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[Feature Request] EPSM chip for NESHawk

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Core: NesHawk Homebrew (console-verified) Request: Feature/Enhancement
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Description

https://www.nesdev.org/wiki/Expansion_Port_Sound_Module
This chip improves the sound of NES games. So far, the Messen2 emulator has it, support.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the linked NESdev Expansion Port Sound Module specification and reviewing how Mesen2 supports the EPSM chip. Then locate NESHawk's existing sound-chip and expansion-audio entry points; done means NESHawk supports EPSM audio in NES games with appropriate validation, though this issue names no files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
game-dev
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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