RetroBlaster 2.2.7

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Version 2.2.7

NEW:

• Massive update for NES dumping! You can now create your own scripts that can be used to dump games that use mappers that aren't supported natively. Also supports dumping SRAM. Check the Wiki for more information

FIX:

• Added support for N64 homebrew header that specifies save type, so 4K or 16K EEPROM should set automatically when writing a libdragon game to the N64 Blaster. Also added a 'Force EEP' option, if for some reason the game requires a specific EEPROM save type but doesn't have the proper byte set in the ROM header, you can manually force a specific EEPROM size.

RetroBlaster 2.2.6

NEW:

• Added DIP switch settings for NES-EVENT Blaster cartridge
• Added VRC1, 2, and 4 support for VRC Blaster cartridge

BUG FIXES:

• SNES bug fixes that affected SRAM in some HiROM games
• stability improvements

RetroBlaster 2.2.5

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Version 2.2.5

NEW:

• GB Camera save reading/writing support
• SF2 dumping for PCE/TG16
• Large game (like Demons of Asteborg and SSF2) dump support for Sega MD/GEN
• "Force CIC" mode added for N64, useful for homebrew dev

BUG FIXES:

• fixed GBA size detection bug, fixes games like Dr Mario/Puzzle League and others
• fixed N64 size detection, games like Mario Golf now show correct sizes when dumping
• fixed SA-1 SRAM dumping to proper banks
• fixed NES MMC1 dumping bug introduced in 2.2.4
• fixed incorrect N64 CIC detection for homebrew games made with LibDragon
• fixed bug in N64 manual dumping where size always showed zero
• misc stability improvements

RetroBlaster 2.2.4

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Version 2.2.4 changelog

NEW:

• Added NES mapper ROM dumping support for mappers:
  19 (Namco129/163), 21-26 (VRC2, VRC4, VRC6), 69 (FME-7/Sunsoft), 85 (VRC7),
  162/163 (FF7 demake & other Nanjing games), 470 (retro-bit)

• Added an "Auto-Update" option in the Help menu, which will check for new software updates automatically and allow you to download them right from the RetroBlaster program (uncheck "Auto-update" in Help menu to turn off)

• On the RetroBlaster Mini, when you click "Check Version" in the About menu, it will now also check if you're running the most recent firmware, and prompt you to update if a newer version is available (uncheck "Auto-update" in Help menu to turn off)

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Increased SNES Blaster write speed by 34% on RetroBlaster Mini (requires firmware 1.05 or higher)
• Increased Sega Blaster write speed by 12% on RetroBlaster Mini
• Automatic game size padding added to Sega Genesis/MD to better support homebrew on the Sega Blaster
• N64 CIC adjusted to allow games/homebrew built using libdragon to boot on N64 Blasters

FIXES:

• NES SXROM/SUROM dumping fixed
• Fixed NES SXROM/SUROM writing issue that was affecting RetroBlaster Mini (requires firmware update to v1.05 or higher)
• Fixed a bug in NES NROM writing that was introduced in 2.2.0
• Fixed bug in GBA SRAM writing that was affecting RB Minis

RetroBlaster 2.2.3

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Version 2.2.3

General fixes:

• Fixed "Manual Dump Size" function for Sega Genesis/MD/32x games, can now enter desired ROM dump size

• Fixed a "FlashROM not found" glitch on some N64 Blasters

• Fixed "Failed to connect to RetroBlaster" error that would occur when trying to dump/write a NES game right after a failed attempt

Fixes for RetroBlaster Mini:

• Fixed a timing error that intermittently happened with configuring all Blaster cartridges on RetroBlaster Mini - requires RB Mini firmware update to v1.03!

• Minor bug fixes

RetroBlaster 2.2.2

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Version 2.2.2

Fixes for RetroBlaster Mini:

• fixed N64 Blaster issue where the configuration step wasn't happening.

• fixed SNES issue where software stalled when trying to dump SRAM from games that use a SA-1 enhancement chip.

• fixed bankswitch issue that was affecting some NES games that use discrete mappers, like UNROM.

New features:

• NES Maker support has been added! You can now read and write 3rd party NES Maker hardware (requires firmware 1.01 or higher for RetroBlaster Mini, and firmware 2.8C or higher on RetroBlaster 2.0)
• Added the ability to force the ROM region (PAL or NTSC) when writing games to N64 Blasters. This should allow some applications like the N64 GBC emulator to work on PAL N64 consoles now.

RetroBlaster 2.2.1

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Version 2.2.1

IMPORTANT
All users with a RetroBlaster Mini should update to this version.

Fixes for RetroBlaster Mini:

• MMC1 games that don't use CHR-ROM now dump correctly
• MMC3 save dumping/writing fixed
• MMC2/4 ROM dumping fixed

Changes for RetroBlaster 2.0 users:

• removed Atmel Flip program + 2.0 drivers from RetroBlaster software folder, direct download link will now be available from RetroBlaster 2.0 Wiki page.

RetroBlaster 2.2.0

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Version 2.2.0

IMPORTANT
This version (or later) is required by the RetroBlaster Mini. The RetroBlaster Mini will not be recognized by any version before this release.

NEW for RetroBlaster Mini:

• File menu has "Update Firmware" feature for easy updating on the RetroBlaster Mini. This feature is NOT compatible with the RetroBlaster 2.0.

• All routines have been modified to support the RetroBlaster Mini, while keeping compatibility with the original RetroBlaster 2.0.

• SA-1, CX4, and SDD-1 support have been added for SNES dumping with the RetroBlaster Mini. These are not compatible with the RetroBlaster 2.0 due to hardware limitations.

NEW for all models:

• Support added for new SNES Blaster and Sega Blaster products.

Bug fixes:

• adjusted MMC5 dumping routine, should fix CHR dumping errors
• fixed Sega Genesis issue where SRAM size was detected incorrectly
• fixed an issue where the software could hang after failing to dump a NES game

RetroBlaster 2.1.6

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Version 2.1.6

NEW:

• Autodetect NES games when dumping (WIP) **
  **This scans an internal db and compares a checksum against the first few KB of the inserted NES game. If it matches, then it knows PRG/CHR/RAM/Mapper data for game. Can use file "nesdb.txt" in RetroBlaster folder to add custom games or games not in db already, formatting MUST MATCH EXAMPLE IN TEXT FILE - it goes CRC32 of first 4KB PRG,Mapper number, PRG size(in bytes), CHR size(in bytes), does it use battery (1 for yes, 0 for no), mirroring (bit[0] of byte[6] in INES header), and game name.

• Automatic GBA file size detection

• Added option for manually choosing save type for N64 games - fixes some games that don't match the internal db.

• Automatic GBA ROM patching (WIP) - this feature is used by GBA Blasters so that games that use EEPROM or Flash now save properly without patching beforehand!

• Added a "Write Save" button for writing downloaded/backed up save files to the GBA Blaster - works with most emulator (.sav) save files!

CHANGES:

• Moved "Check Firmware" button to the "About" menu.
• Minor GUI changes

RetroBlaster 2.1.5a

New in this version:

NEW:

• Added "Help" menu that has a direct link to the RetroBlaster User Guide wiki

FIXES:

• Fixed read error timeout glitch when writing games to the NES MMC Blaster Lite
• Fixed write errors when trying to write SRAM to SuperFX games like Yoshi's Island