TASEmulators / TASEmulators/BizHawk

[Core Port Req.] Mega Drive / Genesis and CD/32X/32XCD/LD from ares

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Needs unmanaged changes (C++) Request: Feature/Enhancement Request: New core/port/re-port
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The modern, accurate Genesis emulator out there and doesn't have any performance issues in casual use compared to BlastEm (#4739). ares also supports 32X, CD and CD 32X (#1563).

Would resolve #3064.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the linked ares source repository and review the related BizHawk issues #3064, #4739, and #1563. Confirm the scope for Genesis/Mega Drive, CD, 32X, and CD 32X support on Win, Mac, and Tux; done means the requested core port is integrated and those targets work.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, csharp
Domain
desktop, game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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