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|description=Sega Genesis emulator, multiplatform port of Genesis Plus GX.
|description=Sega Genesis emulator, multiplatform port of Genesis Plus GX.
|author=Cpasjuste
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|lastupdated=2022/08/30
|lastupdated=2023/09/11
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pGEN: Portable Genesis is a Sega Genesis emulator, multiplatform port of Genesis Plus GX.
pGEN: Portable Genesis is a Sega Genesis emulator, multiplatform port of Genesis Plus GX.
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==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
pgenvita3.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/pgenvita3.png
pgenvita4.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/pgenvita4.png


==Changelog==
==Changelog==
'''v.6.7.1'''
* common: cleanup media loading code
* common: add unknown files even if it doesn't exist in gamelist.xml
* common: change menus items position
* common: fix games paths starting with ./
* common: fix medias paths with recalbox gamelist.xml format
* common: add ability to use custom gamelist.xml file in roms folders, overriding embedded (romfs) gamelist.xml
* common: add SHOW_AVAILABLE menu option to hide missing files/roms/systems from gamelist (restart required)
* ui: better handling of auto screen resolution
* ui: add font scaling option
* ui: add aspect ratio option
* ui: do not show extensions in rom list
* skins: fix start and select buttons size
* skins: fix option menu title position
* skins: remove big skin (font scaling and aspect ratio options should be enough now)
* skins: add config.cfg.override and config.cfg.override.43 support
* skins: allow/fix skin override from data directory
* pnes: bump nestopia to 1.52.0
* pnes: fix data paths (nestopia saves, etc...)
* pfbneo: bump fbneo to latest git revision
* pgen: bump Genesis-Plus-GX to latest git revision (c3f02f9c9059e7f4898dd73feac57ef610e22db0)
* pgen: fix vita audio crackling (fps drops)
* psnes: bump to latest git revision (153965e5f2fbb0b638868ac3fa89ff8b0363d22c)
* vita, 3ds, windows: fix compilation
* vita: enable cps3 driver back (OPTION_LIGHT)
* vita: fix app version in sfo creation
* switch(pnes): invert A/B buttons by default
* switch: force 720p resolution
'''v.6.6'''
'''v.6.6'''
*pfbn: support latest fbneo core (25f8e93).
*pfbn: support latest fbneo core (25f8e93).
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* GitHub - https://github.com/Cpasjuste/pemu/tree/master/pgen
* GitHub - https://github.com/Cpasjuste/pemu/tree/master/pgen
* VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/820
* VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/820
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Latest revision as of 02:29, 13 September 2023

pGEN: Portable Genesis
Pgenvita2.png
General
AuthorCpasjuste
TypeConsole
Version6.7.1
LicenseGPL-3.0
Last Updated2023/09/11
Links
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Website
Source
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pGEN: Portable Genesis is a Sega Genesis emulator, multiplatform port of Genesis Plus GX.

The main goals of this Genesis-Plus-GX port are:

  • Have a basic but user-friendly user interface on non Windows devices.
  • Use a recent rendering interface for speed and effects support.
  • Cross-platform and code portability.
  • Easy updates of genesis-plus-gx core (no modifications to the original sources).

Features

  • Support save states.
  • Support 2x, 3x, fit, fit 4/3 and fullscreen hardware scaling.
  • Support hardware filtering (shaders).

Installation

Install the VPK on your homebrew enabled PS Vita or PS TV.

Copy your roms into:

  • Game Gear - ux0:data/pgen/gamegear/.
  • Mega Drive - ux0:data/pgen/megadrive/.
  • Sega Master System - ux0:data/pgen/sms/.
  • MEGA CD (unzipped cue/bin) - ux0:data/pgen/megacd/.

BIOS files go in ux0:data/pgen/bios/:

  • bios_MD.bin - MegaDrive TMSS startup ROM (bootrom) - Optional.
  • bios_CD_E.bin - MegaCD EU BIOS - Required for MegaCD EU games.
  • bios_CD_U.bin - SegaCD US BIOS - Required for SegaCD US games.
  • bios_CD_J.bin - MegaCD JP BIOS - Required for MegaCD JP games.
  • bios_E.sms - MasterSystem EU BIOS (bootrom) - Optional.
  • bios_U.sms - MasterSystem US BIOS (bootrom) - Optional.
  • bios_J.sms - MasterSystem JP BIOS (bootrom) - Optional.
  • bios.gg - GameGear BIOS (bootrom) - Optional.
  • sk.bin - Sonic & Knuckles ROM (lock-on) (2 MiB) - Optional.
  • sk2chip.bin - Sonic & Knuckles UPMEM ROM (lock-on) (256 KiB) - Optional.
  • areplay.bin - Action Replay ROM (lock-on) - Optional.
  • ggenie.bin - Game Genie ROM (lock-on) - Optional.

User guide

Romset

The pGEN database (for infos and medias) is built against these no-intro sets:

  • No-Intro - Sega - Mega Drive - Genesis (2017-03-18).zip
  • No-Intro - Sega - Game Gear (20210519).zip
  • No-Intro - Sega - Master System - Mark III (2017-04-14).zip
  • [REDUMP] Disc Image Collection: Sega - Sega Mega CD updated 2021-01-08 (20-42-03)

Preview images

pGEN support preview images, put png files in ux0:data/pgen/roms/media/mixrbv2 (replace "roms" with the system roms path).

You can download full-set mixrbv2 and video packages here.

Screenshots

pgenvita3.png pgenvita4.png

Changelog

v.6.7.1

  • common: cleanup media loading code
  • common: add unknown files even if it doesn't exist in gamelist.xml
  • common: change menus items position
  • common: fix games paths starting with ./
  • common: fix medias paths with recalbox gamelist.xml format
  • common: add ability to use custom gamelist.xml file in roms folders, overriding embedded (romfs) gamelist.xml
  • common: add SHOW_AVAILABLE menu option to hide missing files/roms/systems from gamelist (restart required)
  • ui: better handling of auto screen resolution
  • ui: add font scaling option
  • ui: add aspect ratio option
  • ui: do not show extensions in rom list
  • skins: fix start and select buttons size
  • skins: fix option menu title position
  • skins: remove big skin (font scaling and aspect ratio options should be enough now)
  • skins: add config.cfg.override and config.cfg.override.43 support
  • skins: allow/fix skin override from data directory
  • pnes: bump nestopia to 1.52.0
  • pnes: fix data paths (nestopia saves, etc...)
  • pfbneo: bump fbneo to latest git revision
  • pgen: bump Genesis-Plus-GX to latest git revision (c3f02f9c9059e7f4898dd73feac57ef610e22db0)
  • pgen: fix vita audio crackling (fps drops)
  • psnes: bump to latest git revision (153965e5f2fbb0b638868ac3fa89ff8b0363d22c)
  • vita, 3ds, windows: fix compilation
  • vita: enable cps3 driver back (OPTION_LIGHT)
  • vita: fix app version in sfo creation
  • switch(pnes): invert A/B buttons by default
  • switch: force 720p resolution

v.6.6

  • pfbn: support latest fbneo core (25f8e93).
  • pfbn: fix memory leak on stop.
  • pfbn: fix default dip switch values (fix red hearth, some megadrive games...)
  • common: fix adding favorites in some cases.
  • common: revert roms paths to default if not available.
  • pnes/vita: should fix zip loading.
  • android: add android support (wip).

Full list of changes can be found here.

External links

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