Homebrew developers Redbug and KuKulcan have released CrocoDS 2.0 for the Nintendo DS. In case you aren't familiar with this application, it is an Amstrad CPC emulator that was based on the PC-CPC emulator from demoniak. This application will run on any Nintendo DS with a linker that supports DLDI.

This application has undergone significant changes since CrocoDS 1.0. If you want to find out all the new features or plan on download CrocoDS 2.0, head on over to the full article.

It's been a very long time since we heard anything from Alekmaul, which is why we're happy to report that the developer's back in action with a new build for AmEDS. For the guys tuning in for the first time, this DS homebrew is an emulator that will let your Nintendo handheld play games originally meant for the Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer. AmEDS version 2.0 carries these new features from version 1.1:

• Even more fast now :)
• New design
• Display optimization (direct memory access)
• Optimization/Hack of CRTC code (so it is faster ... thanks redbug for your help)
• Better Overscan mode management
• Add automatic resize mode
• Rewrite of dsk / sna files choice
• Rewrite of keyboard management (with correct management of SHIFT and CONTROL)
• Add DSK autostart (activate with OPTIONS menu)
• New AY-8912 sound management
• The sending of a DSK / SNA file compatibility with WIFI on portabledev web site. You can see it at: http://www.portabledev.com/pages/ds/jeuxdev.-perso/ameds/liste-de-compatibilitE9-des-fichiers.php    
• Tracks with no length management (Nexor [original]works now)
  

Users are advised to open up the file bundle's readme for proper installation and usage instructions.

Download: AmEDS v2.0

The alpha is done. Here's the real release of CrocoDS v1.0.

CrocoDS v1.0, redbug's Amstrad CPChomebrew emulator, went through a thorough alpha version history. Well, you can't help it if someone wants to brew their emulator to utmost perfection.

So, what does this CrocoDS v1.0 look like? Check out the changelog:

• New keyboard 3/4.
• Resize of the automatic screen.
• More interlacing at the time posting of the screen.
• The scrolling of the screen (Via the key R) now also functions into horizontal.
• The sound is of better quality
• Support of ROMs zippées functional.
• Support of the DLDI in order to be compatible with all old linkers and to come (!! Caution!! That wants to say that you owe patcher the file .nds before being able to use it)
• The change of pallet is again possible for each line. (possible modification via the menu hack)

After Burner, Bomb Jack, Ghosts 'n Goblins, and all. redbug can keep cooking this emu to perfection, and we won't ever complain. Eight-bit retro glory, here we come!

Download: [CrocoDS v1.0]

redbug is back with the latest update to his Amstrad CPC 6128 emulator for Nintendo DS. In CrocoDS Alpha v0.4a redbug gives us this Google- translated changelog:

• Certain plays did not function any more of with a bad interpretation of l'opcode HALT. C'est now corrected.
• Addition d'un finely allowing l'ait affichage framerate.

Now that we "cleared" that up, let us tell you a bit more about the games they used to play on the Amstrad CPC.

Cybernoid 2. The sequel to Cybernoid (duh), this shooter'sgameplayinvolved hunting space pirates and retrieving their stolen booty within a specified time limit. Shooting pirate ships often leaves power-ups or jewels which Cybernoid can collect.

Turrican. The game featured huge detailed labyrinth levels that must be fully explored and secret spots, hidden rooms and invisible passages are waiting to be revealed. The game has been described as a hybrid of Metroid and Psycho-Nics Oscar.

Crafton&Xunk (aka Get Dexter). A French puzzler in a sci-fi setting. The two characters must make their away through a maze. One fan called it "funny, very funny" and "innovative with great animation, wacky, strange and wild."

Download: [CrocoDS Alpha v0.4a]

Molly Ringwald. Cyndi Lauper. Duran Duran. Journey! -- Aaaah. The 80's. It was a generation of bad haircuts and an equally bad fashion sense (fishnet stockings, anyone?). But nonetheless, it was the era that brought us the wonder that was Amstrad CPC.

But before we get time warped to that fun generation, let's not get too off track here. I only used that intro because we have in our hands right now a CPC 6128 emulator for the DS, My Ketchup Is Dead's CrocoDS Alpha v0.2a.

If you guys had fun using CrocoDS Alpha v0.1a, then you'll be glad to know that redbug (yep, that's his name, not My Ketchup Is Dead. Apologies for any confusion.) has updated his clever emulator to v0.2a.

Changelog:

• Support of G6. (Thank you Lord Raptor and Puyo)
• Support of the GBFS. (Thank you Alekmaul)
• Withdrawal of the demonstrations of Boulderdash, Bomb Jack and Meynaupede in order to reduce the size of the nds
• 2-3% faster.

If you're feeling a bit lost here, don't fret. You can check out more info on this emu, as well as installations and controls right here. And now that all that's out of the way, you can now get back to reminiscing 'bout the 80's and if you want, you can even share those embarrassing 80's moments (c'mon, dig out those memories you've tried so hard to block out!) via the comments below. We can't assure you though that we won't laugh in your faces if you do. Hahaha.

Download: [CrocoDS Alpha v0.2a]