RetroArch 1.2, New GUI, Improved Cores

[Aorin]

Loved the new GUI, trying the improved cores.

 

Take a look here at the official site.

 

http://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-1-2-july-4-release-kickoff/

 

 

[goofers]

Thanks for the headsup mate been waiting all year for this sweetnesssss

[justice999]

Finally, it looks really really good and the GUI opens instantly, no more waiting for the first launch.

 

I've just upgraded my setup from a nightly version to the stable 1.2.

 

I only had to batch edit with Notepad++ config files (shaders folders).

[stucazzo]

Thanks for the update!

[teeedubb]

One interesting tidbit I saw in that announcement was:

 

– Download Game & Watch games and play them with our exclusive Game & Watch emulator ! –

 

 

People in their early to mid-30s might have seen these things in the wild back n their day and will probably be familiar with these old standalone handheld games that predated the Game Boy, but don’t let their age fool you: these games still are very useful time killers and their age if anything gives them even more charm appeal.

 

Go to ‘Add Content -> Download Content’ to download any of these Game & Watch games. From there, you can play them with our Game & Watch emulator which has been built from scratch by a valued libretro contributor. Some of the standout features include faithful reproduction of the handheld’s screen layout, high-resolution bezels, nice simulation of the sound effects, etc. Give these a try.*

 

Anyone know if there is HyperSpin compatible artwork or xml's available for Game & Watch content? I didn't see any xml's on HyperList.

[SIMPLYAUSTIN]

There is mate yeah. I am guessing it uses the original ganewatch exe 's as roms. 

[nimpa]

Madrigal has alot.. Guess he is the contributor..

[SIMPLYAUSTIN]

I made this thread, many moon ago  

 

http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/topic/5373-hyperspin-ready-game-watch/?hl=electrogames

[teeedubb]

Thanks austin, I hadnt found that thread while googling since my first post in this thread

[SIMPLYAUSTIN]

no problem, there has been more updates since this was released with new games and I believe someone improved the module.  As you can see here he has also updated a load of games.  Hes a cool dude and could do with the support.  Its nice if RA really has enabled a core to launch his games   Makes it easier to include them in our setups

[teeedubb]

Ahhh the memories of Game and Watch

 

RetroArch is progressing very nicely too! The new menu theme is a big step in the right direction.

[pacooka]

Is there any progress with the new RetroArch 1.2.2 and the Game & Watch? someone tried it ?

[demonseed]

Ok so is there a proper way to update without losing everything or messing up hs? What about the updated module? Will rocketlauncher do automatically?

[pacooka]

I just copied new 1.2.2 files and overwrite the old retroarch, it worked...it just used the old retroarch settings.

Retroarch module seems to work just fine, i'm using RL.

Anyway make sure to backup your retroarch folder, you don't have to change HS

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[omamez]

you might want to copy over the new cores too as in download new ones

[demonseed]

Ok Testing it out now.. It seems much easier to use with the new interface.  Is there a list of what CORES work best with each system?

[Aorin]

Here you go, so far the best list for our purpose I could find. I bookmarked this page as they update it from time to time.

 

http://nonmame.retrogames.com/

[demonseed]

Aorin that is a great site ! Thanks