white screen
Super Mario Advance 4: SMB3 - Slight GFX errors during stage transition. Slightly longer load times after pipe transitions
Mario & Luigi - Timing for some music channels out of sync. Sprites flicker during intro - causes slowdown. Music corruption during Mario house segment of intro
Mario Kart - Music channels out of sync - Minor GFX error on left side on the horizon of the track - grey line of pixels. Sound corruption during save screen
Sonic Advance - Timing for music channels out of sync. Pitch of some samples incorrect. Background flickers and game slows down during end of act tally
Sonic Advance 2 - Timing for music channels out of sync. Pitch of some samples incorrect
Sonic Advance 3 - Timing for music channels out of sync. Pitch of some samples incorrect. Minor slowdown throughout. Backgrounds flicker
Sonic Battle - Timing for music channels out of sync

I cant play sonic advance here. I'm using a sonic advance + sonic pinball rom. If I press start to start the game, it will simply reboot to the main screen using any setting combinations.

 

[Alexander1970]

Just tested Beyblade G-Revolution.
Looks like gameplay works fine, but after some seconds in-game, the sound will crash and go "WREEEEEE" Until you go to another room, then after like, 5 seconds, sound will crash and start "WREEEEE" again. (tested on 22-11-2019 commit using a DS Lite).
Even if tho this game music sucks, the screech is really annoying.





I cant play sonic advance here. I'm using a sonic advance + sonic pinball rom. If I press start to start the game, it will simply reboot to the main screen using any setting combinations.

Hello.

Did you read the further Posts,where @Robz8 mentioned the Patches you maybe need.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbarunner2.451970/page-112#post-8878147

Thank you.

 

[Gericom]

Just tested Beyblade G-Revolution.
Looks like gameplay works fine, but after some seconds in-game, the sound will crash and go "WREEEEEE" Until you go to another room, then after like, 5 seconds, sound will crash and start "WREEEEE" again. (tested on 22-11-2019 commit using a DS Lite).
Even if tho this game music sucks, the screech is really annoying.





I cant play sonic advance here. I'm using a sonic advance + sonic pinball rom. If I press start to start the game, it will simply reboot to the main screen using any setting combinations.

I'd like to point out that the 22-11-2019 commit is a wifi_link branch one. So you may want to use a master commit to save battery.

I'll probably have time during the Christmas break to look into some problems again.

 

[Deleted User]

Good news is that on the 3DS, Wario Ware twisted is playable with the motion sensor patch applied. This means that DSI user should be able to play the game!

Edit: Same applies to Yoshi Topsy-Turvy (U).

 

[Gericom]

Good news is that on the 3DS, Wario Ware twisted is playable with the motion sensor patch applied. This means that DSI user should be able to play the game!

I think I'll implement mapping the gyro to dpad or touch screen or so from within gbarunner2 at some point such that it works on ds as well.

 

[Gericom]

I've started working on an ingame menu now:

(sorry for the horrible quality screenshots )

 

[Alexander1970]

I've started working on an ingame menu now:

(sorry for the horrible quality screenshots )

Hello.

Great News from "The Wizard".

But please do not forget - Christmas Time - a Time of Joy and Peace and "Break" from any Homebrew to give yourself a well deserved Break after an exciting GBARunner Year.

Thank you for your Work and your Time.

 

[MarioKartFan]

@Gericom That looks excellent! This is one of the most exciting projects going on in homebrew. Thank you so much! Right now the only thing really missing from your project is automatic sleep mode when the 3DS / DSi is closed. Will that be challenging to implement?