[fms]

Hello, All!

I have managed to publish the latest version of iNES for Android, 5.7.14, to Google Play:

FreeINES - Free Classic 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play

FreeINES emulates 8bit gaming consoles, with saves, rewinding, and netplay.

play.google.com

It is essentially the same app as the one available from iNES website. You may want to install it if you prefer automated updates, although pushing each successive update to Google Play has become a hugely difficult task. Every single time, I have to prove to Google meat drones that the app does not include any Nintendo assets, has no NES images anywhere, and does not even mention NES in the app description or the title.

Anyways, enjoy while it lasts.

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

fMSX Deluxe - Complete MSX Emulator - Apps on Google Play

Runs MSX home computer software on your phone, with netplay, rewinding, more.

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've just released the free iNES 5.7.15, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator for Android:

FreeINESs - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- on Google Play
http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- on website

I am releasing this version as both standalone APK and Google Play download, since I am not sure if Google will allow me to continue keeping it in Google Play. This release fixes State Exchange, Network Play, and Box Art Downloader features. I have also fixed a rare crash on AndroidTV and made some changes to the File Selector user interface. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
• When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
• Fixed State Exchange feature.
• Fixed Network Play feature.
• Fixed box art downloader.

PS: If you like iNES, please consider buying VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator. It is on $2.99 sale this week:

VGBAnext - Universal Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play

VGBAnext emulates gaming consoles and handhelds, with saves, rewinding, and more

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free iNES 5.8 for Windows and Linux, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator, is now available for download:

iNES: Portable Nintendo Emulator -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES58-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES58-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new version fixes several bugs with moving and resizing the application window and saves the choice of physical gamepad in iNES-Windows. Finally, iNES-Windows comes with a menu option for clearing all current settings, in case they get messed up.

ALL CHANGES:

• Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to iNES-Windows.
• Fixed small windows behavior in iNES-Windows.
• Fixed window position behavior in iNES-Windows.
• Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in iNES-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: AlmostTI, my Texas Instruments graphing calc emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

AlmostTI - TI Calc Emulator - Apps on Google Play

Turns you phone or tablet into TI graphing calculator (ROM required).

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've just released the free iNES 5.8 for Android, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator:

Nameless - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- on Google Play
http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- on website

I am releasing this version as both standalone APK and Google Play download, since I am not sure if Google will allow me to continue keeping it in Google Play. This release is based on iNES 5.8 for Windows and Linux, released some time ago. It greatly improves Box Art Downloader functionality, adding support for URL redirects and other things. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Based on the latest iNES 5.8 sources.
• Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
• Fixed Box Art Downloader to use alternative storage location.
• Fixed Box Art Downloader to follow redirects.
• Added HTTPS support to Box Art Downloader.

PS: If you like iNES, please consider buying VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator. It is on $2.99 sale this week:

VGBAnext - Universal Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play

VGBAnext emulates gaming consoles and handhelds, with saves, rewinding, and more

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!


The free iNES 5.9 for Windows and Linux, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator, is now available for download:

iNES: Portable Nintendo Emulator -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES59-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES59-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new version includes majorly refactored scaling and special effects framework and a simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaler. The CPU-based interpolation is used when it is impossible to use GPU to scale screen images. The Windows version also adds drag'n'drop support and explicit "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option. The Linux version now supports "-linear" command line argument.

ALL CHANGES:

• Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
• Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
• Added simple CPU-based linear scaling algorithm.
• Added file drag'n'drop support to iNES-Windows.
• Added "-linear" command line option to iNES-Linux.
• Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to iNES-Windows.
• Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
• Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.

Have fun!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX and MSX2 emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

fMSX Deluxe - Complete MSX Emulator - Apps on Google Play

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published the free iNES 5.9, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator for Android:

Nameless - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- on Google Play
http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- on website

I am releasing this version as both standalone APK and Google Play download, since I am not sure if Google will allow me to continue keeping it in Google Play. This release is based on iNES 5.9 for Windows and Linux, published this week. It adds a simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaler, used when GPU usage is unfeasible. There is also a separate "Video | Interpolation Effect | Linear Interpolation" option now. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Based on the latest iNES 5.9 sources.
• Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
• Added simple CPU-based linear interpolation algorithm.
• Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

 

[fms]

Hello, All!


I've published iNES 5.9.1 for Android, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

Nameless - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- outside Google Play
Revive Old Software on Your Android Phone or Tablet! -- homepage


Starting this November, Google no longer allows Android apps to access files on Android10+ devices, outside app's sandbox. All storage access is now supposed to be done via something called "Storage Access Framework".

I had to make major changes to iNES in order to comply with the new regulations. If you have a newer Android10+, you will see the list of storage volumes in the File Selector. Once you click on a volume, the app may ask you for permission to access it. Otherwise, things should work the same as before. If you find any new problems with the app though, please, report them to the support group or email me directly. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
• On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
• Content is copied to a temporary folder for use, changes moved back on exit.
• You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.

Have fun!

PS: Speccy Deluxe, the complete version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published iNES 5.9.2 for Android, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

Nameless - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- outside Google Play
Revive Old Software on Your Android Phone or Tablet! -- homepage

This release fixes a bunch of issues that popped up after refactoring the app for "Storage Access Framework" support. The app is once again runs on Android 4.2+ devices and properly handles spaces and parentheses in file names. I have also added support for homebrewn UNROM-512 (mapper #30) and Cheapocabra (mapper #111) boards.

ALL CHANGES:

• Added mapper #30 for homebrewn 512kB/256kB UNROM boards.
• Added mapper #111 for homebrewn Cheapocabra GTROM boards.
• Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
• Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
• Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
• Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
• Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.
• Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.

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

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

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published iNES 5.9.3 for Android, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

Nameless - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- outside Google Play
Revive Old Software on Your Android Phone or Tablet! -- homepage

This release fixes opening NES files from external apps, such as file managers. It also fixes File Selector UI on newer AndroidTV devices and enables adding home screen shortcuts on newer Android devices. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
• Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
• Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.

Have fun!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free iNES 6.0 for Windows and Linux, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator, is now available for download:

iNES: Portable Nintendo Emulator -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES60-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES60-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new release adds support for homebrewn UNROM-512 and Cheapocabra boards, making recent NES games run. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:

• Added mapper #30 for homebrewn 512kB/256kB UNROM boards.
• Added mapper #111 for homebrewn Cheapocabra GTROM boards.

Have fun!

PS: MasterGear, my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free iNES 6.1 for Windows and Linux, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator, is now available for download:

iNES: Portable Nintendo Emulator -- homepage
https://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES61-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
https://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES61-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new release adds optional frame rate display and makes most command line options work on Windows. I have also improved sound on Windows. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:

• Fixed audio randomly not working on iNES-Windows startup.
• Added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to iNES-Windows.
• Most command line options should now work in iNES-Windows.
• Increased synchronization timer precision in iNES-Windows.
• Added "-fps" command line option.

Have fun!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published iNES 6.1 for Android, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator:

Nameless - Free 8bit Console Emulator - Apps on Google Play -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk -- outside Google Play
Revive Old Software on Your Android Phone or Tablet! -- homepage

This release is based on the iNES 6.1 for Windows and Linux, published recently. It optimizes File Selector scrolling on newer Android devices, making it much faster with many files present. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
• Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
• Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.

Have fun!