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===FAQ=== | ===FAQ=== | ||
'''How's the compatibility? What about Shantae?''' | '''Q. How's the compatibility? What about Shantae?''' | ||
The vast majority of Gameboy and Gameboy Color games run at fullspeed, including fan-favorite Shantae, and beta versions of Resident Evil. Sound is also pretty good, with support for Pikachus's cry or Warlocked voiced effects, for example. | The vast majority of Gameboy and Gameboy Color games run at fullspeed, including fan-favorite Shantae, and beta versions of Resident Evil. Sound is also pretty good, with support for Pikachus's cry or Warlocked voiced effects, for example. | ||
'''Q. How do I set the default rom directory?''' | |||
'''How do I set the default rom directory?''' | |||
Fill in the rompath option in gameyob.ini to the directory of your choosing. For example, | Fill in the rompath option in gameyob.ini to the directory of your choosing. For example, | ||
rompath=/roms/gb/ | rompath=/roms/gb/ | ||
'''Q. Can I use Cable Link features?''' | |||
'''Can I use Cable Link features?''' | |||
Gameyob can use the ds's local wireless (sometimes called nifi) for multiplayer functions. | Gameyob can use the ds's local wireless (sometimes called nifi) for multiplayer functions. | ||
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This feature is experimental, and only seems to work reliably with Tetris and Dr. Mario. Further improvements can be made, but they may be difficult to implement. Simply enable the "Wireless Link" option on both DS's to use link cable features. | This feature is experimental, and only seems to work reliably with Tetris and Dr. Mario. Further improvements can be made, but they may be difficult to implement. Simply enable the "Wireless Link" option on both DS's to use link cable features. | ||
'''Q. What does Detect GBA mean?''' | |||
'''What does Detect GBA mean?''' | |||
Certain games can detect if they're being played on a GBA: they use lighter palettes which are easier to see on a GBA, the Zelda Oracle games have a special Advanced shop, Shantae has features like a unique NPC in Bandit Town, a new dance and more. This option toggles that. | Certain games can detect if they're being played on a GBA: they use lighter palettes which are easier to see on a GBA, the Zelda Oracle games have a special Advanced shop, Shantae has features like a unique NPC in Bandit Town, a new dance and more. This option toggles that. | ||
'''Q. What does Sound Timing Fix mean?''' | |||
'''What does Sound Timing Fix mean?''' | |||
This option makes sound emulation more accurate, while potentially using more power. Most notably it fixes Pikachu in Pokemon Yellow/Pinball, but it also makes many subtle improvements to other sound effects. Results are optimal when scaling is disabled, but this is not a requirement. It's recommended to leave this option on. | This option makes sound emulation more accurate, while potentially using more power. Most notably it fixes Pikachu in Pokemon Yellow/Pinball, but it also makes many subtle improvements to other sound effects. Results are optimal when scaling is disabled, but this is not a requirement. It's recommended to leave this option on. | ||
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If you experience slowdown when this option is enabled, be sure to disable the Wait for Vblank option in the debug settings. | If you experience slowdown when this option is enabled, be sure to disable the Wait for Vblank option in the debug settings. | ||
'''Q. Is it Sudokuhax compatible?''' | |||
'''Is it Sudokuhax compatible?''' | |||
Yes, you can use the DSi's enhanced capabilities for full-speed in even the most intense games, and some crazy fast-forwarding. An installable CIA is also provided for hacked 3DS's. | Yes, you can use the DSi's enhanced capabilities for full-speed in even the most intense games, and some crazy fast-forwarding. An installable CIA is also provided for hacked 3DS's. | ||
