History of Virtual GameBoy

New in This Version

    * When you buy VGB-Windows, you now also get VGB-MSDOS.
    * Added DirectDraw-based full screen mode to VGB-Windows. Press [ALT]+[ENTER] to switch in and out of the full screen mode. Use it with caution, as DirectDraw is notoriously unstable.
    * Z80 now executes one opcode after being taken off HALT and before calling an interrupt handler. This has fixed Final Fantasy Legend while keeping everything else operational.
    * Optimized sprite rendering a bit.
    * Fixed several bugs in the MIDI logging code and the Windows MIDI sound driver.
    * Added fast-forwarding option ([PAGEUP], also [F9] in Windows and Unix).
    * Added TV scanline simulation to VGB-Windows anf VGB-MSDOS.
    * Added debugger to VGB-Windows ([F1]).
    * Window size and position are now saved on exit in VGB-Windows.

For the Windows version :

                      * NEW IN THIS VERSION *

o Windows version is made.
o Some heavy magic is done on the interrupts.
o Palette registers are writable now.
o Sprite display routine is changed.
o Sprites are now clipped properly at the top and bottom boundaries.
o -delay/-nodelay option is added.
o etc.

For the DOS version :

A. Release 2 - Updated Features

   1/ Left-Right-Edge Sprite Clipping Bug Fixed

   2/ Speed Up by 5% ... ^;^

   3/ Some Sounds are available. Only two channels are emulated.

      (cf. GB has two channles of Melody, one channel of white-
      noise and a fixed wave modulation channel.)

   4/ Key match is changed.

   5/ Wait for a key when it run rom code.


* Note from EmuWiki.com This may have been distributed by someone else than the original author because the file contains the EXEs and DOCs for the separate DOS and Windows version. The chosen date is the date of the DOS executable, but the Windows executable is from 29/10/1995. And the FILE_ID.DIZ is from 12/02/1996.

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 - Minor update on GBonGBA. Added an option menu :
To enter menu : LS+RS
To switch sound on/off : B
To exit menu : RS

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Rev. 2
 * Fixed so all keys work simultaneouslly on A1200.
 * Removed rather unusable Interlace option. 
 * Added ScaleUp option to enlarge the display.
 * Added PublicScreen option.
 * Removed crash if window wasn't opened.
 * Fixed potential problem with HiColour and TrueColour on CyberGraphX.

Short:    Nintendo Gameboy emulator V0.7 rev. 2
Author:   glue@df.lth.se <Lars Malmborg>
Uploader: glue@df.lth.se <Lars Malmborg>
Version:  0.7
Type:     misc/emu

Virtual GameBoy 0.7 is a Nintendo GameBoy emulator for Unix/X11.
This is an Amiga port of it...
Currently it Requires 68020+ (or at least the speed of it:)
and OS 3.0. Keys and options have changed; RTFM!

Also check out Aminet:dev/cross/GBDK.lha which is a full development
kit for GameBoy, including an ANSI C compiler and link libraries which
f.ex. supports printf() and scanf().

Rev. 7
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 - optimized scaling routine .. much faster now .. anyone know a graphics-
   board that can cope with its speed ? CVision PPC can`t BTW ..
 - sound won`t be implemented (due to missing code for the soundchip emulation)
 - WarpUP-version planned

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(posted by [mailto:strano@homeshopping.com.br ZeroAge] - 18:46)<br><br>Marat Fayzullin has released a new version of his really good *commercial* gameboy emulator . There are lot's of bug fixes and new stuff on this release , and you should head for the official home page to get more info on it .

Link: [http://www.komkon.org/fms/VGB/ VGB Homepage]

Marat Fayzullin has just released the Windows port of VGB 1.3. This update features numerous bug fixes, and additional Mapper support, with UNIX only TCP/IP support for Netplay. No downloads are available at present, and additional ports should be forthcoming.

Link: [http://www.komkon.org/fms/VGB/ Homepage]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 10:38)<br><br><div align=left>In a world that seems to be full of gameboy emulators, yet another one has been released over at EmuHQ called Visual Boy. Quoted from EmuHQ, here's what it features:<br><br>o CGB support (I still think there are a few problems in some places, but most of it should be working)<br><br>o MBC-1, MBC-2, MBC-3, MBC-5 mapper support. (MBC-3 clock timer is not implemented)<br><br>o DirectDraw used for speed display<br><br>o DirectInput used for keyboard input. Joystick support will be added in a next release.<br><br>o No sound<br><br>You can get it from the link below. Thanks to Emuviews and EmuHQ for the info.


Links: [http://www.emuhq.com/vboy Visual Boy Website] - [http://www.emuviews.com Emuviews]

(posted by [mailto:strano@homeshopping.com.br ZeroAge] - 22:45)<br><br>We have interviewed Charles Doty , the guy who is making Defenders of the Crown for the GBC . He is also a very important person on the console development scene . Great interview . You can check it on the Interviews link at your left . <br><br>btw: I have also just posted Fx3's interview there , if you haven't read it yet , go read it now . :)

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 15:51)<br><br>A bugfix to the recent release of NO$GMB has been released. This fixes a problem with new setup options for user-definable SNESPAD keys. <br><br>You can get it at the link below. Thanks to Martin for the info.<br><br>

Link: [http://www.work.de/nocash/gmb.htm NO$GMB Website]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 15:55)<br><br>While we are on the subject of gameboy emulators, a new one called SynK has been released. Here's what's new in ver. 0.021 Alpha:<br><br>o Fixed CPU Detection Routine (thanks to YoJaUta for testing 0.02)<br>o Added advanced detection for CPUs, bypasses regular Windows detection<br><br>Get it at the link below. Thanks to Destination Emulation for the information. 

Link: [http://members.xoom.com/SynKKnyS/ SynK Gameboy Emulator]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 09:32)<br><br>NO$GMB Ver. 2.3 has been released. Directly from the website, it says: <br><br>o some timing/link/snespad fixes<br>o OAM screen<br>o A22I-XED<br>o new address<br><br>Get it from the link below. Thanks to Martin for the info.

Link: [http://www.work.de/nocash/gmb.htm NO$GMB Website]

(posted by [mailto: H-Clone] - 13:45)<br><br>BouKiCHi seems to have changed his mind and released a new version of D-Boy! This is quite a suprise, as about a month and a bit ago he announced the emu was discontinued. I can't find any docs, but [http://www.davesvgc.com Dave's Classics] seem to have some info about what's new:<br><br><i>New in v0.51:-<br>The DMA forwarding part is corrected. <br>Communication function and -(com unconfirmed the operation) are added.</i><br><br>You can grab the emu in .LHZ format below (seeing as we host BouKiCHi). I'd re-upload in zip, but I haven't the time.<br><br>Oh, and God forgive me for that awful pun.


Links: [http://www.emucamp.com/boukichi/DBOY051.LZH Download D-Boy v0.51] - [http://www.emucamp.com/boukichi/dboy.htm D-Boy homepage]

(posted by [mailto:strano@homeshopping.com.br ZeroAge] - 22:10)<br><br>Charles Doty has released an early demo of Defender of the Crown for the Gameboy Color . I'm still downloading this , but I really think you guys should give it a try , since it's great to see people making games like this . I'm having trouble using the FTP , so I'm posting the link that the author gave to me , but I'll try to put a mirror as soon as possible . Thanks to Charles Doty himself for the news .<br><br>btw: I know I promised not to update anymore , but what the hell , this IS great news . I only would like to see more games being developed for the NES , since it was/is a great console .<br><br>Update: just finished uploading the file to a tripod account , enjoy :)


Links: [http://www.pcisys.net/~cdoty/console/ Orphaned Console Support] - [http://members.tripod.com/~sempaciencia/dotc.zip Direct Download]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 08:25)<br><br>Wook and a few others have contributed tips today. So I have decided to combine them together to form one big tip sheet:<br><br>o GameSpot News has new Street Fighter 3 Double Impact screen<br>o captures.<br>o [http://headline.gamespot.com/news/99 http://headline.gamespot.com/news/99%2009/15%20vg%20sf/index.html]<br><br>(Thanks to Wook for the info)<br><br>o If your too cheap to buy a Game Boy Color, Next Generation<br>o OnLine has an answer for you. BlockBuster plans to rent units<br>o and games starting September 15th.<br>o [http://www.next-generation.com/jsmid/news/7668.html http://www.next-generation.com/jsmid/news/7668.html]<br><br>(Thanks to Wook for the info)<br><br>o With more voices adding whispers to a growing conspiracy<br>o theory, GA-Source acknowledges the x-box rumor by providing<br>o some specifications for the specter console.<br><br>o [http://www.ga-source.com/all/news/bits/08+15+1999/20:29:5.shtml http://www.ga-source.com/all/news/bits/08+15+1999/20:29:5.shtml]<br>(Thanks to Wook for the info)<br><br>o The first screen captures of Centipede for the Sega Dreamcast<br>o have been posted at Back In Time. This game looks fantastic,<br><br>o and is scheduled for release this November.<br>o [http://www.emuclassics.com/backintime/ http://www.emuclassics.com/backintime/]<br><br>(Thanks to Mike for the info)<br><br>o IGNpocket has just posted a review of the Game Boy Color<br>o version of Missile Command. Sounds just all right...<br>o [http://pocket.ign.com/reviews/12992.html http://pocket.ign.com/reviews/12992.html]<br><br>(Thanks to Duncan for the info)[[Category:Arcades (Various)]]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 14:04)<br><br>A new gameboy emulator has been released over at Emugaming called Hash. From what I understand from an email by Fixo, it's very impressive for it's first release touting that it's fast, has a good compatibility rate, color game boy support, and more! If you are interested, click on the link below and thanks to Fixo of Emugaming for the information. 

Link: [http://www.emugaming.com/hash Hash website]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 10:45)<br><br>News is coming out of Retrogames of a Game Boy emulator that has been in development for some time. What will shock people is that this Gameboy emulator is for none other then the Palm Pilot, and the author has gotten the beta to run Tetris. Get more info below. Thanks to Retrogames for the info.


Links: [http://www.palminfocenter.com/articles/gameboy2.asp Gambit Website] - [http://www.retrogames.com Retrogames]

(posted by [mailto:cornut@cybercable.fr Zoop] - 14:08)<br><br><img src="extras/hero_1.gif" width=160 height=144><br><br>H.E.R.O.<br><br><img src="extras/cvania_2.gif" width=160 height=144><br><br>Castlevania - Symphony of the Night<br><br>Ever played these games for Gameboy Color? Surely not, as they don't exist. Luc Miron, aka Pixelboy has just opened a webpage where he expose pictures of non-existant games he would like to see ported to the Gameboy. Many pictures are direct rip from the NES version with little modifications made, but some are drawn from stratch, and pretty impressive. Be sure to check it out!

Link: [http://www.generation.net/~pixelboy/pix_gbc.htm Pixelboy's Gameboy Color Want-List]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 10:48)<br><br>According to DVGC, the KGB website has been updated.  Here's a clip of the website as quoted by DVGC:<br><br>o Progress as been slow, but the GUI is sorta working <br>o The author has messed around a bit with the DirectPlay in Windows a little, hoping possibly do a link up over the internet or modem. He hasn't really got very far yet. <br><br>Also, the site has a new design. For more info and to view the new design, click on the link below.. Thanks again to DVGC for the info.


Links: [http://kgb.emulationworld.com KGB Website] - [http://www.davesvgc.com DVGC]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 20:12)<br><br>I have just gotten an email regarding the Gameboy converter for PSX. Linked below, you'll find two GB Emus for PSX of which one of them also supports the SMS and PCEngine. (At least that's what it said.) Take a look for yourself at the link below and thanks to Kidrobo for the info.[[Category:Game Boy]][[Category:Needs attention]]

Link: [http://www.ems-ind.com.hk/newp.htm Game Boy for PSX Info and Pics]

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 10:56)<br><br>I have recently got an email from a PSX Developer regarding the plausibiltiy of a Gameboy emulator for the PSX. He also emailed the official stance on Sony regarding if something like that was planned. Due to a disclosure agreement that this person needs to follow, this person will remain anonymous. Please do not email me regarding who this person is. Any email regarding that will be promptly deleted. Here's the email:<br><br>"I haven't heard anything about this until I read your page. <br>As a licensed PSX developer, I'm usually kept up to date on<br>new products through Sony's developer website (ie:<br>PocketStation), but there's nothing new about this."<br><br>"Theoretically, it *is* possible, even from the memory card<br>port.  The bandwidth to the memory card port is probably not<br>fast enough to handle realtime accesses, but that doesn't<br>mean you can't dump the whole ROM (or even parts of it) to<br>main RAM and emulate from there."<br><br>"Obviously, there would also have to be a "startup" CD which<br>actually had the emulator on it, as the PSX OS knows nothing<br>about reading code from the memory card port.  (The port on<br>the back of the PSX interrupts the usual OS boot process and<br>can contain code there, however.)"<br><br>There you have it. The official stance from Sony (at least from the developers side) is that there is no GB converter available or planned from Sony. That doesn't mean it exists, but it's just not made by Sony.

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 09:11)<br><br>It has come to our attention that Sony now is developing a commerical product for it's Playstation console tenatively called "The Game Booster." Apparently it's a Gameboy emulator that will plug into your memory card slot and is not completely compatible. The price for it will be $35.00<br><br>Honestly, I think it's fake information. I have heard rumors of a Game Boy Converter/Emu for the PSX for quite some time but I seriously dont think that it is possible to hook something like that up through a memory port. Perhaps through the expansion port in the back, but the memory port from my limited technological knowledge will not be able to stand the throughput of something like that. Of course, everyone is welcome to prove me wrong and if I am proven wrong, all the better to make me look stupid. Thanks to Mojojo for the information.<br><br>Update: According to an email from Dkknight, there is such a thing as the Game Booster. You plug it into the Serial I/O Port of your PSX. He apparently got it from EBWorld, but when I did a search, it did not come up. I did however do a search on Yahoo and discovered that a company called Datel (based out of the U.K.) does indeed make a product called the Game Booster but for the N64 (according to a review of the product on n64.ign.com.) If this converter is for real, it's definitely illusive.  Thanks to Dkknight for bringing this up to my attention.

(posted by [mailto:luvdance5@aol.com uzplayer] - 09:30)<br><br>The Moonlit Coalition is a multi console emulator project. They have recently announced that the NES and Gameboy parts of the emu will be released soon, with the SNES and Gameboy Color parts being worked on. They also announced that Sunset (The N64 Part of the emu) can now play commercial games, but will not be released anytime soon based around the fact that the dynamic recompilation engine is unstable. Thanks to Retrogames for the information.[[Category:NES]][[Category:Game Boy]][[Category:SNES]]


Links: [http://www.moonlitcoalition.com Moonlit Coalition] - [http://www.retrogames.com Retrogames]

(posted by [mailto:jdg@voy.net lilac] - 21:07)<br><br>Two years, two months, and two days ago martin Korth brought us NO$GMB and today he updates to version 2.2, a large bugfix release. One interesting new feature is more RAM viewers accessible by pressing the F5 key.


Links: [http://www.work.de/nocash/gmb.htm NO$GMB Homepage] - [http://www.emucamp.com/emus/gameboy/no$gmb.zip NO$GMB 2.2]

(posted by [mailto:sav2880@emucamp.com Sav2880] - 11:27)<br><br>Roms that are "legal" these days aren't easy to find, but sometimes, developers who are in it just for the fun of it turn out something great. This is the case with quank and JetPak DX.<br><br>If you haven't heard about it before, the game is for Gameboy Color systems (playable in all emulators), and it is a remake of the classic for the Spectrum system. It's very easy to play and the graphics are outstanding for a homemade work. I invite you all to get it and visit the homepage and let quang know you love it. The links are below. <br><br><br><br> Thanks to [http://www.retrogames.com Retrogames] for the news!


Links: [http://www.emucamp.com/roms/gameboy/legal/jpdx0705.zip Download JetPak DX Final Build] - [http://datapotato.simplenet.com/gbdev/ JetPak DX Homepage]

(posted by [mailto:j-loco@oco.net Roni] - 11:34)<br><br> A new version of the Gameboy emulator for MS-DOS, D-Boy, has been released.  For now all I know is that it supports multiple save states.  Get this one before a new version comes out.


Links: [http://members.xoom.com/foo01/ D-Boy Homepage] - [http://www.emucamp.com/emus/gameboy/dboy050.zip D-Boy v0.50] [103 kb]