GameYob 3DS - GB/C emu

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

 

@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)

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

• Code:

  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)

 

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...