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msxDS is a MSX/MSX 2/MSX2+ home computer standard emulator for the Nintendo DS/DS Lite/DSi console. msxDS is based on [[fmsxDS|fmsxDS]] v0.07 from Nyagosu but since then, several bugfixes and improvements have been added. Moreover, emulation has become much faster. ==Installation== Unzip the archive, [[DLDI|DLDI]] patch fmsxDS.nds and copy it on your flash card. Copy the /msxds/ folder that contains CMOS.ROM, Carts.crc, data.001, data.002, data.003 and data.004 files into root of your flash card. Copy MSX/MSX2/MSX2+ japanese BIOS, FM-PAC BIOS and Kanji ROM into this folder. Below are the list of files that you need to prepare: * MSX.ROM - MSX BIOS and BASIC. * MSX2.ROM - MSX2 BIOS and BASIC. * MSX2EXT.ROM - MSX2 ExtROM. * MSX2P.ROM - MSX2+ BIOS and BASIC. * MSX2PEXT.ROM - MSX2+ ExtROM. * DISK.ROM - DiskROM and BDOS. * FMPAC.ROM - FMPAC BIOS. * KANJI.ROM - KANJI ROM (JIS 1st+2nd Class). * A1WXKDR.ROM - Kanji Basic from FS-A1WSX. * CMOS.ROM - To save parameters of the MSX. '''For the Supercard SD/miniSD:''' Please use the following [http://alternate-fmsxds.webs.com/msxds/dldi.scp-neoDS.7z DLDI driver]. Unzip the archive and copy the dldi.scp file into micro SD root directory. The DLDI patch will be applied automatically at launch. NeoDS works fine too with this driver. ==User guide== In some cases, certain buttons may change function depending from the started game. * With Fire Ball or Roller Ball in ROM version, L and R are used to control the flippers. * With Metal Gear 1 or 2 in ROM version, L and R are used to press F2 and F3 keys faster, etc. ===Tip and Tricks=== '''Run a european game on tape at 50Hz.''' Enter first the following instruction in MSX2 mode before launch the game. VDP(10) = VDP(10) OR 2 '''Run a soft that crashes on launch.''' Edit the BASIC launcher of corresponding soft, seek instruction POKE-1,0 or POKE-1,255 then replace it by POKE-1,(NOT(PEEK(-1))AND240)* 1.0625 ===MSX Free software list=== * [http://www.teambomba.net/ Bombaman Extra Ammo] (MSX2, MSX-music). * [http://meraman.dip.jp/index.php?MsxDownload#k110c026 Gekikara] (MSX Turbo R). * [http://imanok.msxblue.com/ Imanok's Games]. * [http://karoshi.auic.es/index.php?board=12.0 Karoshi's Games]. * [http://www.caetano.eng.br/MSXPage/kmg/?l=en Knightmare Gold] (MSX2). * [http://www.rickdangerous.co.uk/msx.htm Rick Dangerous] (MSX2). * [http://gigamix.jp/download/maron_team/galmoon.php Galmoon] (Japanese) (MSX2). ===Optional cover image=== This [http://www.msxvillage.fr/upload/msxds_cartridges_pictures_2012_09_06.zip archive] contains MSX cartridge pictures that can be displayed on the top screen depending on the selected software. Requires msxDS v0.92 or later. The .bin image files must be copied into a folder called /pics created in the folder(s) of your ROM, DSK or CAS files. The name of these picture files must be the same as the corresponding game. Example: * ~/MSX-ROM/Antarctic Adventure.rom * ~/MSX-ROM/pics/Antarctic Adventure.bin The Default.bin files are not useful if you classify not your MSX softwares in different folders according to the publishers. ==Controls== A - OK, Button 1 of MSX joypad, Left mouse button B - Back to previous folder, Button 2 of MSX joypad, Right mouse button Y - Cartridge, Floppy or Tape ejection Start - Main menu Display D-Pad - Pad of MSX Joypad 1 (Cursor keys or Joypad 2 possible) ==Screenshots== https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/msxds6.gif https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/msxds2.png https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/msxds3.png https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/msxds5.png https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/msxds4.png https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/msxds7.png ==Media== '''HERO on msxDS v.0.8''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lavc_uQF7k r4tftube]) <br> <youtube>-Lavc_uQF7k</youtube> '''Knightmare on msxDS v.0.86''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-9YvslLSZg r4tftube]) <br> <youtube>9-9YvslLSZg</youtube> '''Fire Bird (火の鳥) on msxDS v.0.85''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHfJmJQM4s r4tftube]) <br> <youtube>7kHfJmJQM4s</youtube> ==Known issues== The video memory of V99x8 is still managed as fMSX. Ie in one block of 128KB instead of 2 x 64K. This causes graphics bugs in some games. The keyboard support a japanese Bios only. The keyboard is malfunctioning with a few softwares. ==Changelog== '''Version 0.94 2012/08/29''' * Fixed a stack overflow that made the emulator unstable. * Fixed a state save bug with megarom mapped in 16 KB. * Supports up to 1024 files (ROM, DSK and CAS) in each folder. * Compiled with devkitARM r41, libFAT 1.0.11 and libnds 1.5.6+. * The folder image is no longer displayed if it's already displayed. * The /Pics folder and file names beginning with a dot are no longer displayed in files list. '''Version 0.93 2012/01/01''' * Fixed a small bug in the save state. * Improved speed of screen10 and screen12 modes. '''Version 0.92 2011/12/26''' * Fixed FM-PAC mapper (SRAM included). * Fixed Game-Master 2 mapper (SRAM included). * Fix the Kanji ROM driver size. * Improved display of screen10 and screen12 modes. * Compiled with devkitARM r36 et libnds 1.5.4+. * Ability to display on the top screen the MSX software media image corresponding to the selected file (Cartridge, floppy disk and tape) (For more information, see FAQ). '''Version 0.91 2011/09/24''' * New management of buttons that allows to configure X and Y (Push Y to use the radio in Metal Gear). * Fixed the VDP status register 4. * Adding the options menu. * The using the paddle controller is possible with your softwares. * Added ASCII paddle controller emulation (used in Break Out). * Fixed LDIR & LDDR instructions of the z80 (Goody, etc, work now). * Taking into account of CE bit of the status register 2 of VDP before a disk access (Improved compatibility with floppy disks) (Undeadline, Fray, etc, work fine now). '''Version 0.90 2011/06/12''' * Optimized display engine (Thanks to Pixador for the suggestion for sprites). * Improved MSX1 VDP registers emulation. * Some optimizations in sound and Z80 emulation. * Added R register emulation of Z80. * Updated libnds (v1.5.0) Now MsxDS supports the DSI mode of CycloDS iEvo. * New ITCM memory management to put the most useful routines according to selected MSX mode. * Fixed colors values of screen 8 mode. * Fixed bug of color 0. * Added Key mapping to L,R for ROM versions of Angma Jidae - Devil zone (Uttum Soft). * Fixed bug in error messages. * Updated Carts.crc file. * Fixed a SCC detection problem for ROM games. '''Version 0.89 2011/02/13''' * Fixed the colors table for sprites of Screen 8 mode. * Fixed bug in the Z80 of the 0.88 version (Ikari Warrior). * Fixed values cycles of z80 instructions (Retaliot, Seleniak and Sweet Acorn work fine now). * Fixed vblank interrupts register. * Added a frame limiter (the games that ran too fast, works with good speed now.). * Automatic disabling of disk controller for Nausicaa in order to avoid having to press Shift at boot (ROM version only). '''Version 0.88 2010/12/25''' * Z80 emulation code optimization. * Added Arkanoid paddle controller emulation. * Added Key mapping to L,R for the following games (ROM versions only): ** Borfes to 5-nin no Akuma (L/R= ESC), Caos Begins (L=F1, R=F2), Dragon Slayer 4 (L=ESC, R=RET), Higemaru Makaijima (L/R= F1), Hi no Tori (L=F2, R=F3), King kong 2 (L/R=F2), The Maze of Galious (L/R=F1), The Treasure of USAS (L=F1, R=F2), Xorz (A=SPACE, B=m) and Yaksa (L=F1, R=F2). '''Version 0.87 2010/12/11''' * Updated Carts.crc file for several megarom from Spain (CAS converted to ROM), etc. * The LED of CAP and Kana keys are now truly emulated. * Mouse Emulation. * Key mapping F2,F3 to L,R for Metal Gear (ROM versions only.). * Using the Z80 emulation source code of fMSX v.3.51. * Z80 emulation code optimization. * Fixed bug of color 0 in the save state. * PDF User's manual. '''Version 0.86 2010/09/18''' * Added scrolling file names with the stylus. * Now we must do a double-tap on the save-state icon. * Modified the routine of collision of MSX1 sprites for Pitfall II. * Small improvement of the UI. * MSX2 mode by default (because it is faster than the MSX2+ mode). * Fixed some bugs in the patching of the ROM disk (Improved DSK images support). * SCC+ emulation (for SD Snatcher, Konami Game collections, etc). * Fixed of the screen12 color contour which was managed like the screen8. * Removal of some useless display conditions (msxDS is still a bit faster). '''Version 0.85 2010/08/22''' * Updated Carts.crc file for many megarom from Korea. * Fixed 32KB ROM mirrors. * Rewrote sprites routines (full emulation). * Super Pierrot mapper support. * Some small fixes in the megaroms mappers routines. * Fixed status register 0 of VDP in MSX1 mode (Zaxxon published by Electric Software works). * Added Kanji BASIC support (The a1wxkdr.rom file is now required.). * MSX2+ logo is displayed. * Use of TCM memory for several graphics routines (msxDS is a bit faster). * Double-tap on a file name to select it (and close the window). * Use of L and R triggers for 'Fire Ball' and 'Roller Ball' pinballs (ROM versions only). '''Version 0.84 2010/06/25''' * Fixed a small bug in the keyboard. * Added Kanji ROM support. You can also input Kanjis in BASIC by loading the kanji driver ROM (CRC32: B4FC574D/32KB) into SLOT 1 or 2. * Added emulation clock (RTC). * Improved ROM support. The Carts.crc file is required for some megaroms. '''Version 0.83 2010/05/26''' * Fixed a bug in the management of background color for screen 0. * Added tape emulation. Support files CAS with fMSX-DOS format. * Usually, to load a game tape, select a file CAS with the tape icon and turn on the MSX with SHIFT pressed until the sound "Beep" and then enter RUN"CAS: or BLOAD"CAS:",R or CLOAD in Basic. * Improved keyboard. * Improved folders management. '''Version 0.82 2010/05/10''' * Compiled with devkitARM r30 and Libnds 1.4.3+. * Fixed a bug in the management of color 0 for screen 6 mode. * Added a filter to improve the display quality of high resolution modes. * There are now three sound modes (PSG at 40Khz, PSG+SCC at 22Khz, PSG+FM at 8Khz). * Fixed the path of instant save file that was saved by mistake at the root. * The selection of cartridges, MSX type and sound mode is blocked when the MSX is ON. * Improved change of display mode. '''Version 0.81 2010/03/20''' * MsxDS no longer crashes after MSX reboots. * Scrolling of file name selected when it exceeds the frame. * Memorization of location of last opened folder. '''Version 0.8 2010/03/03''' * Compiled with devkitARM r27 and libnds 1.4.0+. * Using of the libfifo optimised by Cooper. * New sound routine (It's more clean & faster). * Loader window is bigger and more convenient. '''Version 0.7+ 2007/09/19''' * Add MSX2+ scrolling. * Loader rewritten. * Improved sprites. * New icons. * Add screens modes. ==Credits== Copper, Marat Fayzullin, Pixador, Nyagosu, Mars2000 and ProgDS. ==External links== * Official website - http://msxds.msxblue.com

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