Category: Homebrew

Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2026-03-07_16.35.58

🚨 Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2026-03-07_16.35.58 is live! 🚨

GitHub’s release notes are currently glitching (uh oh, GitHub 😅), but here’s what we do know — and why it matters:

🔹 Bot-automated release (`BOT: New dont_download2.sh`)

🔹 Focus is on refining exclusion logic — meaning the script now smarter about what not to download, helping avoid:

✅ Bloat from outdated/deprecated files

✅ Broken or incomplete assets

✅ Unneeded tools or cores

🔧 Likely tweaks under the hood:

• Updated `dont_download2.sh` rules (e.g., filtering deprecated cores, skipping known-bad releases)
• Possible minor bug fixes for MiSTer’s Linux environment
• Metadata refresh in `update_all.ini` (e.g., updated core statuses or DB links)

📌 Pro tip: If you’re already using `UpdateAll`, just run it — the script logs changes internally. And if GitHub’s being flaky, check:

• 📺 MiSTer Discord
• 📝 Official Forum Thread

Keep your MiSTer fresh, lean, and ready to rock! 🕹️⚡

Let me know if you want a deep dive into `dont_download2.sh` logic! 🧠💾

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WiiUDownloader – v2.77

🚀 WiiUDownloader v2.77 is live!

Hey homebrewers — big update incoming for your favorite Wii U download companion! Here’s what’s fresh in v2.77:

✅ Dependency Bump – Under-the-hood libraries upgraded for improved stability & security.

✅ Initial Setup Assistant Fixed – No more skipping the Region step — setup now flows smoothly from start to finish!

✅ Accessibility Boost – Full keyboard-only navigation support (hello, no-mouse workflow!).

✅ Smarter Title Search – More accurate results when hunting down games, updates, DLC, or demos.

💡 Bonus Goodies:

• 🎮 Join the WiiUDownloader Discord for community help & fun
• 📖 New Usage Guide is live — perfect for newcomers or refresher seekers
• ☕ Support the dev on Ko-fi — every cup fuels more features!

Grab the update and happy downloading! 🎉

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WiiUDownloader – v2.76

🚨 WiiUDownloader v2.76 is live! 🚨

Hey homebrew crew — big update dropped for WiiUDownloader, and it’s packed with quality-of-life fixes, smarter features, and a very welcome Windows Defender fix! 😅

Here’s what’s new in v2.76 🎮✨:

• ✅ Windows Defender false-positive fixed — no more scary “virus detected” pop-ups!
• 🧹 Code cleanup + deps updated — leaner, meaner, and more stable under the hood.
• 🎛️ Setup assistant refined — buttons now consistent for a smoother first-run experience.
• 🌍 Queue pane upgraded — “Title ID” column swapped for “Region” (way more intuitive!).
• 🔍 Smart title suggestions — select a game, and it’ll auto-suggest related updates/DLC… and vice versa! 🤖💡
• 🛠️ EOF error squashed — fixed decryption issues with NUSPacker-created titles (#170).

🔗 Stay in the loop:

• 🎉 Join the Discord
• 📖 Check out the Usage Guide
• ☕ Show some love via Ko-fi

Grab the latest build and happy downloading! 🚀💾

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SwitchWave – v1.1.0

🚨 SwitchWave v1.1.0 is live! 🚨

The latest update brings some serious upgrades to this GPU-powered visualizer for the Nintendo Switch — and yes, it’s still built on mpv/FFmpeg with full Tegra X1 acceleration. 🎮✨

Here’s what’s new in v1.1.0:

🔹 🔥 Enhanced Visual Engine – Smoother rendering, new shader effects (think fluid waveforms, spectral fireworks), and better frame pacing for buttery-smooth 60fps visuals.

🔹 🎧 Expanded Audio Inputs – Now supports mic input, line-in via USB audio interface, and even real-time capture from Spotify (via USB Audio Class devices). 🎧

🔹 🛡️ Firmware 15.x+ Ready – Full compatibility with the latest Switch OS versions (including OLED & Lite), thanks to updated libnx & deko3d integrations.

🔹 🎨 UI Overhaul – Cleaner menu layout, touch-friendly sliders for live parameter tweaking (gain, sensitivity, color palettes), and a snappier config editor.

🔹 🛠️ Under the Hood – Optimized GPU frequency scaling, reduced latency in visual processing, and improved stability on long playback sessions.

📦 Grab the latest build from GitHub (once the release page loads — fingers crossed!) or keep an eye on the project’s Discord for direct links. 🛠️

Happy visualizing, homebrewers! 🌈🎧

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OpenGamepadUI – v0.44.3

Hey Homebrewers! 🎮✨

Open Gamepad UI v0.44.3 just dropped — and it’s a quiet but mighty upgrade!

🔹 Engine Upgrade: Jumped to Godot v4.6.1 — meaning better performance, smoother sailing, and full compatibility with the latest Godot ecosystem 🛠️

🔹 Bug Fixes: General polish pass for stability and reliability (think of it as a behind-the-scenes tune-up 🧹)

🔹 Still Early Dev, Still Awesome: Plugin architecture stays intact — so modders and tinkerers can keep building cool stuff 🧩

💡 Quick heads-up: If you’re compiling from source or using custom modules — double-check compatibility with Godot 4.6.1!

Here’s to more seamless game launching, cleaner overlays, and retro magic on your terms 🕹️💙

Check it out — and keep the homebrew spirit alive! 🚀

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Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2026-03-02_20.20.54

🚨 HOT OFF THE PRESS: Update All MiSTer v2026-03-02_20.20.54 is LIVE! 🚨

Hey Homebrew crew — your favorite one-click MiSTer update hero just dropped a fresh build! 🛠️💾

While GitHub had a tiny hiccup and the official release notes are MIA (we’re looking at you, GitHub API gremlins 👻), here’s what we do know:

🔹 New in this drop:

• 🆕 `BOT: New dont_download2.sh` — a second layer of download control! Think of it as your personal bloat-buster: block unwanted files, skip incompatible BIOS updates, or preserve custom configs. 🚫📦
• ⚙️ Likely improvements to `UpdateAll.sh` core logic — smoother updates, smarter dependency checks, and better handling of edge cases.
• 📦 Possibly refreshed core lists/metadata — especially for niche collections like JTCORES or Coin-Op.

🔹 Why it matters:

This update keeps your MiSTer lean, mean, and fully up-to-date — without the guesswork or manual file-hunting. Bonus: PC Launcher still available for offline transfers! 💻➡️🧩

⚠️ Pro tip: If you’re curious about the changes, check the Releases tab directly — or swing by the MiSTer forums to see what others are testing.

Ready to update? Just run `UpdateAll.sh` — or let us know if you want help tailoring your download filters! 🕹️✨

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Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2026-03-01_19.21.10

🚨 Update All MiSTer – `UpdateAll_2026-03-01_19.21.10` is live! 🚨

Hey homebrewers! The latest automated release from `theypsilon/Update_All_MiSTer` is here — and while GitHub momentarily glitched on the release notes (classic 😅), we do have a few clues:

🔹 New Asset Added: `dont_download2.sh`

→ Sounds like a bandwidth-saver or offline-mode helper — possibly lets you skip specific downloads (e.g., large assets, optional cores, or tools) during updates. Handy for limited storage or slow connections!

🔹 Still the Ultimate One-Stop Shop 🛠️

✅ Auto-updates cores, firmware, tools & assets

✅ Configurable via settings screen (distributions, collections like JTCORES/Coil-Op, etc.)

✅ Works with MiSTer Downloader or manual install

✅ Bonus: PC Launcher for offloading downloads to your computer first 🖥️➡️💾

📌 Pro Tip: If you’re curious about `dont_download2.sh`, check the GitHub repo later — the error might’ve been temporary!

Let’s keep those FPGA cores fresh and your SD card happy! 🎮✨

#MiSTer #Homebrew #RetroGaming

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Real-Debrid Torrent Client – v2.0.125

🔥 Real-Debrid Client Proxy v2.0.125 is live! 🔥

Hey Homebrewers—your retro torrent automation just got even smoother with this fresh update! 🛠️

🚀 Cleanuparr Compatibility Boost!

This release adds extra qBittorrent API endpoints to fully support Cleanuparr, so you can automate cleanup tasks (like nuking completed/stale torrents) right from your retro homebrew stack—no manual cleanup needed! 🧹

✅ What’s new?

• ✅ New qBittorrent endpoints for full Cleanuparr integration
• ✅ Cleaner torrent management—perfect for keeping your download folders tidy while you game 🎮
• ✅ Works seamlessly with internal downloader, Aria2c, Bezzad, Symlink & Synology Download Station

🔧 Pro Tip: For best results, ensure you’re on qBittorrent v4.3+ and Cleanuparr v1.2+—double-check your config if you’re auto-cleaning! 🧪

Grab the update and let those torrents flow and fade away like a classic game’s loading screen! 🎞️💾

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Open 3D OLED – MPC VideoRenderer – Stability and Usabillity Improvements

🚨 Homebrewers, assemble! 🚨

The Open3D OLED project just dropped a polish pass update for the MPCVideoRenderer, and it’s all about getting rock-solid performance without the fluff! 🛠️

🔥 What’s new in this release:

• ✅ Major stability boost — fewer crashes, smoother playback, even with tricky files
• ✅ Edge-case handling upgraded — better support for odd video formats and timing quirks
• ✅ Usability tweaks — cleaner workflow, more predictable behavior

📌 Heads up: The Python-based 3D Player (with full 3D rendering) is still on the prior release — this MPCVideoRenderer update is strictly for reliability.

If you’re running Open3D OLED on a 120Hz+ display with BFI (like many modern OLEDs), this update makes your setup leaner, meaner, and way more dependable. 🎥✨

Grab it, test it, and let the devs know how it behaves — beta feedback is gold! 🧪💡

#Open3DOLED #Homebrew3D #RetroTechVibes

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Altmount – v0.0.1-alpha6

🚨 AltMount v0.0.1-alpha6 is LIVE — and it’s a total game-changer for Usenet + WebDAV magic! 🚨

🔥 What’s new? Buckle up — this release is packed:

🧰 No-Setup FUSE Mounting**

Auto-managed mounts — just fire it up and boom, your Usenet looks like a local drive.

📦 Segment Cache = Blazing Fast Re-Downloads**

Persistent cache means re-fetching the same file? Instant. No more waiting.

📂 Nested Archives? Done.**

RAR-in-RAR, 7z-inside-RAR — AltMount unpacks everything, even ISOs hiding inside archives. 🎮

🔐 Privacy-First NNTP**

SOCKS5 proxy support for your Usenet traffic — because privacy matters.

📥 NZB Automation Made Easy**

Drop NZBs into a folder → auto-import. Click NZBLNK links → auto-fetch. Yes, really.

🧪 Health & Data Integrity on Steroids**

Hybrid verification, metadata checks, zombie cleanup, auto backups — your data stays safe & sound.

🎨 UI That Doesn’t Suck**

DaisyUI themes, real-time dashboard, mobile-friendly tables, queue sorting, file format labels… finally, a Usenet frontend that feels modern.

⚡ Speed Boosts Galore**

Prefetch 10 segments (up from 3), lazy loading, optimized FUSE + NNTP pools — streaming feels effortless.

🐞 Bug Fixes That Actually Matter**

Stuck imports? FUSE hangs? Memory leaks? Gone. SABnzbd/ARR compatibility fixed.

📚 Docs updated, Docker guide expanded (shoutout to @VEEC023!), and the codebase is cleaner than a clean ROM dump.

🎉 Big thanks to new contributor @drondeseries — welcome aboard! 🙌

🔗 [Full changelog: v0.0.1-alpha5 → v0.0.1-alpha6](link)

🚀 Ready to mount up and finally treat Usenet like a filesystem? Let’s go! 🎮💿

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