If you're in the mood for some retro-gaming joy and you've decided on the Amstrad CPCP 6128 Computer as your pleasure, then homebrew developer Alekmaul's emulator, AmeDS, has your fix. Check out what's new in this latest  version and see why you NEED to have a WiFi connection while you're using this app. All the details in the full article!

Download: AmeDS v2.1

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]

Alekmaul must be building a rep for resurrecting the past. First with the MarcaDS classic arcade emulator, then with the ColecoDS ColecoVision emulator, and now the Amstrad CPC 464 micro-computer with the AmEDS. This one's just like the equivalent CrocoDS Amstrad emulator, which Alekmaul also acknowledges as instrumental in his own little project.

Anyway, for a time warp into an age of bad hair and great music, just hit the DL link below. Speaking of music... v1.1 improves on the original by adding SOUND. Besides that, this

• Is a little bit fast
• Adds sound (yes, we already mentioned that, Alek)
• Adds scrolling in file choice when the touch is still pressed
• Adds an option menu (replace icons from the bottom of the screen)
• Has the ability to change each DS key with the Amtrad keyboard
• Has better screen resize
• Saves in SNA format (in OPTIONS menu)

Download: [AmEDS v1.1]

AmEDS v1.0 is a homebrew emulator for the Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer, which came out in 1984. The initial release by French dev Alekmaul features "most things you should expect from an emulator" except for the sound.

To install AmEDS v1.0, unzip it in a AMEDS directory. Or if you prefer to use FlashCards, such as Neoflash, unzip all files in a directory. Put the DSK and SNA files in the directory. Then, execute the makeameds.bat file to create AmEDS.ds.gba and AmEDS.nds.

You can also use AmEDS v1.0 with M3, GBAMP, MK2, MK3, G6, and Ninja DS. Unzip AmEDS.ndsin a AMEDS directory in the root directory on the FlashCard, SD or MMC card. Make sure the directory is in the root directory. Put the SNA or DSK files in this directory.

When the emulator starts, click on the disks to choose a file using Up/Down. Use A to load it. SNA files will run automatically.

Please read the readme file for the complete details on how to use AmeDS v1.0 and where you can get the DSK file which is not included in the download file.

Download: [AmEDS v1.0]

Donning one of the most bizarre names we've ever encountered among coders, My Ketchup Is Dead has once again updated his Amstrad CPC homebrew emulator, CrocoDS Alpha.

The list of changes for this version is pretty long, looks like someone's been working over the holidays, eh? So anyway, if this is your first time to encounter this, it emulates Amstrad CPC, the nifty wonder that peaked in popularity way back in the 80's.

That said, here's the list of stuff that's changed in v0.5a:

Changelog:

• Complete Mapping of the keyboard.
• New finely.
• Possibility of insertion of discs without autoload.
• Realtime for the majority of the plays.
• Posting of the screens in overscan.
• Key R + up/down for scroller the screen.
• Its Stereophony (but always also rotted)
• Reading of the roms in the root of the flash, the /AmeDS repertory and /ROMS repertory
• Possibility of redefining all the keys. (Except L, R and Select for the moment)
• Support of ROMs zippées.
  

Download: [CrocoDS Alpha v0.5a]

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]

The Amstrad CPC (Color Personal Computer) was a series of 8-bit home computers from the 80s and early 90s. The Amstrad CPC was designed for head-on competition with the Commodore 64 and Sinclair ZX Spectrum systems. The CPC came in four configurations:

• 464 (Tape deck, 64 KB RAM, square-edged keyboard)
• 472 (Tape deck, 72K RAM)
• 664 (3" Floppy disk drive, 64K RAM)
  
• 6128 (3" Floppy disk drive, 128K RAM, more PC-like keyboard)

Why are we telling you this? Because we came across a CPC 6128 emulator for Nintendo DS called CrocoDS Alpha v0.1a by My Ketchup Is Dead. Okay, we're not sure about the developer's name. Our "French" tongue is limited to four-letter words.

CrocoDS Alpha v0.1a allows the loading of files SNA and DSK in the root of the GBA cartridge (use of the LIBFAT of picodriveds) while pressing the Select button. Pressing R starts again the emulator. Pressing  L switches between the emulation joystick and keypad. The developer is working to replace "the core Z80 out of C by a version asm (I think of directing myself towards the bookshop DrZ80 Reesy to create for MAME), to add the support of the zippées images." The bitmap of the keyboard is temporary.

This is where our limited French comes to an end.

Download: [CrocoDS Alpha v0.1a]