From d363c139858f0adc6c020de71ceb3de54855c460 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sy2002 Date: Mon, 3 May 2021 10:29:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Release V0.7 --- VERSIONS.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) diff --git a/VERSIONS.md b/VERSIONS.md index 2275f3f..32f6408 100644 --- a/VERSIONS.md +++ b/VERSIONS.md @@ -1,3 +1,27 @@ +Version 0.7 (beta) - May 3, 2021 +================================ + +Even though this release is called "beta" it is **super stable and should play 99% (or more) of all Game Boy and Game Boy Color games**, given that the cartridge ROM size of the game is **up to 1 MB** (on a MEGA65 R3 machine, otherwise up to 256 kB). + +### What is new? + +* Much better compatibility (games and demos) due to support for more MBCs +* Cartridge RAM support added +* Option menu works +* Joystick: Have a look at the [mapping options](https://github.com/sy2002/gbc4mega65/blob/V0.7/README.md#joystick-usage-and-mapping) to learn how to use it in games that use buttons to jump +* LCD Emulation: Option to perform [color grading](https://github.com/sy2002/gbc4mega65/blob/V0.7/README.md#color-modes) for a more realistic look +* Ability to browse larger folders +* Fixed flickering/missing content of rightmost and bottom scanline +* Improved SD card robustness + +### Why is the release still called "beta"? + +* No HDMI: Video/audio output is still VGA and 3.5mm audio jack +* No HyperRAM: Cannot play games that have ROMs larger than 1 MB (MEGA65 R3 machine) or 256 kB (MEGA65 R2 machine) +* Only supports MEGA65's bottom SD card slot, the rear slot is ignored +* Flickering in rare situations due to no double bufffering, no frame blending +* No savegames (i.e. no battery buffered cartrige RAM) + Version 0.6 (alpha) - March 23, 2021 ====================================