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Q:When do you think you'll support GUS/PAS sound cards?
A:We've considered implementing those sound cards, but a lack of time and also by the fact that we haven't really touched those cards before prevents us from implementing it.
 
Q:I get a sound initialization error using my SB Live! (or any other PCI card). How do I fix it?
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A:Yes. Transparencies are in zsnes.
 
Q:How do you enable transparencies?
A:First, try setting the video mode to a 16bit color video mode in the GUI (If 320x240x16b doesn't work, then try 640x480x16b). If it gives you an error that says that your video card isn't compatible with vesa 2.0, you might want to get the Scitech Display Doctor which is located at www.scitechsoft.com which provides certain cards with vesa 2.0 support. Running with transparencies on is definitely slower because of the extra math equations, memory, and video space involved.
 
Q:There is this layer of fog blocking my view. What's wrong?
A:You need to either enable transparencies (see above) or you can disable certain backgrounds by pressing the 1,2,3, or 4 keys. If you get lost while pressing those keys, press 6 to re-enable all the backgrounds.
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A:Getting the compatibility higher is a very hard task to do. We're always trying to get more games working.
 
Q:Can you get *name of game* working by the next release?
A:We're always trying, but we can never guarantee a specific game will be working because of the difficulties involved in bug fixing.
 
Q:Why is *name of game* not working in v.*version #* of zsnes? It was working before.
A:Whenever we change something in the emulation, whether it's optimization or bug fixes, it has a good potential to have caused a problem elsewhere. Usually, these problems aren't discovered until after a release.
 
Q:When do you think you will emulate the *DSP/SFX/C4* chip? My favorite game *name of game with chip* won't run without it.
A:We will consider emulating extra chips only if decent information on those chips are found. However, even if we find info on them, we cannot guarantee to be able to implement them.
 
Q:This game tells me that it is not compatible with the MultiTap. What should I do?
A:Set both Player 3 and Player 4's input device to 'None'
 
Q:How do I improve the compatibility of ZSNES?
A:Turning on sound helps a lot here. If you can't enable sound, run zsnes using the commandlines -s and -dd. Also, try to keep the % of execution at 100%. If a game still doesn't work, try tweaking the percentage of execution to both 120% or 80% in zsnes.cfg. If that still doesn't work, then it's either a corrupt rom, a game that requires a special chip, or a bug in zsnes.
 
Q:How come Mario RPG doesn't work?
A:If the emulator crashes, then your rom file is corrupt. If it only displays a blank screen, then you need to enable sound (or use -s -dd as the commandlines when running zsnes under dos)
 
Q:Why am I experiencing problems with Chrono Trigger?
A: - - If there is a layer of fog blocking the view, then you need to either enable transparencies or remove the fog layer by pressing one of the 1,2,3 keys.
- - If the game freezes after the switching character sequence, then you need to enable sound (or use -s -dd as the commandlines when running zsnes under dos) and do not load from a save state, instead load from the game selection menu when you start the game normally.
- - If you cannot press the L+R+A sequence, then you would need to assign both the L and R key as the same key such as set L and R to PageUp and set A to Home, then pressing PageUp+Home will be the same as pressing L, R, and A together. This is a hardware limitation of the keyboard, not a bug in zsnes. - -
 
Q:Why doesn't MegamanX2/MegamanX3 work?
A:If it crashes after the Capcom logo, then you have a corrupt rom dump. The actual ROM size for both of them is about 2 megabytes.
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A:Running zsnes under pure dos instead of in a windows box would help for low-end systems.
 
Q:Can you implement dynamic recompilation into zsnes?
A:There is no plans to implement it since it doesn't seem necessary. The snes only uses a 3mhz cpu compared to say a 33mhz on a playstation or a 93mhz on an n64. Implementing a dynamic recompilation engine will be hard work and won't improve performance by much.
 
Q:Why does the game slow down even though I'm using auto frame rate and the FPS is pretty high?
A:A game slows down like that when it executes its code beyond the speed of cpu emulation that zsnes currently handles. To reduce such slowdowns, increase the percentage of execution by using either -p or editing zsnes.cfg.
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A:It's mainly the limitation of the PC Keyboard. If you want to press more than 2 keys at a time, either use a joystick or change the keyboard keys around until you find a combination where you can press more than 2 keys at a time. Another technique that works is to set multiple buttons to a single key. That way, pressing that key presses multiple buttons at the same time.
 
Q:How come my sidewinder pad doesn't work?
A: - First, for non-USB Sidewinders, the first thing you should try is to first disable the sidewinder profiler from the Win9x icon tray, run ZSNES, set Input #1 as SidewinderPad1, then press the mode button a few times. If it doesn't work, then try the following:
- - Disable the Win9x Sidewinder Profiler, run Zsnes and press the Mode button a few times
- - Try checking or unchecking the Sidewinder Fix in the Options menu of the GUI and repeat the above steps
- - Fully disable the Win9x Sidewinder Drivers by going to Control Panel/Game Controllers. Then remove the sidewinder (Thanks Scarlet-Slider for this info!)
- - Run zsnes under pure dos
- - Try checking or unchecking the Sidewinder Fix in the Options menu of the GUI and repeat the above 2 steps
- - Make sure your sidewinder is plugged in and not broken

- For USB Joysticks, you can either set ZSNES as a 6-button joystick or simulate keyboard keys through the Sidewinder Profiler and set Input #1 as a keyboard with those defined keys.
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Q:How do I use more than one sidewinder pads?
A:First, run ZSNES, temporarily disconnect the second sidewinder pad from the first one, get the first one to work, then re-connect the second sidewinder pad.
 
Q:Why doesn't my Gamepad Pro work?
A:For the non-USB version, be sure to have your Gamepad Pro set on 'GrIP' mode. Then set the input device as Gamepad Pro P0. For the USB version, you can use a keyboard emulator which should be included with the software that came with your joystick.
 
Q:Why doesn't my joystick work anymore?
A:You might have accidentally clicked the 'Use Joystick Port 209' check box. Just uncheck it.
 
Q:How come my joystick keeps holding in one direction?
A:That happens when you hold a direction when ZSNES starts up. If that happens, then exit ZSNES and reload to recalibrate. Clicking on SET in the input device window also calibrates the joystick, but it also resets the controls to the default joystick settings.
 
Q:How do I use both my Keyboard and Joystick for the 1st player like v0.400?
A:In the GUI, enter the CONFIG -> OPTIONS menu. Then check 'USE Pl1/2 AS Pl3/4'. Once you've done that, Player 3 controls will control Player 1 so if you have joystick set on Player 1, set Player 3 as keyboard. This disables multitap emulation however.
 
Q:Why does JB5/JB6 keep getting pressed whenever I try to change a key?
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Q:How come the game genie codes don't work?
A:You probably didn't insert the '-'. Otherwise, try clicking on the FIX button once while the highlight is over the code. If it still doesn't work, chances are that the code is for another version of the game you're trying to run or the code is a fake.
 
Q:How do I use .CHT files?
A:Copy the .CHT file to the ROM Directory or if you have a save directory defined, copy it to the Save Directory. Then rename the .CHT file if necessary so that the filename before the . matches the ROM file.
 
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A:Try loading your mouse driver or run zsnes using -j. For the most compatible result, use the Microsoft Mouse driver if possible
 
Q:When I load a ROM, how come ZSNES crashes?
A:It could be that ZSNES doesn't recognize your sound configuration so to fix it, disable sound or try changing your sound configuration. It could also be that the ROM you're loading isn't compatible with ZSNES.
 
Q:How come zsnes freezes when it tries to enter the GUI?
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A: - First, create a shortcut to the DOS Prompt on the desktop (the filename that it points at can be c:\command.com)
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Q:How does the auto .IPS patching feature work?
A:The auto .IPS feature works by copying the .IPS file to the directory of your ROM file or if you have a save directory defined, then the .IPS file goes into the save directory. Next, rename the .IPS file so that it matches filename (eg. If your ROM filename is THISGAME.SMC, then your .IPS filename is THISGAME.IPS.) A Zip file is patched by the name of the ROM it contains, not by the zip name itself (tg.zip containing THISGAME.SMC is patched the same as THISGAME.SMC)
 
Q:Does the modem mode work well?
A:It should work quite well. First, make sure that you are using a modem that is compatible with dos (a non winmodem). It is recommended that both sides has a modem that uses a 16550a UART, otherwise the game may go out of sync. Also, be sure to load a fresh new Zsnes session before starting a modem session. If it still doesn't work, then try running Zsnes under pure dos since some modems doesn't seem to work in windows in Zsnes while works in pure dos.
 
Q:Why is modem mode so choppy and slow?
A:Try increasing the latency value one by one until the gameplay becomes smooth
 
Q:Does the IPX support work well?
A:No. It does not work very well unless you have a very fast LAN. Otherwise, the game will easily go out of sync.
 
Q:Why does ZSNES display a blank (or messed) screen when I start it up on my laptop?
A:Your laptop is probably not compatible with ZSNES default 256x256x256 resolution. One way to fix it is to set the resolution to 320x240x256 by using the DOS commandline -v 0.
 
Q:Can I run .ZIP files from the commandline?
A:Yes. But you have to specify the full path/drive (eg. ZSNES D:\GAMES\GAME.ZIP)
 
Q:What is this "sdd1dat.dat" file?
A:The debug log for S-DD1 partial emulation. It is not needed for proper functioning of ZSNES.
 
Q:Where do I get the games?
A:The ZSNES Team will *NOT* provide any games or any links to games.
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  • Q: What is the Sufami Turbo? And what do I need to do to run Sufami Turbo games?
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  • A: The Sufami Turbo is a special add-on that was released only in Japan by Bandai. It used small, GameBoy-sized cartridges. It could run 2 games at once, some of which could enable certain extra features when run together.

    ZSNES currently only supports running one Sufami Turbo game at a time. To emulate it, you will first need the Sufami Turbo BIOS (Don't ask us where to get it.). In the Config-->Paths menu, under the Sufami Turbo field, enter in its exact location on your hard drive (eg. "C:\Games\STBIOS.bin"). Then run your game.

    Sometimes, you may have a Sufami Turbo ROM that is hacked to include the BIOS with it. Use NSRT with the -split command to take it out (see NSRT readme for more details). This will give you at least two separate files: One will be the game, and the other will be the BIOS (Sometimes, you will get 3 files: Two games, one BIOS.). After you have the BIOS and the game(s) separated, simply follow the directions stated above.

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  • Q: What are the Same Game and SD Gundam G-Next expansion packs? How do I use them in ZSNES?
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  • A: These were 2 special carts that were released only in Japan. They had a BS expansion on top, to which expansion carts could be connected to improve/change the game a little (similar to the Sonic 3 cart for Sega Genesis).

    ZSNES can run the original base carts (Same Game and SD Gundam G-Next), but to run the expansion carts, go to Config-->Paths and specify the exact location of each of the base carts on your hard drive into the appropriate fields (eg. C:\Games\SAMEGAME.zip). Then run your expansion cart game. Doing this will load the base cart for you and plug in the expansion cart.

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  • Q: Why don't my SuperFX games work? They used to work before.
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  • A: Your SuperFX ROM is probably interleaved. Support for interleaved SuperFX ROMs was removed in v1.40, because it was more trouble than it was worth.

    To fix this problem, deinterleave your SuperFX ROM with a SNES ROM auditing tool (we recommend NSRT), then try again. Known SuperFX games include Dirt Trax FX, Vortex, Dirt Racer, Stunt Race FX/Wild Trax, Winter Gold FX, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, and Doom.

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    - Note : Pressing ESC when no window is active is equivalent to RUN. It will not function if no game is loaded.
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    - - Typing text into the box will automatically seek to the closest matching filename in the box where the file selection cursor is located.
    - - When you press enter with text in the box without any '\' or ':' in the filename, ZSNES will first look for a directory matching the text and will then change its directory if one is found. Otherwise, it will load the current file or directory highlighted by the selection cursor.
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        • New Gfx Engine - Enables/Disables the new graphics engine in 256 color modes or 320x240x65536 mode.
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        • Auto Increment Save Slot - When enabled, the save slot will automatically move to the next slot after you save a state.
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        • MMX Support - Enables MMX Copying routines for a slight speed increase (MMX processors only).
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        • FPS at Program Start - Checking this will make the FPS appear whenever you start ZSNES.
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        • Toggled Fast Fwd/Slowdown - Checking this will change the way how the fast forward button functions. Having it checked will cause it to act as a switch and having it unchecked will cause it to act as a push button.
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        • Old Gfx Mode 2 - This will enable the Old Gfx Engine Mode 2, which fixes many transparency bugs that currently plagues ZSNES in the current engine. However, it also creates some new ones. This mode can be slower at times so it's recommended that you only turn it on when you need it.
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        • Use Small Message Text - On-screen messages that pop up when you save a state, disable a background, ect. will be smaller.
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        • Disable Screensaver - Disables the screensaver while ZSNES is running, so that your gameplay will not be interrupted if you're using a gamepad.
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        • Lethal Enforcer Gun - Simulates the SNES Mouse movements for Lethal Enforcers 1.
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        • 50% Scanlines - This will enable scanline mode, except that each line is 50% darker than the line above it.
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        • 25% Scanlines - This will enable scanline mode, except that each line is 25% darker than the line above it.
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        • Super 2xSaI Engine - Setting this will enable Kreed's Super 2x Scale Advanced Interpolation engine.
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        • Triple Buffering - Uses an extra buffer for drawing. Thus, a buffer can be drawn on while one is pending Vsync, and another is being drawn. The primary use is to reduce the impact of Vsync on slower systems.
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        • Sampling Rate - To change the sound sampling rate, just click on the box containing the value to rotate through all the possible values. The default sampling rate (and the one that is most accurate to a real SNES) is 32000hz.
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        • Surround Sound - Enables simulated 2 speaker surround sound.
        • Sound Buffering - Enable to provide a larger sound buffer for sound cards that have problems with the sound.
        • Disable SPC Emulation - Disables the emulation of the SPC700 chip. Doing this will speed up emulation, but the downside is that it tends to bring more sound errors.
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        • SPCs - Configure which directory SPC700 sound dumps (.spc; SNES music files) will save in.
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        • BIOS/Base Carts - Enter the location of BIOS/Base carts here, to support emulation of the BS Satellaview, Sufami Turbo, and the Same Game and SD Gundam G-Next expansion packs.
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        • Save Main Window Position - Saves the window position when you exit and restores it when you load ZSNES again.
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        • > = Last </> - Enabling this would mean that the event symbol > will mean the last left or right direction the user presses in the game and the symbol < is the opposite of that direction. When disabled, > means right and < means left.
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    - ZSNES is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written entirely in assembly and C. Using cutting edge SNES emulation, ZSNES is easily comparable to other leading SNES emulators, such as Snes9x, SNEeSe, and Super Sleuth.
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    - Special thanks to the Snes9x team for all of their help and also for the excellent SNES emulator they have developed. We wish them the very best of luck!
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    - What's New -
    - DOS Only: -
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    • - Fixed cublic spline interpolation. It should actually save the option now! [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed other various DOS sound bugs. [Nach, pagefault]
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    • - Fixed a frameskipping bug. [pagefault]
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    -All Ports: -
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    • - Added multiple timing tweaks, fixed various emulation bugs, and many other technical updates, including (but not limited to): SPC core updates (with improved sound decoding), safer memory allocation in certain areas, HIRQ and VIRQ fixes, color add/sub and color bleeding fixes, HDMA improvements, sprite priority and flickering fixes. Many more games work :D. [pagefault, _Demo_, Nach, TRAC, Overload, theoddone33]
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    • - Overhauled a lot of code, such as checksum calculation and mirroring code. Overhauled and added much better EHi/Hi/Lo ROM code, improved reset vector, changed much hard coding to variables. Fixed more SRAM bugs than can be counted. Made optimizations to complex loading functions, syntax, memory init (Thanks kode54), execution, and initialization code. Also greatly improved PAL/NTSC detection. Also now has much better chip detection and gives more informative chip names. More games which never loaded before now load properly, such as Dai Kaiju Monogatari 2 now loads and plays great without the Dejap patch. [Nach]
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    • - Cleaned up, overhauled, removed, and ported a lot of code (asm to C). [pagefault, MKendora, Nach]
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    • - Overhauled IO latch behavior, added proper latching behavior and other latch fixes (such as proper latching of bit 7 on $4201), and added proper behavior of RDIO regs. [pagefault]
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    • - Removed many, many hacks. [Nach, pagefault]
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    • - There have been some modifications and reorganizations of the GUI, including new path setup and chip configuration windows and a reorganization of the Game Key window. [pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Updates to the video code, with enhancements of triple buffering, better input support in the video dialog, and other general video code updates and bug fixes, such as a fix for the 60hz mode. [pagefault, MaxSt]
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    • - New extra options are now available in various locations, like the "GUI burning effect", new commandline options, a new quick key to control players 1/2 with 3/4, and smaller message text. Some obsolete ones have been removed. [pagefault]
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    • - Some changes in the Input configuaration: Hitting "Set Keys" is now prevented if controller is set to "None". Also, if no controller is selected, the settings of the individual keys are now locked. [Nach]
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    • - Updated default configuration, in general. For example, stereo sound is now enabled by default at 32khz, with gaussian interpolation. [pagefault]
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    • - Signed saturation fix for gaussian interpolation (Thanks kode54). [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed several Netplay issues. [_Demo_, pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Fixed some of our .zmv movie recording problems. [Nach]
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    • - Fixed a small bug in SPC saving. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed issues with config file saving. [pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Fixed PNG snapshot filenames and PNG height. [StatMat, Nach]
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    • - Fixed DIP switch 2 on Super System. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed an auto frameskip issue (Thanks MKendora). [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed rewind when using commandline filename. [StatMat]
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    • - Fixed some issues when loading ROMs via command line. [Nach]
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    • - Removed ROM info that appears when loading via command line. [Nach]
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    • - Added a command-line savestate fix. [StatMat]
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    • - Fixed an annoying savestate bug. [pagefault]
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    • - Super Bases Loaded 2 works better, due to a fix in DSP-1 mapping. [_Demo_]
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    • - Horai Gakuen works better, due to a special fix. [_Demo_]
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    • - Lufia 2 problems are now fixed. [pagefault]
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    • - Emerald Dragon now works - again. [pagefault]
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    • - Many updates on the SPC7110, such as normal timing, special ratio removal, and better pack loading code. [_Demo_, pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Removed SPC7110 logger and S-DD1 test. [grinvader]
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    • - Removed support for interleaved SuperFX ROMs. [Nach]
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    • - Added several improvements and memory map adjustments for more accurate BS emulation. [Nach, pagefault]
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    • - Added call init code for DSP-2,3, and 4. [pagefault]
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    • - Added better support for split ROMs with headers and detecting interleaved ROMs. [Nach]
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    • - Added support for many more ROM extensions. [Nach]
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    • - ROM info now dumped to rominfo.txt on game load. [Nach]
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    • - Added more information lines on ROM load, such as CRC32, video, and bank information. [pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Added support for some NSRT features, such as NSRT header support and support for ROMs using NSRT's JMA compression format. [Nach]
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    • - Zipped ROMs no longer need a temporary directory. [Nach]
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    • - Added better handling of bad files. [_Demo_, Nach]
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    • - Implemented soft IPS patching functionality, with in-zip file support, buffering, and RLE support. [Nach]
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    • - Added a compatibility update to PPU. Passes one more electronics test (Thanks MKendora!). [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed variable types in many locations, ZSNES can now play games without hacking the binary to make code segments writable. [Nach]
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    • - Added motion blur (Thanks ipher for fixing the entry in the GUI). [pagefault]
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    • - Made ZSNES more HTPC friendly. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed many compiler warnings, added compiler optimizations, and more compiler fixes and code cleanups. [Nach, MKendora, theoddone33, pagefault, ipher, SamB]
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    • - Unicode support partially supported. Will complete later. [pagefault]
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    • - ZSNES now displays the day it was compiled in the about box. [Nach]
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    • - Updated authors.txt, support.txt, thanks.txt, and todo.txt. [pagefault]
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    - We have also greatly improved support for special hardware in ZSNES v1.40.
    - These require special mention: :)
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    - - SuperFX core updates:
    - pagefault
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    - - SA-1 core updates:
    - pagefault
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    - - C4 core updates:
    - Research: anomie
    - Main Code: Nach
    - Special thanks to The Dumper and TRAC!
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    - - DSP-1 core updates:
    - Data Retrieval: pagefault, Overload, The Dumper
    - Main Code: pagefault, Overload, The Dumper, neviksti, Andreas Naive, _Demo_
    - Integration: MKendora, Nach
    - Processing Code: pagefault, Nach
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    - - DSP-2 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: Overload
    - Research: Overload, neviksti, MKendora, The Dumper, CaitSith2
    - Main Code: kentaro-k.21
    - Processing Code: pagefault, kentaro-k.21
    - Special thanks to Lord Nightmare!
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    - - S-DD1 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: The Dumper, Dark Force, zsKnight, Gary Henderson
    - Research: Andreas Naive
    - Main Code: anomie
    - Processing Code: _Demo_, Nach
    - Special thanks to all the other developers and users who worked on this hard project!
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    - - ST010 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: The Dumper, MKendora
    - Main Code: The Dumper, Overload, Feather, Nach
    - Processing Code: The Dumper
    - Code Fixes: pagefault
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    - - Sufami Turbo Support (preliminary):
    - Nach
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    - - SD Gundam G-Next and Same Game expansion pack Support:
    - Nach
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    - v1.36
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    • - Fixed Gunforce, added invalid HDMA modes. (Thanks Overload!) [_Demo_]
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    • - New BRR decoding method, this should resolve all the sound issues introduced in 1.35 and fix new ones. (Noise simulation isn't used anymore) [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed another bug with command-line netplay. (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed hang in NBA Live 95 and 96. (Thanks Overload!) [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed sound not working on first run. (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed some more mode 4 issues in the new gfx engine. [pagefault]
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    • - Added offset mode disable toggle to 8-bit new gfx engine. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed SPC hang in 90 Minutes European Prime Goal by clearing spcram. [_Demo_]
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    • - Updated fix for Clayfighter to fix some bugs in battle. [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed crash with certain games. (SDL/*nix only) [theoddone33]
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    • - Added better OBC1 detection. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Samurai Showdown IRQ problem. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Kamen Rider menu, requires special latch reading. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Super Famista 1 and 2 SPC bugs. [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed some more bugs in video code. (Thanks Perryman for the video table) (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed Digital Devil Story hang by modifying the spc code. You must start a new game for the fix to work. [_Demo_]
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    • - Modified work ram init value to 0x55. (Thanks TRAC)
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    - Disclaimer -
    - The ZSNES development team, including all developers and contributers, are in no way responsible for any damage caused by the use of this software. In addition, ZSNES may not be distributed with ROM images. - -
    - System Requirements -
    -   150MHz Processor (500MHz recommended)
    -   16MB of RAM (64MB recommended)
    -   3D Graphics accelerator (nVidia GeForce 2 or equivalent recommended)
    -   DirectX v8.1 or higher
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    - Things To Know -
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    • - You can use both keyboard and joystick for player 1 or 2 with some configuration adjustments. Refer to the FAQ for details.
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    • - Several special chip emulation routines (SA-1) have unknown bugs to them.
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    • - SuperFX can be slow because it is an extra 10/20mhz CPU that has to be emulated as well as the SNES emulation.
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    • - Screen Snapshot, Snapshot Format, and FPS counter are available through a menu by pressing F1 during emulation.
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    • - Screen Snapshot can save in bitmap format (65536 colors) or PNG format (32-bit ARGB color).
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    • - FPS counter currently only works when auto frame rate is on.
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    • - To use the cheat function, be sure to have the ROM which you want to patch loaded already.
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    • - If the cheat codes do not work, chances are that you are either using a different version of the ROM that was originally used to create them or the codes are converted incorrectly from other code formats.
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    • - There are still many bugs left in ZSNES, so don't expect it to run all your favorite games.
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    • - SNES Mouse support is still missing some features, such as speed settings.
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    • - Pressing the Fast Forward key is equivalent to running ZSNES using -f 9.
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    • - If ZSNES doesn't work for you, then don't use it. Use Snes9x, SNEeSe, or Super Sleuth instead! In fact, even if you use ZSNES, use those emulators too!
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    • - Complete 65816 instruction set
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    • - SRAM support
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    • - LoROM and HiROM support
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    • - SlowROM and FastROM support
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    • - Full DMA support
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    • - HIRQ/VIRQ/NMI Interrupts
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    • - Support for most SNES file formats
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    • - Multi file format support (.1,.2,.3,A.,B.,C.)
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    • - Interleaved format support
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    • - PAL/NTSC timing support
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    • - Combination of line by line and tile based graphics engine
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    • - Graphic modes 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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    • - 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 sprite support (flipped in all directions)
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    • - 8x8 and 16x16 tiles
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    • - 32x32,64x32,32x64,64x64 tile modes
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    • - Full HDMA effects for wavy backgrounds, interesting mode 7 effects, etc.
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    • - Mode 7 rotating and scaling effects
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    • - BG priorities
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    • - Sprite priorities
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    • - Add/sub of back area
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    • - Mosaic effects
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    • - Offset per tile mode (mode 2/vertical only, mode 4)
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    • - High res 512 resolution and 448/478 vertical resolution
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    • - Windowing effects
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    • - High res mode 7 (only in 640x480x256 video mode/disable Eagle/Scanlines)
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    • - Graphic modes 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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    • - 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 sprite support (flipped in all directions)
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    • - Mosaic effects
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    • - 8x8 and 16x16 tiles
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    • - 32x32,64x32,32x64,64x64 tile modes
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    • - Full HDMA effects for wavy backgrounds, interesting mode 7 effects, etc.
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    • - Single and dual windowing routines
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    • - BG priorities
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    • - Add/sub of back area
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    • - 16-bit graphics support
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    • - Offset per tile mode (mode 2/vertical only)
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    • - High res 512 horizontal resolution (missing in 16x16)
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    • - Screen addition (full and half)
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    • - Screen subtraction (full)
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    • - Fixed color addition/subtraction
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    • - Window clipping for fixed color
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    • - Combination of line by line and tile based graphics engine
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    • - High resolution mode 7
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    • - High resolution 16x16 tiles for mode 5
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    • - Full 15bit color transparencies (instead of the previous 13bit speed hack) for improved picture quality (MMX compatible CPUs only)
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    • - SPC700 Sound CPU
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      • - FIR filter
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      • - GAIN volume effects
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      • - Noise effects
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      • - Pitch modulation
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    • - Super NES Super Scope support
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    • - Nintendo Super System support (except the menu system)
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    • - SuperFX support (still has a bug or 2 left)
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    • - MultiTap (Multiplayer 5) support (4 players on a single computer, 5 players remote (ipx/modem))
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    • - DSP-1 emulation
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    • - DSP-2 emulation
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    • - SA-1 emulation (not complete)
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    • - OBC1 emulation (still may have bugs)
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    • - S-DD1 emulation
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    • - BS Sattelaview emulation (not complete)
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    • - ST010 emulation
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    • - Sufami Turbo support (not complete)
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    • - SD Gundam G-Next and Same Game expansion pack support
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    • - SPC7110 emulation (via decompression packs)
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    • - Game state save (F2=Save, F3=Select, F4=Load). Warning: A state file takes 260 kbytes of HD space!
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    • - Movie recording
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    • - Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, and GoldFinger cheat code support
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    • - Auto frame rate to give you constant Super Nintendo speed up to 9 frame skips
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    • - Configuration file support (zsnes.cfg)
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    • - 5 player support w/ joystick and gamepad support
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    • - Netplay
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    • - Pseudo 512 SNES horizontal resolution (haven't seen any game that uses them yet)
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    • - Some direct color modes (haven't seen any game that uses them yet)
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    • - True SPC7110 decompression
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    • - Some SuperFX games
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    • - Some BS Sattelaview games
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    • - Games with unknown co-processors
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    • - Games that don't have a valid header
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    • - Games that hit a severe bug in the 65816/PPU/SPC700/DSP routines
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    • - Games that require special timing
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    - ZSNES Default Keys -
    - Here are the default keys while running the emulator. They can be changed through the GUI, except for F1 and ESC:
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    Disable Backgrounds 1,2,3,4 = 1,2,3,4
    Disable Sprites = 5
    Panic Key (enable all) = 6
    Enable SNES Mouse/SuperScope = 7
    Enable New Graphics Engine = 8
    Disable Windowing = 9
    Disable Offset Mode = 0
    Fast Forward Key = ~
    PopUp Extra Menu = F1
    Save State = F2
    Switch State = F3
    Load State = F4
    Disable Sound Channel = F5 - F12
    Quit = ESC
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    - Here are the default keys for the game play (unless modified through the GUI):
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    - Player 1:
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    Up,Down,Left,Right : Cursor Keys
    A,B,X,Y : X,Z,S,A
    L,R : D,C
    Start, Select : Enter, RShift
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    • Save Snapshot - Saves a snapshot as either .BMP (16-bit) or .PNG (32-bit ARGB).
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    • Show/Hide FPS - Shows or hides the frame per second display which appears on the bottom-left corner of the screen. This can only be enabled in auto frame rate mode.
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    • Save SPC Data - Selecting this will search for the beginning of the next song and save the data into a .spc file, which saves it similarly as a .srm file. To capture a song, it is best recommended to initiate this feature approximately 2 seconds before the next song starts. This does have potential to fail though, so don't expect it to work all the time.
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    • Sound Buffer Dump - This dumps the sound buffer in ZSNES and also filters out any unoccupied space. The sound buffer contains decompressed samples which are written to when ZSNES plays/decodes a sample from sound memory. Because of the way ZSNES buffers the sound data, this can produce inaccurate results.
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    • Snapshot/Increment Frame - Same as snapshot, but it returns to the F1 menu after a couple of frames. Useful for making animations.
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    • Increment Frame Only - Does the same as above, except no snapshot is taken.
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    • Move This Window - Moves the F1 menu to a different location.
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    • Screen Shot Format - Chooses what format to use for screen shots. Choices are BMP (bitmap) and PNG (Portable Network Graphic).
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    - Configuration File -
    - Almost everything in zsnes.cfg should now be editable through the GUI. An exception is the save directory, which is required in order to access games from a read-only medium (such as a CD).
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    - Cheat Codes -
    - Currently, ZSNES supports Game Genie, Pro Action Replay and GoldFinger codes.
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    - Here are the steps to get the codes working :
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    - 1.) Load the ROM which you want to patch.
    - 2.) Exit to the GUI, enter the code of your choice in the cheat menu.
    - 3.) After that, you may have to RESET the game to get the cheat code to work. Sometimes, it is not necessary. You also may have to click on the FIX button.
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    - NOTE : Some cheat codes are meant to be for different versions of the game. If a cheat code doesn't work and there is one for both Game Genie and Pro Action Replay, try them both.
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    - Extra Features -
    - To enable SNES Mouse, press 7 once for 1st player and twice for 2nd player.
    - To enable SNES Super Scope, press 7 three times.
    - To disable either one, either press 6 or press 7 until you see a disable message onscreen.
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    - Here are the controls for the Super Scope :
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    - Fire = Left mouse button
    - Cursor Mode Button = Right mouse button
    - Pause = Backspace key on keyboard
    - Enable/Disable Autofire = =/+ key on keyboard
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    - ZSNES auto-detects the SFX emulation from the header and enables it when found. Also, take note that the SFX is an additional 10Mhz(Ver1) or 20Mhz(Ver2) chip which also has to be emulated with the SNES; it will most likely produce a very noticeable slow down in emulation if you don't have a fast computer.
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    - Sometimes, the MultiTap isn't compatible with some games. If that happens, disable MultiTap by going to Config-->Add-Ons and choosing None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". You could also add an NSRT header to your ROM.
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    - Rename your .IPS file to the ROM filename with the .IPS extension (eg. If your ROM is SD3.SMC and your ips is SD3V05.IPS, rename SD3V05.IPS to SD3.IPS) and ZSNES will patch the ROM in realtime without modifying the ROM file's contents. Zipped ROMs are patched according to the unzipped name (eg. Seiken3.zip containing SD3.smc is patched by SD3.ips, not Seiken3.ips). You can also use .IPS files that are inside .ZIP files.
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    - - 65816 lacks correct timing. Although ZSNES bases the timing on a variable cycle/instruction, it does not deduct correct values (such as 16bit instructions should deduct 1 more cycle than 8bit instructions). 100% cycles of ZSNES isn't 100% cycles of a SNES because of that. This means that a lot of games either won't run or will produce horrible displays. Sometimes, adjusting the % of execution can fix those problems. This is all due to inaccurate documentation used when the ZSNES 65816 core was written. There are no plans on re-writing the 65816 timing yet.
    - - Games sometimes tend to not display things properly because of graphic features that aren't implemented yet.
    - - The Sound DSP chip still has its bugs (not many though). Most noticeably, no one knows the exact timing of the SPC700 chip.
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    - The ZSNES homepage is located at : http://www.zsnes.com
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    - If you wish to contact the authors, you may contact them through:

    - pagefault AT zsnes DOT com
    - _demo_ AT zsnes DOT com
    - n-a-c-h AT users.sf DOT net

    - Remember - No ROM requests please! And don't send any files without permission!
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    - Try not to send a copy of your e-mail to all of us since that will just waste our time. Also, don't expect to get a reply since we are often busy.
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    - ZSNES DOS uses DJGPP (GCC) NASM .98.39, GNU Make, and UPX to compile, link, compress, and execute. Thanks for the work put into these programs.
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    - Special thanks to wnelson! Without him, ZSNES would have never existed!
    - Also to Y0SHi for his excellent SNES docs, his help, and his excellent support!
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    • - Trepalium of Snes9x for some great info and help!
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    • - Gary of Snes9x and Steve Snake of KGen for being the source of info for sound decompression!
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    • - Gary of Snes9x for being the source of info for TCall/PCall and also for lots of help!
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    • - MrGrim for his great support!
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    • - Crono for info on Sound Blaster Programming, Surround Sound, Sound Interpolation, and other sound stuff!
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    • - Aquis for the ZSNES logo!
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    • - Alucard for helping us with an issue in the 65816!
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    • - Vertigo for making a compatibility list!
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    • - EFX for being a great supporter and also giving a lot of help and stuff!
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    • - Zophar for being a great supporter and also maintaining the mirror site!
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    • - Chris Hickman for redesigning the ZSNES web page!
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    • - CSoft for hosting our web page!
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    • - Marius Fodor for the code for VSync, Sidewinder, Gamepad Pro, and some optimisation info!
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    • - Sardu for some great info and help!
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    • - Lord ESNES for some great help!
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    • - Robert Grubbs for the sidewinder info!
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    • - Nerlaska for some useful info on optimizing and also for some help!
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    • - Diskdude for writing SNESkart which we used for the info on cheat codes!
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    • - DarkForce for some great help!
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    • - Pharos for some keyboard coding help!
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    • - Ivar and Gary of the Snes9x team for all the great help which includes their superfx info and code, DSP1 info, info on interleave formats (hirom and superfx), offset per tile mode, FIR filter, some spc700 and hdma bugs!
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    • - WolfWings ShadowFlight for help on several issues of nasm!
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    • - Wildfire for some help!
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    • - A CoolMan for the algorithm for EAGLE!
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    • - Neill Corlett for some info on the .IPS format and also helping out a lot on improving the sound engine!
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    • - Kreed (derek-liauw _at_ usa.net) for the 2xSaI and Super Eagle Source Codes!
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    • - Markus Oberhumer and Laszlo Molnar for the UPX compression utility.
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    • - Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler, and Gilles Vollant for the unzip routines!
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    • - Kode54 for the low pass filter routines!
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    • - Andy Goth for some help on the design of the key combination engine!
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    • - Yamaha of XYZZ (Scott Scriven) for his water effect code.
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    • - All those people who helped us by either sending us docs, helping us, supporting us, and reporting bugs!

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    • - Ashley, Barubary, CyberWarriorX, DCX, DooMStalK, Fanwen, GreenImp, Hucard, Kaiden, PolestaR, Stalphos Knight, Star Creator, TeleKawaru, the people in #ZSNES efnet, and the regulars of the ZSNES message board!
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    • Info on 256x256x256 scanlines mode is from the MAME source. Thanks to those behind MAME!
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    Readme

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    + ZSNES is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written entirely in assembly and C. Using cutting edge SNES emulation, ZSNES is easily comparable to other leading SNES emulators, such as Snes9x, SNEeSe, and Super Sleuth.
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    + Special thanks to the Snes9x team for all of their help and also for the excellent SNES emulator they have developed. We wish them the very best of luck!
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    What's New

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    Previous Updates

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    + These require special mention:
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    Disclaimer

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    + The ZSNES development team, including all developers and contributers, is in no way responsible for any damage caused by the use of this software. Please read the license for more details. In addition, ZSNES may not be distributed with ROM images.
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    Things To Know

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    Configuration File

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    + Almost everything in zsnes.cfg should now be editable through the GUI. The GUI also has a few more options that are not found in the configuration file, such as more graphic pack directory configurations.
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    Cheat Codes

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    + Currently, ZSNES supports Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, and GoldFinger codes.
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    Extra Features

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    + To enable SNES Mouse, press 7 once for 1st player and twice for 2nd player.
    + To enable SNES Super Scope, press 7 three times.
    + To disable either one, either press 6 or press 7 until you see a disable message onscreen.
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    + ZSNES auto-detects the SuperFX emulation from the header and enables it when found. Also, take note that the SuperFX is an additional 10Mhz(Ver1) or 20Mhz(Ver2) chip which also has to be emulated with the SNES; it will most likely produce a very noticeable slow down in emulation if you don't have a fast computer.
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    + Sometimes, the MultiTap isn't compatible with some games. If that happens, disable MultiTap by going to Config-->Add-Ons and choosing None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". You could also add an NSRT header to your ROM.
    +
    + IPS patcher:
    + Rename your .ips file to the ROM filename with the .ips extension (eg. If your ROM is SD3.smc and your ips is SD3V05.ips, rename SD3V05.ips to SD3.ips) and ZSNES will patch the ROM in realtime without modifying the ROM file's contents. Zipped ROMs are patched according to the unzipped name (eg. Seiken3.zip containing SD3.smc is patched by SD3.ips, not Seiken3.ips). You can also use .ips files that are inside .zip files. You can disable IPS patching by going to Config-->Options and unchecking Enable Auto-Patch.
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    Bugs

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    The Debugger

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    + Note: The debugger is disabled when you don't enter ZSNES with a -d.
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    Error Codes

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    Contact Information

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    + The ZSNES homepage is located at : http://www.zsnes.com
    +
    + If you have any questions about ZSNES, and you have read through this whole documentation to make sure the answer isn't here, then you can post your question at the ZSNES board. +

    + Remember - This board should be mainly used for ZSNES related discussion.
    + ROM requests (or asking for games, a link to a ROM site, or where to find ROMs/games) are forbidden!!! Be sure to also read the RULES!
    +
    + If you wish to contact the authors, you may contact them through:

    + pagefault AT zsnes DOT com
    + _demo_ AT zsnes DOT com
    + n-a-c-h AT users.sf DOT net

    + Remember - No ROM requests please! And don't send any files without permission!
    +
    + Try not to send a copy of your e-mail to all of us since that will just waste our time. Also, don't expect to get a reply since we are often busy.
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    + ZSNES DOS uses NASM, DJGPP, WDOSX, and CWSDPMI (source codes & binary updates located at http://www.dbit.com/pub/cwsdpmi) as the compilers and DOS extenders. Thanks to those who produced these fine programs!
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        • New Gfx Engine - Enables/Disables the new graphics engine in 256 color modes or 320x240x65536 mode.
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        • MMX Support - Enables MMX Copying routines for a slight speed increase (MMX processors only).
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        • Toggled Fast Fwd/Slowdown - Checking this will change the way how the fast forward button functions. Having it checked will cause it to act as a switch and having it unchecked will cause it to act as a push button.
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        • Old Gfx Mode 2 - This will enable the Old Gfx Engine Mode 2, which fixes many transparency bugs that currently plagues ZSNES in the current engine. However, it also creates some new ones. This mode can be slower at times so it's recommended that you only turn it on when you need it.
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        • Super Scope - Emulates the SNES Super Scope.
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        • Lethal Enforcer Gun - Simulates the SNES Mouse movements for Lethal Enforcers 1.
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        • 50% Scanlines - This will enable scanline mode, except that each line is 50% darker than the line above it.
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        • 25% Scanlines - This will enable scanline mode, except that each line is 25% darker than the line above it.
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        • Super 2xSaI Engine - Setting this will enable Kreed's Super 2x Scale Advanced Interpolation engine.
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        • Interpolation - Setting this enables interpolation, which basically blends all the inbetween colors to produce a blurry effect. However, this slows down emulation.
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        • Grayscale Mode - Makes the game display in monochrome color. This option is just there for fun and is not something that you probably want to keep on using.
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        • Triple Buffering - Uses an extra buffer for drawing. Thus, a buffer can be drawn on while one is pending Vsync, and another is being drawn. The primary use is to reduce the impact of Vsync on slower systems.
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        • Sampling Rate - To change the sound sampling rate, just click on the box containing the value to rotate through all the possible values. The default sampling rate (and the one that is most accurate to a real SNES) is 32000hz.
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        • Surround Sound - Enables simulated 2 speaker surround sound.
        • Sound Buffering - Enable to provide a larger sound buffer for sound cards that have problems with the sound.
        • Disable SPC Emulation - Disables the emulation of the SPC700 chip. Doing this will speed up emulation, but the downside is that it tends to bring more sound errors.
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        • SPCs - Configure which directory SPC700 sound dumps (.spc; SNES music files) will save in.
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        • BIOS/Base Carts - Enter the location of BIOS/Base carts here, to support emulation of the BS Satellaview, Sufami Turbo, and the Same Game and SD Gundam G-Next expansion packs.
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        • SPC7110 Graphic Packs - Enter the directories that contain SPC7110 graphic packs in the appropriate fields here. The SPC7110 games are Far East of Eden Zero (FEOEZ), Far East of Eden Zero - Shounen Jump no Shou (FEOEZ-SJNS), Momotarou Dentetsu Happy (MDH), and Super Power League 4 (SPL4).
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          • Save - Saves the current list into a .cht file, which will be located in the save directory.
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          • Load - Loads a previously saved list.
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          • Fix - Clicking this fixes some cheat codes that don't work, but it will not always work.
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        • Filtered GUI - Use your favorite ZSNES display filters in the GUI. ZSNES, HQ3X style!
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        • Trap Mouse Cursor - Prevents the mouse cursor from exiting the ZSNES GUI. You will have to move the mouse with extra speed to make the cursor exit the GUI with this feature enabled.
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        • Save Main Window Position - Saves the window position when you exit and restores it when you load ZSNES again.
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        • > = Last </> - Enabling this would mean that the event symbol > will mean the last left or right direction the user presses in the game and the symbol < is the opposite of that direction. When disabled, > means right and < means left.
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    • - Back Buffer must be enabled and the latency value must be 3 or 2.
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    • - The games have to run at least 50 FPS on BOTH computers without netplay. This can completely depend on factors such as CPU, video card, video mode, and the game you are running.
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    • - Your system should be able to handle the UDP protocol. Without it, lost packets can cause lots of in-game pauses in your netplay experience.
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    - Simple Instructions on How to Get it Working -
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    1. 1.) Go to Netplay -> Internet.
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    3. 2.) Decide who will be the server and who will be the client (Neither has the gameplay advantage since ZSNES treats both the same after a connection is established).
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    5. 3.) If you're the server, send the IP that is shown to your friend (eg. through any chat program (ICQ, AIM, IRC, etc.)). Then click on 'Start Server'.
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    7. 4.) If you're the client, type in the IP address that your friend has given you and then click on 'Connect to Server'.
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    9. 5.) Chat with your friend on what game to play.
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    11. 6.) Once decided, make sure that the filename on both sides are the same and that the load window points to the directory where the filename is.
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    13. 7.) Load the game.
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    15. 8.) Have fun! (If it worked).
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    17. 9.) If it said 'Checksum Mismatch', try unzipping the file if it is a .ZIP file. If not, then both sides have a different version of that ROM (eg. One side has the Japanese version while the other has the English, or both versions are English, but are different version releases of the same game).
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    19. 10.) If you want to chat in-game, press 'T' and type in your line. You can change this key in the Misc -> Game Keys options from the GUI.
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    - Getting the IP Address -
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    - The IP address should be displayed on the connection window. The person being the client has to somehow tell the person who is the server his own IP address in order to connect. However, if your system has multiple IP addresses, the one on the connection window probably isn't the correct one.
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    - Connecting -
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    - When you're ready, select Internet from the Netplay menu.
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    - If you are the server, just click on 'Start Server' and wait for the client to connect.
    - If you are the client, and after obtaining the IP of your friend (your friend has to send you his IP if you cannot figure out his IP on your own), type in the IP into the space provided and then click on 'Connect to Server'. Once you click on it, your system may look as if it's frozen, but it actually isn't. You just have to wait for a bit until it either connects or fails to connect.
    - If it failed to connect, then check to make sure that the IP you entered is correct and that you are properly connected to the net.
    - If the client says 'Found Client' and nothing else happens, chances are that your net connection does not support UDP. If this is the case, both sides will need to deselect 'Allow UDP Connection'. However, it is strongly recommended that you use this option if it is possible since it is much faster than without UDP.
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    - Loading a Game -
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    - Once successfully connected, the chat window should open up. From there, you can load a game like how you normally load a game. But in order to load a game, both sides have to have their load window pointing to the directory where the game is located and also have to have the filename the same on both sides. Only one side has to load the game. After that, the other side will automatically load the game without the user's interaction. If an error pops up saying 'ROM data mismatch', then it means that either side has a different version of the ROM. This error sometimes happens with zip files even when both files are the same, so it is recommended that you unzip the games and try again if this error occurs.
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    - Configuring the Options in the Chat Window -
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    - The default settings are recommended.
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    - However, if your computer is slower than 266 MHz, then it is recommended that both sides play with back buffer disabled. However, disabling this would degrade controller response.
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    - You can increase the latency value if the average ping time between both connections is high (you can tell if the gameplay runs too jerky).
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    - Reducing the latency value when back buffer is enabled will improve controller response time. But, however, this will cause the remote player to jump around more in order to keep both sides in sync.
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    - For controller options (PL1,PL2,PL3,..), the first checkmarked player would be using Input #1 of the local side. The second checkmarked player would be using Input #2 and so on. Players marked with an 'X' are checkmarked on the remote side.
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    - Best viewed in a real web browser such as Firefox.
    - Get Firefox!Get Firefox! -
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    - - + + + + + ZSNES Documentation - Linux v1.41 - Netplay + + + + + + + + +
    + [About] [Credits] [ZSNES.com] [Donate] [GPL] +
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    Netplay

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    + For smooth netplay, it is required that both sides have fast computers (look below for requirements). If one side has a slow computer (eg. 200mhz) while the other has a fast one (eg. 800mhz), the slow computer's low framerate will bog down the fast computer, causing poor frame rates on the fast computer. It is also strongly recommended that you keep latency at 3 (or reduce it to 2 for fast paced platform games), allow UDP connections, and keep back buffer enabled.
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    + Also, the higher than ping time, the worse the netplay experience, since ping times measure the time it takes for data to get to the other side and back. You can expect a not so great performance if you have a ping time of 400 or greater.
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    + Note: You cannot use cheat codes, key combinations, or turbo keys in netplay.
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    + Note: Firewall users - You may need to disable your firewall (or just disable it for UDP port 7845) in order to get the UDP protocol that ZSNES's netplay uses to work.

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    System Recommendations for Smooth Netplay

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    Simple Instructions

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    Getting The IP Address

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    + Your IP address should be displayed on the connection window.
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    + The person being the client has to somehow tell the person who is the server his own IP address in order to connect. However, if your system has multiple IP addresses, the one on the connection window probably isn't the correct one.
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    Connecting

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    + When you're ready, select Internet from the Netplay menu.
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    + + +
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    Loading A Game

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    + Once successfully connected, the chat window should open up.
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    + From there, you can load a game like how you normally load a game. But in order to load a game, both sides have to have their load window pointing to the directory where the game is located and also have to have the filename the same on both sides. Only one side has to load the game. After that, the other side will automatically load the game without the user's interaction.
    +
    + If an error pops up saying 'ROM data mismatch', then it means that either side has a different version of the ROM. This error sometimes happens with .zip files even when both files are the same, so it is recommended that you unzip the games and try again if this error occurs.
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    Configuring Chat Windows Options

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    + The default settings are recommended.
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    + However, if your computer is slower than 266 MHz, then it is recommended that both sides play with back buffer disabled. However, disabling this would degrade controller response.
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    + You can increase the latency value if the average ping time between both connections is high (you can tell if the gameplay runs too jerky).
    +
    + Reducing the latency value when back buffer is enabled will improve controller response time. But, however, this will cause the remote player to jump around more in order to keep both sides in sync.
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    + For controller options (PL1, PL2, PL3,..), the first checkmarked player would be using Input #1 of the local side. The second checkmarked player would be using Input #2 and so on. Players marked with an 'X' are checkmarked on the remote side.
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    - ZSNES is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written entirely in assembly and C. Using cutting edge SNES emulation, ZSNES is easily comparable to other leading SNES emulators, such as Snes9x, SNEeSe, and Super Sleuth.
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    - Special thanks to the Snes9x team for all of their help and also for the excellent SNES emulator they have developed. We wish them the very best of luck!
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    - What's New -
    - Linux/SDL/POSIX Only: -
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    • - Updated icon. [cdbsi]
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    • - Updated Linux video code to Windows Version. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed problems with nVidia cards. [Diablo-D3]
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    • - Fixed audio problems with broken drivers. [Diablo-D3]
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    • - Added 48khz sound support. [pagefault]
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    • - Updated joystick input support. [theoddone33, Sander]
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    • - Fixed Savestate incrementor, this caused some crashes. [pagefault]
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    • - Cleaned up the Linux Autoconfigure [Diablo-D3]
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    • - Added a couple of things for the start of BeOS compatibility. [theoddone33]
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    • - Fixed 16->32bpp LUT Related bug. [kode54]
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    • - Added hardcoded alt-enter fullscreen toggle. [theoddone33]
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    • - Added dialog for why the video mode couldn't be set. [theoddone33]
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    • - Added Circle buffer patch (savestate fix). [zinx]
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    • - Fixed problem with man page when installing (when man1 directory doesn't exist). [hpsolo]
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    • - Fixed cmd line sound quality. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed zlib and libpng issues. [theoddone33, pagefault]
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    • - Updated libpng Version checking [theoddone33]
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    • - Added -lm to acinclude.m4 so AC_TRY_RUN doesn't return negative on some systems looking for libpng. [theoddone33]
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    • - Overhauled Makefile. [theoddone33]
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    • - Fixed install target, -D should not be used. [theoddone33]
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    • - Added the name of the start address to the error message, when mprotect fails. [theoddone33]
    • -
    • - Update config.sub. This allows configuration on 64bit targets, and requires autogen.sh to be rerun. [theoddone33]
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    • - Added HQ2X filter! [MaxSt, pagefault, zinx]
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    • - Snapshots now use the full ROM file name. [Nach]
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    • - Prefixed Snapshots with leading zeroes. [Nach]
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    • - Renamed Linux Version to SDL. [pagefault]
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    -All Ports: -
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    • - Added multiple timing tweaks, fixed various emulation bugs, and many other technical updates, including (but not limited to): SPC core updates (with improved sound decoding), safer memory allocation in certain areas, HIRQ and VIRQ fixes, color add/sub and color bleeding fixes, HDMA improvements, sprite priority and flickering fixes. Many more games work :D. [pagefault, _Demo_, Nach, TRAC, Overload, theoddone33]
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    • - Overhauled a lot of code, such as checksum calculation and mirroring code. Overhauled and added much better EHi/Hi/Lo ROM code, improved reset vector, changed much hard coding to variables. Fixed more SRAM bugs than can be counted. Made optimizations to complex loading functions, syntax, memory init (Thanks kode54), execution, and initialization code. Also greatly improved PAL/NTSC detection. Also now has much better chip detection and gives more informative chip names. More games which never loaded before now load properly, such as Dai Kaiju Monogatari 2 now loads and plays great without the Dejap patch. [Nach]
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    • - Cleaned up, overhauled, removed, and ported a lot of code (asm to C). [pagefault, MKendora, Nach]
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    • - Overhauled IO latch behavior, added proper latching behavior and other latch fixes (such as proper latching of bit 7 on $4201), and added proper behavior of RDIO regs. [pagefault]
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    • - Removed many, many hacks. [Nach, pagefault]
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    • - There have been some modifications and reorganizations of the GUI, including new path setup and chip configuration windows and a reorganization of the Game Key window. [pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Updates to the video code, with enhancements of triple buffering, better input support in the video dialog, and other general video code updates and bug fixes, such as a fix for the 60hz mode. [pagefault, MaxSt]
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    • - New extra options are now available in various locations, like the "GUI burning effect", new commandline options, a new quick key to control players 1/2 with 3/4, and smaller message text. Some obsolete ones have been removed. [pagefault]
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    • - Some changes in the Input configuaration: Hitting "Set Keys" is now prevented if controller is set to "None". Also, if no controller is selected, the settings of the individual keys are now locked. [Nach]
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    • - Updated default configuration, in general. For example, stereo sound is now enabled by default at 32khz, with gaussian interpolation. [pagefault]
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    • - Signed saturation fix for gaussian interpolation (Thanks kode54). [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed several Netplay issues. [_Demo_, pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Fixed some of our .zmv movie recording problems. [Nach]
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    • - Fixed a small bug in SPC saving. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed issues with config file saving. [pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Fixed PNG snapshot filenames and PNG height. [StatMat, Nach]
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    • - Fixed DIP switch 2 on Super System. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed an auto frameskip issue (Thanks MKendora). [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed rewind when using commandline filename. [StatMat]
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    • - Fixed some issues when loading ROMs via command line. [Nach]
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    • - Removed ROM info that appears when loading via command line. [Nach]
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    • - Added a command-line savestate fix. [StatMat]
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    • - Fixed an annoying savestate bug. [pagefault]
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    • - Super Bases Loaded 2 works better, due to a fix in DSP-1 mapping. [_Demo_]
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    • - Horai Gakuen works better, due to a special fix. [_Demo_]
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    • - Lufia 2 problems are now fixed. [pagefault]
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    • - Emerald Dragon now works - again. [pagefault]
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    • - Many updates on the SPC7110, such as normal timing, special ratio removal, and better pack loading code. [_Demo_, pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Removed SPC7110 logger and S-DD1 test. [grinvader]
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    • - Removed support for interleaved SuperFX ROMs. [Nach]
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    • - Added several improvements and memory map adjustments for more accurate BS emulation. [Nach, pagefault]
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    • - Added call init code for DSP-2,3, and 4. [pagefault]
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    • - Added better support for split ROMs with headers and detecting interleaved ROMs. [Nach]
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    • - Added support for many more ROM extensions. [Nach]
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    • - ROM info now dumped to rominfo.txt on game load. [Nach]
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    • - Added more information lines on ROM load, such as CRC32, video, and bank information. [pagefault, Nach]
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    • - Added support for some NSRT features, such as NSRT header support and support for ROMs using NSRT's JMA compression format. [Nach]
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    • - Zipped ROMs no longer need a temporary directory. [Nach]
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    • - Added better handling of bad files. [_Demo_, Nach]
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    • - Implemented soft IPS patching functionality, with in-zip file support, buffering, and RLE support. [Nach]
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    • - Added a compatibility update to PPU. Passes one more electronics test (Thanks MKendora!). [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed variable types in many locations, ZSNES can now play games without hacking the binary to make code segments writable. [Nach]
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    • - Added motion blur (Thanks ipher for fixing the entry in the GUI). [pagefault]
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    • - Made ZSNES more HTPC friendly. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed many compiler warnings, added compiler optimizations, and more compiler fixes and code cleanups. [Nach, MKendora, theoddone33, pagefault, ipher, SamB]
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    • - Unicode support partially supported. Will complete later. [pagefault]
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    • - ZSNES now displays the day it was compiled in the about box. [Nach]
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    • - Updated authors.txt, support.txt, thanks.txt, and todo.txt. [pagefault]
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    - We have also greatly improved support for special hardware in ZSNES v1.40.
    - These require special mention: :)
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    - - SuperFX core updates:
    - pagefault
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    - - SA-1 core updates:
    - pagefault
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    - - C4 core updates:
    - Research: anomie
    - Main Code: Nach
    - Special thanks to The Dumper and TRAC!
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    - - DSP-1 core updates:
    - Data Retrieval: pagefault, Overload, The Dumper
    - Main Code: pagefault, Overload, The Dumper, neviksti, Andreas Naive, _Demo_
    - Integration: MKendora, Nach
    - Processing Code: pagefault, Nach
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    - - DSP-2 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: Overload
    - Research: Overload, neviksti, MKendora, The Dumper, CaitSith2
    - Main Code: kentaro-k.21
    - Processing Code: pagefault, kentaro-k.21
    - Special thanks to Lord Nightmare!
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    - - S-DD1 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: The Dumper, Dark Force, zsKnight, Gary Henderson
    - Research: Andreas Naive
    - Main Code: anomie
    - Processing Code: _Demo_, Nach
    - Special thanks to all the other developers and users who worked on this hard project!
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    - - ST010 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: The Dumper, MKendora
    - Main Code: The Dumper, Overload, Feather, Nach
    - Processing Code: The Dumper
    - Code Fixes: pagefault
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    - - Sufami Turbo Support (preliminary):
    - Nach
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    - - SD Gundam G-Next and Same Game expansion pack Support:
    - Nach
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    • - Fixed Gunforce, added invalid HDMA modes. (Thanks Overload!) [_Demo_]
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    • - New BRR decoding method, this should resolve all the sound issues introduced in 1.35 and fix new ones. (Noise simulation isn't used anymore) [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed another bug with command-line netplay. (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed hang in NBA Live 95 and 96. (Thanks Overload!) [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed sound not working on first run. (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed some more mode 4 issues in the new gfx engine. [pagefault]
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    • - Added offset mode disable toggle to 8-bit new gfx engine. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed SPC hang in 90 Minutes European Prime Goal by clearing spcram. [_Demo_]
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    • - Updated fix for Clayfighter to fix some bugs in battle. [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed crash with certain games. (SDL/*nix only) [theoddone33]
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    • - Added better OBC1 detection. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Samurai Showdown IRQ problem. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Kamen Rider menu, requires special latch reading. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Super Famista 1 and 2 SPC bugs. [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed some more bugs in video code. (Thanks Perryman for the video table) (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed Digital Devil Story hang by modifying the spc code. You must start a new game for the fix to work. [_Demo_]
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    • - Modified work ram init value to 0x55. (Thanks TRAC)
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    - Disclaimer -
    - The ZSNES development team, including all developers and contributers, are in no way responsible for any damage caused by the use of this software. In addition, ZSNES may not be distributed with ROM images. - -
    - System Requirements -
    -   200MHz Processor (500MHz recommended)
    -   32MB of RAM (64MB recommended, more if SDL is compiled to use X)
    -   3D Graphics accelerator required (nVidia GeForce 2 or equivalent recommended)
    -   SDL v1.20 or higher required
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    - Things To Know -
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    • - You can use both keyboard and joystick for player 1 or 2 with some configuration adjustments. Refer to the FAQ for details.
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    • - Several special chip emulation routines (SA-1) have unknown bugs to them.
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    • - SuperFX can be slow because it is an extra 10/20mhz CPU that has to be emulated as well as the SNES emulation.
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    • - Screen Snapshot, Snapshot Format, and FPS counter are available through a menu by pressing F1 during emulation.
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    • - Screen Snapshot can save in bitmap format (65536 colors) or PNG format (32-bit ARGB color).
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    • - FPS counter currently only works when auto frame rate is on.
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    • - To use the cheat function, be sure to have the ROM which you want to patch loaded already.
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    • - If the cheat codes do not work, chances are that you are either using a different version of the ROM that was originally used to create them or the codes are converted incorrectly from other code formats.
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    • - There are still many bugs left in ZSNES, so don't expect it to run all your favorite games.
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    • - SNES Mouse support is still missing some features, such as speed settings.
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    • - Pressing the Fast Forward key is equivalent to running ZSNES using -f 9.
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    • - If ZSNES doesn't work for you, then don't use it. Use Snes9x, SNEeSe, or Super Sleuth instead! In fact, even if you use ZSNES, use those emulators too!
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    Disable Sprites = 5
    Panic Key (enable all) = 6
    Enable SNES Mouse/SuperScope = 7
    Enable New Graphics Engine = 8
    Disable Windowing = 9
    Disable Offset Mode = 0
    Fast Forward Key = ~
    PopUp Extra Menu = F1
    Save State = F2
    Switch State = F3
    Load State = F4
    Disable Sound Channel = F5 - F12
    Quit = ESC
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    A,B,X,Y : X,Z,S,A
    L,R : D,C
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    - Almost everything in zsnesl.cfg should now be editable through the GUI. An exception is the save directory, which is required in order to access games from a read-only medium (such as a CD).
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    - Currently, ZSNES supports Game Genie, Pro Action Replay and GoldFinger codes.
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    - 1.) Load the ROM which you want to patch.
    - 2.) Exit to the GUI, enter the code of your choice in the cheat menu.
    - 3.) After that, you may have to RESET the game to get the cheat code to work. Sometimes, it is not necessary. You also may have to click on the FIX button.
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    - NOTE : Some cheat codes are meant to be for different versions of the game. If a cheat code doesn't work and there is one for both Game Genie and Pro Action Replay, try them both.
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    - To enable SNES Mouse, press 7 once for 1st player and twice for 2nd player.
    - To enable SNES Super Scope, press 7 three times.
    - To disable either one, either press 6 or press 7 until you see a disable message onscreen.
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    - Fire = Left mouse button
    - Cursor Mode Button = Right mouse button
    - Pause = Backspace key on keyboard
    - Enable/Disable Autofire = =/+ key on keyboard
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    - ZSNES auto-detects the SFX emulation from the header and enables it when found. Also, take note that the SFX is an additional 10Mhz(Ver1) or 20Mhz(Ver2) chip which also has to be emulated with the SNES; it will most likely produce a very noticeable slow down in emulation if you don't have a fast computer.
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    - Sometimes, the MultiTap isn't compatible with some games. If that happens, disable MultiTap by going to Config-->Add-Ons and choosing None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". You could also add an NSRT header to your ROM.
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    - IPS patcher:
    - Rename your .IPS file to the ROM filename with the .IPS extension (eg. If your ROM is SD3.SMC and your ips is SD3V05.IPS, rename SD3V05.IPS to SD3.IPS) and ZSNES will patch the ROM in realtime without modifying the ROM file's contents. Zipped ROMs are patched according to the unzipped name (eg. Seiken3.zip containing SD3.smc is patched by SD3.ips, not Seiken3.ips). You can also use .IPS files that are inside .ZIP files.
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    - - 65816 lacks correct timing. Although ZSNES bases the timing on a variable cycle/instruction, it does not deduct correct values (such as 16bit instructions should deduct 1 more cycle than 8bit instructions). 100% cycles of ZSNES isn't 100% cycles of a SNES because of that. This means that a lot of games either won't run or will produce horrible displays. Sometimes, adjusting the % of execution can fix those problems. This is all due to inaccurate documentation used when the ZSNES 65816 core was written. There are no plans on re-writing the 65816 timing yet.
    - - Games sometimes tend to not display things properly because of graphic features that aren't implemented yet.
    - - The Sound DSP chip still has its bugs (not many though). Most noticeably, no one knows the exact timing of the SPC700 chip.
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    - Contact Information -
    - The ZSNES homepage is located at : http://www.zsnes.com
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    - If you have any questions about ZSNES, and you have read through this whole help file to make sure the answer isn't here, then you can post your question at the ZSNES Forums. -

    - Remember - This board should be mainly used for ZSNES related discussion. - ROM requests (or asking for games, a link to a ROM site, or where to find ROMs/games) are forbidden!!! Be sure to also read the RULES!
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    - If you wish to contact the authors, you may contact them through:

    - pagefault AT zsnes DOT com
    - _demo_ AT zsnes DOT com
    - n-a-c-h AT users.sf DOT net

    - Remember - No ROM requests please! And don't send any files without permission!
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    - Try not to send a copy of your e-mail to all of us since that will just waste our time. Also, don't expect to get a reply since we are often busy.
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    - Credits -
    - ZSNES Linux uses GCC, NASM .98.39, SDL v1.20+, GNU Make, and UPX to compile, link, compress, and execute. Thanks for the work put into these programs.
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    - Special thanks to wnelson! Without him, ZSNES would have never existed!
    - Also to Y0SHi for his excellent SNES docs, his help, and his excellent support!
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    • - The_Teach of Snes9x for some great info and the nice chats!
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    • - Trepalium of Snes9x for some great info and help!
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    • - Gary of Snes9x and Steve Snake of KGen for being the source of info for sound decompression!
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    • - Gary of Snes9x for being the source of info for TCall/PCall and also for lots of help!
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    • - MrGrim for his great support!
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    • - Crono for info on Sound Blaster Programming, Surround Sound, Sound Interpolation, and other sound stuff!
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    • - Aquis for the ZSNES logo!
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    • - Alucard for helping us with an issue in the 65816!
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    • - Vertigo for making a compatibility list!
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    • - EFX for being a great supporter and also giving a lot of help and stuff!
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    • - Zophar for being a great supporter and also maintaining the mirror site!
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    • - Chris Hickman for redesigning the ZSNES web page!
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    • - CSoft for hosting our web page!
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    • - Marius Fodor for the code for VSync, Sidewinder, Gamepad Pro, and some optimisation info!
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    • - Sardu for some great info and help!
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    • - Lord ESNES for some great help!
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    • - Robert Grubbs for the sidewinder info!
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    • - Nerlaska for some useful info on optimizing and also for some help!
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    • - Diskdude for writing SNESkart which we used for the info on cheat codes!
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    • - DarkForce for some great help!
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    • - Pharos for some keyboard coding help!
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    • - Ivar and Gary of the Snes9x team for all the great help which includes their superfx info and code, DSP1 info, info on interleave formats (hirom and superfx), offset per tile mode, FIR filter, some spc700 and hdma bugs!
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    • - WolfWings ShadowFlight for help on several issues of nasm!
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    • - Wildfire for some help!
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    • - A CoolMan for the algorithm for EAGLE!
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    • - Neill Corlett for some info on the .IPS format and also helping out a lot on improving the sound engine!
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    • - Kreed (derek-liauw _at_ usa.net) for the 2xSaI and Super Eagle Source Codes!
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    • - Markus Oberhumer and Laszlo Molnar for the UPX compression utility.
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    • - Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler, and Gilles Vollant for the unzip routines!
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    • - Kode54 for the low pass filter routines!
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    • - Andy Goth for some help on the design of the key combination engine!
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    • - Yamaha of XYZZ (Scott Scriven) for his water effect code.
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    • - All those people who helped us by either sending us docs, helping us, supporting us, and reporting bugs!

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    • - And also to all those whom we forgot!

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    • Special Thanks to all our beta testers for being a great help!
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    • Info on 256x256x256 scanlines mode is from the MAME source. Thanks to those behind MAME!
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    + ZSNES is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written entirely in assembly and C. Using cutting edge SNES emulation, ZSNES is easily comparable to other leading SNES emulators, such as Snes9x, SNEeSe, and Super Sleuth.
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    Extra Features

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    + To enable SNES Mouse, press 7 once for 1st player and twice for 2nd player.
    + To enable SNES Super Scope, press 7 three times.
    + To disable either one, either press 6 or press 7 until you see a disable message onscreen.
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    + ZSNES auto-detects the SuperFX emulation from the header and enables it when found. Also, take note that the SuperFX is an additional 10Mhz(Ver1) or 20Mhz(Ver2) chip which also has to be emulated with the SNES; it will most likely produce a very noticeable slow down in emulation if you don't have a fast computer.
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    + Sometimes, the MultiTap isn't compatible with some games. If that happens, disable MultiTap by going to Config-->Add-Ons and choosing None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". You could also add an NSRT header to your ROM.
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    + IPS patcher:
    + Rename your .ips file to the ROM filename with the .ips extension (eg. If your ROM is SD3.smc and your ips is SD3V05.ips, rename SD3V05.ips to SD3.ips) and ZSNES will patch the ROM in realtime without modifying the ROM file's contents. Zipped ROMs are patched according to the unzipped name (eg. Seiken3.zip containing SD3.smc is patched by SD3.ips, not Seiken3.ips). You can also use .ips files that are inside .zip files.
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    Bugs

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    Contact Information

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    + The ZSNES homepage is located at : http://www.zsnes.com
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    + If you have any questions about ZSNES, and you have read through this whole documentation to make sure the answer isn't here, then you can post your question at the ZSNES board. +

    + Remember - This board should be mainly used for ZSNES related discussion.
    + ROM requests (or asking for games, a link to a ROM site, or where to find ROMs/games) are forbidden!!! Be sure to also read the RULES!
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    + If you wish to contact the authors, you may contact them through:

    + pagefault AT zsnes DOT com
    + _demo_ AT zsnes DOT com
    + n-a-c-h AT users.sf DOT net

    + Remember - No ROM requests please! And don't send any files without permission!
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    A:First of all, make sure that you have the latest sound drivers installed. Also, the problem could be in relation to many different variables. The emulator uses DirectSound for audio so it is likely not an issue with Windows but most likely a setting in the emulator. The problem could be in relation to using a lower khz value than the SNES uses, which is 32000khz. Another more likely reason is that you have one of the special sound filters engaged. For higher end cards (better than SB16), it appears that the Low Pass Filter can cause static.
     
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    A:There are four different sets of letters which are R, S, DR, and DS. R stands for ratio as these modes will retain the screen size ratio to the output of a real SNES. S stands for stretched, which means that any of these modes will stretch the image to the exact size of the resolution you have chosen. The D in DR/DS means high resolution, which allows for the use of interpolation, 25/50% scanlines, and the other graphic filters.
     
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    A:Probably not; the author has little interest in adding support for it.
     
    Q:Are there transparencies in ZSNES?
    A:Yes, transparencies are in ZSNES. If something is not showing that should, try pressing '6', which is the default to turn on all layers.
     
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    A:It's probably a problem with the emulation. You can try running the game at 80% or 120% execution, which can be set in the zsnesw.cfg through the DOS prompt or another editor. It might fix your problem, but then again maybe it won't be the solution.
     
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    A:Your monitor needs to be set for a refresh rate that is a multiple of the framerate of the game. For an NTSC game, it's 60. You need to either set the refresh rate in Windows to a multiple of 60 (KitchenSync, see below), or start ZSNES with the -6 switch. There is no -5 switch for PAL.
     
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    A:This makes NTSC games (60 hz) run at 120 hz, and PAL games (50 hz) run at 100 hz. To enable it, first create a shortcut to ZSNESw in Windows. Next, right-click on the shortcut and choose Properties. Then, put the cursor right after the quotation marks in the Target box, press the space bar, and type -K. Finally, click OK. If ZSNESw crashes or refuses to start after enabling this, your monitor does not support the 100/120 hz refresh rate.
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    Q:This game tells me that it is not compatible with the MultiTap. What should I do?
    A:In the Config menu, go to Add-Ons and choose None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". Additionally, you could add an NSRT header to your ROM if you desire.
     
    Q:How do I improve the compatibility of ZSNES?
    A:Turning on sound helps a lot here. Also, in the ZSNES configuration file, try to keep the % of execution at 100%. If a game still doesn't work, try tweaking the percentage of execution to both 120% or 80%. If that still doesn't work, then it's either a corrupt rom, a game that requires a special chip, or a bug in ZSNES.
     
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    A:If you cannot press the L,R, and A buttons at the same time on your keyboard, then you will need to assign both the L and R key to the same key, such as L and R to PageUp and A to Home. Pressing PageUp+Home will be then be the same as pressing L,R, and A together. This is a hardware limitation of the keyboard, not a bug in ZSNES. If this bothers you, you might want to use a gamepad if possible.
     
    Q:What games use which DSP chip? How many of the DSP chips are emulated?
    A:There are two hardware DSP chips: Nintendo's DSP and Seta's DSP. Nintendo's DSP has 4 different major firmwares of which two, the DSP-1 and DSP-2, are supported. Games that are known to use the Nintendo DSP chips include:
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    Vsync, by nature of syncing to the monitor, is also slower. So if speed is paramount to you, Vsync should be disabled. You should also use auto frame rate and frame skip.
     
    Q:Can you please make ZSNES faster?
    A:We're always trying and there is still a lot of room left for optimization, but a lack of time keeps us from implementing it.
     
    Q:Can you implement dynamic recompilation into ZSNES?
    A:There are no plans to implement it since it doesn't seem necessary. The SNES only uses a 3mhz CPU compared to, say, the 93mhz CPU inside the Nintendo 64. Implementing a dynamic recompilation engine would be hard work and would not improve performance by much.
     
    Q:Why does the game slow down even though I'm using auto frame rate and the FPS is pretty high?
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    A:It's mainly a limitation of the PC keyboard. If you want to press more than 2 keys at a time, either use a joystick or change the keyboard keys around until you find a combination where you can press more than 2 keys at a time. Another technique that works is to set multiple buttons to a single key. That way, pressing that key presses multiple buttons at the same time.
     
    Q:How come my joystick keeps holding in one direction?
    A:This happens when you hold a direction when ZSNES Windows starts up. To fix this, exit ZSNES and reload to recalibrate. Clicking on SET in the input device window also calibrates the joystick, but it also resets the controls to the default joystick settings.
     
    Q:How do I use both my keyboard and joystick for the 1st player?
    A:In the GUI, enter the CONFIG -> OPTIONS menu. Then check 'USE Pl1/2 AS Pl3/4'. Once you've done that, Player 3 controls will control Player 1, so if you have joystick set on Player 1, set Player 3 as keyboard. This disables MultiTap emulation, however.
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    A:Copy the .CHT file to the ROM directory or, if you have a save directory defined, copy it to the save directory. Then rename the .CHT file if necessary so that the filename before the . matches the ROM file.
     
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    A:The ZSNES Team will *NOT* provide any games or any links to games.
     
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    A:You can't, really. ZMVs are only a save state and the recorded sequence of button presses. The only way you can do it is to use another program to capture the video from ZSNES, such as SnagIt.
     
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    - - Typing text into the box will automatically seek to the closest matching filename in the box where the file selection cursor is located.
    - - When you press enter with text in the box without any '\' or ':' in the filename, ZSNES will first look for a directory matching the text and will then change its directory if one is found. Otherwise, it will load the current file or directory highlighted by the selection cursor.
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        • New Gfx Engine - Enables/Disables the new graphics engine in 256 color modes or 320x240x65536 mode.
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        • Auto Increment Save Slot - When enabled, the save slot will automatically move to the next slot after you save a state.
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        • MMX Support - Enables MMX Copying routines for a slight speed increase (MMX processors only).
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        • FPS at Program Start - Checking this will make the FPS appear whenever you start ZSNES.
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        • Use 30Hz for Turbo - When activated, Turbo will change at 30hz NTSC or 25hz PAL. Otherwise, Turbo will change at 60hz NTSC or 50hz PAL
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        • Toggled Fast Fwd/Slowdown - Checking this will change the way how the fast forward button functions. Having it checked will cause it to act as a switch and having it unchecked will cause it to act as a push button.
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        • Old Gfx Mode 2 - This will enable the Old Gfx Engine Mode 2, which fixes many transparency bugs that currently plagues ZSNES in the current engine. However, it also creates some new ones. This mode can be slower at times so it's recommended that you only turn it on when you need it.
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        • Don't Save Current Path - This will prevent ZSNES from changing the current start-up game path in the configuration.
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        • Use Small Message Text - On-screen messages that pop up when you save a state, disable a background, ect. will be smaller.
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        • Disable Screensaver - Disables the screensaver while ZSNES is running, so that your gameplay will not be interrupted if you're using a gamepad.
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        • Super Scope - Emulates the SNES Super Scope.
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        • Lethal Enforcer Gun - Simulates the SNES Mouse movements for Lethal Enforcers 1.
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        • Changing the video mode - Use the mouse to select the video mode and click 'SET'. If the resulting video changes don't look right, wait for 10 seconds without pressing any key or button and the display will return to the previous one.
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        • 50% Scanlines - This will enable scanline mode, except that each line is 50% darker than the line above it.
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        • 25% Scanlines - This will enable scanline mode, except that each line is 25% darker than the line above it.
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        • Super 2xSaI Engine - Setting this will enable Kreed's Super 2x Scale Advanced Interpolation engine.
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        • Interpolation - Setting this enables interpolation, which basically blends all the inbetween colors to produce a blurry effect. However, this slows down emulation.
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        • Hi-resolution Mode 7 - Enabling this will activate high resolution mode 7 whenever standard mode 7 is used within a game. This mode is only available in video modes that support it.
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        • Grayscale Mode - Makes the game display in monochrome color. This option is just there for fun and is not something that you probably want to keep on using.
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        • Triple Buffering - Uses an extra buffer for drawing. Thus, a buffer can be drawn on while one is pending Vsync, and another is being drawn. The primary use is to reduce the impact of Vsync on slower systems.
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        • Vsync - Synchronizes drawing to the monitor's refresh rate. This may reduce frame rate on your computer, but will reduce tearing.
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      • Perform: Allows user to change the sound configurations of ZSNES.
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        • Sampling Rate - To change the sound sampling rate, just click on the box containing the value to rotate through all the possible values. The default sampling rate (and the one that is most accurate to a real SNES) is 32000hz.
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        • Reverse Stereo - This function swaps the L and R volume levels in stereo mode.
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        • Surround Sound - Enables simulated 2 speaker surround sound.
        • Sound Buffering - Enable to provide a larger sound buffer for sound cards that have problems with the sound.
        • Disable SPC Emulation - Disables the emulation of the SPC700 chip. Doing this will speed up emulation, but the downside is that it tends to bring more sound errors.
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        • Sound Interpolation - This feature smoothes out the wave forms of lower frequency sounds. Choose either gaussian (default and the most accurate to a real SNES), cubic spline, or 8-point interpolation.
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        • SPCs - Configure which directory SPC700 sound dumps (.spc; SNES music files) will save in.
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        • BIOS/Base Carts - Enter the location of BIOS/Base carts here, to support emulation of the BS Satellaview, Sufami Turbo, and the Same Game and SD Gundam G-Next expansion packs.
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        • SPC7110 Graphic Packs - Enter the directories that contain SPC7110 graphic packs in the appropriate fields here. The SPC7110 games are Far East of Eden Zero (FEOEZ), Far East of Eden Zero - Shounen Jump no Shou (FEOEZ-SJNS), Momotarou Dentetsu Happy (MDH), and Super Power League 4 (SPL4).
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          • Save - Saves the current list into a .cht file, which will be located in the save directory.
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          • Load - Loads a previously saved list.
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          • Fix - Clicking this fixes some cheat codes that don't work, but it will not always work.
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        • Mouse Shadow - Disables/Enables the Mouse Shadow.
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        • Keep Menu Positions - When enabled, re-entering the GUI from the game does not automatically enter the Load Menu, but instead the previous menu which you were on when you last exited the GUI.
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        • Filtered GUI - Use your favorite ZSNES display filters in the GUI. ZSNES, HQ3X style!
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        • Trap Mouse Cursor - Prevents the mouse cursor from exiting the ZSNES GUI. You will have to move the mouse with extra speed to make the cursor exit the GUI with this feature enabled.
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        • Color - Allows you to customize your ZSNES GUI colors. Background, title bar, and window colors are supported.
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        • Save Main Window Position - Saves the window position when you exit and restores it when you load ZSNES again.
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        • Key - Clicking on this box will allow you to select which key/button to use.
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        • Combination Keys - This window will display the sequence of events selected by the user.
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        • > = Last </> - Enabling this would mean that the event symbol > will mean the last left or right direction the user presses in the game and the symbol < is the opposite of that direction. When disabled, > means right and < means left.
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        • Clear - Clears the current key combination field.
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        • Add - Adds the key combination fields below as a new entry.
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      • Perform: Allows you to record SNES Movies so that you can play them back at a later date either to amuse your friends, torture your friends, or whatever. Just don't play anything in front of your enemies since they might break your computer. ;)
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    - *** FOR SMOOTH NETPLAY, IT IS REQUIRED THAT BOTH SIDES HAVE FAST COMPUTERS (LOOK BELOW FOR REQUIREMENTS). IF ONE SIDE HAS A SLOW COMPUTER (EG. 200MHZ) WHILE THE OTHER HAS A FAST ONE (EG. 800MHZ), THE SLOW COMPUTER'S LOW FRAMERATE WILL BOG DOWN THE FAST COMPUTER, CAUSING POOR FRAME RATES ON THE FAST COMPUTER. IT IS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP LATENCY AT 3 (OR REDUCE IT TO 2 FOR FAST PACED PLATFORM GAMES), ALLOW UDP CONNECTIONS, AND KEEP BACK BUFFER ENABLED.
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    - If you have Windows 95 and you are getting a init failed error, you should download and install the Winsock 2.0 update for Windows 95. -

    - *** Note: Do not update the above if you do not have Windows 95.
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    - Also, the higher than ping time, the worse the netplay experience, since ping times measure the time it takes for data to get to the other side and back. You can expect a not so great performance if you have a ping time of 400 or greater.
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    - Note: You cannot use cheat codes, key combinations, or turbo keys in netplay.
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    - Note: Firewall users - You may need to disable your firewall (or just disable it for UDP port 7845) in order to get the UDP protocol that ZSNESw's netplay uses to work.

    - Note: Internet Connection Sharing users (Win9x systems) - You may need to download an ICS Configuration software to get your connection to work and map UDP port 7845. You can find one here.
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    - System Recommendations for Smooth Netplay:
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    • - The games have to run at least 50 FPS on BOTH computers without netplay. This can completely depend on factors such as CPU, video card, video mode, and the game you are running.
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    • - Your system should be able to handle the UDP protocol. Without it, lost packets can cause lots of in-game pauses in your netplay experience.
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    • - You can also try changing your resolution to different video modes and find the video mode that provides the optimal performance if the current performance isn't satisfactory.
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    3. 2.) Decide who will be the server and who will be the client (Neither has the gameplay advantage since ZSNESw treats both the same after a connection is established).
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    5. 3.) If you're the server, send the IP that is shown to your friend (eg. through any chat program (ICQ, AIM, IRC, etc.)). Then click on 'Start Server'.
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    7. 4.) If you're the client, type in the IP address that your friend has given you and then click on 'Connect to Server'.
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    11. 6.) Once decided, make sure that the filename on both sides are the same and that the load window points to the directory where the filename is.
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    15. 8.) Have fun! (If it worked).
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    17. 9.) If it said 'Checksum Mismatch', try uncompressing the file if it is compressed. If not, then both sides have a different version of that ROM (eg. One side has the Japanese version while the other has the English, or both versions are English, but are different version releases of the same game).
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    19. 10.) If you want to chat in-game, press 'T' and type in your line. You can change this key in the Misc -> Game Keys options from the GUI.
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    - The IP address should be displayed on the connection window. The person being the client has to somehow tell the person who is the server his own IP address in order to connect. However, if your system has multiple IP addresses, the one on the connection window probably isn't the correct one. In this case, Windows9x users can refer to winipcfg (go to the Windows Start Button -> Run, then type in winipcfg and press enter) while Windows XP users can refer to ipconfig (use the commandline). Or, if you're using mIRC, just type /dns <nick>.
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    - If you are the server, just click on 'Start Server' and wait for the client to connect.
    - If you are the client, and after obtaining the IP of your friend (your friend has to send you his IP if you cannot figure out his IP on your own), type in the IP into the space provided and then click on 'Connect to Server'. Once you click on it, your system may look as if it's frozen, but it actually isn't. You just have to wait for a bit until it either connects or fails to connect.
    - If it failed to connect, then check to make sure that the IP you entered is correct and that you are properly connected to the net.
    - If the client says 'Found Client' and nothing else happens, chances are that your net connection does not support UDP. If this is the case, both sides will need to deselect 'Allow UDP Connection'. However, it is strongly recommended that you use this option if it is possible since it is much faster than without UDP.
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    - Once successfully connected, the chat window should open up. From there, you can load a game like how you normally load a game. But in order to load a game, both sides have to have their load window pointing to the directory where the game is located and also have to have the filename the same on both sides. Only one side has to load the game. After that, the other side will automatically load the game without the user's interaction. If an error pops up saying 'ROM data mismatch', then it means that either side has a different version of the ROM. This error sometimes happens with zip files even when both files are the same, so it is recommended that you unzip the games and try again if this error occurs.
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    - The default settings are recommended.
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    - However, if your computer is slower than 266 MHz, then it is recommended that both sides play with back buffer disabled. However, disabling this would degrade controller response.
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    - You can increase the latency value if the average ping time between both connections is high (you can tell if the gameplay runs too jerky).
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    - Reducing the latency value when back buffer is enabled will improve controller response time. But, however, this will cause the remote player to jump around more in order to keep both sides in sync.
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    - For controller options (PL1,PL2,PL3,..), the first checkmarked player would be using Input #1 of the local side. The second checkmarked player would be using Input #2 and so on. Players marked with an 'X' are checkmarked on the remote side.
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    + [About] [Credits] [ZSNES.com] [Donate] [GPL] +
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    Netplay

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    + For smooth netplay, it is required that both sides have fast computers (look below for requirements). If one side has a slow computer (eg. 200mhz) while the other has a fast one (eg. 800mhz), the slow computer's low framerate will bog down the fast computer, causing poor frame rates on the fast computer. It is also strongly recommended that you keep latency at 3 (or reduce it to 2 for fast paced platform games), allow UDP connections, and keep back buffer enabled.
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    + If you have Windows 95 and you are getting a init failed error, you should download and install the Winsock 2.0 update for Windows 95. +

    + *** Note: Do not update the above if you do not have Windows 95.
    +
    + Also, the higher than ping time, the worse the netplay experience, since ping times measure the time it takes for data to get to the other side and back. You can expect a not so great performance if you have a ping time of 400 or greater.
    +
    + Note: You cannot use cheat codes, key combinations, or turbo keys in netplay.
    +
    + Note: Firewall users - You may need to disable your firewall (or just disable it for UDP port 7845) in order to get the UDP protocol that ZSNESw's netplay uses to work.

    + Note: Internet Connection Sharing users (Win9x systems) - You may need to download an ICS Configuration software to get your connection to work and map UDP port 7845. You can find one here.
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    System Recommendations for Smooth Netplay

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    Simple Instructions

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    Getting The IP Address

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    + Your IP address should be displayed on the connection window.
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    + The person being the client has to somehow tell the person who is the server his own IP address in order to connect. However, if your system has multiple IP addresses, the one on the connection window probably isn't the correct one.
    +
    + In this case, Windows9x users can refer to winipcfg (go to the Windows Start Button -> Run, then type in winipcfg and press enter) while Windows XP users can refer to ipconfig (use the commandline). Or, if you're using mIRC, just type /dns <nick>.
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    Connecting

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    Loading A Game

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    + Once successfully connected, the chat window should open up.
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    + From there, you can load a game like how you normally load a game. But in order to load a game, both sides have to have their load window pointing to the directory where the game is located and also have to have the filename the same on both sides. Only one side has to load the game. After that, the other side will automatically load the game without the user's interaction.
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    + If an error pops up saying 'ROM data mismatch', then it means that either side has a different version of the ROM. This error sometimes happens with .zip files even when both files are the same, so it is recommended that you unzip the games and try again if this error occurs.
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    Configuring Chat Windows Options

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    + The default settings are recommended.
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    + However, if your computer is slower than 266 MHz, then it is recommended that both sides play with back buffer disabled. However, disabling this would degrade controller response.
    +
    + You can increase the latency value if the average ping time between both connections is high (you can tell if the gameplay runs too jerky).
    +
    + Reducing the latency value when back buffer is enabled will improve controller response time. But, however, this will cause the remote player to jump around more in order to keep both sides in sync.
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    + For controller options (PL1, PL2, PL3,..), the first checkmarked player would be using Input #1 of the local side. The second checkmarked player would be using Input #2 and so on. Players marked with an 'X' are checkmarked on the remote side.
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    - ZSNES is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written entirely in assembly and C. Using cutting edge SNES emulation, ZSNES is easily comparable to other leading SNES emulators, such as Snes9x, SNEeSe, and Super Sleuth.
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    - Special thanks to the Snes9x team for all of their help and also for the excellent SNES emulator they have developed. We wish them the very best of luck!
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    • - Updated icon with Windows XP compliancy. [cdbsi]
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    • - Added new disable screensaver code. [pagefault]
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    • - Added a CPU utilization fix. [kode54, pagefault]
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    • - Added 48khz sound support, updated sound code, and fixed sound bugs. [pagefault, Nach, ipher, StatMat]
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    • - Fixed a couple of input bugs, such as one concerning the 5th joystick and another that made the mouse get stuck in an endless loop. [pagefault]
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    • - Removed alternate timer. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed Netplay freezing bug. [pagefault]
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    • - Many new video features, including (but not limited to): HQ2X, HQ3X and HQ4X graphic filters, support for hi-res and D modes in 32bpp windowed mode (now default), new aspect ratio code for scaling, and the KitchenSync (usable only via the commandline). [MaxSt, pagefault, Darkfalz]
    • -
    • - Fixes for video code errors, such as those that occured when alt-tabbing in fullscreen, MMX interpolation fixes, and blitter fixes. [pagefault, zsKnight]
    • -
    • - Snapshots are now numbered and use the full ROM file name. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Renamed Windows version to Win32. [pagefault]
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    • - Win32 port can now also be compiled with MinGW (but we won't support it till the next release). [Nach]
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    • - Added multiple timing tweaks, fixed various emulation bugs, and many other technical updates, including (but not limited to): SPC core updates (with improved sound decoding), safer memory allocation in certain areas, HIRQ and VIRQ fixes, color add/sub and color bleeding fixes, HDMA improvements, sprite priority and flickering fixes. Many more games work :D. [pagefault, _Demo_, Nach, TRAC, Overload, theoddone33]
    • -
    • - Overhauled a lot of code, such as checksum calculation and mirroring code. Overhauled and added much better EHi/Hi/Lo ROM code, improved reset vector, changed much hard coding to variables. Fixed more SRAM bugs than can be counted. Made optimizations to complex loading functions, syntax, memory init (Thanks kode54), execution, and initialization code. Also greatly improved PAL/NTSC detection. Also now has much better chip detection and gives more informative chip names. More games which never loaded before now load properly, such as Dai Kaiju Monogatari 2 now loads and plays great without the Dejap patch. [Nach]
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    • - Cleaned up, overhauled, removed, and ported a lot of code (asm to C). [pagefault, MKendora, Nach]
    • -
    • - Overhauled IO latch behavior, added proper latching behavior and other latch fixes (such as proper latching of bit 7 on $4201), and added proper behavior of RDIO regs. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Removed many, many hacks. [Nach, pagefault]
    • -
    • - There have been some modifications and reorganizations of the GUI, including new path setup and chip configuration windows and a reorganization of the Game Key window. [pagefault, Nach]
    • -
    • - Updates to the video code, with enhancements of triple buffering, better input support in the video dialog, and other general video code updates and bug fixes, such as a fix for the 60hz mode. [pagefault, MaxSt]
    • -
    • - New extra options are now available in various locations, like the "GUI burning effect", new commandline options, a new quick key to control players 1/2 with 3/4, and smaller message text. Some obsolete ones have been removed. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Some changes in the Input configuaration: Hitting "Set Keys" is now prevented if controller is set to "None". Also, if no controller is selected, the settings of the individual keys are now locked. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Updated default configuration, in general. For example, stereo sound is now enabled by default at 32khz, with gaussian interpolation. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Signed saturation fix for gaussian interpolation (Thanks kode54). [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Fixed several Netplay issues. [_Demo_, pagefault, Nach]
    • -
    • - Fixed some of our .zmv movie recording problems. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Fixed a small bug in SPC saving. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Fixed issues with config file saving. [pagefault, Nach]
    • -
    • - Fixed PNG snapshot filenames and PNG height. [StatMat, Nach]
    • -
    • - Fixed DIP switch 2 on Super System. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Fixed an auto frameskip issue (Thanks MKendora). [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Fixed rewind when using commandline filename. [StatMat]
    • -
    • - Fixed some issues when loading ROMs via command line. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Removed ROM info that appears when loading via command line. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added a command-line savestate fix. [StatMat]
    • -
    • - Fixed an annoying savestate bug. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Super Bases Loaded 2 works better, due to a fix in DSP-1 mapping. [_Demo_]
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    • - Horai Gakuen works better, due to a special fix. [_Demo_]
    • -
    • - Lufia 2 problems are now fixed. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Emerald Dragon now works - again. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Many updates on the SPC7110, such as normal timing, special ratio removal, and better pack loading code. [_Demo_, pagefault, Nach]
    • -
    • - Removed SPC7110 logger and S-DD1 test. [grinvader]
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    • - Removed support for interleaved SuperFX ROMs. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added several improvements and memory map adjustments for more accurate BS emulation. [Nach, pagefault]
    • -
    • - Added call init code for DSP-2,3, and 4. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Added better support for split ROMs with headers and detecting interleaved ROMs. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added support for many more ROM extensions. [Nach]
    • -
    • - ROM info now dumped to rominfo.txt on game load. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added more information lines on ROM load, such as CRC32, video, and bank information. [pagefault, Nach]
    • -
    • - Added support for some NSRT features, such as NSRT header support and support for ROMs using NSRT's JMA compression format. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Zipped ROMs no longer need a temporary directory. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added better handling of bad files. [_Demo_, Nach]
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    • - Implemented soft IPS patching functionality, with in-zip file support, buffering, and RLE support. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added a compatibility update to PPU. Passes one more electronics test (Thanks MKendora!). [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Fixed variable types in many locations, ZSNES can now play games without hacking the binary to make code segments writable. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Added motion blur (Thanks ipher for fixing the entry in the GUI). [pagefault]
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    • - Made ZSNES more HTPC friendly. [pagefault]
    • -
    • - Fixed many compiler warnings, added compiler optimizations, and more compiler fixes and code cleanups. [Nach, MKendora, theoddone33, pagefault, ipher, SamB]
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    • - Unicode support partially supported. Will complete later. [pagefault]
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    • - ZSNES now displays the day it was compiled in the about box. [Nach]
    • -
    • - Updated authors.txt, support.txt, thanks.txt, and todo.txt. [pagefault]
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    - We have also greatly improved support for special hardware in ZSNES v1.40.
    - These require special mention: :)
    -
    - - SuperFX core updates:
    - pagefault
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    - - SA-1 core updates:
    - pagefault
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    - - C4 core updates:
    - Research: anomie
    - Main Code: Nach
    - Special thanks to The Dumper and TRAC!
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    - - DSP-1 core updates:
    - Data Retrieval: pagefault, Overload, The Dumper
    - Main Code: pagefault, Overload, The Dumper, neviksti, Andreas Naive, _Demo_
    - Integration: MKendora, Nach
    - Processing Code: pagefault, Nach
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    - - DSP-2 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: Overload
    - Research: Overload, neviksti, MKendora, The Dumper, CaitSith2
    - Main Code: kentaro-k.21
    - Processing Code: pagefault, kentaro-k.21
    - Special thanks to Lord Nightmare!
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    - - S-DD1 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: The Dumper, Dark Force, zsKnight, Gary Henderson
    - Research: Andreas Naive
    - Main Code: anomie
    - Processing Code: _Demo_, Nach
    - Special thanks to all the other developers and users who worked on this hard project!
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    - - ST010 Emulation:
    - Data Retrieval: The Dumper, MKendora
    - Main Code: The Dumper, Overload, Feather, Nach
    - Processing Code: The Dumper
    - Code Fixes: pagefault
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    - - Sufami Turbo Support (preliminary):
    - Nach
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    - - SD Gundam G-Next and Same Game expansion pack Support:
    - Nach
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    • - Fixed Gunforce, added invalid HDMA modes. (Thanks Overload!) [_Demo_]
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    • - New BRR decoding method, this should resolve all the sound issues introduced in 1.35 and fix new ones. (Noise simulation isn't used anymore) [_Demo_]
    • -
    • - Fixed another bug with command-line netplay. (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed hang in NBA Live 95 and 96. (Thanks Overload!) [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed sound not working on first run. (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed some more mode 4 issues in the new gfx engine. [pagefault]
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    • - Added offset mode disable toggle to 8-bit new gfx engine. [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed SPC hang in 90 Minutes European Prime Goal by clearing spcram. [_Demo_]
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    • - Updated fix for Clayfighter to fix some bugs in battle. [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed crash with certain games. (SDL/*nix only) [theoddone33]
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    • - Added better OBC1 detection. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Samurai Showdown IRQ problem. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Kamen Rider menu, requires special latch reading. [_Demo_]
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    • - Special hack for Super Famista 1 and 2 SPC bugs. [_Demo_]
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    • - Fixed some more bugs in video code. (Thanks Perryman for the video table) (Windows only) [pagefault]
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    • - Fixed Digital Devil Story hang by modifying the spc code. You must start a new game for the fix to work. [_Demo_]
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    • - Modified work ram init value to 0x55. (Thanks TRAC)
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    - Disclaimer -
    - The ZSNES development team, including all developers and contributers, are in no way responsible for any damage caused by the use of this software. In addition, ZSNES may not be distributed with ROM images. - -
    - System Requirements -
    - Windows 95/98/ME:
    -   150MHz Processor (500MHz recommended)
    -   16MB of RAM (64MB recommended)
    -   3D Graphics accelerator required (nVidia GeForce 2 or equivalent recommended)
    -   DirectX v8.1 or higher required
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    - Windows NT/2000/XP:
    -   200MHz Processor (500MHz recommended)
    -   32MB of RAM (64MB recommended)
    -   3D Graphics accelerator required (nVidia GeForce 2 or equivalent recommended)
    -   DirectX v8.1 or higher required
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    • - Screen Snapshot, Snapshot Format, and FPS counter are available through a menu by pressing F1 during emulation.
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    • - If ZSNES doesn't work for you, then don't use it. Use Snes9x, SNEeSe, or Super Sleuth instead! In fact, even if you use ZSNES, use those emulators too!
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    • - SuperFX support (still has a bug or 2 left)
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    • - MultiTap (Multiplayer 5) support (4 players on a single computer, 5 players remote (ipx/modem))
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    • - SA-1 emulation (not complete)
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    • - OBC1 emulation (still may have bugs)
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    • - S-DD1 emulation
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    • - BS Sattelaview emulation (not complete)
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    • - ST010 emulation
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    • - Sufami Turbo support (not complete)
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    • - SPC7110 emulation (via decompression packs)
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    • - Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, and GoldFinger cheat code support
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    • - Auto frame rate to give you constant Super Nintendo speed up to 9 frame skips
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    • - Netplay
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    • - Games that don't have a valid header
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    • - Games that hit a severe bug in the 65816/PPU/SPC700/DSP routines
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    Disable Sprites = 5
    Panic Key (enable all) = 6
    Enable SNES Mouse/SuperScope = 7
    Enable New Graphics Engine = 8
    Disable Windowing = 9
    Disable Offset Mode = 0
    Fast Forward Key = ~
    PopUp Extra Menu = F1
    Save State = F2
    Switch State = F3
    Load State = F4
    Disable Sound Channel = F5 - F12
    Quit = ESC
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    A,B,X,Y : X,Z,S,A
    L,R : D,C
    Start, Select : Enter, RShift
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    • Save Snapshot - Saves a snapshot as either .BMP (16-bit) or .PNG (32-bit ARGB).
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    • Show/Hide FPS - Shows or hides the frame per second display which appears on the bottom-left corner of the screen. This can only be enabled in auto frame rate mode.
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    • Save SPC Data - Selecting this will search for the beginning of the next song and save the data into a .spc file, which saves it similarly as a .srm file. To capture a song, it is best recommended to initiate this feature approximately 2 seconds before the next song starts. This does have potential to fail though, so don't expect it to work all the time.
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    • Sound Buffer Dump - This dumps the sound buffer in ZSNES and also filters out any unoccupied space. The sound buffer contains decompressed samples which are written to when ZSNES plays/decodes a sample from sound memory. Because of the way ZSNES buffers the sound data, this can produce inaccurate results.
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    • Move This Window - Moves the F1 menu to a different location.
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    • Screen Shot Format - Chooses what format to use for screen shots. Choices are BMP (bitmap) and PNG (Portable Network Graphic).
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    - Configuration File -
    - Almost everything in zsnesw.cfg should now be editable through the GUI. An exception is the save folder, which is required in order to access games from a read-only medium (such as a CD).
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    - Currently, ZSNES supports Game Genie, Pro Action Replay and GoldFinger codes.
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    - 1.) Load the ROM which you want to patch.
    - 2.) Exit to the GUI, enter the code of your choice in the cheat menu.
    - 3.) After that, you may have to RESET the game to get the cheat code to work. Sometimes, it is not necessary. You also may have to click on the FIX button.
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    - NOTE : Some cheat codes are meant to be for different versions of the game. If a cheat code doesn't work and there is one for both Game Genie and Pro Action Replay, try them both.
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    - To enable SNES Mouse, press 7 once for 1st player and twice for 2nd player.
    - To enable SNES Super Scope, press 7 three times.
    - To disable either one, either press 6 or press 7 until you see a disable message onscreen.
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    - Fire = Left mouse button
    - Cursor Mode Button = Right mouse button
    - Pause = Backspace key on keyboard
    - Enable/Disable Autofire = =/+ key on keyboard
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    - ZSNES auto-detects the SFX emulation from the header and enables it when found. Also, take note that the SFX is an additional 10Mhz(Ver1) or 20Mhz(Ver2) chip which also has to be emulated with the SNES; it will most likely produce a very noticeable slow down in emulation if you don't have a fast computer.
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    - Sometimes, the MultiTap isn't compatible with some games. If that happens, disable MultiTap by going to Config-->Add-Ons and choosing None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". You could also add an NSRT header to your ROM.
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    - IPS patcher:
    - Rename your .IPS file to the ROM filename with the .IPS extension (eg. If your ROM is SD3.SMC and your ips is SD3V05.IPS, rename SD3V05.IPS to SD3.IPS) and ZSNES will patch the ROM in realtime without modifying the ROM file's contents. Zipped ROMs are patched according to the unzipped name (eg. Seiken3.zip containing SD3.smc is patched by SD3.ips, not Seiken3.ips). You can also use .IPS files that are inside .ZIP files.
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    - Bugs -
    - - 65816 lacks correct timing. Although ZSNES bases the timing on a variable cycle/instruction, it does not deduct correct values (such as 16bit instructions should deduct 1 more cycle than 8bit instructions). 100% cycles of ZSNES isn't 100% cycles of a SNES because of that. This means that a lot of games either won't run or will produce horrible displays. Sometimes, adjusting the % of execution can fix those problems. This is all due to inaccurate documentation used when the ZSNES 65816 core was written. There are no plans on re-writing the 65816 timing yet.
    - - Games sometimes tend to not display things properly because of graphic features that aren't implemented yet.
    - - The Sound DSP chip still has its bugs (not many though). Most noticeably, no one knows the exact timing of the SPC700 chip.
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    - Contact Information -
    - The ZSNES homepage is located at : http://www.zsnes.com
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    - If you have any questions about ZSNES, and you have read through this whole help file to make sure the answer isn't here, then you can post your question at the ZSNES Forums. -

    - Remember - This board should be mainly used for ZSNES related discussion. - ROM requests (or asking for games, a link to a ROM site, or where to find ROMs/games) are forbidden!!! Be sure to also read the RULES!
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    - If you wish to contact the authors, you may contact them through:

    - pagefault AT zsnes DOT com
    - _demo_ AT zsnes DOT com
    - n-a-c-h AT users.sf DOT net

    - Remember - No ROM requests please! And don't send any files without permission!
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    - Try not to send a copy of your e-mail to all of us since that will just waste our time. Also, don't expect to get a reply since we are often busy.
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    - Credits -
    - ZSNES Windows uses Visual C++ 6 or MinGW (GCC), NASM .98.39, DirectX 8, GNU Make, and UPX to compile, link, compress, and execute. Thanks for the work put into these programs.
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    - Special thanks to wnelson! Without him, ZSNES would have never existed!
    - Also to Y0SHi for his excellent SNES docs, his help, and his excellent support!
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    • - The_Teach of Snes9x for some great info and the nice chats!
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    • - Trepalium of Snes9x for some great info and help!
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    • - Gary of Snes9x and Steve Snake of KGen for being the source of info for sound decompression!
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    • - Gary of Snes9x for being the source of info for TCall/PCall and also for lots of help!
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    • - MrGrim for his great support!
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    • - Crono for info on Sound Blaster Programming, Surround Sound, Sound Interpolation, and other sound stuff!
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    • - Aquis for the ZSNES logo!
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    • - Alucard for helping us with an issue in the 65816!
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    • - Vertigo for making a compatibility list!
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    • - EFX for being a great supporter and also giving a lot of help and stuff!
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    • - Zophar for being a great supporter and also maintaining the mirror site!
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    • - Chris Hickman for redesigning the ZSNES web page!
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    • - CSoft for hosting our web page!
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    • - Marius Fodor for the code for VSync, Sidewinder, Gamepad Pro, and some optimisation info!
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    • - Sardu for some great info and help!
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    • - Lord ESNES for some great help!
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    • - Robert Grubbs for the sidewinder info!
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    • - Nerlaska for some useful info on optimizing and also for some help!
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    • - Diskdude for writing SNESkart which we used for the info on cheat codes!
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    • - DarkForce for some great help!
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    • - Pharos for some keyboard coding help!
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    • - Ivar and Gary of the Snes9x team for all the great help which includes their superfx info and code, DSP1 info, info on interleave formats (hirom and superfx), offset per tile mode, FIR filter, some spc700 and hdma bugs!
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    • - WolfWings ShadowFlight for help on several issues of nasm!
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    • - Wildfire for some help!
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    • - A CoolMan for the algorithm for EAGLE!
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    • - Neill Corlett for some info on the .IPS format and also helping out a lot on improving the sound engine!
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    • - Kreed (derek-liauw _at_ usa.net) for the 2xSaI and Super Eagle Source Codes!
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    • - Markus Oberhumer and Laszlo Molnar for the UPX compression utility.
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    • - Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler, and Gilles Vollant for the unzip routines!
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    • - Kode54 for the low pass filter routines!
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    • - Andy Goth for some help on the design of the key combination engine!
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    • - Yamaha of XYZZ (Scott Scriven) for his water effect code.
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    • - All those people who helped us by either sending us docs, helping us, supporting us, and reporting bugs!

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    • Special Thanks to:
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    • - Ashley, Barubary, CyberWarriorX, DCX, DooMStalK, Fanwen, GreenImp, Hucard, Kaiden, PolestaR, Stalphos Knight, Star Creator, TeleKawaru, the people in #ZSNES efnet, and the regulars of the ZSNES message board!
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    • - And also to all those whom we forgot!

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    • Special Thanks to all our beta testers for being a great help!
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    • Info on 256x256x256 scanlines mode is from the MAME source. Thanks to those behind MAME!
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    - Also, good luck to all those who are writing emulators, especially those who are writing SNES emulators, including Snes9x, Nlke, SNEeSe, and SNEMul! And also good luck to the makers of TheSE!
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    + ZSNES is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written entirely in assembly and C. Using cutting edge SNES emulation, ZSNES is easily comparable to other leading SNES emulators, such as Snes9x, SNEeSe, and Super Sleuth.
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    + To enable SNES Mouse, press 7 once for 1st player and twice for 2nd player.
    + To enable SNES Super Scope, press 7 three times.
    + To disable either one, either press 6 or press 7 until you see a disable message onscreen.
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    + ZSNES auto-detects the SuperFX emulation from the header and enables it when found. Also, take note that the SuperFX is an additional 10Mhz(Ver1) or 20Mhz(Ver2) chip which also has to be emulated with the SNES; it will most likely produce a very noticeable slow down in emulation if you don't have a fast computer.
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    + Sometimes, the MultiTap isn't compatible with some games. If that happens, disable MultiTap by going to Config-->Add-Ons and choosing None. You may also need to go to Config-->Options, and enable "Use Player 3/4 as Player 1/2". You could also add an NSRT header to your ROM.
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    + IPS patcher:
    + Rename your .ips file to the ROM filename with the .ips extension (eg. If your ROM is SD3.smc and your ips is SD3V05.ips, rename SD3V05.ips to SD3.ips) and ZSNES will patch the ROM in realtime without modifying the ROM file's contents. Zipped ROMs are patched according to the unzipped name (eg. Seiken3.zip containing SD3.smc is patched by SD3.ips, not Seiken3.ips). You can also use .ips files that are inside .zip files. You can disable IPS patching by going to Config-->Options and unchecking Enable Auto-Patch.
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    Contact Information

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    + If you have any questions about ZSNES, and you have read through this whole documentation to make sure the answer isn't here, then you can post your question at the ZSNES board. +

    + Remember - This board should be mainly used for ZSNES related discussion.
    + ROM requests (or asking for games, a link to a ROM site, or where to find ROMs/games) are forbidden!!! Be sure to also read the RULES!
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    + If you wish to contact the authors, you may contact them through:

    + pagefault AT zsnes DOT com
    + _demo_ AT zsnes DOT com
    + n-a-c-h AT users.sf DOT net

    + Remember - No ROM requests please! And don't send any files without permission!
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