Homebrew Official Retroarch WiiU (wip.)

[ploggy]

Damn, a min or 2?
Just like the good old days

I remember back in the day all of us huddled around the tape deck watching the tape counter go up praying it make it to the end and not fail at like 99%
Many times we had to get the tape cleaner fluid out or manually adjust the heads to get a troublesome game to boot

 

[ShadowOne333]

I remember back in the day all of us huddled around the tape deck watching the tape counter go up praying it make it to the end and not fail at like 99%
Many times we had to get the tape cleaner fluid out or manually adjust the heads to get a troublesome game to boot

And kids these days complain about updates

 

[ploggy]

And kids these days complain about updates

Exactly.. We had to work for our games

 

[ShadowOne333]

Exactly.. We had to work for our games

And learn basic Basic to run them.
Don't forget that

 

[ploggy]

And learn basic Basic to run them.
Don't forget that

That was as far as my BASIC knowledge stretched though My Brother did have a code book though.

 

[NANASHI89]

How do I create CHT files for RetroArch on Wii U?

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[ShadowOne333]

How do I create CHT files for RetroArch on Wii U?

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Make an empty .txt file and put something like this:

cheats = 2

cheat0_desc = "Infinite Ammo Claire (1/2)"
cheat0_code = "800D49F5+0063"
cheat0_enable = "true"

cheat1_desc = "Infinite Ammo Claire (2/2)"
cheat1_code = "800D4A01+0063"
cheat1_enable = "true"

You basically change how many cheats you will have in "cheats = X" with the amount you will have.
Then add them all one by one, changing "cheatX_" accordingly to the number of the cheat.

After that simply rename the .txt file to the name of the ROM and make the extension .cht.
Example "Resident Evil 2 (U).cht"

 

[NANASHI89]

Make an empty .txt file and put something like this:

cheats = 2

cheat0_desc = "Infinite Ammo Claire (1/2)"
cheat0_code = "800D49F5+0063"
cheat0_enable = "true"

cheat1_desc = "Infinite Ammo Claire (2/2)"
cheat1_code = "800D4A01+0063"
cheat1_enable = "true"

You basically change how many cheats you will have in "cheats = X" with the amount you will have.
Then add them all one by one, changing "cheatX_" accordingly to the number of the cheat.

After that simply rename the .txt file to the name of the ROM and make the extension .cht.
Example "Resident Evil 2 (U).cht"

I'm doing cheats for Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

So, if I have it right, it should look like this:

cheats = 3

cheat0_desc = "Must Be On (1/3)"
cheat0_code = "992374BA3E12"
cheat0_enable = "true"

cheat1_desc = "Must Be On (2/3)"
cheat1_code = "92B86D0C3C33"
cheat1_enable = "true"

cheat1_desc = "Must Be On (3/3)"
cheat1_code = "2DEAB2677EEF"
cheat1_enable = "true"

Source: http://castlevania.neoseeker.com/wiki/Castlevania_Gameshark_Codes#Castlevania:_Circle_of_the_Moon

Is that right?

 

[M7L7NK7]

Is there a list of everything the Wii U can play? Just to know what romsets I should get

 

[ShadowOne333]

I'm doing cheats for Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

So, if I have it right, it should look like this:

cheats = 3

cheat0_desc = "Must Be On (1/3)"
cheat0_code = "992374BA3E12"
cheat0_enable = "true"

cheat1_desc = "Must Be On (2/3)"
cheat1_code = "92B86D0C3C33"
cheat1_enable = "true"

cheat1_desc = "Must Be On (3/3)"
cheat1_code = "2DEAB2677EEF"
cheat1_enable = "true"

Source: http://castlevania.neoseeker.com/wiki/Castlevania_Gameshark_Codes#Castlevania:_Circle_of_the_Moon

Is that right?

Last three lines should start with cheat2_

 

[rioray]

@infidelity .D64 format C64 roms are working here.. They take a long time to load though and performance is not great, I remember it running 100% before?
This is the screen after loading the D64..View attachment 112842and you can see the FPS is 42 (supposed to be 60?)

It takes a min or 2 before the game loads from there

I notice also strange bugs with recent libretro one and low fps like you.
this core seem to be unplayable for now (it was before)...
did you experiment same slowdown with the sdl2 one i post earlier ?

@infidelity you can also try it to see if you have better luck with your games/crt.

here a recent build: https://filebin.net/fzvsd0xzxcld8ivp
if you try it , don't forget to put also the info core in the info folder.

Some info/tips about this core...

with this core , to speed up loading you can go to in-game menu (select) and go to drive>
and unselect True drive emulation, and select Virtual device traps. Yes i have to code this as default ...
Then game loading will be very faster
use stick to navigate in menu (up/down to move , Right direction to enter submenu , Left to exit submenu , Button B to validate a choice).

Also i notice some weird bug with left stick in some games (have to look why) so for these games, I have to choose right stick .
if you notice some weird speed in game and no sound , then you can be in "warp mode" (it can be see with status bar with a W before fps) , then hit button R to exit warp mode .

For the record,

/* Lstick->L = Joy1->L */
/* Lstick->R = Joy1->R */
/* Lstick->D = Joy1->D */
/* Lstick->U = Joy1->U */
/* Rstick->L = Joy0->L */
/* Rstick->R = Joy0->R */
/* Rstick->D = Joy0->D */
/* Rstick->U = Joy0->U */
/* Button->B = Joy1 Fire */
/* Button->Y = RETURN */
/* Button->SELECT = UI MENU */
/* Button->START = AUTOSTART MENU */
/* Button->PAD_UP = CURSOR UP/DOWN */
/* Button->PAD_DOWN = RUN/STOP */
/* Button->PAD_LEFT = CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT */
/* Button->PAD_RIGHT = SPACE */
/* Button->A = DEL */
/* Button->X = C= */
/* Button->L =-> Swap Joy ports */
/* Button->R =Warp Mode */
/* Button->R2 =-> Virtual Keyboard */
/* Button->L2 =->Joy0 Fire */
/* Button->R3 =-> Nothing (SDL mouse Left) */
/* Button->L3 =-> Nothing (SDL mouse Right) */

 

[ploggy]

I notice also strange bugs with recent libretro one and low fps like you.
this core seem to be unplayable for now (it was before)...
did you experiment same slowdown with the sdl2 one i post earlier ?

@infidelity you can also try it to see if you have better luck with your games/crt.

here a recent build: https://filebin.net/fzvsd0xzxcld8ivp
if you try it , don't forget to put also the info core in the info folder.

Some info/tips about this core...

with this core , to speed up loading you can go to in-game menu (select) and go to drive>
and unselect True drive emulation, and select Virtual device traps. Yes i have to code this as default ...
Then game loading will be very faster
use stick to navigate in menu (up/down to move , Right direction to enter submenu , Left to exit submenu , Button B to validate a choice).

Also i notice some weird bug with left stick in some games (have to look why) so for these games, I have to choose right stick .
if you notice some weird speed in game and no sound , then you can be in "warp mode" (it can be see with status bar with a W before fps) , then hit button R to exit warp mode .

For the record,

/* Lstick->L = Joy1->L */
/* Lstick->R = Joy1->R */
/* Lstick->D = Joy1->D */
/* Lstick->U = Joy1->U */
/* Rstick->L = Joy0->L */
/* Rstick->R = Joy0->R */
/* Rstick->D = Joy0->D */
/* Rstick->U = Joy0->U */
/* Button->B = Joy1 Fire */
/* Button->Y = RETURN */
/* Button->SELECT = UI MENU */
/* Button->START = AUTOSTART MENU */
/* Button->PAD_UP = CURSOR UP/DOWN */
/* Button->PAD_DOWN = RUN/STOP */
/* Button->PAD_LEFT = CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT */
/* Button->PAD_RIGHT = SPACE */
/* Button->A = DEL */
/* Button->X = C= */
/* Button->L =-> Swap Joy ports */
/* Button->R =Warp Mode */
/* Button->R2 =-> Virtual Keyboard */
/* Button->L2 =->Joy0 Fire */
/* Button->R3 =-> Nothing (SDL mouse Left) */
/* Button->L3 =-> Nothing (SDL mouse Right) */

THANK YOU! I can safely say speed is no longer an issue IT FLYS NOW with Warp + FF enabled I was getting 300% speed!.
I notice its an SDL2 version of Vice too.. cool Would that help speed up other slower Cores that have a SDL2 version?
I'm liking the new menu too, the onscreen Keyboard is a bit basic but I guess that cant be helped
I am getting a reproducible DSI Error though if I load the same game. Example: load Bruce Lee, Close Content, Load Bruce Lee again..

Spoiler

I'm going to mess around with this Core for a bit and test more games. Thank you for your efforts mate they're much appreciated

EDIT: and L2 seems to bring up the Onscreen Keyboard not R2

EDIT2: I'm also noticing weird stick issues, in Bubble Bobble it seems Left Stick Up is also mapped to Pause (using the Right Stick just controls the other Character )

EDIT3: If i mess with the Custom Screen sizing (in the Video Settings) the GUI can disappear with all the text requiring a hard reset but that's not related to the Vice Core..

 

[cucholix]

THANK YOU! I can safely say speed is no longer an issue IT FLYS NOW with Warp + FF enabled I was getting 300% speed!.

Were you using vice_x64_libretro.rpx core in this paragraph? or sdl2 one?

@rioray x64sdl2_libretro is working great
BTW is there any way to map the in game joystick to the d-pad? In Bruce Lee I need to move Bruce with the right stick and ZR to hit, it feels akward
Also if I change in-game settings and try to save it say it's no possible.

Thanks for bringing this new core, pretty apreciated

 

[skarmachild]

So, er do saves work >I swear to god i put in like 2 hours of final fantasy 3 work only to have it start at the bit where you fight that fucking snail at the start :A

 

[ploggy]

Were you using vice_x64_libretro.rpx core in this paragraph? or sdl2 one?

@rioray x64sdl2_libretro is working great
BTW is there any way to map the in game joystick to the d-pad? In Bruce Lee I need to move Bruce with the right stick and ZR to hit, it feels akward
Also if I change in-game settings and try to save it say it's no possible.

Thanks for bringing this new core, pretty apreciated

All sdl2

 

[infidelity]

@infidelity .D64 format C64 roms are working here.. They take a long time to load though and performance is not great, I remember it running 100% before?
This is the screen after loading the D64..View attachment 112842and you can see the FPS is 42 (supposed to be 60?)

It takes a min or 2 before the game loads from there

Mine

I updated to the latest nightly, I get no autoload of any kind, I shouldn't have to type in anything. But I'll try typing in at you uploaded.

 

[ploggy]

Mine

I updated to the latest nightly, I get no autoload of any kind, I shouldn't have to type in anything. But I'll try typing in at you uploaded.

I should be clear and say I don't have to type anything.. It DOES auto load for me. have you ever tried messing with the C64 settings before? C64 may have config files in SD:/retroarch/config that may need deleting.

Although you should use the SDL2 version of Vice from @rioray post ^^^^ since the older Core doesn't run at 100% anyway

 

[gatao30cm]

Hey, anyone got another mirror for the Retroarch channel? The MEGA link on the OP seems to be broken...

 

[fatsquirrel]

I can proudly announce that I finally got it working.
It still wont run via the channel. But it loads via the HBL.
Is it inconvenient? Oh yes, yes it is and it makes me pull my hair out BUT...
Am I willing to put up with it to play some sweet sweet mother 3? GOD DAMN YE

I came to the conclusion that it has to do something with the way my haxchi loads CFW.
Oh well..maybe its destined to be so

Thank you for all your help lads! @ploggy @ShadowOne333 @cucholix @the_randomizer (hope i didnt forget anyone)

 

[cucholix]

Hey, anyone got another mirror for the Retroarch channel? The MEGA link on the OP seems to be broken...

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