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FrogGBA is an | FrogGBA is an modernised TempGBA (GBA emulator) with improved compatibility, based on: | ||
*[https://github.com/Nebuleon/TempGBA TempGBA] by Nebuleon, Normmatt, and BassAceGold | *[https://github.com/Nebuleon/TempGBA TempGBA] by Nebuleon, Normmatt, and BassAceGold | ||
*[http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/so/306393 TempGBA4PSP-mod] (TempGBA4PSP-26731020) | *[http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/so/306393 TempGBA4PSP-mod] (TempGBA4PSP-26731020) | ||
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Launch the emulator on the console. | Launch the emulator on the console. | ||
==Controls== | |||
Select+R - Fast forward toggle (2x/3x speed) | |||
Select+Square - FPS counter toggle | |||
==Screenshots== | ==Screenshots== | ||
Revision as of 05:49, 10 August 2025
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| General | |
| Author | tzubertowski |
| Type | Handheld |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| License | N/A |
| Last Updated | 2025/08/06 |
| Links | |
| Download | |
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FrogGBA is an modernised TempGBA (GBA emulator) with improved compatibility, based on:
- TempGBA by Nebuleon, Normmatt, and BassAceGold
- TempGBA4PSP-mod (TempGBA4PSP-26731020)
Features
- Performance & Quality Improvements:
- Color Correction: Added GPSP and Retro color correction modes for authentic GBA screen look.
- Fast Forward: SELECT + R to toggle 2x/3x speed modes for faster gameplay.
- Turbo Buttons: Triangle and Square as dedicated turbo buttons for rapid-fire.
- FPS Display: SELECT + Square to toggle FPS counter for performance monitoring.
- UI Enhancement: Added mod attribution in all menus.
- Technical Optimizations (Permanently Enabled):
- PSP Cycle Batching: Reduces dynamic recompiler overhead for smoother gameplay.
- Memory Waitstate Optimization: ~50% reduced memory access delays for better performance.
- Sprite Rendering Optimizations: Unrolled loops and culling for sprite-heavy games like Metroid.
- Cache Invalidation Reduction: Conservative cache management to reduce performance drops.
- Timer Prescaling Optimization: Improved timing precision for better audio/video sync.
- Block Coalescing: Better instruction cache usage for consistent framerates.
- Performance Impact:
- Metroid Zero Mission: Improved from 45 FPS → 55+ FPS (22% improvement).
- Sprite-heavy games: Significant performance boost with optimized rendering pipeline.
- General gameplay: More consistent framerates with reduced stuttering.
- Original TempGBA Features:
- Added gpsp kai's cheats function.
- Added Chinese language support.
- Added restore function.
- New menu icon.
- Imported code from TempGBA-mod-dstwo-26750220.
- Modern PSP SDK compatibility.
- Docker-based build system.
Installation
You need to have a CFW installed on your PSP.
Download and extract the latest release, copy the unzipped PSP folder into root of your PSP SD card.
Acquire and copy GBA bios file into PSP/GAME/FrogGBA/gba_bios.bin file.
Launch the emulator on the console.
Controls
Select+R - Fast forward toggle (2x/3x speed)
Select+Square - FPS counter toggle
Screenshots
Changelog
v0.1.0
- First Release.