kat5200 version 0.8.0 released!

[eegt97]

 

 

This release contains the following bug fixes and changes:

 

* Added : RetroArch GLSL shader support

* Check for shaders here:

- https://github.com/libretro/glsl-shaders

* Added : Redesigned sound module

* -improves sound for many games

* -added 48kHz Sound sample frequency

* -Improves (fixes?) Linux sound using ALSA

* Added : Combo Inputs

* Added : User warned when input conficts occur

* Added : User can make kat5200 portable

* Added : -reset_config command line parameter

* Added : Several conversions/homebrews to default database

* Changed: -config loads alternate db3 config file

* Fixed : Atari 800 Pitfall crash on start (Added LAX CPU op)

* Fixed : CPU cycle counts for page crossing

* Fixed : Input conflicts on 8-bit computer default profile

* Fixed : Atari 800 'A' key updates not loaded

* Fixed : Recall state loads incorrect video/input profiles

* Fixed : Simualte Analog needs to respect Sensitivity

* Fixed : Couple of potential crashes

 

Notes:

* Only supporting modern OpenGL, no shaders on Raspberry Pi

When obtaining shaders from the RetroArch site above, download

the zip and extract somewhere reachable by kat5200

* See Manual for portable use and importing shaders

* Check version 0.7.0 for other notes

 

Please see the website for downloads: http://kat5200.jillybunch.com

 

Let me know of any bugs and/or suggestions.

 

Enjoy!

 

-Brian

[Orionsangel]

As someone who grew up with Atari 5200. It's a fantastic emulator! One of my favs. Thank you!

Edited December 21, 2017 by Orionsangel

[+LS650]

I agree - a very good emulator. Just installed this on my Win10 laptop and tried a few ROMs; it seems to run great.

Edited December 21, 2017 by ls650

[Jetboot Jack]

Awesome - thanks for the update - love this emulator, use it a lot on my Mac!

 

One question -are you aware of an issue with the Caverns of Mars (XL Conversion by Classics) rom - there are 8 black dashes across the screen, this is present in the previous version of the emulator too. The same Rom does into show this visual issue under OpenEmu.

 

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[Orionsangel]

This emulator has the best TV effect I have ever seen in an emulator. I grew up with CRT TVs and I played Atari 5200 on them. It's very accurate and brings me back to the 80's.

[eegt97]

All, thanks for the comments, much appreciated.

 

Jetboot, I was not aware of the issue with Caverns of Mars, I will take a look at that, thanks for letting me know.

 

Also, there is an issue with the database for fresh installs (upgrades are ok). You will get crappy sound and/or it will crash. I am working on a fix for this. In the meantime, if you want to run it, you will have to completely uninstall (including configuration) and install 0.7.1. Run it once. Then you can upgrade to 0.8.0 and it should work. Sorry about the issue. I'll post when the fix is out.

 

-Brian

[Trebor]

Also, there is an issue with the database for fresh installs (upgrades are ok). You will get crappy sound and/or it will crash. I am working on a fix for this. In the meantime, if you want to run it, you will have to completely uninstall (including configuration) and install 0.7.1. Run it once. Then you can upgrade to 0.8.0 and it should work. Sorry about the issue. I'll post when the fix is out.

 

-Brian

 

Just about to post about experiencing both items (Crappy sound and crashing). I was going crazy trying different audio and video settings. Reverted back to an older version and no issues. Looking forward to the fix update.

[eegt97]

 

Just about to post about experiencing both items (Crappy sound and crashing). I was going crazy trying different audio and video settings. Reverted back to an older version and no issues. Looking forward to the fix update.

 

Alright, the fix for this is out, let me know if it does it. Starting new thread on next version...