Which gpSP do you use?

[nisarg_kolhe]

Honestly, I never used any other version than gpSP-Kai, So gpSP-Kai FTW!

[CNash]

I'm using gpSP-J because all the builds of Kai that I've tried have had serious audio issues when playing Final Fantasy V Advance. Unfortunately, there are glitches even on gpSP-J that are rather annoying - attacking certain enemies will cause the game to freeze!

[Disturbed0ne]

I just started using gpSP 3.4 test3 build 384 the other day and so far it's working pretty well, the control setup is a little weird (not like my other emulators at all) but I haven't tried to change it or mess with it at all, but all the games I've tried so far work really well with no errors what so ever.

[toBsucht]

I run close to all gba games with the kai mod but i cann´t run gta.
Maybe it is work with the new hen for some pokemon you have to change the setting (config-file).
If a game lagg change the setting in gpsp emulator or hen. (rar/zip format is supported?!)

[R.A.V.S.O]

Well I use mostly GPSP kai for stable gba games because of it's many customizations.
but I also use GPSP-J for games like Chain of Memories and both Golden Sun's because they need the extra fixing ASAP.
(they're somewhat more stable but I'd love to see someone run them at full speed)

[shinra358]

There is an update to gpsp-j (4-30-2012): http://www.emucr.com/2012/05/gpsp-j-20120430.html

Does anyone know what was updated? And what the rankings would be now between the gba emulators on psp?

[ppmeis]

I'm trying this new release, and seems to be very good. I though could be the best one of all emulator if you don't consider Adhoc or Widescreen functions important. If you like these functions, you must use gpSP-kai.

Titles like Metroid Fusion, Dragon Ball Advance Adventure, all Super Mario Advance, Metal Slug...All of them work flawlesly.

And this version it's translated to english too .

Regards:

PpmeiS

[toBsucht]

There is an update to gpsp-j (4-30-2012): http://www.emucr.com/2012/05/gpsp-j-20120430.html ..

I'm trying this new release..

thanks for telling us.. i didn´t check the latest gba-emu (fix relocation error) but i think i found old ver. which are translated into other languages and i believe it should be possible to use them with this one to just copy the cfg floder.
Maybe update the new game_config.txt to play more games with kai gba

[shinra358]

No problem and thanks. I'll give it a try (update).

[shinra358]

GPSP-J has been updated again: http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/Sc/so/345097

Documents/Readme.txt translation:

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- Japanese version of unofficial gameplaySP -

- Overview

Emulates the Game Boy Advance hardware.
Game Boy Advance running dedicated software is available.

Soft Game Boy, Game Boy Color is not supported.


- Exemption

There are no warranties.
Etc. with regard to damage caused by the software, the author assumes no responsibility.


Environment - use

Please use since CFW 3.71.
CFW 5.00M33, please use the later M33-4. (M33-1 ~ 3 is the clock setting does not work)


- GBA BIOS

In order to run, BIOS image of a real machine will be required.

Gba_bios.bin: file name
File Size: 16.0 KB (16,384 bytes)
Checksum: GBA, GBA SP, GAMEBOY micro & GAMEBOY PLAYER
                 CRC32: 81977335 MD5: a860e8c0b6d573d191e4ec7db1b1e4f6
                GBA BIOS on Nintendo DS & DS Lite
                 CRC32: a6473709 MD5: 1c0d67db9e1208b95a1506b1688a0ad6

Are the same in the model for the country.

How to dump the BIOS image of a real machine, please check on your own.
http://wiki.pocketheaven.com/GBA_BIOS

In this section, you write notes only in the NDS.

The NDS, there are three types of BIOS. (NDS-ARM9, NDS-ARM7, GBA)

To do a dump of the GBA BIOS in NDS, you must have the flash cartridges (SLOT2) GBA.
For NDS in SLOT1 is to use the dump of the GBA BIOS is not possible.
This is the DS mode is inaccessible, in GBA mode can not access the SLOT1 to GBA BIOS
Is named for the specification of the NDS.

File obtained by the dump of NDS BIOSNDS7.ROM
CRC32: 1280F0D5 MD5: DF692A80A5B1BC90728BC3DFC76CD948
This "BIOS of NDS (NDS-ARM7)" is, and can not be used.
Part of the function are common, and many have been modified, or deleted.


- Configure directory

The following files should be placed in the same directory with the same configuration.
If you want to use as a plug-in IR Shell, please put EXTAPP / APPxx in this configuration.

Other files, directory, please place as specified in the dir.ini.

gpSP-J / (APPxx)
|
+ - EBOOT.PBP body program
+ - Plug-in for use in the user mode to kernel mode API of ku_bridge.prx
+ - Plug-in exception behavior make hook exception.prx, the information display
+ - Game configuration database game_config.txt
+ - Gba_bios.bin GBA BIOS image
+ - Set the directory dir.ini


- Extension support

GBA ROM image. Gba. Bin. Agb
The file. Zip. Gbz compression

Other files are supported extension, it does not appear in the list.
gbz is treated as a zip file.

ROM images in the compressed file is only one, please use the corresponding extension.

The PSP-1000, more than 16MB ROM image is a compressed file could not be loaded.
If the buffer (16MB game cartridges can not be secured, the ROM of size smaller
In the compressed file is not an image and you will not be able to read. )


- Set the emulator

Screen display
100% GU - expansion will display at the same resolution as the GBA without. Data is transferred using the GPU.
Scaled by a factor of 1.5 is done using the GPU, the transfer of data - 150% GU.
Enlargement process is done in software instead of using the GPU, the transfer of data - 150% SW.
           Because the load is higher compared to GPU, if you do not have enough processing speed will be reduced.
           Image quality is not very good, is less loss of sharpness.
Allows you to display with the size specified in the "screen magnification" - GU specified. Expansion, the transfer is using the GPU.

Magnification of the screen
Specify the magnification of the "GU" Designated on-screen display.
Will be the size of the maximum fit the screen of PSP at 170%.

Filter of the screen
By using the linear filter.
Is valid only when using the GPU.

Sound volume
To change the output level of the sound.

Optimization of the stack
If it is specified as "iwram_stack_optimize = no" at game_config.txt - Auto
        If you do not turn off, the specification is turned on.
Will be always off - off.

Optimization of the stack, you can use if you are using only IWRAM the stack.
If you are using a different memory area, so the failure occurs, turn off optimization
, Please.

This setting applies to all games, software operation was improved game_config.txt
Please then like to set up individually to add.
You can specify individual because if you want to crash on startup can not be applied, and it all specified.

Do to boot from the BIOS
Done to boot from the BIOS.
If there is an invalid value in cartridge header does not start is locked to the BIOS.

Language
Switches the display language.
Restart is not required, but must be terminated once the menu such as a return to the game.


- Cartridge Information

To display the header information and the backup part of the cartridge.

The case of NG, from the BIOS data either Nintendo logo, fixed value, the header checksum
Start is locked.

If the backup ID of backup information and the size of the EEPROM does not exist, then save
To be held is not finalized.


- Add-on card Ridge

-Clock (RTC)
Available in the software of the game clock function.
Because it gets the time from the body of PSP, please make sure that the time adjustment is PSP.

Tilt sensor
In the analog stick to simulate. (Key assigned to the analog pad is disabled)
Will be enabled automatically when there is a request to the sensor data from the software of the game.
Orientation of the cartridge is, analog pads (cartridge at the top of the body) GBA original
Direction you enter will be under.

The author has also written that 'communications' function of gpsp-kai will be added in the future. Hopefully Kai makers haven't lost interest yet