Swiss v0.6r1742

This release introduces initial support for the WIZnet W5500 and W6100 Ethernet controllers, and addresses a compatibility issue with counterfeit SanDisk SD cards.

@Extrems committed:

• Fix regression from fc2cd66.
• Restructure package a bit.
• Default zero trigger level for games supporting the DK Bongos.
• Fix reading Git hash of releases before v0.6r1614.
• Attempt to find newer releases in common locations.
• Re-enable CRC verification on hypervisor exit.
• When holding B, only skip DI device detection.
• When autobooting, pass current command-line arguments along.
• Adjust for libogc2 changes.
• Update Redump database.

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Swiss v0.6r1730

@emukidid committed:

• Remember cheat selections, replace "all cheats" functionality.

@Extrems committed:

• Clamp triggers to trigger level.
• Force trigger level when button is pressed.
• Check required packages are installed.
• Fix early boot video mode selection on PicoBoot.
• Avoid PAL-M in early boot when using digital AV.
• Avoid writing game settings matching defaults.
• Disable pausing when unsupported by hypervisor configuration.
• Set wrapping mode in gxtexconv script.
• Set filtering mode in gxtexconv script.
• Update Redump database.
• Bump FlippyDrive firmware version to 1.1.1.
• Update README.md
• Fix PAL-M regression.
• Improve region code handling.
• Use libdeflate for zlib compression.
• Pre-strip disc image's file name and append disc ID.
• Improve stripping of invalid characters.
• Add swiss_r*.dol to autoboot list.
• Prevent autobooting previous releases.

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Swiss v0.6r1712

@Extrems committed:

• Fix race condition uncovered by chatty networks.
• Support mixed GameCube/Wii apps scheme.
• Fix deadlock on default.dol + opening.bnr.
• Support Swiss on PicoBoot flash.
• Replace igr.dol solution with Swiss as apploader.
• Use environmental storytelling for FlippyDrive install.
• Synchronize changes from gekkoboot.
• Return to loader when attempted to be loaded on a Wii in Wii Mode.
• Return to loader on decompression error.
• Fix race condition in reload stub in legacy mode.
• Apply appropriate graphics before network init.
• Attempt to read settings before showing dialog.
• Save system settings in configuration file.
• Set English language for non-PAL games.
• Reset FlippyDrive in reload stub.
• Move some game settings logic around.
• Reset GX before init.
• Update Redump database.

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Swiss v0.6r1695

@9ary committed:

• Fix Qoob entry header
• Improve Qoob Pro detection

@Extrems committed:

• Update [T-En] Collection database.
• Re-enable KunaiGC on hypervisor exit.
• Re-enable KunaiGC in reload stub.
• Add FlippyDrive support.
• Fix regression from f2da993.
• Generic solution for devices not reporting total/free space.
• Only close handles relevant for current device.
• Clarify messaging regarding checksum error in patched file.
• Hide GCNET from the game.
• Acquire lock for ENC28J60 during transmit in hypervisor.
• Add workaround for bogus efbHeight in 3xMSAA mode.
• Fix PAL 50Hz quirks in GUI with RetroTINK-4K optimizations.
• Reset EXI probe when showing all devices.
• Add GCNET logo.
• Add workaround for bogus efbHeight in 007: Agent Under Fire.
• Update Redump database.
• Support ETH2GC Sidecar+ and SD2SP1 in reload stub.
• Minor optimizations.
• Display established speed over SD Card Adapter.
• Increase chunk size for faster verification on SD2SP2 2.0.
• Optimize patching 2-disc games.
• Install reload stub earlier on.
• Leftovers before release.

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Swiss v0.6r1668

There was once again a problem with detecting SD cards from certain brands when reloading Swiss.
These problems should hopefully be solved for good this time.

@Extrems committed:

• Fix detecting ENC28J60 after reload.

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Swiss v0.6r1667

@Extrems committed:

• Use file name when it is a subset of the title.
• Support SD2SP2 2.0.
• Adjust for libogc2 changes.
• Clarify messaging regarding 16 MHz fallback.

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Swiss v0.6r1664

@emukidid committed:

• Sanitise recent list to avoid crash when recent.ini doesn't exist
• Proportion banner text consistently based on the smallest scale required.

@Extrems committed:

• Fix silly bugs in HTTP server.
• Test streaming audio functionality.
• Add an extra check.
• Synchronize FAT cache changes.
• Filter out files larger than 4 GiB-1 for the time being.
• Add option to optimize display for the RetroTINK-4K.
• Adjust for libogc2 changes.
• Fix efbHeight in Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects.
• Disable vertical scaling for the RetroTINK-4K.
• Fix mislabeling ENC28J60 in Serial Port 1.
• Disable vertical scaling more thoroughly.
• Prevent setting up second disc if not supported.
• Minor accuracy improvement.
• Fix region flags in carousel view.
• Update XZ Embedded.
• Optimize audio mixing.
• Consolidate into a single EXI callback.
• Move unlock outside of coroutine.
• Optimize EXI device selection.
• Enable support for Memory Slot A & B in hypervisor.
• Refactor BBA location lookup.
• Enable EXI device lock to be requested by multiple callbacks.
• Use packaged gxtexconv.
• Clear progressive mode flag for PAL games.
• Use new dirent extension when available.
• Mask unwanted interrupts.
• Fix regression from e8911d3.
• Rework DI device detection.
• Make network init asynchronous.
• Check for a bound IP before entering device.
• Wait for network before managing settings.
• Display MAC address while there's no IP bound.
• Display MAC/IP address for other device locations.
• Update Redump database.
• Support ETH2GC Sidecar+ and hypothetical SD2SP1.
• Display proper hardware name for ETH2GC Sidecar+.
• Show loading icon while metadata thread is active.
• Tweak FAT cache size.
• Fix SD2SP1 conflict with physical memory card.
• Always update SRAM on exit.

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Swiss v0.6r1622

@Extrems committed:

• Add basic forward-only ENC28J60 driver in hypervisor. (Serial Port 2 only)
• Enable Broadband Adapter emulation for IDE-EXI and M.2 Loader.
• Desperate hypervisor optimizations to get things to fit.
• Fix accidental EXI device deselect.
• Enable Broadband Adapter emulation for GC Loader and SD Card Adapter.
• Add ETH2GC logo.
• Update tooltip.
• Avoid unnecessary end read.
• Only enable for GC Loader if eligible as patch device.
• Forcibly use GC Loader as patch device if enabled features demand it.
• Avoid needlessly masking PI debug interrupt.

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Swiss v0.6r1614

@Extrems committed:

• Switch to zlib-ng.
• Use packaged libpsoarchive.
• Fix selecting switcher.prs as alternate executable.
• Update No-Intro database.
• Populate metadata ahead of view in a thread.
• Scan files in FAT order.
• Only use thread with thread-safe devices.
• Bypass cache for multiples of page size.
• Increase thread stack size.
• Store sorted view separately.
• Handle EOVERFLOW.
• Reinitialize EXIRegs in reload stub.
• Discard directory entries exceeding PATHNAME_MAX.
• Use packaged xxHash.
• Reduce memory footprint of backdrop by ¾.
• Small texture micro-optimizations.
• More texture optimizations.
• Kill thread when there's no more room for metadata.
• Fix tracking of current view.
• Close files evicted from the metadata cache.
• Don't dispose already-disposed-of loading icon.
• Relocate banner TLUT.
• Update Redump database.
• Update [T-En] Collection database.

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Swiss v0.6r1592

@emukidid committed:

• Add Greetings screen to the Info section; Update patreon supporters list.

@Extrems committed:

• Fix IDCT bug in EA VP6 decoder.
• The year is 2024.
• Minor fixes.
• Use disc read commands during verification.
• Play whole disc as streaming audio during verification.
• Add [T-En] Collection database.
• Update No-Intro database.
• Fix patching Animal Forest e+ translation.
• Consistently show "Up to parent directory" in carousel view.
• Enable navigation with L/R triggers in device selection.
• Remember previous device for device selection.
• Show settings on first boot.
• Fix GC Loader feature flags during early boot.
• Improve AVE N-DOL compatibility mode.
• Add AVE P-DOL compatibility mode.
• Update Swiss video mode immediately.
• Add option to reset current game settings.
• Fix discarding changes to current game settings.
• Add fullwidth file browser type.
• Install libogc2 from package repository.
• Report CUBEODE as not supporting streaming audio.
• Use more interesting symbols from the Windows-1252 font.
• Show button combo for clean boot.
• Add option to forcibly disable/enable streaming audio emulation.
• Make wraparound a little less crazy.
• Fix scrollbar calculation.
• Allocate from high arena for BS2.
• Update Redump database.
• Force PAL 60Hz mode flag.
• Remove exceptions for F-Zero GX, Super Mario Sunshine.
• Hide device name from current path.
• Change hook type to VBI.
• Fix aspect ratio of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
• Repopulate metadata for selected game on WODE.
• Partially fix selecting an alternate executable from a 2-disc game.

@webhdx committed:

• Update M.2 Loader logo

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