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Gearboy v3.8.14, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, has been released. It emphasizes source code readability while maintaining good compatibility through object-oriented programming. Key features include accurate CPU, instruction, and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), LCD and sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, and integrated disassembler. The update introduces Game Link Cable support, MBC6 mapper support, IPS soft-patching, an improved light theme, and numerous bug fixes. Gearboy is multi-platform, compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and works as a libretro core for RetroArch.
Gearboy v3.8.14 has been released. Gearboy is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++. This emulator emphasizes clarity of the source code, while also providing excellent compatibility. Significant effort has been invested to adhere to OOP principles and maintain simplicity.
Gearboy Features:
– Highly precise CPU emulation, successfully passes cpu_instrs.gb from blargg’s tests.
– Accurate instruction and memory timing, passing instr_timing.gb and mem_timing.gb from blargg’s tests.
– Support for Memory Bank Controllers (MBC1, MBC2, MBC3 with RTC, MBC5), as well as ROM + RAM and multicart cartridges.
– Detailed LCD controller emulation, including background, window, and sprite management with accurate timings and priorities, even mid-scanline timing.
– Frame mixing: Simulates the LCD ghosting effect experienced on the original Game Boy.
– Sound emulation utilizing SDL Audio and the Gb_Snd_Emu library.
– Compatibility with Game Boy Color.
– Built-in disassembler; capable of outputting full disassembled memory to a text file or accessing it live.
– Ability to save battery-operated RAM cartridges to a file.
– Save state functionality.
– Compressed ROM support (ZIP deflate).
– Supports Game Genie and GameShark cheats.
– Multi-platform compatibility: Works on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and as a libretro core (RetroArch).
Gearboy Changelog:
š Added support for Game Link Cable
š® MBC6 (Net de Get) mapper now supported
š¾ IPS soft-patching feature
šØ Enhanced light theme
š Numerous bug fixes and improvements
