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New DS Homebrew Emulator: NeoDS

Started by juancaretta, April 29, 2008, 09:42:09 PM

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juancaretta

It's a Neo-Geo emulator for the DS, download it here:
http://groups.google.com/group/neods
These are the instructions on how to use the emulator, from the ReadMe:
[spoiler]USING THE EMULATOR

Required:
* Nintendo DS (lite)
* DLDI compatible flash card

First, you need to patch NeoDS.nds for your DLDI flash card (NOTE - not all flashcards require patching).  See here: http://chishm.drunkencoders.com/DLDI/index.html.  Please don't email me for help about this, there are plenty of places online that explain how this works.

Next you will need to convert some NeoGeo roms (mslug.zip for example).  You also need a bios rom (neogeo.zip).  NeoDS uses the same rom sets as MAME, so make sure your games work in MAME before proceeding.  Put all the roms you want to convert along with the bios together in a folder.  Copy NeoDSConvert.exe into the same folder.  Run NeoDSConvert, and it will convert all the NeoGeo roms in that folder.  The converted roms will have the *.neo extension.

Copy the DLDI patched NeoDS.nds, and all the *.neo roms into the root of your flashcard.  Run NeoDS.nds.  The main menu should load, showing you a list of all the roms on your card.  Use the arrow keys to select, and press start to choose.  The rom should load, and you should be playing.  You can load a rom without audio which will improve frame rate, but you won't get any sound (obviously).  Once a game is loaded without audio, the only way to get audio back is to reload the game.  Some games will freeze with audio disabled, so be warned! [/spoiler]
Edit: it seems there is a bug with the converter, you have to choose the bios version, using one of these command line parameters:
[spoiler]-bios0 use the euro bios
-bios1 use the euro-s1 bios
-bios2 use the us bios
-bios3 use the us-e bios
-bios4 use the asia bios
-bios5 use the japan bios
-bios6 use the japan-s2 bios
-bios7 use the japan-s1 bios
-bios8 use the uni-bios.10 bios
-bios9 use the uni-bios.11 bios
-bios10 use the debug bios
-bios11 use the asia-aes bios[/spoiler]

juancaretta

Version 0.1.1 was released, adds support for slot 2 ram, and fixes Metal Slug 1, Metal Slug 2, Last Blade 2, King Of Fighters 98 and others.

kkan

#2
this emulator ROCKS and slot 2 support for extra ram is a nice bonus!!

..... shame though you need to really have a huge mem card to make the most of having loads of neo roms on lol :D

additional whoot all the METAL SLUGS WORK!! .... fine now :)

make sure you use both the updated convertor and the updated emulator  :)

kkan

#3
addional these are what ive tested and are working so far (also posted this over at ds-scene ....

Metal Slug 4 works fine using -bios1 setting!

use the updated ndsconvert pack that came with the updated neods?

so far ALL METAL SLUGS work fine

NEOBOMBERMAN works (did not work previously was messed up gfx!)

As above KOF 99 works fine

NEO DRIFT works fine  (previously did not work at all!)

FATAL FURY 1 works fine

LEAGUE BOWLING works fine

Magical Drop 2 works fin

Neo Do works fine

Pop n Bounce works sound is a little scratchy

Samurai Showdown works fine

Soccer Brawl works fine

Aero Fighters 2 works fine but no sound in game

Spin Masters works fine

these are also working fine

world heros
andro dunos
blues journey
crossed swords
diggerman
guruin
quest of jongmaster works but japanese
magician lord
ninja combat
ninja commando
panic bomber
puzzle bobble
puzzle de pon
street hoop
Thrash  Rally
fight fever
flipshot
galaxy fight universal warriors
ganryu
ghostlop
goal goal goal
gowcaizer
kabula klash
karnovrs revenge
magic plus none I tested work corrupt gfx :(
lansquenet
magical drop 2
magical drop 3
matrimlee
money puzzle exchanger
master of syougi  (japanese chess?? no ideas how to play :( )
nightmare in the dark
overtop
power spikes 2
pulstar
ragnagard
rage of the dragons
1945 plus
samurai showdown special
shock troopers
shock troopers 2
svc chaos  snk vs capcom
world soccer 96
zed blade
Zinrick



:)

might be a good idea for others to post here what roms you have tested and your results :)


kkan

another update now working for SLOT 2 CARDS whoooooooooot :)

working on SUPERCARD RUMBLE MINI SD firmware 1.85  :)

get it here make sure you copy both files to the ROOT directory of your flash card for this to work :)

note:- this will overwrite your DLDI if you have one on your card you may wish to back it up before proceeding with the overwrite of the one in the NEODS folder :)

juancaretta

He really should add a service button, to enter the game's options menu. Other than that this emulator is fantastic.

kkan

Quote from: juancaretta on May 07, 2008, 05:57:12 PM
He really should add a service button, to enter the game's options menu. Other than that this emulator is fantastic.

convert using -bios9 then you can hit (A) and alter various settings in the game options :)


voldo

having probs here green screen on kof 98 do i need a DLDI for this

kkan

Quote from: voldo on May 14, 2008, 07:41:03 AM
having probs here green screen on kof 98 do i need a DLDI for this

If you havent patched already you do need to DLDI patch this if your card does not auto patch :)

and if it still does not work then you need to get a new bios pack maby?

or update to the latest version of NEO DS 1.1 :)

dai_uk

Bios and rom are key here, it uses mame roms so use clrmamepro and get latest mame then verify them.

Kof98 definitely works for me, using uni-bios 1.0

which as previously noted gives you access to the dip switches or you can choose console mode and go to the menu :-)
Damo

voldo

#10
mod edit:  rom request removed

voldo

how can i use uni-bios  should i change the converter or i put the uni-bios to my SD

juancaretta

You have to download uni bios, unzip it, make sure the file name is uni-bios.rom and add it to your neogeo.zip file. Then, start the converter with the -bios8 parameter and it should work

voldo

i mean ethe uni-bios exe should i rename it and put to neoconverter

voldo

i having trouble converting snk vs capcom chaos it wont covert
have i missing something