Hoxs64 scritto da David Horrocks e’ un’ottimo Emulatore di Commodore 64 per Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista/Seven (DirectX 9+).

Changelog (v1.0.23):

• Allow PC joystick to control up to 5 C64 keys.
• Monitor refresh option added to emulation video settings.

Download:

• Hoxs64 32/64 bit/Win98k v1.0.23 (941)

source: hoxs64.net

NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK

E’ stato rilasciato del nuovo Software per Commodore 64.

Titoli:

• Spaceware Shuttle Designer
• Stercore XD +1D
• Stercore 64 +1D
• Endless Forms Most Beautiful 64 +
• C64 Chess Preview
• Numen Engine Preview
• Endless Forms Most Beautiful 64 +3D
• Swarm 16k V1.1.0
• Endless Forms Most Beautiful 64 V1.1 +3D
• Swarm 16k V1.1.0 &D
• Forgotten Worlds +13DI
• SIDWAVE Shooter [seuck]
• 4M Arena [disk]
• LVDVS Preview
• Wug +
• Killer Bees V4 +2HF
• X-Out +6DGI
• War2One Preview
• Donkey Trolls Preview +3H
• Railroad Tycoon +D
• Racing Destruction Set
• Racing Destruction Set [easyflash]
• Berks Four
• Berks Four +3
• Minesweeper 2019
• Spider Maze Tutorial Preview +
• Testgame Preview +
• Let’s Make a C64 Game Preview
• Stay Alive +M
• Chopper Command +D
• Chopper Command
• Chopper Command +1D
• Chopper Command +3D
• Helicopter Game Preview
• TRogue64 Preview +3DF
• Duel Intro +1HF
• Berks Four V1.1
• Swarm 16k V1.1.0 +D
• Desatranques Jaén [seuck]
• 4M Arena +3 [disk version]
• Masquerade +D
• Budokan +3DFI
• Beat Em Up Preview 2 +
• SplatThem64
• SplatThem64 +
• Happy Blocks DX
• 4 A Win
• Bombakereső +D
• Bombakereső +CD
• Happy Blocks DX +2D
• Bombakereső (minesweeper)
• Bombakereső +1D
• 4 A Win +F
• Cruiser-X 79 Preview +2D
• Cimbo +D
• Cimbo +
• Banana Republic Preview +3D
• Cimbo +1D
• Cruiser-X 79 Preview +2D
• Mafia Assembler Edition Preview [german]
• Cimbo
• Lhasa Mountain +D
• Dragon Hunter +2D
• Crypt of the Pharaoh +D
• Brick’s Revenge Preview +2
• Mafia Assembler Edition Preview
• Mr T’s Money Box +D
• Mr T’s Alphabet Games +D
• Mr T Meets His Match +D
• Mr T’s Number Games +D
• Mr T’s Shape Games +D
• Mr T’s Measuring Games +D
• Dragon Hunter +2D
• Croaky +2
• Croaky +2HF
• The Temple of Doom +3FD
• Trogue64 +5H
• Rockball +2D

Download: All Games in One Archive (6260)

source: csdb.dk

Jean-François DEL NERO (la persona che sta dietro lo sviluppo dell’emulatore Floppy HxC SD) ha recentemente rilasciato una versione del firmware HxC compatibile con il chip STM32 utilizzato nel Floppy Drive Gotek.

Questo significa che possiamo godere di quasi tutte le features che il firmware HxC supporta anche per l’economico Floppy Drive Gotek.

Il bootloader per convertire il floppy drive Gotek in HxC compatibile va acquistato sul sito di HXC 2001 inviando un’email a Jean-François DEL NERO. Il prezzo del bootloader e’ di 10 euro una tantum per ogni Gotek che si vuole aggiornare/convertire. Gli aggiornamenti successivi del software sono gratuti e possono essere fatti da chiavetta USB.

The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: + many more….

USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.3.1.2a -> v3.4.4.6a cumulative changelog:

• QuickDisk support : Fixes/Timing improvements. Data masked outside the read window.
• OSD : Keys/Rotary regression fixed.
• QuickDisk support : Various write enhancement for Roland machines support (Roland S-10,S-220,…)
• OSD : Keys/Rotary wake-up behavior changed/enhanced.
• QuickDisk support : More Fixes again ! Blank.qd image : Ready window increased from 5s to 5.5s
• QuickDisk support : More important write support fixes !
• QuickDisk support : Write support fixed (DMA descriptors fixed).
• Work in progress : QuickDisk emulation support added !
• A new build variant is now available to emulate QuickDisk drive !
• The Gotek floppy port to the QuickDisk interface is:
  • – Shugart pin — – QuickDisk Machine–
  • Pin 2 (/DC) -> /MS (/MediaSense)
  • Pin 10 (/DS0) -> Connect it to GND/VSS
  • Pin 16 (/MotorOn) -> /MO
  • Pin 20 (/Step) -> /RS (/Reset)
  • Pin 22 (/WriteData) -> /WD (/WriteData)
  • Pin 24 (/WriteGate) -> WG (WriteGate)
  • Pin 28 (/WriteProtect) -> WP (WriteProtect)
  • Pin 30 (/ReadData) -> RD (ReadData)
  • Pin 34 (/Ready) -> /RY (/Ready)
  • Pins 4,6,8,12,14,18,26 and 32 can be left unconnected on the Gotek.
  • Odd pins Gotek pins (1,3,5,7,…,33) should be connected to the GND/VSS.
  • The jumper must be set to “MO”.
  • A Blank QuickDisk floppy disk can be found in the firmware archive in the /QuickDisk folder.
• Fix 3.3.8.14a PC Floppy interface mode regression.
• Faster disk-change state head-step clear and mask ready during the diskchange delay. (Fix Yamaha Clavinova diskchange issue)
• USB stick browser : Faster/smoother files/folders browsing.
• USB stick folder Auto mount : Faster files copy/image generation.
• You can hide HXCSDFE.CFG, AUTOBOOT.HFE and /mount/emptyfat.img files on the stick now.
• Default 7 segments screen standby / powerup can changed on the custom firmware page : https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
• Fix non-working v3.3.6.1a firmware !
• On screen display : Separated HSYNC/VSYNC signals support added:
  • For machines without CSYNC (Composite Sync) signal.
  • Once this option is enabled the Gotek video IOs are mapped as this :
  • OSD Video out : Gotek U8 Pin 5 (PB15).
  • OSD Video HSYNC in : Gotek “JTCK-SWCLK” pin (PA14).
  • OSD Video VSYNC in : Gotek U8 Pin 1 (PB12).
• New system family raw file support : Roland W30/W50/S50/S330/S550. (7 digits display menu entry -> 019)
• Fix floppy IO pins state when the select line is permanently low (v3.3.4.1a regression).
• Write codes speed optimizations.
• HFE : Format support : Fix the “too early index” issue.
• Raw files : Fix interface mode settings. (v3.3.4.4a regression)
• File sorting : Ignore file name case.
• Direct access : Fix the “set index” command.
• OSD : CSYNC Pull-up enabled.
• Fix some possible format issues.
• Some more optimizations.
• Head settling time default value fixed on the custom firmware page : https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
• “Interface CFG” LCD/OLED/OSD menu entry fixed.
• OSD:
  • Code speed optimizations (CPU pipeline + Flash prefetch optimizations).
  • OSD Polarity can be now set with the “OLED screen polarity” parameter.
• Better/lower lines jitter while floppy emulation is running.
• USB : Code speed optimizations (read & write Fifos, ISR).
• ASM ISR (Step, Drive Select…) : Many code speed optimizations (CPU pipeline + Flash prefetch optimizations).
• The firmware is now stable with both OSD and floppy emulation working in the same time !
• “Normal mode” / Direct disk browsing : Files entries are now alphabetically ordered. Folders appears first then the files images.
• “Load Last selected image” : Fix reload issue with some long file names.

This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)

The HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware Customization page: https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/

Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.4.4.6a (1120)

source: hxc2001.com

Pocket-Go (Bitt-Boy Landscape version) / LDK Game (Landscape version) Open Source Retro Gaming Handhelds.

Sono sempre stato affascinato da queste piccole console portatili di ultima generazione sopratutto per il costo contenuto.

Queste piccole console arrivano ad emulare discretamente bene la maggior parte dei giochi per console e computer e vengono supportate da un’attiva comunita’ di appassionati.

Non mi sembrava il caso di fare la centesima recensione di queste consoles portatili, vi lascio con le specifiche Tecniche di ogni consoles e alcuni utili link.

LDK Game Retro Gaming Handheld Technical (Landscape Version) Details:

• Processor: JZ4760B Dual-Core 64Bit 528Mhz
• Software Functions: Retro Gaming Emulation, Audio/Video Playback, Audio Recorder, E-Book.
• Pre-Installed Emulators: CPS1, CPS2, Neo-Geo, Megadrive / Genesis, Sega Master System, GameGear and so on.
• Display: 2.7″ Inch Color Display (TFT) Adjustable screen brightness.
• Resolution: 320×240.
• Video Playback: Supports the following formats: RM, RMVB, AVI, MKV, WMV, VOB, MOV, FLV, ASF, DAT, MP4, 3GP, MPG, MPEG
• RAM: 128MB DDR2.
• Storage: 16GB Fast-Accessing Storage.
• Storage Expansion: Micro SD Card Slot (For up-to 128GB)
• Speakers: High Quality – Built IN.
• Analog Stick.
• Audio Playback: Supports the following formats: APE, MP3, WMA, DRM WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV, AAC (Including: AAC-LC/AAC HE/AAC+V1/V2)
• Audio Recording: Supports Audio Recording in .WAV (High Quality)
• I/O: RCA Component for TV Output, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Micro USB Port, Micro SD Card/TF Card Slot.
• Languages: Multi.
• Battery: Li-Ion BL-5C 1020mAh Built-in.
• Dimensions (cm): 12.9 x 8.8 x 1.7
• Package: Consoles, USB Cable, USB-SD Card Adapter, User Manual, 32GB SD Card.

Link:

• CPU Datasheet
• Custom Firmware

Pocket-Go (Bitt-Boy Landscape version) OpenDingux Technical Details:

• Processor: ALLWINNER F1C100S ARM9 up to 900MHz
• Software Functions: Retro Gaming Emulation, Audio/Video Playback, Audio Recorder, E-Book
• Pre-Installed Emulators: CPS1, CPS2, Neo-Geo, Megadrive / Genesis, Sega Master System, GameGear and so on.
• Display: 2.4″ Inch Color Display (IPS) Adjustable screen brightness with a tempered glass protector for the screen will effectively reduce the problem of screen scratching.
• Resolution: 320×240.
• Video Playback: Supports the following formats: RM, RMVB, AVI, MKV, WMV, VOB, MOV, FLV, ASF, DAT, MP4, 3GP, MPG, MPEG
• RAM: 32MB DDR2
• Material: ABS
• Memory card type: Micro SD
• Storage: supported up to 128GB
• Speakers: High Quality – Built IN
• Audio Playback: Supports the following formats: APE, MP3, WMA, DRM WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV, AAC (Including: AAC-LC/AAC HE/AAC+V1/V2)
• Audio Recording: Supports Audio Recording in .WAV (High Quality)
• I/O: RCA Component for TV Output, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Micro USB Port, Micro SD Card/TF Card Slot
• Extra: Support vibration on games.
• L,R Buttons.
• Battery: 1000mAh lithium battery
• Languages: Multi.
• Battery lasts 3–4 hours
• Dimensions (cm): 12.3 x 5.6 x 1.4
• Package: Consoles, USB Cable, USB-SD Card Adapter, User Manual, 8GB SD Card, Nintendo Style Buttons Replacements.

Link:

• CPU Datasheet
• Custom Firmware
• Custom Firmware Installation
• Official Homepage

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Hoxs64 scritto da David Horrocks e’ un’ottimo Emulatore di Commodore 64 per Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista/Seven (DirectX 9+).

Changelog (v1.0.21.2):

• Changed command line option -autoload “hostfilename.d64″ “:c64filename” such that c64filename will have the case flipped.
• Added command line option “@” to index a directory with no file type filter.

Download:

• Hoxs64 32/64 bit/Win98k v1.0.21.2 (886)

source: hoxs64.net

Cosa sono le DiagROM?

Le DiagROM sono delle ROM diagnostiche per gli Home Computer della serie Commodore Amiga. Queste ROM tornano molto utili in alcune sistuazioni, tipo quando il computer non esegue correttamente il boot o si blocca.

Changelog:

• Now Diskdrivetest should work on most machines.
• Memchecks should now detect non working ram better.
• Experimental CIA test added that should work on NTSC machines aswell. MIGHT give false results on TOD-B tests. It will still say that IRQ is needed, this is not true :)
• Added RGB Test.
• Usual “bugfixes” pressing left mousebutton when chipmemdetect starts skips serial output and makes startup faster. holding down left mousebutton while doing memscan at start skips memtests. (good if it hangs during scan. known not found bug yet!)
• Updated to tested values if new CIA test that should be more correct.
• Also in memoryedit mode (memtest) added pageup/down functions with Q and Z keys.
• (or Amigastandard shift+cursor keys) also added official support to execute code from current locaton using the X key. (this is very much not really useful for most people)

Download: DiagoROM v1.2 Stable (1014)

source: diagrom.com

Ci spiace, ma questo articolo è disponibile soltanto in English.

Questi sono i risultati ufficiali del Demo party Datastorm 2019. Per maggiori informazioni o aggiornamenti visita il sito CSDB nella sezione CSDB DATASTORM 2019.

C64 Demo:

• 1 – The Last Truckstop 3 by Fairlight
• 2 – Two Sided by Atlantis
• 3 – Essentials by Hack n’ Trade
• 4 – Svensk Husmanskost by Insane
• 5 – Snustricks 2 by E-Grass

C64 4K Intro:

• 1 – 4k PETSCII Intro by Genesis Project

C64 Music:

• 1 – Neutron Bouncer by Stinsen/dLx
• 2 – Unpolished by Qdor
• 3 – Melodeus by Magnar Harestad
• 4 – Dawnstar Ascendant by Nightbeat
• 5 – Datatanten Strikes Back by AnaNg

C64 Graphics:

• 1 – Eyes of the Storm by Malmix
• -    Asian Wolf by The Sarge
• 3 – Music Box by Magnar Harestad
• 4 – Yesterday I saw Fluffy Clouds by Facet/Magic

Mixed Graphics:

• 1 – Insane Heart by Insane
• 2 – Attitude by Insane
• 3 – Unsensible Soccer by Fatzone
• 4 – Flush Love Sweden by Flush

Download: Datastorm 2019 Full Party Stuff (948)

source: datastorm.party

Ho utilizzato il software 22Disk & TeleDisk per creare i Floppy Disk per il Grundy Newbrain.

Il software per scrivere i Floppy Disk & il software per il Grundy Newbrain si puo’ scaricare qui: : newbrainemu.eu

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Cosa posso fare con questo programma?

Con il nuovo Ultimate 64 firmware (> = 1.1c) di Gideon è disponibile un’opzione per ricevere streaming audio/video a 50fps attraverso una connessione di rete.

Puoi utilizzare questo programma anche per catturare immagini, audio o video.

Changelog v1.1a (21/07/2019):

• Added audio capture

Download: U64 Streamer v1.2 (877)

source: u64streamer

DirMaster è un programma per la gestione dei files del Commodore 64, del tipo (D64,. D81. T64, ecc) e anche i formati compressi ad esempio: Arc. Sda. lnx, ecc. Il programma DirMaster gira sotto M$ Windows.

Issues reported by users that were resolved in v3.1.3:

• Windows XP compatibility restored in 3.1.3 [0182] (Luca/FIRE + others)
• Extending a d64 from 35 to 40 tracks, track 35 is destroyed [0172] (stephan-andres)
• cvt file copy would result in failure to validate the disk in GEOS [0178] (scott.hutter)

Thanks to all who made an effort to submit bug reports. If you sent a bug report and don’t see it addressed here, don’t worry, it’s in the queue.

Other issues resolved in v3.1.3:

• “Mark disk for GEOS” incorrectly writes the border sector [0181]
• New d64 images are more accurately matching the 1541 formatted content (open1,8,15,”n0:” style) [0179]
• BAM view could cause a crash when viewing truncated disk images, this should be less likely now [0168]
• An error message would sometimes be shown when quitting DirMaster after launching a disk image in an emulator [0159]

Belated thanks to Bacchus/FLT who sent most of the issues that were addressed in 3.1.2.

Download: DirMaster v3.1.3 (827)

source: style64.org/dirmaster

NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK

E’ stato rilasciato del nuovo Software per Commodore 64.

Titoli:

• Stercore XD +3D
• Stercore XD +2
• Stercore XD
• Stercore XD +
• For Speed We Need V2 +2
• Race Through Space +2HDF
• Agent USA +4DG
• Adventure +1D
• Sidelines V1.1
• Haunted House +2D
• Commodore Kung Fu
• Neutralizor +3DG
• Sidelines V1.1 +2
• Pocket Rockets +H
• Minimike Preview 3 +
• Looter Preview +
• Diamond Bucket +2
• Hexenküche +
• Valentino +3DMI
• Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? +1D
• Forgotten Worlds +13DI
• MW Ultra Framework Example Preview +2
• Blastopia DX
• RetroGameDev Space Shooter Preview 2 +2
• Blastopia DX +6HD
• Exodus +6DH
• RetroGameDev Space Shooter Preview 2 +3H
• Neutron V1.3 +2D
• Neutron V1.3 +6HD
• Take Down +2DF
• Pocket Dungeon +
• Dice Skater +2D
• Pocket Dungeon V1.1 +
• Vegetables V2.0 +1D
• Crystal Caverns
• Dice Skater [16kb cartridge]
• Dice Skater +2D
• Irmen’s Teh Triz
• Ninja Invasion Simulator Preview 2 +
• Crystal Caverns +2
• Cruiser-X 79 Preview
• Cruiser-X 79 Preview +2
• The Royal Hunt +1D
• Space Orbs Preview +D
• Dice Skater +3HD
• Ice Cold Beer
• Death Weapon
• Swarm 16k
• Death Weapon +2D
• Out of INK +
• Death Weapon +
• Death Weapon +1D
• Super Goatron +2
• Ice Cold Beer +1HD
• Terminal Fighter Preview +
• Ice Cold Beer +1D
• Relentless 64 [16kb cartridge]
• Death Weapon +3HD
• Relentless 64 +
• Rogue Trooper +3DG
• Swarm 16k +D
• Swarm 16k V1.0.2
• Swarm 16k V1.0.2 +D
• Out of INK +D
• Mashed Turtles 64 V2 +F
• The Search for the Nether Regions +DPS
• Space Orbs Preview 2 &D
• Space Orbs Preview 2 +D
• The Rocky Horror Show +7SDF [us version]
• Mike the Cave-Man +5T
• Soccer War +2F [seuck]
• Crystal Caverns +1D
• Hanoi Tower +DF
• Grubs Preview
• Relentless 64 +3H
• Dandy +7D
• Minor Jumper [german]

Download: All Games in One Archive (6409)

source: csdb.dk

Some retro-things received from my friend Gerben.

• 2 x Commodore 64 Manual
• 1 x Commodore 64 Programmer’s Reference Guide
• 1 x Sony HITBIT MSX-Basic Manual
• 1 x Sony HITBIT MSX-Disk Basic Manual
• 1 x Sony HITBIT Manual
• 1 x Jack Nicklaus Accolade game for Macintosh
• 1 x Commodore 64 Tune-up Book
• 1 x Getting More from your Commodore 64 Book
• 1 x Commodore VIC-1541 Manual
• 2 x Commodore Mouse 1351 Manual
• 3 x Spare Manuals of Coleco Vision Cartridge (Mouse Trap / Turbo / Time Pilot)
• 1 x 16k Memory Module for ATARI 800 (Boxed)
• 1 x Radio Shack TRS-80 Ribbon Daisy Wheel Printer II (Boxed)
• 1 x Donkey Kong Junior Coleco Vision Cartridge (Boxed)
• 1 x Narco Police C64 & C64GS Game Cartridge
• 1 x Simons’ Basic C64 Cartridge
• 1 x Power Cartridge for Commodore 64
• 1 x 16K Expansion Memory for Commodore VIC-20 (RED CASE)
• 1 x Homemade Joystick Interface for ZX-80/81
• 1 x Commodore 64 RS-232 Interface
• 1 x Multi Cartridge for VIC-20
• 1 x Protek Joystick Interface
• 1 x Philips MSX Mouse
• 1 x S.C.N. Modem for Commodore 64
• 1 x Modem House Spectrum VTX 711 for ZX Sepctrum (Boxed)
• 1 x Intel 8087
• 9 x IBM 2164-20 (RAM)
• 1 x Sony HITBIT HB-75P (MSX)
• 1 x Philips 8245 (MSX2)
• 1 x Frankenstein ZX-81 (Contenitore in legno per lo  ZX-81 e come tastiera quella di un’ACORN Electron) + Espansione di Memoria interna. Un delle cose piu’ brutte che io abbia mai visto.

Alcuni RS-232 Gender Changer, Null Modem, RS-232 Tester and cavi sconosciuti.

Il Frankenstein ZX-81 funziona! la tastiera non molto bene, ma non e’ un problema della tastiera ma dei collegamenti della matrice della tastiera che mancano, mi chiedo come lo utilizzavano, forse e’ un progetto che non e’ stato mai terminato ?

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Cosa posso fare con questo programma?

Con il nuovo Ultimate 64 firmware (> = 1.1c) di Gideon è disponibile un’opzione per ricevere streaming audio/video a 50fps attraverso una connessione di rete.

Puoi utilizzare questo programma anche per catturare immagini o video.

Changelog v1.1a (07/07/2019):

• Fixed settings window issue’s
• Check on valid IP address, and issue with remote start checks.
• GUI changes.
• Added visuals to start stream and video recorder button.
• Fixed window position for about and settings window.
• Added button icons.
• Stream statistics.
• Optimized code.

Download: U64 Streamer v1.1a (871)

source: u64streamer

Risultati e Downloads della RGCD C64 16KB Cartridge Game Development Competition iniziata il 22 dicembre del 2018 e terminata pochi giorni fa, il 1 luglio 2019.

Results:

• Ice Cold Beer by Megastyle
• Dice Skater [16kb cartridge] by Geir Straume
• Doc Cosmos by Simon Jameson        
• Blastopia DX by The New Dimension
• Death Weapon by C64CD
• Swarm 16k by Commocore
• Lala Prologue [16kb cartridge] by Digital Monastery, Hokuto Force
• Let’s Invade 2 by The New Dimension
• Vegetables V2.0 by Mike Richmond
• Pocket Dungeon by Endurion
• Super Goatron by Misfit
• Out of INK by Hokuto Force
• Robots Rumble [16kb cartridge] by Digital Monastery, Hokuto Force
• Stercore XD by C64CD
• Tenebra Macabre V1.1 [16kb cartridge] by Digital Monastery, Hokuto Force
• Relentless 64 by Bitplane Technomantes

Download: RGCD C64 16KB Cartridge Game Competition 2019 (925)

source: csdb.dk