Developer nervegas appears to be kicking it into overdrive lately, as a new build for the iPhone's NES.app emulator gets released for use. The latest build for this InfoNES-based NES emulator hosts a new batch of fixes and updates, including an enlargement of the "size" of the start and select buttons upon the iPhone's touch screen. Here are the changes since RC3:

• Added back suspend support
• Moved "Frame Skip" option to "Advanced Options"
• Enlarged hot spots for select/start
• Suspend only when game is in emulation mode - otherwise quit
• Fixed frequency sweeping for wave channels 1/2 (in other words, fixed mario jump sounds, punchout ko, etc)
• More improvements to sound buffering
  

As with previous releases, NES.app 1.00 RC4's details are available in the file readme included with the bundle. Also be sure to drop by nervegas' site (the source link) if you're looking for more details.

Download: NESapp 1.00 RC4

With the month of September just starting up, nervegas once again announces a new update for NES.app. In case you're a first-time reader, NES.app is an NES emulator for the iPhone. It's based heavily on the InfoNES emulation core for various computer OS, consoles, and mobile phones. As for the changes since version 1.00 RC2.1:

RC3 changelog:

• Fixed "Can Delete ROMs" preference
• Added Auto-Frameskip support / preference
• Use of AudioQueue to stream audio THROUGH mediaserverd
• Replaced old sound channels button with reset button
• Added hooks to system volume

Full installation and usage instructions for NES.app v1.00_R3 are available in the readme included with the bundle. Enjoy this download, and any ROMS you happen to run with it!

Download: NES.app v1.00 RC3

The iPhone NES app from nervegas has really been shaping up the last couple of days. The program has seen a lot of new updates and some minor fixes in the latest version. The iPhone NES emulator allows users to play NES games.

Here's the changelog for the latest version (v1.00_RC2.1) since v0.99.07:

1.00_RC1[nervegas]

• Added auto-install of coreaudiod.plist for on-demand mode
• Added 1-second delay for sound initialization

1.00_RC2[nervegas]

• Added suspend for incoming call, graceful exit for power off
• Removed "Allow Suspend" option, too complicated with sound
• Changed on-demand installer text to be more coherent+restart
• Added Swap A/B Preference
• Tapered off buttons in full screen / landscape mode
• Cleanup of full screen code, fixes for buffer overruns
• Fixed some games not appearing right in full screen
• New icon to experiment with
• Fixed sound looping issues (e.g. Zelda, Faxanadu, etc)

1.00_RC2.1[nervegas]

• Dropped back to old toolchain (new one hosed Zelda 2)
• NOTE: Use vibrate mode to avoid losing sound to Mail/SMS

As always, users are encouraged to look over the Readme file before using the app. Download the latest release of the iPhone NES app below:

Download: NESapp-1.00_RC2.1.tar.gz

The latest version for the NES emulator for the iPhone has been released addressing some bugs and adding some new features. The NES app from developer nervegas allows NES games to be played on the iPhone.

This version (0.99.07) fixed a rare bug that causes the controller to freeze. This was addressed as stated in section v0.99.06, and the fix caused incompatibility with save games from previous builds. Review the changelog for v0.99.07 and v0.99.06 for other changes in the latest update:

0.99.06 [nervegas]

• Fixed rare controller-getting-stuck bug
• NOTE: 0.99.06 is built with the new toolchain, and is not compatible with previous versions' save games.

0.99.07 [nervegas]

• Added alert with instructions when no ROMs are detected
• Added alert for invalid game genie codes; don't save
• Fixed alert sheet presentation / removed gap from bottom
• Added sound manager for sound without killing mediaserverd

As always, users are urged to go over the readme file before using the app. Start whipping Mario's raccoon tail and download the emulator below:

Download: NES.app v0.99.07

Developer nervegas is announcing the latest build of the NES.app emulator for the iPhone. This app is a game emulator that allows iPhone users to play NES games. NES.app is based on the InfoNES emulator available for various computer OS, consoles, and mobile phones.

This new release (0.99.05) is reported to address a multi-touch issue that's caught nervegas' attention. According to nervegas, the issue had something to do with sliding with B and A. If you've had any problems similar to the one addressed in this build, download the app below and update.

That's all to report for the moment, although we strongly advise users (double for first-timers) to pore over the readme included in this download bundle. All your concerns should be addressed there. Enjoy the download.

Download: NES.app v0.99.05

Nervegas and the NES.app team have once again rolled out a new version of their Nintendo Entertainment System emulator for the Apple iPhone. We've covered version 0.99.02, so here are the changelogs for both versions 0.99.03 and 0.99.04:

0.99.03 [nervegas]

• Changed Speaker/Headet/Mute button to use colored indicators
• Tapping status bar now reloads lists + scrolls to top
• Added fourth game genie code slot; sped up game genie a bit

0.99.04 [nervegas]

• Screen flip to affect on emulation view, not browser
• Removed taskbar in landscape mode
• Enlarged full-screen mode A/B buttons for landscape view
• Enlarged full-screen mode directional pad for landscape view

As with all homebrew emulators, you'll have to go and look for ROMs yourself. Everything you need to know about NES.app is in the readme file, so be sure to check both the README and CHANGELOG files included in the download package before installing NES.app. The binary's below. Download and enjoy.

Download: NES.app v0.99.04

Homebrew developers nervegas, dshadow, and the rest of the NES.app team have been pretty busy lately. In case you haven't heard yet, they just rolled out another update on their program which fixes some of the minor issues with the virtual control pad.

If you're not familiar with this application, it's essentially a NES emulator for the iPhone based on pNesX. The most recent update, NES.app v0.99.02, fixes the bug when sliding your finger from the virtual direction pad to the select or start buttons would cause it to keep registering movement.

In addition to this, the corners of the pad have been expanded, making the controller far more responsive than before. If you've been using a previous version, you may want to upgrade to the latest version for the fixes and improvements.

If you decide to do so, be sure to go over the Readme document included with the download package to avoid any problems with installation.

Download: NES.app v0.99.02

 

If you're an iPhone owner and a fan of 8-bit games, there is no reason for you not to be using the NES.app. This handy application is an emulator which lets you enjoy various NES games on your beloved phone.

NES.app v0.99.0 has quite a few changes that's very attractive to those already using a previous version. The user interface has been polished and the controls have already been "perfected" (at least according to the change log submitted by the developers). They noted that this program is now "ready for prime-time," and after seeing the application we're inclined to agree with them on that statement.

Homebrew developers dshadow, nervegas and the rest of the team really did a great job with this release. If you plan on downloading and trying this program out, be sure to go over the entire readme file to avoid any problems.

Download: NES.app v0.99.0

   

  

Barely half a week has gone by since our last update from homebrew developers nervegas, dshadow and the rest of their team regarding their NES.app emulator for Apple's iPhone. For those nostalgic about the good old days of 8-bit generation games, you can now relive them with this homebrew emulator.

Notable changes to NES.app version 0.58 since the last version center mainly on the saving processes of the application. Also, an "Enlarge Screen" option for portrait mode has been added as well as other minor tweaks and bug fixes.The readme file on their website also went into the specifics on the "Enlarge Screen" option available in portrait mode. Here's a short explanation from the readme:

Using the enlarged screen option, you can zoom in on your favorite game as close to "full screen" as the NES aspect ratio will allow. NOTE: Using the enlarged screen mode slows down the display a bit, so it is recommended that you bump your FrameSkip by one more if using it.

As always, we suggest that you go over the complete readme before installing NES.app. If you want to check out the changelog since the last release, click the Full article link below.

Download: NES.appv0.58

The NES.app team has once again released an update for their Nintendo Entertainment System emulator for the Apple iPhone. The project's really coming along nicely, and if you've got an iPhone, check out NES.app for some old-school gaming fun. Here's the changelog for version 0.48:

• [nervegas] More improvements to save-state wiring (WIP)
• [nervegas] Added "Multitouch State" preference (see README)

Here's an explanation of the new Multitouch State preference feature straight from the readme file. The readme's been bundled with the binary release archive, so make sure to read through it before you try installing this app.

The multitouch reports mouseDown and mouseDragged events separately, and so you can run while holding 'B', for example, but the iPhone appears to get pushed to the limits when you are holding a direction and dragging on another. It thinks your thumb moved off the directional pad to the button, and so it fails to report the necessary mouseUp event for the directional pad.

As a result, if you are doing something complex, such as running with B held down, then jump with A, you will also need to slide your thumb back off the directional pad (to zero, or to the other size) to stop running as that mouseUp will not be reported.

There is a "Multitouch State" switch in the preferences section. Setting this to "Off" will disconnect the controller state when this happens, meaning you will stop moving and need to push the directional arrow again. Leaving it in its default "on" position will allow the movement to continue, giving you the behavior described above.

Click on the download link below for NES.app's latest binary release.

Download: NES.app v0.48