TASEmulators / TASEmulators/BizHawk

[Core Port Req.] Neo Geo Pocket from ares

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Needs unmanaged changes (C++) Request: Feature/Enhancement Request: New core/port/re-port
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Description

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Merits

(This system is already in NeoPop Mednafen, but the Mednafen developers themselves reported that the kernel is not accurately emulated, the most accurate kernel for this console is from ares, the port can be called AresPop.
UPD: Ares core have good support for firmware BIOS)

Technical details

see current Ares64 impl. using Waterbox

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Review the current Ares64 implementation using Waterbox and the linked ares source first. Determine the scope needed to add the Neo Geo Pocket AresPop core to BizHawk, including the cited firmware BIOS support. Done means the core is integrated and usable in BizHawk without regressing existing cores.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, csharp
Domain
desktop, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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