This is a bugfix release, fixing two issues in version 2.1.2:
Please note that any existing NTSC save states you may have from 2.1.2 may still crash the emulator – if that happens, delete the save state.
A new version of VICE PSP is now out. New in this version:
UPDATE Saving in NTSC mode will currently crash the emulator. This should be fixed shortly (UPDATE fixed)
New in this version:
There is a pattern here – a lot of tape-related updates in this release. Enjoy!
A new version of Fuse PSP is now out. Changes include:
What’s new in Fuse 0.10.0.2 and libspectrum 0.5.0.1 (as relevant to the PSP port):
Two issues require further discussion: bugs were reported related to a) absence of a “Gluk” boot menu when loading certain files (the menu does appear in pre-0.10 Fuse PSP), and b) intermittent, but common issues when loading consecutive disk images (the disk image will load the first time, not load the second time, may load the third time – or not). Both issues seem to be related to Fuse 0.10, and not just the PSP port, as I get the same behavior in the Linux (Ubuntu) version of the emulator. The issue may be related to configuration, in which case, if you know a workaround/fix, please notify me.
UPDATE Many thanks to Carl Murray and Fred of worldofspectrum forums for the following clarifications: the “Gluk” boot menu has been removed from Pentagon 128K, and moved into Pentagon 512K and 1024K. To use the menu, switch the machine type to either of the two systems mentioned.
This is a small update to fix current known issues. Changes in this version:
This update fixes the following issues present in version 0.9.0.2:
Updates from 0.9.0.1 (just to reiterate):
Most of the bugs/known issues from the last release of Fuse PSP have been fixed (the sole exception being the speed of tape loading, and there’s not much that can be done about that).
Next version will also include a bunch of new features and improved hardware support — exact details are currently being worked out.
This is mostly a bugfix release. Here’s what’s new:
This version no longer includes a version compiled for firmware 1.50.
This is just a small note to let you folks know that work on wifi netplay is continuing as before.
For fans of fMSX, look forward to an update that will fix the crashing of the emulator when MSX Music/MSX Audio are accessed while disabled in System settings. Because this is a small fix, this release is not planned for the immediate future, but if enough people show interest, a bugfix release will follow. Those who know how to, or don’t want to wait can compile from svn.
Mislabeled settings are the reason why FMPAC games failed to run even with MSX Music enabled. Versions up to (but not including) 3.5.2 incorrectly labeled the MSX Audio engine as MSX Music and vice versa.
Version 3.5.2 fixes this issue and is now available for download. Note that if you don’t want to download it (it adds nothing but a correction to the typo), simply reverse your settings for MSX Audio and MSX Music and try running your favorite FMPAC-based games again. Note also that running FMPAC-based games with MSX Music disabled will hang the emulator.
The FMPAC diagnostic cartridge, Aleste 1 and 2 have all been tested and run fine and with sound. Please note, however, that the MSX Music engine requires more CPU power, so you will need to increase the CPU frequency (and disable vertical blanking/vsync) if you want full-framerate MSX goodness.
Special thanks to Victor Sartori for his help in tracking down the issue.
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