Homebrew Official Retroarch WiiU (wip.)

[NinStar]

It requires more precision but you can see the crosshairs. Have you played the official VC release of Duck Hunt by chance? It’s a good example of what to expect. Harder but easier at the same time.

I did, that's exactly why I'm mentioning it, I'm not talking about the visual part of the crosshair, but rather the radius of the crosshair where it detects the shot.

 

[Toyface19]

Hi all, apologies if this has already been answered; I did use the search bar but couldn't find a definitive answer. I have the CrazyMac 2.0 build and it works great, but I know there has been some decent updates since the Aug 2019 build of RA it uses. I have looked for answers on how to update this, but didn't find anything concrete. Can I just download RA from the website, and replace it on my SD leaving my CFG file in place, or will this break my playlists. If it does, how could I fix these? I've heard some people say they need converting and others say the old ones still work?

Any help greatly appreciated, peace!

 

[ploggy]

Hi all, apologies if this has already been answered; I did use the search bar but couldn't find a definitive answer. I have the CrazyMac 2.0 build and it works great, but I know there has been some decent updates since the Aug 2019 build of RA it uses. I have looked for answers on how to update this, but didn't find anything concrete. Can I just download RA from the website, and replace it on my SD leaving my CFG file in place, or will this break my playlists. If it does, how could I fix these? I've heard some people say they need converting and others say the old ones still work?

Any help greatly appreciated, peace!

I cant say for certain since I've never personally used crazymac but you should be able to just replace any cores you want in the cores folder (sd:/retroarch/cores) with these: https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/latest/ <-- these need to be extracted into the cores folder..

It's likely you will need to deleted your Retroarch.cfg (sd:/retroarch/retroarch.cfg) your playlists should still be safe..
Again.. I cant guarantee this wont mess with crazymac in someway.

 

[Toyface19]

Thanks for the reply. I have seen people online just drag over the new RA folder to their old RA folder and leave their cfg file in place, but I'm assuming something big must have changed so I would have to kind of match up the old config to a new config? As in, would I just kind of put them side-by-side and make sure the same settings are present in both sort of thing, is it going to be too much trouble than it's worth? I don't neccessarily NEED to update, I was just thinking if there's a big performance update from earlier builds it would be worth taking the time to do.

Specifically I wanted to see if performance in NEO GEO games was any better, as they do tend to chug a little on the 1.7.7 build CrazyMac 2.0 is using.

 

[ploggy]

Thanks for the reply. I have seen people online just drag over the new RA folder to their old RA folder and leave their cfg file in place, but I'm assuming something big must have changed so I would have to kind of match up the old config to a new config? As in, would I just kind of put them side-by-side and make sure the same settings are present in both sort of thing, is it going to be too much trouble than it's worth? I don't neccessarily NEED to update, I was just thinking if there's a big performance update from earlier builds it would be worth taking the time to do.

Specifically I wanted to see if performance in NEO GEO games was any better, as they do tend to chug a little on the 1.7.7 build CrazyMac 2.0 is using.

You can replace the RA folder if you want but with crazymac I assume you'd want to keep most of the setup in place..
and the easiest way to upgrade and keep the setup would be to just copy over the newer cores..
The reason I say to delete the Retroarch.cfg is when updating from an older version to a newer version, it tends to cause random issues if the old Retroarch.cfg is kept.

 

[willianholtz]

Thanks for the reply. I have seen people online just drag over the new RA folder to their old RA folder and leave their cfg file in place, but I'm assuming something big must have changed so I would have to kind of match up the old config to a new config? As in, would I just kind of put them side-by-side and make sure the same settings are present in both sort of thing, is it going to be too much trouble than it's worth? I don't neccessarily NEED to update, I was just thinking if there's a big performance update from earlier builds it would be worth taking the time to do.

Specifically I wanted to see if performance in NEO GEO games was any better, as they do tend to chug a little on the 1.7.7 build CrazyMac 2.0 is using.

Look Here:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/post-9668885

I commented above, take a look, but to update your RA to a newer version you can go to the site
https://www.marcrobledo.com/retroarch-playlist-editor/

EDIT:
For those who want to use Retroarch CrazyMAC, I'll leave the updated version of the playlists here.

Remembering that: when using crazymac, before updating to the newest cores, you must mandatorily leave your main command as gamepad, otherwise, a black screen with an error will appear. Then just put the updated playlist (json format version)


EDIT: All playlists updated! Thanx puffykilled2pac

 

[slimpyman]

My wiiu has been collecting dust lately because RetroArch was buggy last time I took a stab, ... Anyone quickly point me to a nightly or stable that works pretty well, or off hand, knows what version has known workarounds? I remember last time all my keybinds were broken cause the gamepad driver was borked, and I shelved it.

 

[ploggy]

My wiiu has been collecting dust lately because RetroArch was buggy last time I took a stab, ... Anyone quickly point me to a nightly or stable that works pretty well, or off hand, knows what version has known workarounds? I remember last time all my keybinds were broken cause the gamepad driver was borked, and I shelved it.

Stick to the latest Nightly it has the most improvements..
https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/
Not sure what you mean by Gamepad driver but recently it has become possible to have Pro controller and Gamepad connected as player one and the ability to control the Retroarch UI with all connected Controllers

 

[willianholtz]

My wiiu has been collecting dust lately because RetroArch was buggy last time I took a stab, ... Anyone quickly point me to a nightly or stable that works pretty well, or off hand, knows what version has known workarounds? I remember last time all my keybinds were broken cause the gamepad driver was borked, and I shelved it.

To avoid problems with black screen, whenever you update the gamepad it must be on port 1, otherwise a black screen will happen. So if you are going to update the RA version of crazyMac as mentioned above, you must first put your gamepad on the port 1 and update your playlist to json version.

 

[Storm101]

Just to make sure about the buildbot, are the files with the latest date and RetroArch_rpx always the same thing?

 

[Toyface19]

Remembering that: when using crazymac, before updating to the newest cores, you must mandatorily leave your main command as gamepad, otherwise, a black screen with an error will appear. Then just put the updated playlist (.json version)

Thank you for your reply; I have downloaded the updated playlists. So, if I wanted to update now I would extract the new cores, replace the playlists with these ones, and that'd be it, or do I still need to deal with the CFG file? Also, with regards to the gamepad, how would I do that? I mostly always play with the Wii U gamepad and have not tried anything else.

Appreciate the response, cheers all

 

[willianholtz]

Thank you for your reply; I have downloaded the updated playlists. So, if I wanted to update now I would extract the new cores, replace the playlists with these ones, and that'd be it, or do I still need to deal with the CFG file? Also, with regards to the gamepad, how would I do that? I mostly always play with the Wii U gamepad and have not tried anything else.

Appreciate the response, cheers all

Hi, I'm sorry but I forgot to mention that you should change the playlist type (this option is in the RA general options, I can't send the correct location right now because I'm without my wiiU)

But I'll leave the step-by-step here for anyone who wants to update CrazyMac without any problem.

1 - Change playlist type to json style (VERY IMPORTANT)
2 - Gamepad must be default on port 1 of RA GENERAL configuration (VERY IMPORTANT)
3 - Save all modified content
4 - Update the playlists I made available above
5 - Update Cores

For those who use the pro controller, after updating the RA, you must enable the possibility of "Control the Menu with all Controllers", Also change the controller port only when entering the game and NOT in the RA's GENERAL setup.

Quick menu > Input

 

[ploggy]

What performance is like with the PcsxReamed Core

 

[pedro702]

What performance is like with the PcsxReamed Core

basically very inferior to wiisx even now sadly :S

 

[wwhtvd]

Could someone post a list on all the systems Retroarch Wii U is now able to emulate?

 

[ploggy]

Could someone post a list on all the systems Retroarch Wii U is now able to emulate?

https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/latest/

 

[willianholtz]

@ploggy Get me a doubt, the general RA fixes that come out in the daily builds, also serve for WIIU, or is it specific core update?

 

[slimpyman]

Thanks for the suggestion. I think it's actually pretty good compared to 3 years ago. Anyone have any luck with quake and doom?

 

[slimpyman]

Thanks for the suggestion. I think it's actually pretty good compared to 3 years ago. Anyone have any luck with quake and doom?

 

[Vague Rant]

Could someone post a list on all the systems Retroarch Wii U is now able to emulate?

81_libretro	Sinclair ZX81 and related microcomputers
2048_libretro	2048 puzzle game, not an emulator
atari800_libretro	Atari 400, 800, 600 XL, 800XL, 130XE and 5200
bk_libretro	Soviet-era Electronika BK-0010/0011
bluemsx_libretro	MSX/ColecoVision/SG-1000
cannonball_libretro	Enhanced Out Run (Sega arcade racing game) port
cap32_libretro	Amstrad CPC
crocods_libretro	Amstrad CPC
dosbox_svn_libretro	x86 MS-DOS computer
ecwolf_libretro	Enhanced Wolfenstein 3D (first-person shooter) port
fbalpha2012_cps1_libretro	Capcom CPS-1 arcade machines (e.g. Street Fighter II)
fbalpha2012_cps2_libretro	Capcom CPS-2 arcade machines (e.g. Street Fighter Alpha)
fbalpha2012_cps3_libretro	Capcom CPS-3 arcade machines (e.g. Street Fighter III)
fbalpha2012_libretro	Various arcade machines (includes all of the above and Neo Geo below)
fbalpha2012_neogeo_libretro	SNK Neo Geo machines (e.g. Art of Fighting)
fbalpha_libretro	Various arcade machines (newer than 2012 versions, does everything they can do but will perform slower for heavy games)
fbneo_libretro	Various arcade machines (currently maintained, newer than all fbalpha versions, again will be slower on heavy games)
fceumm_libretro	NES
fixgb_libretro	Game Boy/Game Boy Color
fixnes_libretro	NES
fmsx_libretro	MSX/MSX2
freechaf_libretro	Fairchild ChannelF
freeintv_libretro	Mattel Intellivision
frodo_libretro	Commodore 64 computer
fuse_libretro	Sinclair ZX Spectrum microcomputer
gambatte_libretro	Nintendo Game Boy/Game Boy Color
gearboy_libretro	Nintendo Game Boy/Game Boy Color
gearcoleco_libretro	ColecoVision
gearsystem_libretro	Sega Game Gear/Master System/SG-1000
genesis_plus_gx_libretro	Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)/Mega-CD/Game Gear/Master System/SG-1000
genesis_plus_gx_wide_libretro	Above but with widescreen hacks
gme_libretro	Game Music Emu, plays various chiptune formats
gpsp_libretro	Nintendo Game Boy Advance
gw_libretro	Simulates LCD handhelds, e.g. Game & Watch (not an emulator)
handy_libretro	Atari Lynx
hatari_libretro	Atari ST
lowresnx_libretro	LowRes NX, a fantasy (non-existent) retro-styled console (not an emulator)
lutro_libretro	Lua-based game engine (not an emulator)
mame2000_libretro	Various arcade machines
mame2003_libretro	Various arcade machines (more machines and more accurate, but slower)
mame2003_midway_libretro	Classic Mortal Kombat stuff basically
mame2003_plus_libretro	Regular MAME 2003 with backports of newer games, fixes, performance improvements, etc.
mednafen_lynx_libretro	Atari Lynx
mednafen_ngp_libretro	SNK Neo Geo Pocket/Neo Geo Pocket Color
mednafen_pce_fast_libretro	NEC PC-Engine (performance focus)
mednafen_pce_libretro	NEC PC-Engine (accuracy focus)
mednafen_supergrafx_libretro	NEC PC-Engine SuperGrafx (enhanced PC-Engine with 5 whole games!)
mednafen_vb_libretro	Nintendo Virtual Boy
mednafen_wswan_libretro	Bandai WonderSwan/WonderSwan Color
mgba_libretro	Game Boy Advance/Game Boy Color/Super Game Boy/Game Boy
mrboom_libretro	Bomberman clone engine (not an emulator)
mu_libretro	Palm OS 4 m515 PDA
nekop2_libretro	NEC PC-9800 computer family
neocd_libretro	SNK Neo Geo CD
nestopia_libretro	NES
np2kai_libretro	NEC PC-9800 computer family
nxengine_libretro	Cave Story engine recreation (not an emulator)
o2em_libretro	Magnavox Odyssey 2
oberon_libretro	Oberon RISC
picodrive_libretro	Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)/Mega-CD/32X/Game Gear/Master System
pocketcdg_libretro	CD-G karaoke player (not an emulator)
pokemini_libretro	Nintendo Pokémon Mini (like a tiny Game Boy)
prboom_libretro	Doom engine port (not an emulator)
prosystem_libretro	Atari 7800
puae_libretro	Amiga computers
quasi88_libretro	NEC PC-8000/PC-8800 computers
quicknes_libretro	NES
race_libretro	SNK Neo Geo Pocket/Neo Geo Pocket Color
reminiscence_libretro	Flashback (cinematic platformer) engine port (not an emulator)
sameboy_libretro	Nintendo Game Boy/Game Boy Color
scummvm_libretro	Various point and click adventure engines (e.g. Secret of Monkey Island) (not an emulator)
snes9x2002_libretro	SNES
snes9x2005_libretro	SNES (newer)
snes9x2005_plus_libretro	SNES (newer with enhancements and backports from later versions)
snes9x2010_libretro	SNES (newer)
snes9x_libretro	SNES (newest)
squirreljme_libretro	Java mobile edition (doesn't work yet)
stella2014_libretro	Atari 2600
tgbdual_libretro	Nintendo Game Boy/Game Boy Color (two at the same time, with link cable support)
theodore_libretro	Thomson MO/TO computers
tyrquake_libretro	Quake (first-person shooter) engine port
uzem_libretro	Uzebox, a modern, open-source, 8-bit retro-style console
vba_next_libretro	Nintendo Game Boy Advance
vecx_libretro	GCE Vectrex
vice_x64_libretro	Commodore 64
vice_x64sc_libretro	Commodore 64 computer (accuracy-focussed, slow on Wii U)
vice_x128_libretro	Commodore 128 computer
vice_xcbm2_libretro	Commodore CBM-2 computer
vice_xcbm5x0_libretro	Commodore CBM-II 5x0 computer
vice_xpet_libretro	Commodore PET computer
vice_xplus4_libretro	Commodore PLUS/4 computer
vice_xscpu64_libretro	Commodore 64 computer with SuperCPU enhancement cart (slow on Wii U)
vice_xvic_libretro	Commodore VIC-20 computer
vitaquake2-rogue_libretro	Quake 2 (first-person shooter) engine port (not an emulator)
vitaquake2-xatrix_libretro	Quake 2 (first-person shooter) engine port (not an emulator)
vitaquake2-zaero_libretro	Quake 2 (first-person shooter) engine port (not an emulator)
vitaquake2_libretro	Quake 2 (first-person shooter) engine port (not an emulator)
x1_libretro	Sharp X1 computers
xrick_libretro	Rick Dangerous (2D platformer) engine port (not an emulator)