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Gearboy v3.8.2 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++ that prioritizes source code readability while maintaining strong compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and instruction timing, support for multiple Memory Bank Controllers, and refined LCD emulation mimicking original Game Boy ghosting effects. It also includes sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save state capabilities, and cheat support via Game Genie and GameShark. The update introduces Super Game Boy support, enhances accuracy, and adds support for webOS and Linux aarch64. Gearboy is compatible with various platforms, including Windows, Linux, and iOS.
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Gearboy v3.8.2 has been released. Gearboy is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++. The emulator emphasizes code readability while maintaining excellent compatibility. Significant effort has been invested in adhering to OOP principles and keeping the design straightforward.
Gearboy Features:
– Extremely accurate CPU emulation, successfully passing cpu_instrs.gb from blargg’s tests.
– Precise instruction and memory timing, passing instr_timing.gb and mem_timing.gb from blargg’s tests.
– Supports Memory Bank Controllers (MBC1, MBC2, MBC3 with RTC, MBC5), along with ROM + RAM and multicart cartridges.
– Accurate LCD controller emulation, including background, window, and sprite rendering with correct timings and priorities, encompassing mid-scanline timing.
– Frame mixing: Simulates the LCD ghosting effect seen in the original Game Boy.
– Sound emulation utilizing SDL Audio and the Gb_Snd_Emu library.
– Game Boy Color compatibility.
– Built-in disassembler, capable of dumping the entire disassembled memory to a text file or accessing it in real-time.
– Ability to save battery-powered RAM cartridges to a file.
– Save states feature.
– Supports compressed ROM formats (ZIP deflate).
– Compatibility with Game Genie and GameShark cheat codes.
– Multi-platform support, running on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and as a libretro core (RetroArch).
Gearboy Changelog:
đ¨ Added support for Super Game Boy
đ¯ Enhanced accuracy
đž [libretro] Introduced support for webOS and Linux aarch64
đ§ Upgraded MCP server + skill
đ Numerous improvements and bug fixes
