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Hi everyone,
This is my first post, so hello. I got my HTC Wizard (T-Mobile MDA branded) earlier this week and have been experimenting with it quite a bit since. One thing I really wanted working, since I'm a huge Sonic fan (and I legitimately own all of the cartridges, don't pirate!) was to get a working Genesis emulator going on the Wizard. I couldn't even get PocketGenesis to load, and MorphGear's genesis support is ludicrously slow on a Wizard, so I was about to give up hope until I found PicoDrive. This free emulator really needs more love, the core is written in ARM assembler and it BLOWS AWAY the alternatives. It only has two downsides: no sound, and no save state support, at least in the version available on the developer's site. I decided to fix these problems.
Now let me emphasize I did NOT write this program. The guy who did is awesome and you can visit his site at www.finalburn.com.
I downloaded the source and enabled the sound he had disabled for the release version. However, it sounds horrible, so I've left it disabled. I _DID_ add proper save states to the emulator, however. (It was a simple modification of the existing code for loading/saving movies) Since this was a feature I thought others would benefit from (and also just to encourage others to try PicoDrive) I thought I would post my modified version to this site. You'll find the Load State and Save State options on the Options menu during play.
An additional tip - by editing the PicoConfig file, which you'll find in your device's root directory, you can remap the key config for the emulator. If there's interest I'd be willing to add a GUI to help you do this in a week or two when I have time. (We're nearing the end of the college semester currently, so I'm pretty busy at the moment)
Let me know what you guys think, and enjoy! The attached file is an ARM exe, just copy it to your device and run.
Hi, where can i get the games to run with this emulator?
I used to love the sonic and mario games but i'm useless with finding the games.
Thanks for any help i get in advance,
Ash
I really can't tell anyone where to get ROMs; I don't want to do anything of questionable legality on this site.
Is there anyway of getting this to work in landscape so that you can use the keyboard??
oh wow i hadnt thought of that, id pay real money for a spectrum and bbc emu working in landscape and using the keyb
@maltloaf: i'll look into that in a few weeks and see what i can do!
as far as landscape orientation for picodrive, that's definitely something that can be done. i'll get back to you guys in about 3 weeks with a new version that'll have the most recent picodrive engine, as well as landscape/portrait orientation (i agree, i vastly prefer to use landscape mode) and keyboard config within the app.
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@maltloaf: i'll look into that in a few weeks and see what i can do!
as far as landscape orientation for picodrive, that's definitely something that can be done. i'll get back to you guys in about 3 weeks with a new version that'll have the most recent picodrive engine, as well as landscape/portrait orientation (i agree, i vastly prefer to use landscape mode) and keyboard config within the app.
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Coooool sounds good.. cheers!!
Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I'm really interested in this Keep up the good work.
Picodrive
Hello. I'm new to both forums and the XDA2. I cannot express how cool this version of picodrive is!
I have to say it took me a while that you have to copy the exe file to the xda then run it.
After that I couldn't figure out how to control it until I accidentally mashed some buttons.
Since then!!!
I love this emu, I love the games and now that it has been fiddled with it's so much better.
Thankyou!
I found a new version of Picodrive 0.047 on this forum and it work's perfectly! Fast, sound, landscape, full screen, remap button ability, and save. About halfway down the page is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/vie...=0&postorder=asc&highlight=picodrive&start=25
Added a quick fix file for users with 0.95 installed
-Fixes the huge weather icon
-All programs including subfolders show up under programs
-volume control under settings just controls flipslide sounds not pda volume.
-also an option in flipslidelaunch.ini to turn of sound always just add false to the bottom.
-Tasks are organized properly and tasks with no due date don't display 1/1/01
Just unzip FlipSlide_0.95_Fix.zip below and copy to your \program files\FlipSlide directory on your pda, also delete your flipslide.ini and flipslidelaunch.ini files in the home \ directory.
Enjoy.
The new version which is dedicated to speed and size is coming along nicely, I may be able to finish it this weekend. It is about 7 times smaller in size and should hopefully be atleast 5 times quicker for load time and runtime.
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FLIPSLIDE v0.95 RELEASED
New Enhancements Include:
-Increased speed
-Theme support in FlipSlideLaunch.ini
-QVGADefault theme created for QVGA users
IMPORTANT!!! - please delete the FlipSlideLaunch.ini file in your PDA base directory if you have ever installed this program, otherwise it will not take advantage of the speed boost.
It can be downloaded from SourceForge
It's in .cab format.
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FLIPSLIDE v0.9 RELEASED
New Enhancements Include:
-Supports QVGA and VGA not square
-Default programs can be changed under settings
-.ini file to manually change settings
-Improvement on quick slide programs so you can flip sideways easier
It can be downloaded from SourceForge
It's in .cab format.
the video tab on your page doesnt work
same here the video tab on your page doesnt work
He doesn't have a video page right now. It's just a null link. Give it time. He'll get some up there eventually.
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FlipSlide 0.8 Released and completely free with source code
Allows you to access most features of your pda with a slick sliding and flipping interface and finger sized buttons.
It Works with any 480x640 touch screen device running wm2003 or greater.
I'm using it with my axim x51v on wm6.
Let me know how you like it and what pda and OS your using it on.
Here is the home page
And here is the project on SourceForge
Source code is also available.
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WOOOW this is a great program, i installed it on my kaiser/tytn II but its QVGA, are you willing to make a QVGA version to, because i really love this, if it was commercial i would pay for it. the vga version works on kaiser.
Thanks in advance for considering..
greetings
Marcel van Blankers
Is there any QVGA version??
It seems very great I want to try it out..
Works good on my Axim X51V using WM6.1 but can I customize it? Don't use Media Player for example.. Also on the first page it shows tasks but no appointments! Anyway it's a great thing, one of the best I've tested so far!
Just in time to get nominated for the awards!Of course,without a QVGA version.....
Thans for the feedback
About the calendar, The calendar button on the front page is your daily planner. It shows only appointments for the day, you can press the arrors above it to go forward and back days and pressing the center bar returns you to your current day. If any on the front page icons have a green bar under it then that means you have data in it.
For the QVGA option, I do plan on building one however it's a little difficult because i only have a vga pda and I want to design it differently for QVGA, this program was designed to not have to use a stylus and take advantage of the large display. I want to use a diffent touch interface for QVGA that better maximizes the space for it's specs. But yes, it's in my plans.
For the video link, i've have problems getting one uploaded because i can't find the software to retrieve it from my camera an they don't allow you to download it. And software recorders for the PDA always seem to make it look choppy which it i not. If anyone doesn't mind recording a short vid and put it on youtube or somewhere i can access it I would be very greatful.
About customization, My next release I plan to allow changes to default programs for media, contact, tasks, dialer and such. I also plan of making this skinable. I definately agree withyou, I also don't use media player as my default player.
Thank you very much for all your feedback. I will keep posting more, I usualy create new releases each week or two.
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Chet Striker
thank you very I will test it and give you feedback!
about the calendar again, it has a green bar but when I press it doesn't show any entry! the tasks icon works for me!
It looks nice. I will try it.
Curious G
This is only for the VGAversion????
Thanks...
Might bring some competition to PointUI in later builds!
Feedback
Hey TacoLoco, I was wondering if you could give me more info about your calendar problem, like do you have appointments in microsoft calendar for the day? and if so are your appointments a single occurance or weekly, monthly or yearly appointments that are in microsoft calendar but not in flipslide?
also i was wondering what PDA and OS your using.
Any further feedback would be very helpful.
Thanks
72% download only
HI, The download stops at 72%.. can you upload the file in this forum
thanks
The download finishes at 3.75MB plz seee pictures
good work
qvga version pleassee
Same problem here...
My Touch is QVGA...
QVGA project started
Ok, i'm starting the QVGA program today, It will probably be by this weekend or at latest by next before it's up. But It seems enough people are interested.
Since I don't actualy own a QVGA PDA, and virtualization runs unrealistically slow, I may need testing help from people along the way.
Chet Striker
chetstriker said:
Ok, i'm starting the QVGA program today, It will probably be by this weekend or at latest by next before it's up. But It seems enough people are interested.
Since I don't actualy own a QVGA PDA, and virtualization runs unrealistically slow, I may need testing help from people along the way.
Chet Striker
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i'll be happy to test for you.
my device info:
HTC TyTn II
Rom: Dutty's 6.1 209=latest
radio: 1.58.16.27
Greetings from holland.
Marcel
chetstriker said:
Ok, i'm starting the QVGA program today, It will probably be by this weekend or at latest by next before it's up. But It seems enough people are interested.
Since I don't actualy own a QVGA PDA, and virtualization runs unrealistically slow, I may need testing help from people along the way.
Chet Striker
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hi chetstriker I own Touch Cruise and don't mind if you allow me to test your QVGA FlipSlide once completed. Cheers !
Who remembers those old handheld games with monochrome lcds?
Here's a Windows Mobile version of a Russian version of the game.
The game is simple, all you have to do is catch the eggs as they fall.
The bunny that shows up on the screen is on your side, you will only lose half a point if you drop an egg, otherwise you lose a life.
You have 3 lives to keep you going, and if you make it to 200 or 500 points you lost lives will be given back to you.
See how many you can catch and don't forget that the eggs start falling faster as you keep playing.
THIS GAME REQUIRES OPENGL
UPDATE v1.1
Added WVGA and WQVGA Support
Update v1.2
Minor fixes, reported to work much better
Supported Resolutions: VGA (Tested), QVGA (Should Work), WVGA and WQVGA (Awaiting confirmation)
For those of you that have problems running the game, install the attached libGSES_CM.cab file.
nice & funny. quite nostaligic.
I like it
http://www.fuzemobility.com/herms-software-presents-eggs-freebie/
thanks as always for the great games
Nice work man!
Brings childhood memory back
It's kind of hard to play on diamond tho was easier on original device
But thumbs up, great game!
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Nice work man!
Brings childhood memory back
It's kind of hard to play on diamond tho was easier on original device
But thumbs up, great game!
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you find it hard to play? Is it screen sensitivity? I was playing it one handed yesterday and even then I was doing pretty well
It wont play on my Fuze..starts then just freezes my phone and have to take the battery out...any thoughts?
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It wont play on my Fuze..starts then just freezes my phone and have to take the battery out...any thoughts?
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found out my problem no OpenGL
did it work once you installed the opengl file? it should
No it still froze and made my TF3D crash and just appeared as a white screen and no soft resets or anything fixed it so i had to do a hard reset to reinstall the rom lol....oh well....and then to make matters worse I left my phone at work in the bathroom and can't get it until 10am...4 hours to go
doesn't sound like Eggs would have done that... it's just a small app and does absolutely no system changes of any kind...
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doesn't sound like Eggs would have done that... it's just a small app and does absolutely no system changes of any kind...
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Yea I know it was weird, the TF3D was still there and I could switch the different screens but it was white and I would see a few words or a number.. It all happened when I put the OpenGL into my Windows Directory
tried it on my Xda Flame and it doesnt work..
gives errors like: Eggs.frmGame.InitGL()
like most other opengl apps for Diamond
WVGA and VGA error
I tried running it on my Sharp S01SH. I get:
MissingMethodException
Can't find PInvoke DLL 'libgles_cm.dll'.
at OpenGLES.egl.GetDisplay (EGLNativeDisplayType display_id)
at Eggs.frmGame.InitGL()
at Eggs.frmGame..ctor()
at Eggs.Program.Main()
Tested it on my other device, W-ZERO3 (VGA) and get the same error.
Too bad. I remember playing this game when I was 13 or 14.
I've attached opengl cab file, try to run that and let me know if it works. thanks
WVGA error
Hi, I installed OpenGL. I actually first placed the DLL file available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=525315 directly in the Windows directory. The game returned the same error as above.
Then I installed your CAB. The game now starts but loads in portrait mode with the controls badly positioned. When I try switching to landscape, the screen becomes a real mess. Will try on the VGA device and post report in a while.
VGA error
Tried it on the VGA device as well.
Game seems to load normally - at least buttons are where supposed. However, when I press Start the buttons disappear and nothing happens. After I minimize the program and then return to it, I get some error with a loooong description. Here's the beginning of it:
InvalidOperationException
at System.Media.Waveparser.CheckNativeError (Int32 error)
at System.Media.WaveParser.Play (Boolean synchronously, Boolean looping)
at System.Media.SoundPlayer.doPlay (Boolean synchronously, Boolean looping)
at Eggs.Egg..ctor()
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Hope this helps your development!
Oh, forgot to add, I get the same error on the WVGA device after a couple attempts to switch the screen from landscape to portrait and back.
Juts tried it on a stock Touch Pro 2 with .Net 3.5 loaded and it works without a problem. It's not full screen but otherwise it's fine
I cannot start the game, but start button is pushable and nothing happens
.NET CF
On my Diamond i've got a problem with .NET CF
I just installed .NET CF 3.5 without success- which version do I need?
.net 3.5 should work, what errors are you getting?
found these 2 games on the net, they are both freeware so should be no prob to share. I have not tested any of them yet so try at your own risk.
Realms - spaceship shooter
http://rapidshare.com/files/282724116/RealmsPPC.CAB
deathdrive - car racer (u need to copy the folder after unraring to the sd card and then press on the exe. file in the folder. u can also make a shortcut link to the games folder if u want, to make it easier).
http://rapidshare.com/files/282727069/deathdrive_hires.rar
if they dont work on the x1 please let me know and i will remove them.
Deathdrive is confirmed. Very nice game, has the usual black bar at the bottom, but whatever. Reminds me of the movie Death Race - your goal is to be first and you can shoot other cars with different weapons. It's in landscape and the view is from inside the car.
I wasn't able to download Realms, but the one I have installed plays in a tiny resolution in one corner of the screen. Is this a VGA/WVGA version?
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I wasn't able to download Realms, but the one I have installed plays in a tiny resolution in one corner of the screen. Is this a VGA/WVGA version?
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i have not tested them but was under the impression that it was vga
Death Drive is VGA, pretty good game but sound doesn't work properly.
I can't get past first tournament... It doesn't go on the record. So yeh...
Hello thread i just installed morphgear into my HTC LEO and WOW!!! what a difference! i have had previosly the htc hd 1 and its a big change, so quick, even the sound is bearable i forget after a while that its not perfect. love it.
One problem though! In the GBA rom Zelda: Minish cap, the game always freezes in the beginning when i enter Minish Woods, no idea why same thing on my htc hd 1 any ideas what could be causing this?? thank you
oh ps: the pokemon games seem to not be able to save:S
the games are incredibly fun now with multitouch, but this stops me, help please!!
maybe ur rom is corrupt? u should download another of the game..
oh, and in the pokemon games.. try using the integrated savefunction of morphgear.. its faster and better ^.^ almost never save my games without it..
yeah, +1 for what the previous guy said, pokemon saves for me if i use morphgear but not the start menu option. I'd forgotten how addictive that crap is!
Sounds like a duff rom, had the same problem with revenge of shinobi for the mega drive (genesis, for those across the water) downloaded a different rom and all is well.
Now my days at work just fly by, makes mincemeat of my battery though!
Thanks for the reply!! Helps alot! with the pokemon games.
But ive downloaded a different rom from a different site, even different sizes MB wise and exactly the same problem?
any more ideas?
Again its specifically a problem with Zelda: Minish Cap, when entering Minish woods at the beginning after princess zelda turns to stone.
love morphgear on my Hd 2 with multitouch but this specific game gives me a problem, its frustrating considering as another member said before its very ¨addicting¨ XD
UPDATE: Fixed the problem, after Princess Zelda turns to stone, don't go directly to Minish Woods, go south like if you were going back home, the road will be blocked and talk to one of the workers, then go to Minish Woods, this way its doesn't freeze, STRANGE!! but works so I'm happy
Hope this helps!!
wow! i want to play too! but i am stuck trying to install. anyone can help. please.
wangiles said:
wow! i want to play too! but i am stuck trying to install. anyone can help. please.
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Hello, its not to hard here are the steps to install it correctly, again this way positively works for htc hd 2 and htc hd 1.
Step 1: go to the morphgear webpage at http://www.spicypixel.com/web/page/morphgear/Home.aspx. go to the download tab and find the Windows Mobile - Download Version 2.3.0.2 (MorphGear ,Modular game and emulation engine.)
it should come in a .cab just pass it over to your phone, and install it either into the sd card or phone memory.
Ps, if you have an HTC HD 2 they have ported it with bigger buttons and instructions on how to add the multitouch gamepad here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593464 trust me its not that difficult, its really not (Oh and by the way the morphgear engine(program .cab) cames with the snes module already activated)
Step 2: on the morphgear website download any of the modules you'd like GBA, SNES, etc and install that into your phone.
Step 3: Open the program (it should be under games, or programs list) click the image on the right of a joystick you can choose your settings, sound no sound etc.
Step 4: now that you have everything set up find yourself a rom, google search example: GBA ROMS (or any other system) and download it should be a zip file.
Step 5: after you have downloaded place it into your phone, then open morphgear and click the folfer image on the left, find your .zip game and PLAY.
PS: imorphgear is a payed aplication, you can have the snes module free and activated in the link above, but for the other you have to find a code, (private message me if you want a GBA Code).
Also on the link above for the HTC HD 2 scren settings dont change, unless you do it with the registry, not ard either just have to do it, I changed it too full screen works great with game pad.
NOw you have all the games to your hearts desire and on The HTC LEO they are fastttttt.
Good luck!
Great Alex! Will definitely try this now! Thanks for the guide. will keep you updated.
UPDATE!!!:
Many users have been asking how to change the settings on their HTC Leo in Morphgear.
Here are the steps:
1) You need to have a registry editor, I use PHM Registry Editor, which can be found here http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?soft=31. ( you can use others but thats the one thats simplest for me.
2)After instalation, you can go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER, Software, Morphgear, Then you pick your console and edit whatever you want.
3) For me the best setting for my leo where: Go to the steps above and click any of the consoles, y use mostly GBA so: HKEY_CURRENT_USER, Software, Morphgear, Gameboyadvanced, then you scrool down and to screen size and change the value from 100% to WINDOW SIZE. Thats the best for HTC LEO in my opinion.
4) If you want to use the d-pad WVGA-MT-Dredd67 v0.3 (Exelent by the way since it has multitouch and its very finger friendly) Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489147 follow the instructions put the files in the right folder.
5) after your done go to the registry editor and again go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER, Software, Morphgear, Gameboyadvanced(or any console) and go to PADSKIN change the default and Write exactly the name of the pad skin you downloaded in this case WVGA MT Pad v0.3 by Dredd67.
then press ok to change.
Now restart your phone if youd like or just make sure your out of morphgear and then start it up again, the settings should be there.
PS: Once you start the game the D-Pad will show up when you tap the screen.
Good Luck hope this helps.
+ 1 for the great patience and support. Thanks mate.
I'm having the same problem with the pokemon saving in the emulator. I used the state save that Morphgear provides, which works fine, but then I beat Elite Four and the game just exited out. So my only options are either start a new game or keep on playing from where I last saved before Elite Four. It doesn't put me back at my house in the game like it's supposed to. Help anyone? There has GOT to be a way to save in-game!!!