(WiiU) Update WUT and add RetroArch target for WUHB files (Aroma enviroment)

ShadowOne333 commented 2 years ago

Description

A few weeks ago, the WiiU received a new form of CFW called "Aroma", which runs apps under the WUHB extension. What this is effectively creating a coldboot option for the system, and also adds a bunch of features and other things as plugins directly on boot.

One of said options is the ability to be able to run Homebrew apps straight from the WiiU's home menu, as if it they were official apps on the system. This way, each homebrew app can be threated as their own app within the system.

In order to make RetroArch compatible with this setup, an update of WUT is required, as well as having a TV logo image (tv_splash.png, 1280x720), the gamepad image (drc_splash.png, 854x480) and the home menu image (icon.png, 132x179). With that, creating the WUHB file out of the rpx should be easy enough by following these recommended instructions after updating both wut and wut-tools: https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-aroma-environment-for-wii-u.618474/page-17#post-9940681

Expected behavior

Updating to the Aroma-friendly WUHB format would allow for RetroArch to be recognized and properly loaded on the system, alongside their proper boot logo, icon, and message.

Actual behavior

RetroArch currently cannot run under this environment since; while Aroma does have support for RPX apps, upon loading it simply stays on a black screen.

Sowden commented 4 months ago

@Sowden I compiled Hatari and recompiled Atari800 but both seem the crash the same way? I dont know why? Probably these Cores are particularly sensitive to the Makefile changes that Aroma need. I dont think this is something I can fix.. I'll have to leave these two Cores to the people working on porting Aroma :/ Sorry.

Hey man, don't shake it. Thanks for trying. I think from between the two different angles, the guys working on these cores, and the guys working on Aroma, their gonna meet these cores half way.

PseudoDistant commented 4 months ago

(Sorry if this seems a selfish ask) Is there a WIP DOSbox core?

ReeRee457 commented 3 months ago

I love the work you've been able to do, it's amazing. Now, are there any plans to port over N64 and Sega Saturn cores? If so, then the Wii U could become an excellent emulation powerhouse.

ReeRee457 commented 3 months ago

Sorry for sending another message so soon, but I have noticed a glitch with the SNES9X core. Some games, such as Super Metroid, does not boot. However, it does boot in the SNES9X 2010 core. I felt like bringing this issue to light.

Bixthefin commented 3 months ago

Aroma RA now Loads Cores/Games at a much more acceptable speed, I don't know what has changed between now and last year when I last tried it but I assume it must be Aroma CFW updates.?

This looks great. Are the downloads for this still the link you posted above months ago?

Yeah technically the Cores are the same but best to use this link.. It has a wuhb retroach file for a cleaner setup 👌

.. And a working Snes9x Core lol https://www.mediafire.com/file/jgnw7qol59h00gp/Aroma_Cores_Extract_to_SD_Card.zip/file

Dont Try to load any Tiramisu Cores with this lol

EDIT: Fixed link :)

I dont know much abouts this stuff but i recently tried it on my WiiU and it seems to be pretty stable and complete just asking if this is still being worked on and if this will become the main build for the WiiU soon. And or its own github page. aplogies if i said something that is not possible I am quite the newbie at this stuff.

Ploggy commented 3 months ago

The plan it to eventually have the Aroma build be the main WiiU Retroarch port and is currently in progress :)

deadlyjunk commented 3 months ago

should we expect the aroma version to come out by the end of the year?

Horizon531 commented 2 months ago

Aroma RA now Loads Cores/Games at a much more acceptable speed, I don't know what has changed between now and last year when I last tried it but I assume it must be Aroma CFW updates.?

This looks great. Are the downloads for this still the link you posted above months ago?

Yeah technically the Cores are the same but best to use this link.. It has a wuhb retroach file for a cleaner setup 👌

.. And a working Snes9x Core lol https://www.mediafire.com/file/jgnw7qol59h00gp/Aroma_Cores_Extract_to_SD_Card.zip/file

Dont Try to load any Tiramisu Cores with this lol

EDIT: Fixed link :)

Hi, sadly it seems the link is down again. Could you reupload it? Thank you for the work you're doing.

Ploggy commented 2 months ago

Aroma RA now Loads Cores/Games at a much more acceptable speed, I don't know what has changed between now and last year when I last tried it but I assume it must be Aroma CFW updates.?

This looks great. Are the downloads for this still the link you posted above months ago?

Yeah technically the Cores are the same but best to use this link.. It has a wuhb retroach file for a cleaner setup 👌 .. And a working Snes9x Core lol https://www.mediafire.com/file/jgnw7qol59h00gp/Aroma_Cores_Extract_to_SD_Card.zip/file Dont Try to load any Tiramisu Cores with this lol EDIT: Fixed link :)

Hi, sadly it seems the link is down again. Could you reupload it? Thank you for the work you're doing.

Grab the link from here ;)

https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/post-10432540

Davis8483 commented 1 month ago

Any update on when we'll see this as apart of an official release?

libretro / RetroArch