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Double Dragon 1 and 2 run ver nice on Mame 0.72. The only problem is the sound of Double Dragon 2... it is a bit "low" too. Regards, Cospefogo.

OH MY GOD! WONDERFUL NEWS for my saturday! I am really really looking forward to be able to play SHINOBI with no glitches and similars like Altered Beast on FBA-XXX Pro. I really love the way FBA handles the screen - very sharp and crisp! Question - Is it feasible to bring RAIDEN from Mame to FBA? The VERTICAL GAME options (rotating screen + commands) is a superb feature to be used on RAIDEN. Also, please remember to check about the bug regarding the COIN button! It's impossible to change the coin button in the actual FBA build by all means! Regards, And --- Kenshiro --- You made my day! Cospefogo.

WONDERFUL. I loved this feature. I am eager to see it in action! Regards, Cospefogo.

Wonderful! I was really intrigued about the smaller ROM size of the decrypted sets. Everything is clear as crystal now. Thank you very much for your attention on this, guys. Way to go! (c: Regards, Cospefogo.

Guys, I am in a process of cleaning my FBA-XXX Rom Set. There are many different versions of each game and I am not sure what they are exactly. What means the following: - (Set 1) - (Set 2) - Decrypted - Not Encrypted - Bootleg For example: mslug4.zip mslug4nd.zip ms4boot.zip ms4plus.zip Which is which? And what should I keep to just play Metal SLug 4? My vote goes for: mslug4.zip --- the larger Kb file, correct? Cospefogo.

Gentlemen, Recently I did see few people interested in work on a new version of FBA-XXX Pro. I was eagerly waiting for the 1.29 version announced in other topic but it looks like it is completely dead. Well, so please lets post here are some stuff to be noted by the future developers (whoever they could be) for the new FBA-XXX works: - Hi-Scores saving feature! Currently FBA-XXX Pro does not save our high scores - A FIX for the Coin button change option in settings (it really does not work) - A FIX for Shinobi game, it freezes whenever we use Ninja Magic during gameplay Friends, any other ideas? Regards, Cospefogo.

I like the FBA games in different lists. It keeps the things well organized. It is tough to have 1000 games in a single rom list without ANY separators between them (as seen on all Mames). One thing I suggest for all emulators that don't use the Xport system, is to have some kind of visual separator between the letters. A blank line followed by somehing like: "A----------------------------------" could be fantastic for both Mame and FBA XXX Pro romlists. Regarding improvements on FBA-XXX I could mention: - A fix for the COIN BUTTON in the settings, because the actual one is broken (even Mr. + T + noticed that) - A fix for Shinobi Game, that freezes when you use your Ninja Magic. But I think FBA-XXX stuff is a subject for other new topic. Regards, Cospefogo.

Gentlemen, It's done. After few hours my MAMEoX128 has some very nice CATEGORY/GENRE separators. Please guys, take a look on the images below: Here, a YouTube link for a video showing my MAMEoX128 genre separators. And some Big Icons in action: And here, a YouTube link for the big icons in action: Now I am really happy... With: - Sort method by GENRE - Having SEPARATORS between them - And using MAMEoX128 in SAFE MODE/KIOSK (everything is LOCKED, so I can only pick a game to play or exit the emulator) the thing is really cool. Locked mode is nice because you will never "destroy things" by accident. Later I will post a tutorial explaining how to create the genre separators. Anyone can do it - You just need to HEX EDIT the file MAMEoX.xbe and use your own custom CATVER.INI to make the GENRES better fit on your personal taste. If someone want to try MY GENRES, download the CATVER.INI for MAMEOX128 Plus here. Download it, put on your MAMEoX128 - inside the GENERAL folder. Load the emulator, press start and select REFRESH ROM META DATA. Then, press BACK to change the different SORT methods. Go for GENRE, and to navigate between the GENRES, press and hold Y together with UP or DOWN in the D-Pad. Regards, Cospefogo. PS. Sorry for the quality of the videos, they were made with my Photo Camera. And since my TV is BY-CHOICE a CRT 480i one, we have a lot of refresh on the image while I was filming.

Hey guys, I really, really, really, really would love to be able to have each game with it's own filter and resolution settings... but I think it is not feasible. Mame for Xbox (and even Mame for computers [correct me if I am wrong]) just have a SINGLE resolution/filters setting for all titles. But Zhoul, I am having here in my mind some ideas to be able to run different Mame games as in its own original resolutions, with its own settings. As soon as Command Line feature gets finished, I will start a mass production of several Hex-Edited CoinOPS (to save in different folders inside TDATA and UDATA) separated for each game. Each new CoinOPS will be configured to run some determined games, under POINT, SCALE2X, with no damn' blur or smoothness at all. Moreover, each will be adjusted to match the REAL resolution (width x height) of the respective game it will be running. My very sure first prodcucts will be: - A Mame CoinOPS running GOLDEN AXE - A Mame CoinOPS running SHINOBI - A Mame CoinOPS running SHADOW DANCER - A Mame CoinOPS running TOKI - A Mame CoinOPS running ESWAT - A Mame CoinOPS running DOUBLEDRAGON1 + DOUBLEDRAGON2 And so on. The only problem will eternally be: THERE IS NO COORDINATES and SCREEN SIZE VALUES in the SCREEN SETTINGS... It is a PAIN to, for example, to put my "Ghost and Goblins" screen in the PERFECT 256x224 pixels resolution size with no numbers at all to guide me. To finish: With the possibility of COMMAND LINE, we can launch each game with real real fidelity to each arcade game, right from a shortcut, with no Mame interaction at all... (I hope so!) and that's it! At the moment I have already a stand alone old Mameox (072 Core) running the double dragons perfectly, alone, with no conflict at all with Mameox128 and CoinOPS. Regards, Cospefogo.

Yes indeed, I have re-categorized all games. Many, many, many of them were out of place. It was a hell of a job. I am eager to see a new build soon! Cospefogo.

I second that. For GOD, yes. Simple 2X is a blessing of the GODS. But for me, I use SIMPLE 2X in all games (under Mameox128Plus). Just for having a way of using Simple2X it will be already a HIT! BP my man, please add SIMPLE2X to the CoinOPS config panel! Regards, Cospefogo.

I don't know if it is feasible, but I like this idea too. All NeoGeo, CPS1 and CPS2 games I play on FBA most of the time. Cheers, Cospefogo.

I like the idea of triggers too! (c: Cheers, Cospefogo.

I second that. The movie and game are rubbish.

BP, I think it would be nicer to see some LETTER SORT SEPARATOR while we scroll the game list, in both ways (regular scroll and fast scroll [Y+scroll]) As I mentioned to you previously, this was one of my suggestions. Below is just a quick mock-up illustrating the idea. If it is not feasible, never mind! Cospefogo.

Gentlemen, I am very excited about the COMMAND LINE feature of CoinOPS. Can I launch a game directly from XBMC using shortcuts like we do in FBA-XXX? What is the basic scheme for it? The same as FBA-XXX stuff? And - Is the game launched without needing any MAME Emulator gui interaction? I mean - When we select the shortcut we go directly INSIDE the game... Right? (I really hope so) Well, that's it. Thank you for your attention on this! Cheers, Cospefogo.

I am still downloading the thing and --- CoinOPS uses a FREE PLAY setting by default? I can't believe... I really really really prefer to INSERT the coins on the old traditional way. I never play a game without MORE THAN 3 coins. It is the LAW in my life. I disagree about using ANY kind of THUMBSTICK BUTTONS, because I know a LOT of people who use ARCADE sticks - and of course, there is no THUMBSTICK BUTTONS. And, the best solution for end all discussion about controller settings is a FULL CUSTOMIZABLE option for it. And, I think it is wise to stop talking now, let me first finish to download and see the new features by myself! Anyway, my turn to say THANK YOU, BritneySPEARS! Wonderful work! Cheers, Cospefogo.

That's a point, good to know.. have the same speed problem with xain sleena (aka soldier of light) from tecmo, i suppose the hardware was quite the same. It would be great to have a recent mame compiled using a older core! Is it - perhaps - "feasible"? Because the Mame 0.72b does not permit - for example - custom SKINS. I would love to have a MAME 072 with custom skin for my Double Dragons! Cheers, Cospefogo.

Guys! MAMEox0.72 works unbelievable nice with both Double Dragons! Oh my God! But still remains the question - How to have both emulators (Mameox0.72 + MAMEoX128) if they use the SAME save folders? 4D414D45! Is there a way to hack/hex-edit MAMEoX0.72 forcing it to save in another location, like for example 4D414D45072 Regards, Cospefogo. EDIT: Yeaaaahhhh! Found it - for those interested it is here: http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=492942

Hey guys, The only MAME I have on my Xbox is the MAMEoX 128! Plus (latest version) and both Double Dragons run very slow. On Double Dragon 2 I was able to play deeper into the game, but Double Dragon 1 is a pain sometimes due to the HEAVY SLOWDOWN. And I really don't dare to turn the music OFF because the BGM and sound efx of Double Dragon are A MUST! I love them. Anyway, maybe I should try to run both games on a older MAME for Xbox to see what happens - but the problem is - As far as I know, all Mames use the same SAVE FOLDER in the TDATA and UDATA, right? The directory 4D414D45 (M A M E)... Platinum uses 4D414D46 (M A M F) Few time ago I was very excited to try PLATINUM V2 and later ARCADES, but I did notice a LOT of choppy VSYNC problems on many games who run PERFECT on MAMEoX 128. I even posted a topic about it but nobody paid attention, so I gave it up. Anyway guys, Thank you for you replies! Cospefogo.

Gentlemen, Just for curiosity... Maybe someone has the technical skill t answer my question: Why classic Double Dragon games (1 & 2) does not run correctly on Mame? Is it a fault of Mame or the games never were dumped correctly? I wonder how nice could be to have a single emulator for these two games to make them running just like the real arcade. The best beat'em up games ever! Best regards, Cospefogo.

I am really really really waiting for it. And a genie whispered in my ears that this new version will provide a better KEY CONFIGURATION method! Wonderful! I dream about being able to REALLY change the COIN BUTTON from BACK to BLACK. Ha, ha ha... Almost BACK IN BLACK Cospefogo.

Gentleman, I am eager to play many games of FBA-XXX Pro 1.28 using my Saturn pad but I feel my hands tied! I can't INSERT COINS because the Saturn pad does not have a equivalent button for BACK! I went inside FBA-XXX options and changed the coin button in the SPECIAL MAPPINGS setting but the emulator ignores my changes completely. I even tried to edit manually the INI file and got no results. There is no way to change the coin button? Is this true? Please, I beg... Anyone passed thru this already? Best regards, Cospefogo.

Thanks for the release, Britney's Spears! I second this. Never liked the BACK+START command in all Mames on Xbox. Cospefogo.

My Great Friend, Honrable Fu Manchu, You just need to rename the desired icon to DEFAULT.TBN and put it together/on the same directory as your desired emulator DAFAULT.XBE. Bingo! Morevoer, you can take ANY icon and rename it as FOLDER.JPG (does not matter if it is really a PNG FILE, just rename) and put in ay folder in your XBMC. You will get a "iconized folder". Ha ha! Remember to change your XBMC view properties to BIG WIDE. Cheers, FELIZ NATAL! Cospefogo.