[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published MasterGear 4.6, emulating Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 on Android:

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

This release introduces the completely new, modern interface for AndroidTV users. The new UI is based on the Leanback library, as suggested by Google. If you experience any problems with it, or miss any features, please, do not hesitate to email me.

In other news, I've fixed gamepad button assignment problems and made box art show up immediately as it gets downloaded. Also, there is now native support for 64bit Intel CPUs. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

Enjoy!

PS: Speccy Deluxe is on $2.99 sale this week:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.6.1 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now online:

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

This release fixes virtual buttons size on some devices and improves the new AndroidTV UI. I also fixed a bunch of crashes experienced by a few AndroidTV users. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

Finally, MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at the Google Play Store. It is going to stay this way until the end of the week. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* 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.

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.6.2 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now available:

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

This release makes virtual buttons appear the same way on all devices, in all screen resolutions. If you had to tweak your buttons, use "Settings | Input | Edit Joystick Layout" option to tweak them back as necessary. I have also switched to the latest AndroidX and Firebase APIs from Google, so the app now requires Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or newer. Whoever is still using Android Gingerbread, people, you really have to upgrade already. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

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.
* Changed Apache HTTP library linkage.
* Switched to "androidx.leanback.*" APIs.
* Switched to Firebase for reporting.
* Switched to Gradle 5.6.

PS: AlmostTI, my TI graphing calc emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Have fun!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published MasterGear 4.6.4 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release adds keyboard navigation in all the dialogs and standard search functionality on AndroidTV. I have also fixed a few input-related issues, including screen literally going blue on some devices (such as Chromebooks). As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebook.
* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Modified "Changes" dialog to keep Google approval drones happy.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

PS: ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of my ColecoVision emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

Published MasterGear 4.6.5 for Android today, an updated version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release fixes several user interface bugs, including two instances of a game getting started on double-clicks. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.

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

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

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

Release MasterGear 4.6.6 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release makes sure the Advanced Settings dialogs properly handle inaccessible file system folders. You will no longer get stuck in these folders. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

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.

PS: AlmostTI, my TI graphing calc emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.6.7 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now online:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

This release makes sure that File Selector will not go into inaccessible folders. If you need to quickly jump to a different folder, use the "Change Folder" menu option. Yes, it is also available on AndroidTV (in the top row). As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play Store.
• Fixed AndroidTV file browser getting stuck on unavailable folders.
• Fixed File Selector getting stuck on unavailable folders.
• AndroidTV browser will point to "Folders" row after changing folder.
• Toolbar now tries running paid apps before defaulting to free ones.
• Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.6.8 for Android today, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

MasterGear emulates MasterSystem, GameGear, and other classic 8bit consoles made by Sega. It runs MasterSystem and GameGear games right on your Android phone or tablet. Save game progress at any time and share it with friends, or play games together on the network. MasterGear also runs Mark2...

play.google.com

For people storing their file son SD cards and USB drives, the new release adds a list of available storage devices to the "Change Folder" dialog. This way you do not need to remember and type the path name every time you switch storage. On AndroidTV, storage device options can be found in the top row of icons. Finally, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• MasterGear is on $2.99 sale this week.
• 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.

Enjoy!

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I released MasterGear 4.6.9 for Android today, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

MasterGear emulates MasterSystem, GameGear, and other classic 8bit consoles made by Sega. It runs MasterSystem and GameGear games right on your Android phone or tablet. Save game progress at any time and share it with friends, or play games together on the network. MasterGear also runs Mark2...

play.google.com

This release fixes a bunch of cloud-based features, such as State Exchange, Network Play, and Box Art Downloader. I have also fixed a crash on some AndroidTV devices when getting the list of storage locations. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
• Fixed State Exchange feature.
• Fixed Network Play feature.
• Fixed box art downloader.

PS: Speccy Deluxe, the complete version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

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

Speccy is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer emulator. It runs software written for Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16k, 48k, 128k, +2, +2A, +3, Timex Sinclair, Sam Coupe, Pentagon, and Skorpion home computers. Features: * Specifically optimized for Android devices, using ARM assembler and running at...

play.google.com

 

[fms]

The Android version of MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

MasterGear emulates MasterSystem, GameGear, and other classic 8bit consoles made by Sega. It runs MasterSystem and GameGear games right on your Android phone or tablet. Save game progress at any time and share it with friends, or play games together on the network. MasterGear also runs Mark2...

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.6.10 for Android today, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

MasterGear emulates MasterSystem, GameGear, and other classic 8bit consoles made by Sega. It runs MasterSystem and GameGear games right on your Android phone or tablet. Save game progress at any time and share it with friends, or play games together on the network. MasterGear also runs Mark2...

play.google.com

This release makes multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader. It will follow URL redirects and use alternative storage location (/sdcard/MasterGear) if it cannot store box art where ROMs are. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
• Fixed Box Art Downloader to use alternative storage location.
• Fixed Box Art Downloader to follow redirects.
• Added HTTPS support to Box Art Downloader.

PS: ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

ColEm Deluxe - Complete ColecoVision Emulator - Apps on Google Play

ColEm is a ColecoVision emulator. It runs Coleco games on your Android phone or tablet. Play Coleco games with Bluetooth joysticks, Xperia gaming buttons, Moga gamepad, or iCade joystick. Save game play at any time and restart once you get killed. Record ColecoVision music to MIDI files and use...

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released MasterGear 4.6, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

MasterGear: Portable SEGA MasterSystem/GameGear Emulator -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG46-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG46-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear comes with many fixes and improvements to the Windows version. Window resizing and positioning has been fixed. The app should behave better on computers with multiple displays. The scaling and special effects framework has been refactored and optimized for larger screens. There is now a special option for hardware linear scaling, as well as the option to clear all app settings. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Refactored scaling and special effects framework in MG-Windows.
• Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
• Added option to force hardware linear scaling.
• Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
• Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.
• Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to MG-Windows.
• Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to MG-Windows.
• Fixed small windows behavior in MG-Windows.
• Fixed window position behavior in MG-Windows.
• Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in MG-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: If you like MasterGear on Windows or Linux, consider buying MasterGear for your Android devices. The Android version is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

MasterGear emulates MasterSystem, GameGear, and other classic 8bit consoles made by Sega. It runs MasterSystem and GameGear games right on your Android phone or tablet. Save game progress at any time and share it with friends, or play games together on the network. MasterGear also runs Mark2...

play.google.com

 

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 4.6.11 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

MasterGear - MasterSystem & GameGear Emulator - Apps on Google Play

MasterGear emulates MasterSystem, GameGear, and other classic 8bit consoles made by Sega. It runs MasterSystem and GameGear games right on your Android phone or tablet. Save game progress at any time and share it with friends, or play games together on the network. MasterGear also runs Mark2...

play.google.com

This release is based on the latest MasterGear 4.6 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It includes a new, separate option for linear image scaling. Finally, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

• Based on the latest MasterGear 4.6 sources.
• Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!