Homebrew GameYob 3DS - GB/C emu

[spiderman1234]

For installing I understand you install the cia file gameYob.cia" in fbi but what about the other files like gameyob.elf, GameYob.3ds, GameYob.3dsx. What about those ones?

 

[piratesephiroth]

For installing I understand you install the cia file gameYob.cia" in fbi but what about the other files like gameyob.elf, GameYob.3ds, GameYob.3dsx. What about those ones?

.elf is the original executable, used to create the others.
.3ds is the rom for flashcards
.3dsx is the version compatible with the homebrew launcher

 

[spiderman1234]

@piratesephiroth Do I need to install the .3dsx to use the emulator or I just use fbi to install gameyob.cia? Would the homebrew launcher version run better?

 

[fmkid]

@piratesephiroth Do I need to install the .3dsx to use the emulator or I just use fbi to install gameyob.cia? Would the homebrew launcher version run better?

Either way that you want/prefer (both at the same time isn't necessary at all).

And I would say that it's the same performance either on .3dsx or .cia (if I'm wrong, someone else correct me, please)

 

[JaNDeRPeiCH]

Either way that you want/prefer (both at the same time isn't necessary at all).

And I would say that it's the same performance either on .3dsx or .cia (if I'm wrong, someone else correct me, please)

Any emulator in .3dsx or cia have the same perfomance except retroarch,if you use 3dsx of retroarch have better perfomance than the crappy cia.

 

[Deleted User]

Does SGB mode not work for certain games?(like Metroid 2) It remains in GBC mode or regular GB mode for me, no matter if everything else is off etc.

I've tried on both the 3ds version(cia) as well as the version on twilightmenu++

 

[TurdPooCharger]

Does SGB mode not work for certain games?(like Metroid 2) It remains in GBC mode or regular GB mode for me, no matter if everything else is off etc.

I've tried on both the 3ds version(cia) as well as the version on twilightmenu++

mGBA emulator → press (X) → Configure → Enable SGB borders: On

 

[Deleted User]

What if i'm trying to use gameyob?

 

[TurdPooCharger]

What if i'm trying to use gameyob?

I haven't figured out how to force SGB border on Metroid II - Return of Samus on either GameYoB or mGBA.

If you want to play this game with a border,

1. NSUI (beta 28) → File → New → Game Boy CIA
2. Project → Load ROM... → Metroid II - Return of Samus (UA) [!].gb (CRC32: DEE05370)
   
3. Tools → Game database → Platform: Game Boy → Game list: Metroid II - Return of Samus (World)
   • [DAT-o-MATIC] Metroid II - Return of Samus (World)
   • Install 7-Zip and right mouse click on the .gb rom → CRC SHA → CRC-32
4. Injection Method options... → VC options , Border image: Custom image (400x240)
   • Here's an example PNG border template. Create or edit in Photoshop or GIMP.
     
   • Make sure the PPI (pixel per square inch) is set to 96 to avoid a shrunked or blown image.
5. Project → Export CIA... → Metroid II Return of Samus.cia
6. FBI → SD → ... → Metroid II Return of Samus.cia → Install and delete CIA
7. HOME Menu → launch the game and hold either the (START) or (SELECT) button.

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You can play .GB roms in GBC preset color palettes on mGBA by text editing this file in Programmer's Notepad,

• sdmc:/mGBA/config.ini

Under the [ports.3ds] section, add this line.

• useCgbColors=1

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Colorized romhacks for this game. Apply IPS patches to the base rom via Lunar IPS or Floating IPS. These would have to be injected as Game Boy Color CIA.


Metroid II DX

• [romhacking.net] Metroid II DX

Metroid II - Return of Samus (UA) [!].gb (DEE05370)

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Metroid 2 Colour 2.0.ips (B292BBAD)

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Metroid 2 Colour 2.0.gb (D1DB593D)


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Metroid II EJRTQ

• [romhacking.net] Metroid II - EJRTQ Colorization
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• [romhacking.net] EJRTQ Canon Samus Patch

Metroid II - Return of Samus (UA) [!].gb (DEE05370)

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metroid ii - color (ejrtq) v1.3.ips (E35D3073)

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metroid ii - color (ejrtq) v1.3.gb (A2D565B0)

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metroid_ii_-_color_ejrtq_v1-3_-_addendum.ips (69B5156C)

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metroid_ii_-_color_ejrtq_v1-3_-_addendum.gb (351C97E0)

 

[placebo_yue]

What if i'm trying to use gameyob?

DS version of gameyob uses SGB borders without issues. 3DS version can't. You can add custom borders but you gotta edit them yourself and crop a part of it for it to fit...

 

[HeroBrenn]

I heard the DS version has a thing that does the same thing as the game boy printer functionality. Does this still have that?

 

[Satangel]

Looking to play Pokemon Crystal Clear on the 2DS.

This still the best option to run that romhack?

Thanks

 

[Plstic]

Looking to play Pokemon Crystal Clear on the 2DS.

This still the best option to run that romhack?

Thanks

it crashes on gameyob. I would inject a CIA.

 

[Satangel]

it crashes on gameyob. I would inject a CIA.

Thank you sir

ANd DS games, can I also inject them in a CIA? Or only GBA/GBC games?

Sorry for noob questions, relatively new in 3DS scene

 

[Plstic]

Thank you sir

ANd DS games, can I also inject them in a CIA? Or only GBA/GBC games?

Sorry for noob questions, relatively new in 3DS scene

You can load DS games via twilightmenu. https://gbatemp.net/threads/ds-i-3d...-ds-i-games-and-ds-i-menu-replacement.472200/

 

[GamerWeeb]

Can I increase the speed of gba and gb games using this ?

 

[Pk11]

Can I increase the speed of gba and gb games using this ?

GameYob doesn't run GBA games, for GB(C) games though, yes you can. I think the default fast forward key is L, but you can change it if you want from the menu (tap the screen by default) -> Settings -> Key Config. If you want speedup though you probably want to use the DSi version (included in TWiLight Menu++ or here (or Universal-Updater)) as it runs faster than the 3DS version for whatever reason iirc.

For GBA games if you're on n3DS you might be able to get some speedup using mGBA or gpSP in RetroArch, those already have a hard enough time running at 100% speed though that I'm not sure how much they can speed up.

Edit: Did a quick test, GameYob DSi gets about 400 FPS on the title screen of Pokémon Crystal, GameYob 3DS gets only about 200 FPS.

 

[placebo_yue]

Can I increase the speed of gba and gb games using this ?

Forget about fastfowarding GBA games, the only software that could do that runs slowly even when it should run at normal speed, so unless choppy frameskipping is your idea of increasing speed, then no, it can't be done. Also this is a GB/GBC emulator. Please read the threads carefully before asking stuff

 

[CrvyloOo]

How can I convert images to be usable as borders? I downloaded an archive of every sgb border and they do not work. I tried converting them all to .bmp and that didn't work either. What format do custom borders need to be in? I can upload the folder too if that helps.

 

[placebo_yue]

How can I convert images to be usable as borders? I downloaded an archive of every sgb border and they do not work. I tried converting them all to .bmp and that didn't work either. What format do custom borders need to be in? I can upload the folder too if that helps.

Gameyob DS can simply use the borders directly from the ROMS. It's also better in other ways, i suggest you simply use gameyob DS. UNLESS you want custom borders. In that case.. i don't know the answer to your question.