FBANext PS3 V1.0.0
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Logic-Sunrise is proud to present FBANext PS3. This is the first *official* release of FBANext.
FBANext is a port of FBAlpha Version 0.2.97.08.
FB Alpha (formerly Final Burn Alpha), based on the original Final Burn source code, is a multi-arcade emulator.
FBANext is a native port on the Xbox 360 and PS3 Platforms.
Implemented Features
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- Full graphics/audio supported
- Easy to use rom browser.
- Option to filter on specific drivers
- Option to hide clones
- Option to only display 3 or 4 player games only
- 60fps performance at 1080p for *most* roms
- Pixel Shader support
- Up to 4 gamepads supported
- Rotate screen options
- Hardware filter options (Linear, Point filtering)
Usage
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Place your roms in /dev_hdd0/game/FBAN00000/USRDIR/roms/
The first time you run FBANext, a configuration file called fbanext-ps3.xml will be generated. This file will store your current options.
If you wish to change your rom path, edit fbanext-ps3.xml located at /dev_hdd0/game/FBAN00000/USRDIR/ and modify the paths-rom element with the directory you wish. Please include a trailing slash at the end of your path otherwise no roms will be located.
.Zip/.7z/.rar file extensions are supported.
Rom Menu
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- L1/R2 Filter on different hardware drivers.
- X Load and run the currently selected rom. If you receive any error messages during loading the rom, they will be displayed. Typically most errors returned are due to old or incorrect rom dumps.
- Triangle Filter clone roms.
- Square Toggle to display 3 and 4 player Roms only
- Select Switch to options menu.
- Start Will return to the currently loaded rom if there is one.
Options Menu
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- Show Framerate.
Yes will display the framerate counter. No will disable it (default)
- Aspect Ratio.
4:3 will display a correct aspect ratio with borders.
16:9 will fill the entire screen.
- Rotatation Adjust Options
Rotate for Vertical Games.
Do not rotate for Vertical Games.
Reverse flipping for vertical games.
- Auto Frameskip Enabled.
Yes will enable frameskip. No will disable it (default)
- Graphics Filter Type Options
Use Shaders.
Software Filtering.
Note: Software Filtering is currently not implemented.
- Current Shader. Option will cycle through the available shaders:
2xSaI
4xSoft
AdvancedAA
Lanzcos12
Lanzcos16
MCGreen
bloom
blur
crt
emboss
hq2x
quad_interp
scale2xplus
scanline
sharpen
stock
super2xSal
superEagle
toon
In Game
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- L2 + R2 + R1 Pause/Return to menu
- R3 Service Mode
- L3 Reset Current Rom
Currently Unimplemented
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- Button Mappings
- Savestates
- Software Filters
- DIP switches
- 68k CPU overclock option
- Move codebase to PSL1ght
- UI previews/titles/etc
Bugs
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Most roms will work, however there are some bugs that have been identified.
- Some CPS1 roms. Notably Forgotten Worlds will crash.
- Performance issues/Bugs with Sega System16, Taito-Z and some other misc drivers are slow. Future builds will be optimized.
- Misc crashes and other stuff.
Notes
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Don’t ask about roms. We dont know where to find them.
Don’t bother the official FBAlpha team about FBANext PS3 or Xbox 360 ports.
Please use the source code respository (linked below) to report any issues you find.
Important Links
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Logic-Sunrise – http://www.logic-sunrise.com
X3Max – http://www.x3max.com
FBAlpha Official Site – http://www.barryharris.me.uk/
Source Code Repository – http://code.google.com/p/fba360/
My Dev Blog – http://www.lantus360.com
Credits and Thanks
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FBAlpha development team (iq_132, CaptainCPS-X, kev and the rest of the team)
Logic-Sunrise and the X3Max team for their support and hardware. Without them this project would not be possible.
Squarepusher, halsafar and TheMaister for their advice/code/assistance.
