batocera 5.16 intermediate version

nadenislamarre

i've build an intermediate version (ie there will have new things before the final 5.16)
an image for rpi3 is available here :
https://batocera-linux.xorhub.com/upgrades/rpi3/beta/last/

the changelog is now dynamically available here:
https://github.com/batocera-linux/batocera.linux/blob/master/Changelog

joinski

* retroarch: update to 1.7.3

That is great! 🙂 Now you can use the new feature "Runahead latency reduction" that was first released in RA 1.7.2), to reduce input lag.
I tested this feature with Super Mario World on SNES, but unfortunately the Pi3 seems to be not powerfull enough. The Game slows down a bit, with Run-Ahead enabled and Number of Frames to Run Ahead 1 or 2.
Even overclocking the Pi3 to 1300MHz did not improve the performance.
Maybe the Pi3+ is better.

But i really would like to test this feature with the PC Version of Batocera and so i'm looking forward for batocera 5.16 for x86_64 🙂

Edit: Just did a bit more testing on my Pi3 with different SNES Emulator-Cores and when you change the Core to CATSFC or POCKETSNES, you get fullspeed with "Runahead latency reduction" (but you also have to activate the option "Runahead Use Second Instance", otherwise you will get sound problems.).
With SNES9X_NEXT it is almost fullspeed.
Only with SNEX9X it is slow.
But i only tested with Super Mario World on SNES so far.
Maybe other Games/Systems run better (or maybe worse). You have to test it yourself.
And you also have to try different "Numbers of frames to run ahead".

nadenislamarre

joinski are you looking for that : https://batocera-linux.xorhub.com/upgrades/x86_64/beta/last/ ?

joinski

Thank you! 🙂 I will test it as soon as possible.

Edit: Did a bit of testing (tested only different SNES Emulators/Cores with Super Mario World) and here are the results:

My system:
Intel NUC with i5-3427U
4GB RAM
128GB Lexar JumpDrive USB 3.0 Stick
Inateck Bluetooth Dongle
Original Sony PS3 DualShock 3 Controller

Settings in RetroArch (Quick Menu, Latency):
Run-Ahead to Reduce Latency: ON
Number of Frames to Run Ahead: 2
Runhead Use Second Instance: ON (when OFF you have sound problems)

Emulator: Default
Core: Default (= Snes9x 2010 1.52.4)
Runs perfect! 🙂
But no fast forward (Hotkey + D-Pad right) possible, as long as "Runhead Use Second Instance" is enabled 🙁

Emulator: Libretro
Core: SNES9X_NEXT (= Snes9x 2010 1.52.4)
see above

Core: Default (= ?) black screen then jumps back to Emulation Station Menu 🙁
On Pi3 it was working (and it was POCKETSNES, i think)

Core: CATSFC (= Snes9x 2005 v1.36)
Runs perfect 🙂
But no fast forward possible, even whith default settings (with Run-Ahead disabled) 🙁

Core: SNES9X (= Snes9x 1.54.1)
Runs perfect 🙂
But no fast forward (Hotkey + D-Pad right) possible, as long as "Runhead Use Second Instance" is enabled 🙁

Core: POCKETSNES (not existing/unavailable? On Pi3 it was available) 🙁

redqueen

I have a question: Is the higan core also included for SNES emulation?

welinhu

The day that Ps2 will be supported will be my dream day

Genetik57

welinhu Work in progress 😉

luizthiago

Genetik57 Friend , I have a doubt :

Until now, is not possible add the DraStic emulador ( DS ) for batocera ?

Thanks

DinDon83

Genetik57 is this possible to help you on that ? Or for the moment, to add the PS2 emulator manualy ?
I'm looking for doing it, maybe this isn't to hard for me and I can help if you need. 🙂

SANCHIS

New ppsspp 1.6 emulator with higher speed

OpenGL backend now properly multithreaded, giving a good speed boost.
Various Vulkan performance improvements (like #10911) and memory allocation fixes.
GPU command interpreter performance improvements (#10658)
Various fixes for app switching and widgets (#10855) on Android
Bugfixes and some performance improvements in the ARM64 JIT compiler and IR interpreter
Shader cache enabled for Vulkan
Multiple iOS fixes, including JIT (#10465) and file browser (#10921).
Improved compatibility on Mac (#10113)
Texture replacement ID bugfix (note: some textures from 1.5.4 may become incompatible)
Adhoc multiplayer fixes (#8975)
Vulkan support on Linux/SDL (#10413)
Retroarch support

Can be included in new version of batocera?

dickybr

@nadenislamarre
First, I would like to congratulate you on the batocera, a beautiful work!
I would also like to know if you are expecting to use emulationstation similar to Recalbox / Retropie, I consider it an important update for the modernization of themes.

Thank you!

PS: Translated by google 😃

destinatorM

Anyone here know if batocera would run on the new amd apu? Ryzen 2200g/2400g?

And would a new Kernel be implemented?
I read that the new kernel become updates for the linux driver amdgpu?

Last year in october i have tested batocera on a old apu from amd (a8-7600) and that was crap. The menu was very very slow and playing games wasnt faster.

In moment i use a i5 7500 in a mitx case. So i cant put a dedicated gpu in. I have slowdowns in some games like nfs carbon on gamecube or mario kart wii.
And i really want to play ps2 games if the emulator is implemented.

DinDon83

destinatorM I'm using a i5-4460s for the moment, for the moment, you'll have better perf with a stock intel proc & GPU instead of using a dedicated GPU like Nvidia or AMD.
Didn't tried Carbon for the moment, but Underground 2 is working as hell and Most Wanted too.
But the problem with Most Wanted is that the game is crashing when I finish the tutorial and I go to the garage.
Same problem with Star Wars' games, and I don't know why ...

destinatorM

DinDon83
Yes i knew that in the moment intel have the best drivers for linux.

And most games running well on my i5. But some games on gamecube and lot of games from wii are very laggy. And if wii dont run very good so what would be with ps2?

It would be great if the amd drivers would run in the near future. The apus from amd give the chance to build very small and powerfull pc for emulators without dedicated gpu.
Or a intel nuc with iris plus gpu, hmm..

@nadenislamarre
If you need help for the amd implementation. What we can do?

DinDon83

destinatorM I have some lags but it's not everytime.
On Brawl or Mario Kart Wii, lags aren't usual.

Should be good with PS2 I think, but we have to wait, games on this console are waiting me too 😃
For AMD, yeah, should be nice because I have an QC5000 from ASROCK and it should work great if AMD is working nice with Batocera.

destinatorM

DinDon83
Hehe, yes is ps2 implemented, than i think i dont have enough time more for other things 😃

But in the moment i have a lot of fun with the other emulators and that is why i love batocera! It give us all the great coop and competitive games from old days back and we can play it uncomplicated in the livingroom again!

Salute to you and thanks @nadenislamarre

nadenislamarre

ps2 is for soon i hope. i've made big step last days. i've still an issue that i hope to fix soon.

diegoleite_band

it will be amazing have PS2 nadenislamarre
I wanna make a question for you...When we will see Nintendo 3DS in batocera? The Citra core is Available to download on retroarch...
Thanks for all the great work!

destinatorM

nadenislamarre
That sounds great 😃

I dont know how i can thank you for your great job with batocera :thumbup:

Would the new kernel (4.17) come in next time? I would test it on a ryzen 2400g.

superMDMArio

Thanks!