Wii64/Cube64 Beta 1 Released!

djdynamite123 · #1 09-30-2009, 07:03 AM

DISCUSSION FORUM: http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=142

The incredible wii64 team have released the anticipated release of wii64, yeah you herd damn right!

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It’s out! Source is also available at google code!

We’ve put a lot of hard work into this, and we hope you guys will have as much fun playing as we have developing it. If you’re feeling generous, we’re always accepting donations to keep this site running and to purchase any hardware we need for testing. You can donate here.

A few notes about this release...

Wii64 users (Wii build):

The emulator can be controlled with any combination of GC controllers, Classic Controllers, and Wiimotes with Nunchuks (sorry, Wiimotes must have nunchuks). See the included readme for details on the controls. You can load ROMs and saves from a FAT formatted SD or USB (details on the folders required are in the readme).

Cube64 users (Gamecube build):

Due to memory limitations, there is no expansion pak support, it uses TLB cache, 2xSaI and FB Textures may break things and of course ROMs will run slower.

Fellow Developers:

We don’t want to discourage other people forking and working on the emulator; however, any unofficial builds must not be called “Wii64″ or “Cube64″ nor use the Wii64 or Cube64 logo in order to avoid confusion. For now, we’re just releasing a snapshot of the source used to build Beta 1, but we’re planning on updating the public repository with each commit we’ve made to our private repository so that everyone can see the progression of the code. This process will begin soon.

Support:

Finally, there is a support forum located on TehSkeen, so if you are having trouble with Beta 1, please seek help there before submitting issues to the Google code tracker. You can also join in and discuss the project with other users there.

Changelog Beta 1:

Dynamic Recompiler
Expansion Pak Support (Wii only)
New menu system
Classic Controller support
Wiimote & nunchuck support
Settings saving
Auto load/save option for saves
rsp_hle RSP Plugin Port
rsp_hle-ppc RSP Plugin
glN64 features & bugfixes
2xSaI
glN64 frame buffer textures (e.g. Zelda sub screen)
glN64 CPU Frame buffer (for homebrew demos)
libDI Wii DVD ROM loading support
Full TLB on Wii
Many many bug fixes
MEM2 ROM Cache for Wii improved (512MBiT ROM support)
Memory LUTs compacted

Download Wii64: Here
Download Cube64: Here

Compatibility listing: Here

And to other scene sites, don't remove the section where it says about support, you know? Here, kthx.

DISCUSSION FORUM: http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=142

beegee7730 · #2 09-30-2009, 07:12 AM

WIN!
Testing some games now.
New compatibility list needed?

djdynamite123 · #3 09-30-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by beegee7730

WIN!
Testing some games now.
New compatibility list needed?

no, emukidid already has one

but no harm in telling us what games are making you're damn day TODAY!

noogood · #4 09-30-2009, 07:19 AM

http://emulatemii.com/wii64/compatList/

dont know if its up2date

emu_kidid · #5 09-30-2009, 07:22 AM

it is.

djdynamite123 · #6 09-30-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by emu_kidid

it is.

we've herd it from one of the horses mouth

We trust! HAPPY DAYS!

lamentofking · #7 09-30-2009, 07:44 AM

yay! it's out! my brother will be so happy. unfortunately i got school to go to.

markongc · #8 09-30-2009, 07:56 AM

i just donate, you deserve it!

GREAT JOB and THANK YOU!

$5 better than nothing i suppose.....as soon as i get rich i will come back

metalliphyll · #9 09-30-2009, 08:13 AM

games are freezing on the main menu of the emulator or on a black screen on my wii for some reason, But thanks WII64 TEAM + LOVE And RESPECT thanks aswell DJ for the release post

emu_kidid · #10 09-30-2009, 08:26 AM

do not use compressed roms

djdynamite123 · #11 09-30-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by metalliphyll

games are freezing on the main menu of the emulator or on a black screen on my wii for some reason, But thanks WII64 TEAM + LOVE And RESPECT thanks aswell DJ for the release post

you sure they are unzipped? and no worries about the post

R3dfaction · #12 09-30-2009, 08:31 AM

YES YES!!!! THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!! :Eek:

Many thanks again Wii64 Team, you guys ROCK!

beegee7730 · #13 09-30-2009, 08:42 AM

Is anybody else having problems with save states?

emu_kidid · #14 09-30-2009, 08:45 AM

beegee7730, you'll have to be more specific. Save states require you to hit "Save state" then "Play Game" for it to save. Same goes for loading.

This will be changed in the next version when we find a more appropriate way of handling it without state corruption.

SuperRandi619 · #15 09-30-2009, 08:58 AM

Wow! It's out! Finally! This is a pretty historic day in Wii HB. I can't wait to try it out. =D

beegee7730 · #16 09-30-2009, 09:02 AM

Sorry, i'll add more detail.
I was playing Banjo Kazooie and went to click save state. It seemed to be OK, and then clicked play.
After that I opened the menu again and clicked load and it said "No saves found."

HCK91 · #17 09-30-2009, 09:09 AM

Awesome! Great job!

u0127907 · #18 09-30-2009, 09:12 AM

This is awesome, that video looks great! I can't wait to try it out.

blazingwolf · #19 09-30-2009, 09:45 AM

Any plans for zipped roms support in the future? I burnt my entire collection and it fits all when they roms are zipped individually on a DVD, was planning to thoroughly test compatibility. Anyway, is .zip support something we might see soon or should I get over it and just start using unzipped?

EDIT: Basically is there a problem implementing .zip rom loading that might keep it from appearing? Or is it just not supported in this release?

emu_kidid · #20 09-30-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blazingwolf

Anyway, is .zip support something we might see soon or should I get over it and just start using unzipped?

EDIT: Basically is there a problem implementing .zip rom loading that might keep it from appearing? Or is it just not supported in this release?

short answer: get over it and start using unzipped.

we can't support any compressed format fast enough due to the fact that we use a ROM cache size of 16MB and there's no room for it to grow.

blazingwolf · #21 09-30-2009, 09:54 AM

Okay cool. Thanks for the reply.

Bucky87 · #22 09-30-2009, 10:08 AM

the most important thing, does superman work?

beegee7730 · #23 09-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Lol.
Emu Kidid, do you know what is wrong with my states?

emu_kidid · #24 09-30-2009, 10:22 AM

beegee7730, do you have a /wii64/saves folder and enough space on your CARD/FAT device?

beegee7730 · #25 09-30-2009, 10:27 AM

Emu kidid, thanks, didn't have the folder, I assumed that it came with one.

Brigg · #26 09-30-2009, 10:44 AM

Epic win guy's! congratulations.

kevstah2004 · #27 09-30-2009, 10:49 AM

Tried Cube64 it won't save the settings.cfg to the sdcard, Majora's Mask doesn't work either it just stays at menu after you select play game.
Mario Kart 64 and Ocerina of Time worked fine though

emu_kidid · #28 09-30-2009, 10:52 AM

I guess some people just can't read clearly written text on the release post :P

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Cube64 users (Gamecube build):

Due to memory limitations, there is no expansion pak support, it uses TLB cache, 2xSaI and FB Textures may break things and of course ROMs will run slower.

kevstah2004, do you also not have /wii64/saves perhaps?

djdynamite123 · #29 09-30-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beegee7730

Emu kidid, thanks, didn't have the folder, I assumed that it came with one.

it DOES come with one. so.... wtf?

Java-P · #30 09-30-2009, 11:00 AM

I cant see anything after i startet Mortal Kombat Sub-Zero Mythologies. But i can hear the sounds from the game

I tested 7 different Roms, any idea?
Or maybe somebody knows a rom which worked correctly