fr0stbyt3 Posted 18 hours ago Posted 18 hours ago Hey everyone! Important Installation Notice Due to the level of changes in this update, we highly recommend performing a clean installation to avoid compatibility issues. Please follow these steps: Uninstall your current version of HyperHQ and HyperSpin. Delete the following directories manually: C:\Users\[your_username]\.HyperHQ Your HyperSpin install directory Install the latest version fresh from our official source. This will fix issues for users who installed in custom directories and ensure that all settings and media comply with the latest version. We’ve been hard at work making improvements to HyperHQ and HyperSpin, focusing on performance, usability, and bug fixes. Below is a breakdown of the latest changes. HyperHQ Updates MAME Enhancements Player count is now a preference, not a filter – Selecting “2 players” will prioritize 2-player versions of games but won’t exclude playable 4-player games. Support for 'imperfect' ROMs – These are now recognized as playable and will no longer be filtered out. Improved clone detection – Enhancements to ensure better ROM organization. ROM Handling & Downloads Duplicate handling improvements – Games from multiple regions, languages, and sets are now properly merged. Video download updates – Fixes matching errors for more accurate media retrieval. Memory utilization improvements – Downloads are now more efficient and less memory-intensive. Cache System Overhaul New UI for cache progress – You can now track cache building progress in real time in HQ. Faster cache builds – Expect 60-70% faster cache build times compared to previous versions. Media override fixes – Bugs affecting media verification and overrides have been resolved. Auto Import & System Performance Improved auto-import logic – More refinements coming in future updates. Performance boosts – Faster system loading times and smoother navigation. UI Enhancements – The title bar now uses background assets where applicable. Logging & Debugging HQ logs moved to a dedicated folder – Now located in /logs within the HyperHQ directory. New log viewer – Access it via Settings > HyperHQ > Logs. ROM Details & Media Fixes UI refinements – Smoother experience when viewing ROM details. Bugfix for media apply state – Ensures proper display of applied changes. HyperSpin Updates Media Improvements Updated music support – Enhancements to in-game music handling. Intro/Outro bug fixes – Resolved issues affecting intro and outro sequences. Cache Enhancements Full support for new cache improvements – Includes all performance and UI updates from this build. Controller Fixes Navigation improvements – Controller input handling has been refined for a smoother experience. Final Notes These updates bring significant improvements to usability, speed, and overall functionality. As always, we appreciate feedback from the community—let us know if you run into any issues or have feature suggestions! Happy gaming! 1 3
Recommended Posts