Retron v1.4 (2014-06-26)

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Retron v1.4 (2014-06-26)

Post by hikaricore » September 21st, 2014, 10:37 pm

Below is the information on the Retron 5 software update v1.6 directly from Hyperkin's website here:
http://retron5.in/?src=33e75ff09dd601bbe69f351039152189
This update may be installed according to the update instructions.

NOTE: This release requires RetroN 5 System Software v0.2.2 to be installed. Please ensure you have updated to this as per the directions in the update instructions

Changes in this release include:

Added system for auto-detecting configuration of NES carts for certain mappers (0-4), which will significantly improve compatibility with various repros
Cheat system completely re-done
Improved SNES cartridge detection logic (resolving HiROM/LoROM related errors)
Better handling of Genesis cartridge saves
SMS compatibility fixes
Fixed a bug affecting a few NES CNROM cartridges
Sonic & Knuckles "lock-on" fully supported
Added support for NES mappers 40, 82, 225, 232
Added support for SMS controllers
Added support for save access on NES MMC6 cartridges (Startropics)
Fixed NES "Top Gun"
Fixed GBA Dragon Ball Z games
Modified the default button mapping between the wireless controller and GB/GBA/NES to match the layout of the original controllers
Fixed bug preventing console region setting working correctly with some games


NOTE: The cheat database format has been updated, so if you are using cheats you must download and install the new cheat database from HERE

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