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[genplus-gx vdp viewer] support mode 4

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App: EmuHawk Core: Genplus-gx Request: Feature/Enhancement
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Description

Genplus-gx VDP viewer seems to be hardcoded to Mode 5 only. This means it'll break horribly when Sega Master System/Game Gear game is running.

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Research direction

Start at the genplus-gx VDP viewer and trace where display mode 5 is assumed. Add support for mode 4 while preserving the existing mode 5 behavior, then verify that Sega Master System and Game Gear games no longer break in the viewer.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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