John Stamos Mullet Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, LS650 said: It's odd, those games play just fine on my Plus. Clearly there must be more than one version of the Plus. Hero gets a little stutter here and there but not so much that it isn’t playable. But pitfall and KK are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite.pies Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 4 hours ago, Bitsized said: Also, I was wondering are these the "official" firmware updates. I thought these were "testers" and there was going to be a more official firmware update available on the Atari website. Also, will the process get streamlined at all? Ben did mention that a new batch of hardware was being manufactured with the latest firmware on it, so I'm guessing the current beta will become the "official" version 1.1 and any further beta release will have a new version number. Otherwise it's going to get very confusing for users if there is hardware sold with 1.1 installed, but then newer versions of 1.1 are subsequently released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 18 minutes ago, infinite.pies said: Ben did mention that a new batch of hardware was being manufactured with the latest firmware on it, so I'm guessing the current beta will become the "official" version 1.1 and any further beta release will have a new version number. Otherwise it's going to get very confusing for users if there is hardware sold with 1.1 installed, but then newer versions of 1.1 are subsequently released? Yeah, I don't want to create any confusion. I'll make sure the numbering system is solid and clear. I probably made a mistake not adding Beta to the 1.1 Christmas update and maybe also a rev 2 to the second 1.1 beta released. Not a Biggie and I will get it all straight. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 What’s the chances of getting another update before we get to page 10 on this Thread! Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brackbill Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Is there a timeline for when these updates might be available for Mac? I don’t have access to a Windows system unfortunately… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjames_s_2000 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Just a friendly reminder that after the firmware is upgraded, you need to flip your difficulty switches. After the upgrade, I settled in for a relaxing game of Superman. To my surprise when I got clocked by Kryptonite Lois never appeared to give me my flying powers back. Also the henchmen were running faster than snot in July. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkleFork Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Finally I have the grey ground in Space Invaders and can see my bullets. Superb! My PAL Circus Convoy is also up and running. Great work, thanks guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs2600 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 On 1/24/2024 at 2:41 PM, Ben from Plaion said: Hello all, Many thanks for all the feedback on the Christmas update. We have a revision of the firmware as well as a repost of the latest dumper software attached to this post. We've made the decision to roll back to a 60hz only output for the time being so that the missing sprites issue doesnt effect PAL cart owners. Now that the 7800 emulation and cart compatibility is in a good place, attention now focuses on 2600 emulation. We have the intention of resolving the 50 60hz issue and want to re-introduce it as well as rectifying high CPU usage that maybe affecting some 2600 games as noted in the original 1.1 beta update thread. Thanks especially to @raz0red and @RevEng for all the fantastic support. Another technical whizz has offered support on 2600 homebrew compatibility and we hope to make further advancements there in a future update. 2600 fixes Donkey Kong Jr - Coleco (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Smurfs Rescue in Gargamel's Castle - Coleco (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Masters of the Universe - Mattel (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Burgertime - Mattel (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Bump n' Jump - Mattel (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Robot Tank (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) I'm interested if owners of Coleco white cart rev 3 and M-Network games not listed above can confirm cartridge compatibility with this latest build. 7800 fixes A.R.T.I. (Pokey sound fixed) Asteroids Deluxe (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Asteroids Deluxe (Escape sequence for hidden game, both buttons + right for 3 seconds, immediately on load) Crazy Brix (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Danger Zone (Pokey sound fixed) Diagnostic Test Cartridge (Now loads correctly) Double Dragon (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) E.X.O. (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9, Pokey sound fixed) Karateka (PAL) (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Keystone Koppers (Pokey sound fixed) Klax (may load now, unverified) Millie & Molly (Pokey sound fixed) Moon Cresta (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Pac-Man Collection (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Pole Position II (Course select screen fix) Popeye (Fixed freeze on game start, 1.3c version) Possible Mission (may load now, Dumper 1.1.0.9, unverified) Rampage (now loads, Dumper 1.1.0.9) Scramble (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Space Dual (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Space Invaders (PAL), now correctly starts in PAL mode Tower Toppler (Composite smoothing) Xevious (PAL) (Palette update, less brown) Instructions for updating remain the same as the Christmas update Many thanks and I hope to further bring more updates to optimise the experience of the Atari 2600+ AtariDumper1.1.0.9.exe 5.26 MB · 245 downloads update-012324.img 68.85 MB · 232 downloads Do we need the driver assist and Rkdev as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) @Ben from Plaion I'm following this thread in the main 2600 forum and it got me wondering. Will the 2600+ receive periodical Stella updates as they become available? Edited February 1 by MikeM_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 7 minutes ago, MikeM_ said: @Ben from Plaion I'm following this thread in the main 2600 forum and it got me wondering. Will the 2600+ receive periodical Stella updates as they become available? Can't see why not. I'd need to ask the people in the know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 40 minutes ago, vcs2600 said: Do we need the driver assist and Rkdev as well? Only rkdev if you're using same pc and coming from the Christmas update. If from 1.0 you'd need both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs2600 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ben from Plaion said: Only rkdev if you're using same pc and coming from the Christmas update. If from 1.0 you'd need both I am coming fresh on rev 1.0 without any updates Edited February 1 by vcs2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 3 minutes ago, vcs2600 said: I am coming fresh on rev 1.0 without any updates Godspeed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 5 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Can't see why not. I'd need to ask the people in the know. It is emulation after all. Not perfect. Same with all emulation and modern consoles in general . Updates fixes some things then breaks some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs2600 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 4 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Godspeed LOL should i wait ??? 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 23 minutes ago, vcs2600 said: LOL should i wait ??? 😅 No, I do it all the time takes me about 2 minutes flat. never have issues. Your milage may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs2600 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Ok, I did my upgrade. Noticed that in the Game Phoenix, I had to restart the unit a 3 to 4 times before I was able to get the "panic" music (for lack of a better description). I didn't notice that in v1.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2LTIME6100 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 22 minutes ago, vcs2600 said: Ok, I did my upgrade. Noticed that in the Game Phoenix, I had to restart the unit a 3 to 4 times before I was able to get the "panic" music (for lack of a better description). I didn't notice that in v1.0 The screaming of the birds is turned on and off with the left D switch. The position of the A B has been corrected with the update. Maybe that was the reason? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs2600 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 58 minutes ago, 2LTIME6100 said: The screaming of the birds is turned on and off with the left D switch. The position of the A B has been corrected with the update. Maybe that was the reason? Omg you’re correct. Sorry about that! I was fiddling with the difficulty switches. my big mistake ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, vcs2600 said: Ok, I did my upgrade. Noticed that in the Game Phoenix, I had to restart the unit a 3 to 4 times before I was able to get the "panic" music (for lack of a better description). I didn't notice that in v1.0 And how did you find the update process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcs2600 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: And how did you find the update process? It was easy. I followed genxgrownup video instruction which is completely based on your instructions. Edited February 2 by vcs2600 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 On 1/24/2024 at 10:56 PM, JetmanUK said: Thanks to all involved again. It's nice to have 60hz and our sprites back! I just re-tested my only three carts which do not function. Pick & Pile - Unchanged, see video Moonsweeper - Unchanged, see video Zaxxon - Unchanged, see video VID_20240124_225141.mp4 VID_20240124_225238.mp4 VID_20240124_225323.mp4 UPDATE I have the following games that don't work: Pick & Pile - Graphics messed up Moonsweeper - Graphics messed up Zaxxon - Black screen Tac Scan - Unable to start game Spikes Peak (from Spikes Peak and Ghost Manor double ender)- Unable to start game If I come across any others in my collection I will update here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWesties Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 16 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Can't see why not. I'd need to ask the people in the know. It would definitely be appreciated… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5200 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 18 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: Tac Scan - Unable to start game Spikes Peak (from Spikes Peak and Ghost Manor double ender)- Unable to start game The problems with Tac-Scan and Spike’s Peak should be simple for Plaion to fix. Tac-Scan wants to be played with paddles in the RIGHT port and for whatever reason Stella is not correctly doing this. Also, Stella is incorrectly detecting Spike’s Peak as a paddle game when it is really a joystick game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 8 minutes ago, chad5200 said: The problems with Tac-Scan and Spike’s Peak should be simple for Plaion to fix. Tac-Scan wants to be played with paddles in the RIGHT port and for whatever reason Stella is not correctly doing this. Also, Stella is incorrectly detecting Spike’s Peak as a paddle game when it is really a joystick game. Thanks. They do sound like straightforward fixes. With regards to paddles, I just played some Diamons to Demons (to check my extension lead with a paddle game, yep, it's fine). There has been a lot of chat regarding the paddles moving in too large an increment. Well D to D seemed pretty smooth, I don't know if it's a game by game issue or just that I did not notice an issue with that particular game. Edited February 2 by JetmanUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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