Open RaouleMenard opened 2 years ago
Hi there, glad you like the recent update!
Oh man, PC98 might be a big ask. During development of that last update I've been referencing DOSBox-X a fair amount to increase compatibility/stability. And it seems throughout every part of DOSBox there is customization in place for the different behavior of PC98 as opposed to an IBM compatible DOS machine.
I don't want to rule it out because I do love the idea, even though I barely now anything about the platform, but that makes it even more interesting maybe :-)
I wouldn't mind starting other Pure-style cores at some point. Perhaps somewhat similar to PC98, I've been eyeing FM Towns emulator development here and there for a while now. https://github.com/captainys/TOWNSEMU isn't even that old but it seems to be in an impressive state already with lots of software reportedly running.
If Neko Project II Kai has good emulation, a portable code base without a crazy amount of dependencies that might be great as well. But maybe that would be a case were I'd contribute to the existing libretro core instead of creating a new one? Need to think about all this :-)
Hi there, glad you like the recent update!
Hi again!
The NEC PC98 is my favorite retro Japanese computer.
I mostly enjoy JRPGs and adventure games, and the PC98 library is full of these kind of games.
Already completed a few games such as Yu-No, Kuro no Ken, Words Worth, Metal Eye 2 etc.
Other computers such as the X68k might be better for action / arcade games - even though there are a lot on the PC98 too.
So, a "Pure" PC98 core would be a dream for me. I hope it become a reality one day 😊
Thanks again for your hardwork on DOS / Win9x, this is also a major platform for me and have a crazy backlog to play 😅
By the way, I confirm that Japanese Windows ME works great in the latest DosBox-Pure!
@schellingb for sure PC-98 is an incredible computer in Japan <3 If you can one day, create a PC98-Pure like write @RaouleMenard , it will be fantastic :) The best DOS games in Japan are on this computer !
I'd also love to see this added. Preferably to DBP instead of its own core.
PC98 easily has some of the most beautiful looking games and colour palette. It's in a league of its own really.
To be honest... I'm mostly using this as an excuse to post some PC98 images...
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@schellingb:
Hi again! I was wondering if you've considered supporting PC98 in any form?
Is there any hope for having a "Pure" PC98 emulator in RetroArch? 😅
Thanks!
For sure it can be a dream, PC-98 is a so exiting old Japanese computer with sooooooooooooo many cool games <3
To be honest, I really want to try out how my new CRT filter works when playing PC98 on libretro dos box pure.☺️
Hi and thanks for the amazing job on Win9x support!
I have a request: Can you please consider adding NEC PC98 support in DosBox-Pure?
This hardware is x86 based with a similar DOS OS.
DosBox-X do support PC98, but no core is available on RetroArch.
Neko Project II cores are very buggy and not actively supported, with broken CD support, and no decent OSD keyboard, also a pain when using a gamepad. Adding rewind / savestates would be great too!
Maybe would it be easier to apply the "Pure" formula to Neko Project II Kai?
Thanks!