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Gearboy v3.8.5 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, emphasizing code readability with solid compatibility. Key features include precise CPU emulation, accurate instruction and memory timing, support for multiple Memory Bank Controllers (MBC), and realistic LCD controller emulation. It replicates the original Game Boy’s LCD ghosting effect and includes sound emulation via SDL Audio. Additional functionalities are Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save states, and cheat support (Game Genie/GameShark). The update also introduces programmable shaders and various bug fixes. Gearboy is compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and iOS.
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Gearboy v3.8.5 has been released. Gearboy is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++. This emulator prioritizes code readability while maintaining excellent compatibility. A significant amount of effort has been invested to adhere to OOP principles while keeping the design straightforward.
Gearboy Features:
– Highly accurate CPU emulation, passes cpu_instrs.gb from blargg’s tests.
– Accurate instruction and memory timing, passes instr_timing.gb and mem_timing.gb from blargg’s tests.
– Support for Memory Bank Controllers (MBC1, MBC2, MBC3 with RTC, MBC5), ROM + RAM, and multicart cartridges.
– Accurate emulation of the LCD controller, including background, window, and sprites, with correct timing and priorities, even mid-scanline.
– Frame mixing: Simulates the LCD ghosting effect seen in the original Game Boy.
– Sound emulation utilizing SDL Audio and the Gb_Snd_Emu library.
– Compatible with Game Boy Color.
– Built-in disassembler that can dump the entire disassembled memory to a text file or access it in real-time.
– Ability to save battery-powered RAM cartridges to file.
– Save state feature.
– Compressed ROM support (ZIP deflate).
– Cheating support for Game Genie and GameShark.
– Multi-platform capabilities, functioning on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and as a libretro core (RetroArch).
Gearboy Changelog:
đē Programmable shaders, including built-in and custom options: DMG, LCD, ghosting, grid, blur…
đ Numerous bug fixes and enhancements.
