[fms]

Hello, All!

iNES 5.4.1 for Android, fixing Android Pie compatibility, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines

For this version, I had to switch back to Android-27 SDK, since the newest Android SDK does not work with some of Google's own code. I have also fixed screenshot sharing on newer Androids. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched back to Android-27 SDK since Android-28 appears broken.
* Fixed compatibility with Android Pie.
* Fixed crash when trying to share a screenshot on newer Androids.
* Upgraded Google Analytics library to the latest compatible version.

It is worth noting that ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of my ColecoVision emulator for Android, is currently on sale for $1.99:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published iNES 5.4.2 for Android, a new version of my Nintendo NES and Famicom emulator, on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines

This release fixes a crash in the Joystick Layout Editor and enables physical buttons on the Archos Gamepad. I have also made Settings screens always use the system theme, since Android does not allow to theme them properly. Finally, I added Cheatopedia cheats for five more games, including Batman and AD&D titles. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed crash in Joystick Layout Editor when buttons become too small.
* No longer skinning Settings background, since Android does not support it.
* Now skipping fake virtual "joystick" supplied by Archos Gamepad.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 5 more games.
* Added cheats for two Advanced Dungeons & Dragons games.
* Added cheats for three Batman games.

Enjoy!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX home computer emulator, is still on sale for $1.99, but not for very long:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published iNES 5.4.4 this morning, a new release of my NES and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines

This release allows to assign media keys (such as volume controls) and other special keys to joystick buttons. I have completely refactored key assignment code, fixing several bugs and adding support for diagonal keypad buttons introduced in Android Nougat. Also, a minor Cheat Hunter bug, where the action bar would not disappear after adding a watch, has been fixed. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Media keys can now be assigned to perform gamepad functions.
* Refactored "Settings | Input | Assign Joystick Keys" code.
* Fixed bug where button, used to close mapping dialog, was added to mappings.
* Added support for diagonal keypad buttons, present since Android-24.
* Fixed action bar stuck after using "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Add Watch" dialog.
* Fixed desktop shortcuts not working on some filenames.
* Fixed starting some files from the Gallery.

In other news, there is a minor bugfix release of VGB 5.5.4 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 6.0 console emulator app is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Since Google Play has banned my iNES emulator for an invented reason, and I have not been able to find a human being there who would listen and see the situation for what it is, the iNES functionality has now been folded into VGBAnext. Thus, in addition to GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy, the new VGBAnext will also emulate NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System consoles. That is a total of 8 different consoles in the same app.

Enjoy!

PS: The fMSX Deluxe app is currently on $1.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released iNES 5.5 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES55-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES55-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary

In this release, I have fixed the MMC3 mapper behavior on startup and increased the delay between VBlank and NMI interrupt generation a little. As result, several new games now run. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Changed MMC3 to start with 16kB page at $8000
* Plants Vs Zombies works now (assumes 16kB page at $8000).
* Changed VBlank-to-NMI distance to 7 clocks.
* Antarctic Adventure works (needs 7+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).
* Ultimate Basketball works (needs 6+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).
* Road Worker works (needs 6+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).
* Brother Ball works (needs 6+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).

Have fun!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released iNES 5.6 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES56-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES56-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

This release prevents VBlank interrupts from being disabled once VBlank occurs (Double Dragon), blanks sprites when the left edge of the screen is being blanked, and fixes mapper #65 (Irem H3001 chip). See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now also blanking sprites when the left edge is being blanked.
* NMI cannot be disabled or cancelled once VBlank starts.
* Double Dragon no longer hangs at subway scene, etc.
* Fixed mapper #65 (Irem H3001 chip).

Also worth noting that MasterGear for Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 6.1 release is now out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, Super GameBoy, NES, and Famicom consoles on your Android device. The new release adds native support for 64bit Androids and several fixes for NES and GBC emulation. The action bar can now be invoked by moving your finger left or right along the top or bottom screen edge.

To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. To reenable cheats, follow directions here:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#VGBA

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now using latest VGB 5.6 and iNES 5.6 source code.
* NES NMI cannot be disabled or cancelled once VBlank starts (Double Dragon).
* Blanking NES sprites when the left screen edge is blanked.
* Fixed GBC real-time clock day counter (Pokemon games).
* Enabled GameBoy Color debugger (NES/GBA debuggers disabled for now).
* Now able to show action bar with horizontal flings at screen top/bottom.
* Reenabled native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit architectures.
* Fixed native OpenSLES sound on newer Androids.
* Fixed a possible crash in Java code.
* Fixed toolbar application links.

Have fun!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 6.1.5, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for another few days. This release fixes tilt joystick operation and a hangup in the German version of Pokemon Sapphire. Also, pressing the BACK button once will now reveal the action bar.

To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. All you need to get cheats back though is download this file into your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed tilt joystick operation.
* Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick.
* Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once.
* Fixed hangup in the German version of Pokemon Sapphire.

Have fun!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

The newest iNES 5.7 for Windows and Linux is now online. It emulates NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System consoles:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES57-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES57-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

This release includes a refactored version of mapper #4 (MMC3). Among other things, the title screen in Gunnac shows without garbage now. I have also fixed sprites rendering at the left screen edge. See below for all the changes:

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored mapper #4 (MMC3) implementation, fixed multiple bugs.
* Gunnac title now shows without garbage.
* Fixed sprite rendering at the left edge of screen.
* Fixed vibrating sound during replay.
* Disabled percussion channel in MIDI recordings (too much noise).
* Fixed window title in iNES-Windows when started from command line.
* Fixed PulseAudio hangup on exit in iNES-Linux.

Enjoy!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX emulator for Android, is currently on the $1.99 sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release enables in-game saves and MIDI recording in situations where the app cannot write to the current folder. In this case, all files will be written to /sdcard/VGBAnext instead. I have also switched to the latest iNES source code for the NES emulation. NES MMC3 mapper and sprite rendering have been fixed. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Using latest iNES 5.7 sources for NES emulation.
* In-game saves now go to /sdcard/VGBAnext if current folder write-protected.
* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/VGBAnext if current folder write-protected.
* Refactored NES mapper #4 (MMC3) implementation, fixed multiple bugs.
* Gunnac title now shows without garbage.
* Fixed sprite rendering at the left edge of NES screen.
* Fixed vibrating NES sound during replay.

Enjoy!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, my MSX emulator, is currently on $1.99 sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

 

[fms]

VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

It includes iNES functionality, as well as VGBA and VGB.

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

Since Google has banned my iNES emulator from Google Play, I have made the free iNES version available here:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk

Download it, play it on your devices, spread it wide, let the other people know they can get it here. To get full access to all iNES functions, latest updates, and support, please, consider downloading VGBAnext:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

It is available from Google Play and includes the complete iNES functionality, as well as VGBA and VGB.

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released a completely free APK for iNES 5.7.1, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES-Android-5701.apk

This release is important, since it introduces the new AndroidTV interface I have been working on for the last few months. Box art and some other features are not yet supported, but they are coming soon. If you see any problems with the new interface, please, email me. I have also fixed gamepad button assignments and added native support for 64bit Intel CPUs. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released the new iNES 5.7.2 this morning, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES-Android-5702.apk

In this release, I have fixed virtual joystick getting too big or too small on some devices. The AndroidTV interface has also been improved, since I am rolling it out in more apps and adding more features. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Improved previously introduced AndroidTV user interface.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* iNES will not auto-start VGBAnext if both are installed.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.


Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released the new iNES 5.7.3 today, my free NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES-Android-5703.apk

The virtual gamepad now looks the same in all screen resolutions. If you changed the size of your virtual gamepad, you may need to adjust it once more in this release. I have also fixed a bunch of real and potential crashes and switched to the modern AndroidX and Firebase APIs. This means that at least Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) is required to run the new version. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Virtual buttons now have same size on all devices.
* App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
* Improved the new AndroidTV interface.
* Fixed rare division by zero when creating icon tiles.
* Fixed missing method crash in the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when starting new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when visiting Google Play.
* Changed Apache HTTP library linkage.
* Switched to "androidx.leanback.*" APIs.
* Switched to Firebase for reporting.
* Switched to Gradle 5.6.

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have successfully pushed the free version of iNES, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator, to Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines.free

The freshly published iNES has got a few changes compared to the previous version:

* Android [DPAD_CENTER] key now acts as NES [START] button.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

PS: VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published iNES 5.7.8 for Android, a free version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES-Android-5708.apk

No Google Play release today, since their wonderful team is once again unhappy with some aspect of the app, undisclosed to me. The latest release fixes a bunch of issues, listed below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
PS: AlmostTI, my TI graphing calc emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have finally managed to push the free iNES 5.7.10 for Android into Google Play store today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines.free

This time, Google inquisition crack team has forced me to do the following:

* Change the icon so that it does not show NES console, because they think it is a veiled copyright violation.
* Change the app title so that it does not contain the word "NES", for the same reason.
* Remove toolbar at the bottom of the screen, since they think it is "deceptive advertising".

I have no idea what is going on at that company and inside its management heads, but it is not good. Not only they treat developers like trash, shoveling them out at random with no real possibility of appeal or feedback, but there is serious loss of common sense at play. Anyways, this release contains the same changes introduced in the non-GooglePlay release a week ago, plus a few others.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Google Play "review team" no longer accepts app icons shaped as console.
* Google Play "review team" no longer accepts console name as part of app name.
* Google Play "review team" considers toolbar "deceptive advertising".

PS: Speccy Deluxe, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released the free iNES 5.7.11, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator for Android:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk

I am releasing this version as a standalone APK, since I am unable to get it published via Google Play any more. This release fixes the File Selector toolbar operation and makes Advanced Settings properly handle situation where Android prohibits access to a folder. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
• Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.
• Toolbar now tries running paid apps before defaulting to free ones.

PS: Speccy Deluxe, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

Speccy - Complete Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator - Apps on Google Play

The most complete Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator for Android.

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released the free iNES 5.7.14, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator for Android:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk

I am releasing this version as a standalone APK, since I am unable to get it published via Google Play any more. This release adds the list of available storage devices (SD cards, USB drives, etc) to the "Change Folder" dialog to make it easier to switch. Same devices can be found in the top row of AndroidTV UI icons. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Added list of available storage devices to "Change Folder" dialog.
• Added available storage devices to the top row in AndroidTV UI.
• Changed message indicating that Android denied a directory listing.

PS: MasterGear, my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG1000 emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

Retro emulator that runs classic MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG1000 games.

play.google.com