The original kernel dump will take it back to how it was before you did anything. You can then use the system's own factory reset to make it as if it had never been used.
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SNES Mini Classic Hacking | More games, more borders, more gooder.
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The original kernel dump will take it back to how it was before you did anything. You can then use the system's own factory reset to make it as if it had never been used.
KojiKnight
Member
Most of the data on the system is in a read only section of the drive. The kernel is kind of like the first and most important part of the OS. We have to modify it to be able to access all the features on the system.
The kernel is necessary to lock everything back down and to restore the system is you brick it, but it doesn't contain any roms or the bulk of the operating system.
Melhisedek
Member
If you use retroarch core, can you still have save states? Also rewind?
DonMigs85
Member
Is it an actual Linux kernel though? Do we even know what version the NES and snes mini are running?
Yes, it is. Didn't bother to check NES, but SNES mini seems to be running on kernel 3.4.x as far I can tell -> https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/oss/#other
gingerbeardman
Member
Yes (same way)
yes (through RetroArch ui)
JohnSpartanLee
Member
Is there a similar command-line argument to -boost-fx for canoe that overclocks the main cpu in order to reduce slowdowns? Something like -boost-cpu?
I got a friend who wants help modding his SNES, and he wanted me to check on the compatibility on certain games.
1. Does Goof Troop still need to be manually patched, or does the latest version of Hackchi already have the fix?
2. How about Street Fighter Alpha 2? I wasnt entirely following the status of that, so Im wondering where it currently is at.
3. Do the DBZ Butdodan games work fine? Which one has a fan translation and is generally considered the best?
4. Does Krustys Fun House still not work?
5. Aside from Aladdin and Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse, what are considered the best Disney games?
1. Does Goof Troop still need to be manually patched, or does the latest version of Hackchi already have the fix?
2. How about Street Fighter Alpha 2? I wasnt entirely following the status of that, so Im wondering where it currently is at.
3. Do the DBZ Butdodan games work fine? Which one has a fan translation and is generally considered the best?
4. Does Krustys Fun House still not work?
5. Aside from Aladdin and Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse, what are considered the best Disney games?
Lasthope106
Member
Finally taking a good look at this thread as I'm getting closer to the point of hacking my SNES. I'm looking at the spreadsheet and it's kind of confusing. So if I'm reading it correctly Chrono Trigger has issues, is that correct?
I dont think the list is up to date, which is why I was inquiring about current games in my post.
Demons Crest 100% works, for example.
CloudyTuba
Member
I thought I saw a game patch floating around for SFA2 that got it working in Canoe but I can't confirm how well.
MargaritoPiruli
Member
I thought there was a patch that solved the problems with SFA2.
KojiKnight
Member
I'm quite a bit into CT (Just got to 2300AD) without issue. Robin initially said there was a crash with one of the sealed chests, but I couldn't replicate it and I don't think they've had a problem since.
SFA2 works from what I hear because Canoe has support for SDD-1... sort of. It doesn't emulate the chip properly, but it does have the ability to load roms with the decompressed graphics tacked on to the end, just like the games that have their music as PCMs. It doesn't support the extended rom versions that are floating around that already have the graphics decompressed (the 96mbit monsters that they are)
Sfa2 works now but you need to run the rom through a couple programs to get it working.
Goof troop is fine now.
DBZ botododototen or whatever they're called, the second one (my personal favorite) works but with some bad gfx glitching. The rest of them seem fine.
The great circus mystery (magic quest 2) is actually really fun.
Goof troop is fine now.
DBZ botododototen or whatever they're called, the second one (my personal favorite) works but with some bad gfx glitching. The rest of them seem fine.
The great circus mystery (magic quest 2) is actually really fun.
pitt_norton
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I thought I would be having a night off from creating custom boxarts but I just had to fix the USA cover for the hidden gem called "Out to Lunch" replacing with the PAL boxart... Use if desired!
Original:
My take:
Snes Mini version:
Original:
My take:
Snes Mini version:
Resident_UA
Member
Is there a patch that allows reset with controller?
Works by default (hold d-pad down + select). You can also change the reset button configuration to your likes in hakchi (see settings -> controller hacks).
Lasthope106
Member
Thanks.
I will try it at some point in the coming weeks.
Another game I want to try is Aladdin. That spreadsheet also shows it has issues.
AlexFlame116
Member
Wait you can add NES games along with others to the SNES?
If so then what I've done is a war crime.
Chaotix gets a pass because it's basically an SNES game running on a Super FX5.
lol
Alter_Fridge
Member
Yeah Canoe will run the NES games easy
AlexFlame116
Member
Canoe? Is that a separate thing from Hakchi2?
It's the name of the native emulator in the SNES classic.
Hakchi is just a program for flashing files into the system.
Canoe is the built-in emulator.
Charles Brandon
Member
The patch works, mang.
Also I was banned through most of this thread but the most frustrating thing was seeing people wrestle with Super SF2 when the solution was posted early in the thread and ignored.
AlexFlame116
Member
Thank you for the answers!
Is there a list of compatible games for the SNES Classic like NES and Genesis or is it just the NES?
KojiKnight
Member
I didn't realize that Canoe supported NES games natively in the SNESCE, I figured those were being run on retroarch or through the NESCE dual boot.
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Deleted member 57681
Unconfirmed Member
Would you mind to link to that solution for SSF2?
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Would you mind to link to that solution for SSF2?
From the Google Sheets list:
I presume this is done in Hakchi2 while SSF2 is selected. I haven't done it myself.
XGoldenboyX
Member
Hey Guys,
for those tired of the Shitty Final Fight 2 US Art
Here is one I did with the Japanese art.
Enjoy!
for those tired of the Shitty Final Fight 2 US Art
Here is one I did with the Japanese art.
Enjoy!
Robin64
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Black Republican
Member
any point and click adventures/horror like clock tower for the snes i might have missed?
i enjoy those type of games
i enjoy those type of games
JohnSpartanLee
Member
Maybe you're confusing hakchi with Canoe?
Can someone confirm Canoe runs NES games?
Robin64
Member
It does not.
What now?
JohnSpartanLee
Member
Thought so. Thanks!
KojiKnight
Member
Which part? I said a lot of things.
Astral/H3X
Member
The part where you can just run NES ROMs, I'm guessing.
Does that mean I can just drop NES ROMs on there and be good?
KojiKnight
Member
No, but a lot of people were saying it did which is where MY confusion came from. You have to use Retroarc or dual boot the NESCE to play NES games.
CrashPrime
Member
So is there an elegant way to dual boot NES and SNES yet? I know there was news that you could install both at some point but it seems that news has fallen off.
Nevermind.
I found a guide, but it still seems a little complicated. I won't link to it because it is on Reddit and it has links to some files that's aren't allowed here.
Resident_UA
Member
Is there really no US version of Battle City? Did this game never come out in the US? I loved playing it as a kid. That's my favorite game on NES next to Mario...
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Deleted member 57681
Unconfirmed Member
Cool, SSF2 works flawlessly
ReyVGM
Member
Well, not exactly point and click, but SOS (not to be confused with S.O.S. Sink or Swim) is pretty much like Clock Tower (minus the pointer). It's really cool if you are patient and use a map.
Another one is Shadowrun. You can freely move the character, but you interact with the environment through a cursor. So it's pretty much a point and click game.