This list was originally posted here on GBATemp by me.
This is an update including affected titles on other platforms.
The general problem:
The problem with gesture controls is that they are not accurate as digital buttons.
I think gesture controls are good for minigames or secondary actions, but for repetitive commands that requires precise timing they are not good!
I’ve also found gesture controls make your arms tire out faster than simple button presses.
Just a quick reference for those making infinite-something Game Genie codes for retro consoles.
General tools i use regularly:
suggested emus with breakpoints and a debugger:
opcodes references:
common ASM opcode replacements:
general tricks:
Some codes i’ve made can be found here.
P.N.: i am not taking cheat requests currently, so please do not ask in the comments.
Hidden Gem
A video game, movie or book that is considered to be good but is relatively unknown.
In this post i’ll do a quick review of the controllers i often use with my shmup gaming sessions.
IMO to be a good choice for shmups a controller should have: short-travel 8-way d-pad, turbo feature, and should be lightweight to hold. Digital triggers and rumble support are also nice to have.
The controllers i currently use are:
Controllers i am no longer using:
Just a random collection of guides and tips for those like me who are building an iGPU-only casual gaming machine:
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the Retrode, here i have some options.
This Arduino-based Card Reader looks a good DIY alternative, but if you have only a few carts to backup like me, maybe it’s an overkill as you can easily rebuild the SRAM contents of many popular games with savegame editors.
