This is an unofficial firmware for RetroUSB's (unfortunately discontinued) SNES PowerPak flash cart.
It offers several advantages over the stock v1.0X firmware:
- A more stable user interface with more intuitive joypad button mapping, on-screen button hints, and (where appropriate) context-sensitive help.
- Better performance thanks to a unified software design that takes advantage of the SNES CPU's 16-bit capabilities.
- Up to 56 characters per file name are displayed in the file browser thanks to the SNES's horizontal hi-res mode. (Up to 123 file name characters are actually compared when trying to auto-match an SRM file to a chosen ROM, and stored into the LASTGAME.LOG file.)
- ROM mapping is more interactive in special cases. This allows you to load and play most beta/prototype ROMs without having to hex-edit their -- often non-existent -- internal headers first.
- The SPC player actually works. ;-) It presents itself to you as a "window" overlay onto the file browser, has a timer-based auto-play feature for convenience, and takes you right back to where you were once you decide to quit listening.
- A settings menu allows you to reconfigure your PowerPak at any time, completely without the hassle of editing files on the CF card using a computer.
- Full theme support, i.e. with a bit of skill and effort, you can easily customize the UI to your very own liking. Or, just resort to using any of the themes bundled within this release package. :D
- In-system update flashing.
- Tons of bugs and glitches found in the stock firmware have been fixed or worked around for the most stable, reliable, and convenient user experience possible.
- Optionally randomize all SNES RAM content before booting a game ROM (an especially handy feature for SNES homebrew developers).
- ... and more! :-)
For installation instructions and more information, please check How To Use.txt.
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Have fun, and long live the SNES PowerPak! :-)