Hello all PlayStation Vita retro gamers! We’re thrilled to announce the release of  version 0.45  of  Emu4VitaPlus, the Libretro-based frontend that brings cross-platform emulation to your PS Vita.

This release introduces some much-requested community features and fixes several bugs, making the gaming experience even smoother and more intuitive.

Main changes in v0.45

Here are the main improvements you’ll find in this release:

  1. System Return from UI:  Finally! One of our most requested features is here. There’s now an option in the UI that allows you to  return to the Vita’s operating system (LiveArea)  without having to force quit the app. A huge step forward in convenience.
  2. Automatic Save File Loading:  Forget about scrolling through save files every time. Emu4Vita++ can now  automatically load the most recent save  when you launch a game. This option, very convenient for those who always play the same ROM, can be  enabled or disabled  in the settings (options) to suit your needs.
  3. Bug Fixes:  As with every self-respecting release, the team has worked to fix several bugs and improve the  emulator’s overall stability  . This means fewer crashes and a more enjoyable gaming experience.

Downloads and Versions

The release is available for download in the dedicated section on our GitHub:
Download Emu4VitaPlus v0.45

There is both a standard version and a version  with advanced logging  (useful for debugging and reporting problems), which saves detailed logs in  ux0:data/EMU4VITAPLUS/[core]/Emu4Vita++.log.

What is Emu4VitaPlus?

For those unfamiliar, Emu4VitaPlus is a frontend that uses the powerful  Libretro engine  to run a wide range of emulators (“cores”) on the PS Vita. It supports arcade consoles, retrogaming consoles, and home computers, including:

  • Arcade:  FinalBurn Neo, MAME 2003 Plus, and many more.
  • Consoles:  NES, SNES, Mega Drive, GBC, GBA, PS1, NeoGeo CD, PC Engine and many more.
  • Computers:  Amiga, MSX, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and DOS (under testing).

Important Features and Routes

  • BIOS:  Remember to copy the necessary BIOS files into the  ux0:/data/EMU4VITAPLUS/system.
  • Saves:  Your save files are stored in  ux0:/data/EMU4VITAPLUS/[core]/savefiles/[nome_rom].
  • Cheat:  The program automatically searches for files  .cht in several folders, including  ux0:/data/EMU4VITAPLUS/[core]/cheats.
  • Previews:  Show game covers by searching for files  .jpg or  .png in the  .previews.
  • RetroArch Compatibility:.lpl Automatically reads RetroArch  playlists (files  ), making it easy to import your own library.

Report Problems

Find a bug? To help developers fix it, always include the following when reporting an issue:

  1. The version of Emu4VitaPlus used (v0.45).
  2. The specific core where the problem occurs (e.g. “PCSX ReARMed” for PS1).
  3. The operation you were performing before the crash.
  4. If the problem is related to a ROM, please provide that as well (if possible).
  5. In case of a crash,  load the file psp2dmp  you find in  ux0:/data/.

A Special Thank You

As always, a huge thank you goes out to all the developers in the Vita homebrew scene, the Libretro core maintainers, and the entire community for their continued support and feedback.

Source: x.com, github, gamesandconsoles

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