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GP2XMB (11-03-2007) (GP2x Application)

GP2XMB is an alternative launcher for the GP2X, with the same visual layout as the Cross Media Bar.

Cross Media Bar officially abbreviated as XMB, is a GUI system developed by Sony. It was originally used in the PSX media center as the user interface. The interface features icons, which are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation moves the icons, instead of a cursor. These icons are used as categories to organize the options available to the user. When an icon is selected on the horizontal bar, several more appear vertically, above and below it (selectable by the up and down directions on a directional pad). The Cross Media Bar is used as the default interface on both the PlayStation Portable and the PlayStation 3.

Description taken from Wikipedia.

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MIDI In and Out Hardware for DS (NDS misc)

Natrium42 posted schematics, pictures and brief instructions for connecting MIDI input and output to DS to the DSerial Wiki. MIDI output is very easy, because it requires no components besides wire and a 5-pin DIN connector. MIDI input, on the other hand, requires a 3.3V optocoupler because MIDI uses a current loop to prevent introduction of noise.

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DualChannel Beta 3 (NDS Application)

Grizzly Adams has released a third beta of DualChannel.

Notes from the author:

You’ll need 80×48 pcx icons for all your applications, some samples are included. Applications are looked for in the Apps and Applications folders of your card if present. Upto 60 files can currently be indexed by this menu. This is due to the fact all the icons are loaded at boot.

Many features are still not implemented. A default skin is included, feel free to make your own skins. The loader has a early dldi patching function that tries to find a dldi patch matching the card the file is on. If this doesn’t work try any alt versions of dldi patches for your card or removing all the dldi patches from the folder. The dldi patch filename must match the 4 letter cardid (SCSD SCCF NMMC NJDS R4DS…) if it is to be found.

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Eliminator WIP (07-03-2006) (GBA Game)

Eliminator is a shoot’em up set on a patchwork-quilt coloured road, Eliminator puts you in control of a ship with a basic weapon, flying along at breakneck speed.

There are barriers along the way to avoid, often set in quick succession, and lots of bad guys to shoot at or avoid – their shots must be avoided too. Some parts of the track are blocked unless you can shoot through obstacles before reaching them, or hit a jump pad.

At some points you can change to travelling along the ceiling as well. Tokens can be collected en route, and used to obtain better weapons, but losing a life costs you the best one you’ve currently got.

(Description taken from http://www.mobygames.com/game/eliminator-)

Warning: This homebrew game is or may be using copyrighted material, such as characteres, names, graphics, etc.

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Goldrunner WIP (09-03-2006) (GBA Game)

Another unofficial conversation from Foxy in progress. This one is Goldrunner.

Your aim in this vertically scrolling shoot em up is to become the fabled Goldrunner as you battle for the Ring-Worlds of Triton. (Description taken from http://eager.back2roots.org)

Warning: This homebrew game is or may be using copyrighted material, such as characteres, names, graphics, etc.

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Deflektor GBA v1.1 (GBA Game)

Deflektor is a strategy game which has been available for few platforms including the Amiga and Atari ST.

Foxy had his hands on it and as well and brings us an updated version for the Gameboy Advance.

Warning: This homebrew game is or may be using copyrighted material, such as characteres, names, graphics, etc.

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Spot v0.0.0.0000001 (GP32 emu for GP2x)

Squidge has released Spot, which is a GP32 emulator for the GP2x. This version is a “Pre-pre-pre-pre-pre Alpha” using version number 0.0.0.0000001.

It’s very very slow and has no joystick control and no sound. Consider it as technical demo for now.

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