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SMSPlus

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SMSPlus
General
Author(s)Eke-eke
TypeEmulation/Simulation
Links
[[TehSkeen Thread|Download]]
[[Bounty Source|Source]]
Peripherals
GameCube Controller Loads files from the Front SD slot
Loads files from the SD Gecko
Loads files from the SD Gecko
Saves to the GC Memory Card
Saves to the GC Memory Card


A Sega Master System/Game Gear Emulator for the Wii.

Information

  • Creator: Eke-eke
  • Accessories needed: GameCube controller, SD Card
  • Best PAL mode: ?
  • Button to return to loader: N/A
  • Loaders useable: Twilight Hack, Geckoloader, Front SD ELF Loader
  • Installation for Zelda Chainloader: Install as usual
  • Software type: Emulation
  • Supports Zip compressed rom images.

Installation

  • Place the smsplus_wii.elf file on your SD Card (rename to boot.elf if you want it to load it directly, or use your favourite elf loader).
  • Create the directory /smsplus at the root of your SD Card.
  • Create the directory /smsplus/roms on your SD Card and copy your ROM files there.
  • Please note that you cannot currently save your progress onto the front SD Card slot.
  • Insert your SD Card into the Wii and run SMSPlus using your chosen method (Twilight Hack).
  • Select Load New Game from the Main Menu to load a ROM.
  • Select Play Game from the Main Menu to begin playing the game.

Controls

  • Z: Return to SMSPlus' menu
  • A: Button 1
  • B: Button 2
  • L+R (In Game): Restart Game
  • Start: Pause

ChangeLog

2008.04.19

[SMS, GG] 
- fixed VDP init when loading savestate: fix graphics in games using TMS9918 mode 
- added port $3E emulation and full SMS BIOS support (see user notes) 
- implemented SMS1 VDP "tilemap mirroring" bug: fix Y's (J) status bar when running in SMS1 mode 
- updated Z80 core to last version (fix some undocumented behaviour): fix Rambo 3 "Game Over"  screen & Robocop 3 "pause" bug 
- corrected PAL CPU clock value 
- modified FM Unit detection: fix FM music in many japanese games 
- added full overscan emulation: when enabled, aspect ratio is exactly like on original hardware, including borders (horizontal borders are generally completely hidden under TV edges) 
- corrected Game Gear VDP handlers in SMS mode: fix colors in GG-MS mode 
- improved Codemasters Mapper emulation: fix Excellent Dizzy Collection & Ernie Els Golf 
- added Korean Mapper emulation: fix Sangokushi III & Dodgeball King 
- adjusted SMS color palette values (compared side by side with a real PAL SMS 2) 
- fixed Hcounter table (thanks to FluBBa) 
[NGC/Wii] 
- added support for original video mode (240p/288p): this makes games looking exactly like on  original hardware (including scanlines) 
- added "Aspect" option to switch between Original (correct aspect ratio with borders) and Fit Screen (full screen) display modes 
- added "Xshift" & "Yshift" settings to let you adjust display area while keeping the original aspect ratio 
- added "Border" option to enable/disable borders color emulation 
- added "Palette" option to let you choose the Brightness level: RVB (darkest), Normal , Bright 
- added Wii mode support (including front SD rom loading with LFN, TP reload, ...) 
- added EURGB60 & PAL 50hz TV modes support 
- added 480p (progressive) rendering mode support in Wii mode (not supported by the PAL60 version, use the other one !)

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