Recent updates to the Analogue Amiga core, developed by Mazamars312 for the Analogue Pocket handheld console, have introduced key fixes and compatibility enhancements. These revisions, specifically versions 0.2.2 and 0.2.3, focus on improving the user experience, particularly when the core is paired with the AmigaVision front-end. The goal of the project is to provide a seamless and fast way for users to access the extensive Commodore Amiga library on the FPGA-based Analogue Pocket device.
Version 0.2.2: Streamlining the AmigaVision Experience
The Mazamars312.Amiga.0.2.2 release was a significant step in standardizing the core’s compatibility with the popular AmigaVision front-end. The update focused on eliminating confusion and ensuring uniformity across the ecosystem.
The key changes introduced in version 0.2.2 include:
- AmigaVision File Naming Support: The core was updated to fully support the latest AmigaVision file naming convention, standardizing the setup and retiring previous naming schemes (like “Mega AGS”).
- UI and Documentation Improvements: Several user interface labels and documentation elements were improved for greater clarity and ease of use.
- Game-Specific Fix: Scoreboard corruption in the classic Amiga game Hybris was addressed and fixed, with credit given to collaborator rsn8887
Version 0.2.3: Porting MiSTer Core Stability
Shortly after the 0.2.2 release, the Analogue Amiga core received another update to version 0.2.3. This release concentrated on porting upstream stability and bug fixes from the established MiSTer core, which is a primary source of development for many open-source Analogue Pocket cores.
The primary updates in version 0.2.3 are:
- MiSTer Core Fixes Ported: The release integrated the latest set of fixes and improvements from the main MiSTer Amiga core development branch.
- Compilation and Documentation: The core was compiled using the 24.1 Quatus environment, and documentation relating to the newly ported MiSTer fixes was updated.
- JSON Files Updated: Configuration and metadata files (JSON) were revised to align with the changes in the new release.
Core Updates Bolster a Nostalgic Experience
The ongoing development of the Analogue Pocket Amiga core, championed by Mazamars312, has been praised by users for delivering a smooth and lag-free Amiga emulation experience on the Analogue Pocket. The core, when combined with the AmigaVision front-end, allows users to easily browse and play a large variety of content, including classic games, such as Turrican, Xenon 2, and Sensible World of Soccer, and the vibrant Amiga demo scene.
These incremental updates demonstrate the developer’s commitment to maintaining and improving core stability, compatibility, and feature parity with other FPGA platforms such as the MiSTer, ensuring that the legendary Amiga library remains accessible and enjoyable on modern hardware.
You can grab the latest version of the Amiga core from you favourite Analogue Pocket Updater. Alternatively, you can find it here. Don’t forget to check out the fantastic AmigaVision fronted too.