is anyone here using the hori commander for snes mini,
i just got a snes mini and going to try to add some games
i just got a snes mini and going to try to add some games
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Well I have this page, which has ones people submitted as well as a random selection at the bottom I couldn't tie back to anyone in particular.
http://robin64.co.uk/customborders/
And the auto-generator, of course.
http://robin64.co.uk/autoborder/
How are you using a PS3 controller?
And yes, running games via RA is just like running them with Canoe, but, to tweak anything about a game with RA is that you have to use the old RA interface which is cumbersome.
Is there a newer Retroarch interface than that XMB-style one? Because that's what Retroarch on the NES Classic and SNES Classic is using now. I know that around the time I first hacked my SNES Classic last year, the version of Retroarch available was definitely different from what's out there now, though.
Also, you can use a PS3 controller with an OTG hub.
I bought a USB hub that has 3 USB inputs, one Micro USB output cable that goes into the SNES Classic (or NES, I think that's compatible with the USB host mod too), and one Micro USB power input into which I plugged the cable that came with the console, to power the entire setup. I put a flash drive with the ROMs (exported via Hakchi) into one USB input, and the PS3 controller with its cable into another. Both Retroarch and DraStic (DS emulator) recognize it automatically (although I had to configure the controls manually in the latter), but Canoe games don't. So if you want to use it with SNES games, you'll have to run them through Retroarch.
One thing I noticed is that, in order for the PS3 controller to work properly, it needs to be connected before turning on the console. Also, the first time you launch a game through Retroarch you'll have to press the PS button once, or else it won't work. Afterwards, you won't need to do this again until the next time you turn the system on, meaning that you can change games without having to press it again as long as you don't shut it down. It's strange and I have no idea why it works that way, haha.
Thanks - I now see where the removal of compatibility notes is mentioned by Robin's subsequent post at the start of the thread and have set up the SFROM tool in hakchi. Illusion of Gaia's sorted, save for minor graphical issues, but still no dice with Terranigma... I'll see about investigating further when I get the chance, though that may need to wait for next weekend now.
That's a pretty cool set up. I didn't know multiple USB were possible.
And I guess I finally gotta update my RA cuz the XMB style is so much better. Thanks for the info!
If you're seeing graphical issues in Gaia (I assume the black rectangle on the menu?) then it hasn't applied the patch properly. Which would be why Terranigma hasn't worked either.
Yep, that's exactly what I'm seeing. Perhaps I just need to try patching manually rather than via the hakchi plugin, unless you can think of anything else to try in particular. Cheers.
Are you using Hakchi -itself- to patch games or are you using the SFROM Tool addon? You need to download Robin's patches to go along with SFROM Tool as well, the tool by itself doesn't do anything to help.
Alternatively if you are comfortable, you can just patch the files yourself manually. Either way is fine
Alternatively if you are comfortable, you can just patch the files yourself manually. Either way is fine
Hakchi itself, with the tool and patches in the designated folder, then "enabled" within Hakchi.
Make sure the .cnp patches are in the sfrom_tool/patches folder and not the hakchi/patches folder. That comes up every now and then.
If you're using the debug version of hakchi CE, it'll tell you if the patch is being applied in the command window. Keep in mind it'll only apply the patch when you first add the game to hakchi.
Trying to remove and add some games and having issue here.
I hacked the snes mini using an old computer that I dont have anymore. In the new computer Hakchi did not recognized my snes mini. I am using the latest version 2.31. I flashed the kernel again and everything seemed to go well but when I restart the snes while connected to my pc it's turning on for a few seconds then off. So I can't ftp to retrieve the games I had installed before. What am I doing wrong?
Also I don't see the option in Hakchi to enable sfrom_tool? Did they remove it? How do I patch the games. Sorry but the OP is not very useful in that regard.
Thanks!
I hacked the snes mini using an old computer that I dont have anymore. In the new computer Hakchi did not recognized my snes mini. I am using the latest version 2.31. I flashed the kernel again and everything seemed to go well but when I restart the snes while connected to my pc it's turning on for a few seconds then off. So I can't ftp to retrieve the games I had installed before. What am I doing wrong?
Also I don't see the option in Hakchi to enable sfrom_tool? Did they remove it? How do I patch the games. Sorry but the OP is not very useful in that regard.
Thanks!
Thanks
I am using the latest CE version now and getting the same on/off issue. The snes can't stay connected. I also installed the drivers prompted by Hakchi and same issue
Thanks - that is indeed where the patch files are; the command window did seem to show the patches applying.
I've now tried using the SFROM tool directly, with different results - Illusion of Gaia's just not running at all (C7 or C8 error), while Terranigma runs, but without sound or music. I think that I may just go back to my RetroPI for these two!
Your PC might not be supplying enough power to the SNES. Try a different USB port. Usually a rear USB port is best (if using a desktop) in situations like this.
Weird! Any idea what rom set your roms are from? It's generally recommended to go with a No-Intro set.
Yep, the no-intro set.
Robin64's been able to help me with a workaround, so I've got this sorted as far as it needs to be now. Thanks for trying to help, though.
Is anyone here similarly knowledgeable about the old NES Classic Mini? I picked up and hacked a SNES Mini and had a great, easy experience, but I'd love to get a similar setup for the NES.
I know I can run NES on the SNES Mini, but I prefer to have the actual NES unit for the aesthetic. It's just as easy to hack, right?
I know I can run NES on the SNES Mini, but I prefer to have the actual NES unit for the aesthetic. It's just as easy to hack, right?
It's also worth noting that the NES emulator does have a slight delay in audio and some games will not work due to mappers (but at least 98% of all games will run just fine). It doesnt bother me personally but it can be one of those things where if you notice it then it will bother you. In this case, other emulators like FCEUMM are apparently good choices to run instead.
It's excellent for a plug and play device I think. I'd rather not deal with the spiderweb that is Retroarch, so the internal emulators suit me fine
I've been playing the NES Classic a lot lately and I have not noticed any sound lag at all. Maybe if I compare them to the original I could tell, but without doing that, it all seems and plays perfect for me.
I'm pretty happy with how things are for my system. Not doing anything elaborate, as I'm content with the guts the base emulator offers. And I'm not going overboard with dumping a shitload of games to the system either, as I'm limiting myself to games that either didn't have an official NA release or will never be re-released in their original format. (Such as NBA Jam or Goof Troop.)
I'm going to add four additional boarders (three of which are my own design, and one is heavily inspired by one of the boarders from that SNES/GB cartridge), and I'll dig around to see if there are any QOL additions that complement the base SNES Classic.
I'm going to add four additional boarders (three of which are my own design, and one is heavily inspired by one of the boarders from that SNES/GB cartridge), and I'll dig around to see if there are any QOL additions that complement the base SNES Classic.
I don't notice it either, but my only source is the MyLifeInGaming episode where they go over the NES Classic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxek9ZD3Njw
It's the kind of thing I really only noticed in Mega Man at first. Also, because I played the hell out of Castlevania as a kid, I immediately realized the chain whip sound was wrong too (as in, slightly different from the original game). Not a dealbreaker for most people, but it got me to switch to fceumm.
Yes. The commandline dictates what the game runs with. You can have a combination of both.
And yes, Canoe runs the games it supports better, namely by having almost nonexistent input lag.
You can do both.
The short answer is yes it is pointless as Retroarch can generally run games better, where Canoe might struggle or not run, and is much more configurable (almost labyrinthian).
The long answer is Canoe has the benefit of lower input lag and ease of setup and use. (this wound up shorter than the short answer)
Ultimately it is all preference. But yes you can run both - Retroarch can run games that Canoe cannot run or support very well.
The short answer is yes it is pointless as Retroarch can generally run games better, where Canoe might struggle or not run, and is much more configurable (almost labyrinthian).
The long answer is Canoe has the benefit of lower input lag and ease of setup and use. (this wound up shorter than the short answer)
Ultimately it is all preference. But yes you can run both - Retroarch can run games that Canoe cannot run or support very well.
Thanks
Is the input lag the same as like running on a raspberry pi or worse?
WowDepending on your Pi settings, usually worse.
pretty substantial
I can say just from the speed both work, no. You basically can't get better than PNGGauntlet, but your price is time.
Depending on your Pi settings, usually worse.
It's this still relevant for retroarch?
Hoping the emulation is good and the input lag as low as the SNES Classic.
It's M2 and their stuff has been quality so far. They did the Genesis releases for the Wii VC for instance