libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Sameboy no longer works in Super Gameboy mode

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Description

[Running RetroArch 1.13.0 flatpak on Steam Deck]

I think this may have been caused by the recent RetroArch 1.13.0 update because it was working before that and I haven't changed anything. The Sameboy core hasn't been updated recently, and I tried deleting the core config to restore default settings. Sameboy loads GB and GBC roms normally when the emulated system is set to auto (gb/gbc), but if it's set to (gb/sgb/gbc) and a Super Gameboy game is detected, it shows the Super Gameboy logo and then freezes on a blank screen.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the failure on RetroArch 1.13.0 Flatpak on Steam Deck with the Sameboy core, comparing auto (GB/GBC) against GB/SGB/GBC mode. Investigate the RetroArch or core interaction after the Super Gameboy logo; done means Super Gameboy games load instead of freezing on a blank screen.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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