Mame Gp2x 3.4

[saehn]

I prefer a faster MAME than a better sound quality, sorry. I think sound is ok for a handheld like the GP2X. A better sound requires a lot of CPU... Regards.

Can this be made configurable for future releases (ie user definable priority)? Or perhaps a separate "hifi" executable, in addition to the "fast" and "compatible" ones? I haven't upgraded to 3.4 yet, so please disregard if this has already been addressed. Thanks for a great emulator, in any case. Love it.

 

[gaterooze]

I prefer a faster MAME than a better sound quality, sorry. I think sound is ok for a handheld like the GP2X. A better sound requires a lot of CPU...

Personally agree.

Consider the original environment these games were played in: noisy, smoky pubs and galleries. You could barely hear the damn things anyway

 

[rooster]

Yeah that is a bug that has been in it since Franxis changed the sound core I think.

The sound is not quite right anymore for the older games. It almost sounds like the sound is frameskipping a little as well. The sound will also skip ahead sometimes in in-game tunes. I played Ms. Pac-man and in the intermission tune it skipped a note as well.

I prefer a faster MAME than a better sound quality, sorry. I think sound is ok for a handheld like the GP2X. A better sound requires a lot of CPU... Regards.

i don't know Franxis, I use your MAME mostly to play Mr Do! and the old games. In an ideal world I think the sound changes should be an option.. like old or new core. Just my opinion.

 

[TimmyB]

I agree with saehn and rooster.

Maybe it's because I'm a music producer, but my enjoyment of games is reduced if I notice sound errors during gameplay. For example, I noticed straight away when the music in SFII was deeper than the original (and I believe that this is fixed now).

If we're talking about the really old games (eg. Ms Pacman, Mr Do!) then whats the best configuration to ensure minimal sound errors?

 

[slaanesh]

Best sound quality will occur with the following settings:

Frameskip: 0
Video Clock: 100%
Audio Clock: 100%
Sound: Accurate and On

Note: Frameskip 0 is only possible for some games; more demanding games will run too slow. You can check whether the game can keep up by switching the FPS on (hold the Y button and hit the two shoulder buttons).

If this keeps at a steady 60FPS (most games run at 60FPS), then you should be getting the best possible sound quality.

 

[pomata]

On 3.4 version I have noticed that if I select vsync on the sound is perfect... (This only for old games otherwise the emulation is too much slow... :rolleyes:

P.S. Franxis please add a romset 0.36-0.37 eheheheh ... There are fantastic games ... (Ehm.. I am Sergio O. , yours paypal fan )

 

[Franxis]

On 3.4 version I have noticed that if I select vsync on the sound is perfect... (This only for old games otherwise the emulation is too much slow... :rolleyes:

P.S. Franxis please add a romset 0.36-0.37 eheheheh ... There are fantastic games ... (Ehm.. I am Sergio O. , yours paypal fan )

Oh, thanks for the report. New version coming soon...

 

[DaveC]

Best sound quality will occur with the following settings:

Frameskip: 0
Video Clock: 100%
Audio Clock: 100%
Sound: Accurate and On

Note: Frameskip 0 is only possible for some games; more demanding games will run too slow. You can check whether the game can keep up by switching the FPS on (hold the Y button and hit the two shoulder buttons).

If this keeps at a steady 60FPS (most games run at 60FPS), then you should be getting the best possible sound quality.

I tried that but the sound is still not right and it skips notes in music. Mr Do! sounds worse on the newer versions as well.

I think an option is a good idea too as alot of us do care about the sound quality.