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DraStic (Nintendo DS emulator) OUT NOW for pi2/3!

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    qfoxp
    last edited by 30 Jan 2017, 13:27

    I downloaded Drastic from RetropieSetup (after updating the script, the core packages, everything), put my roms in the right folder, but I just can't see it anywhere. it doesn't show up in ES (even if I modify the es_systems.cfg file) and I honestly have no idea on how to start the emulator. What can I do? Raspberry Pi3.

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      backstander @joyrider3774
      last edited by 30 Jan 2017, 14:43

      @joyrider3774

      does anyone have the problem that whenever you want to see the menu that all you see is a black display ?
      Not sure if it matters but the screen i use in my picade has a maximum resolution of 800x600

      That is a known issue with 4:3 displays (800x600) and no one has found a workaround but I would contact the original developer about this here:
      https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=170820

      @qfoxp
      I'm not sure which es_systems.cfg you're editing but have a look at the one at /home/pi/.emulationstation/es_systems.cfg and maybe add it manually like from this post:
      https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/7435/drastic-nintendo-ds-emulator-out-now-for-pi2-3/53

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        qfoxp @backstander
        last edited by 30 Jan 2017, 16:17

        @backstander I did exactly that, which seems to be wrong by the way, as ES wouldn't start if I left that %$, which I fixed using

        %ROM%</command>

        unfortunately it still doesn't show up, I even tried putting ROMs in various places, like on a retropie-mount based usb drive, and directly on the SD. no luck.

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          backstander @qfoxp
          last edited by 30 Jan 2017, 16:36

          @qfoxp

          which seems to be wrong by the way, as ES wouldn't start if I left that %$, which I fixed using %ROM%</command>

          sorry, forgot when I copy text from nano that long lines will end with '$' so I have fixed my original post adding %ROM%</command>

          RetroPie's NDS Wiki says that DraStic supports .ZIP files but all of mine I have unzipped with the .nds extension and placed them in /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds

          I'm not sure if the install script already does this now but I originally had to copy both drastic_bios_arm7.bin and drastic_bios_arm9.bin into the /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/system/ directory manually.

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            joyrider3774
            last edited by 30 Jan 2017, 22:49

            btw drastic supports 7z files (confirmed i tested this) and might support rar files as well. (not tested but did see something about this on the drastic forum) . So you change any romlisting to adopt for this it's not only *.nds and *.zip as the wiki said although i think the wiki shows info specific for the dsemu emulator .

            Is there a workaround for the emulator not restoring the framebuffer ?

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              mediamogul Global Moderator
              last edited by mediamogul 18 Mar 2017, 21:39

              The author posted a progress report here yesterday for anyone who is interested.

              RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                AlexMurphy Banned @mediamogul
                last edited by 18 Mar 2017, 22:06

                @mediamogul That is great. I think DraStic is a fantastic emu... for a closed source project. Hopefully a few bugs will be sorted. Exophase seems like he wants to put the time and effort into really making it work on the Pi.

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                  mediamogul Global Moderator @AlexMurphy
                  last edited by mediamogul 18 Mar 2017, 22:16

                  @AlexMurphy

                  I wish it was open-sourced myself, but the thing runs circles around everything else and it's hard to complain when such a great piece of software is being offered up for no cost. I actually bought the android version about two years ago and it was well worth it for all the entertainment it's given in that time.

                  RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                    AlexMurphy Banned @mediamogul
                    last edited by 18 Mar 2017, 22:24

                    @mediamogul Yeah, I've tried lr-desmumeit barely runs at 5-10 fps. DraStic is a brilliant addition to RetroPie. The more encouragement Exophase gets to keep supporting it the better. i tortured him on the DraStic forum and asked for a Pi specific sub. Hopefully that will happen and we can get book-mode and mic support added.

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                      mediamogul Global Moderator @AlexMurphy
                      last edited by 18 Mar 2017, 22:34

                      @AlexMurphy

                      i tortured him on the DraStic forum and asked for a Pi specific sub.

                      I poured sugar in his gas tank and asked for 3DS support. All I got was a restraining order.

                      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                        A Former User
                        last edited by 11 May 2017, 07:54

                        Well its no longer in the RetroPie Setup menu. Which sucks cause it was running all my games full speed. I just rebuilt my Retropie install now I no longer have access to Drastic.

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                          A Former User @A Former User
                          last edited by 11 May 2017, 08:07

                          @tonberryhunter Apparently can still install it using the script module. https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/blob/c522c722b6753b1908d7f5fa00b4bc1e105e514a/scriptmodules/emulators/drastic.sh

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                            backstander @A Former User
                            last edited by 11 May 2017, 13:45

                            @tonberryhunter
                            DraStic was taken off the setup script because the original author wasn't happy with it included in RetroPie in it current "closed beta" state. Hopefully after he releases an "open beta" or more stable release, he'll give RetroPie his blessing to add it back again.
                            https://retropie.org.uk/forum/post/75585

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                              cbrowns620
                              last edited by 17 May 2017, 20:44

                              So i had Drastic then when it was removed I added Desume. However when i open the DS Emulater its still Drastic. My problem is I can never get the settings to save so now everytime I want to play I have to reset the controller and screen settings.

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                                AlexMurphy Banned @cbrowns620
                                last edited by 17 May 2017, 20:54

                                @cbrowns620 DraStic was always flaky about saving specific game controls and settings for me. Some worked, others didn't. It's easy to re-map before playing. A pain but worth it. lr-desmume is awful. Avoid. Super Mario 64 DS runs at about 8-10fps on lr-desmume. and the audio is intermittent at best.

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                                  Evert
                                  last edited by 19 May 2017, 03:33

                                  Hi guys, I still have Drastic installed on my Pi and it work really good with the games I play. I currently run RetroPie 4.1, if I update the setup script and all packages, will DraStic automatically be removed as it is no longer available in the RetroPie Setup script, or will it remain installed?
                                  Thanks

                                  My Transformer Arcade Cabinet
                                  https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/8658/my-transformers-arcade-cabinet

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                                    BuZz administrators @Evert
                                    last edited by 19 May 2017, 03:34

                                    @Evert it will remain installed.

                                    To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                      Evert @BuZz
                                      last edited by 19 May 2017, 03:34

                                      @BuZz Thanke mate, that was a quick reply!

                                      My Transformer Arcade Cabinet
                                      https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/8658/my-transformers-arcade-cabinet

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                                        gamesfan
                                        last edited by 27 May 2017, 08:20

                                        Exophase came back and responded, it looks like it can be included in Retropie and he explains his position.

                                        http://www.drastic-ds.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4307&sid=7bc928f81c7633d7c1577ad1bb1d3b19&start=10

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                                        • cellyC
                                          celly @BuZz
                                          last edited by 30 May 2017, 23:01

                                          @BuZz will DraStic be added back to the RetroPie Setup Script any time soon?

                                          Currently Playing: Tetris (Gameboy)

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