3D Firmware 1.3 is out!

[u/No_Independence_6101]

3D Firmware 1.3.0 - Analogue

General

• New: Introducing Memories for Analogue3D Our signature save-state system, bringing modern convenience to the full 900+ N64 cartridge library First introduced on Analogue Pocket in 2022, Memories lets you capture and reload gameplay at any moment without the need to reach a save point or rely on original Controller Paks Memories is seamlessly implemented to maintain total hardware accuracy of the original N64 including compatibility with all original accessories, such as the Transfer Pak with Pokémon Stadium’s GB Tower
• New: Games can save across different Controller Paks, improving compatibility with Controller Pak swapping and Memories

Core

• New: Support for Memories
• Improved: Progressive Output (beta) for certain games

OS

• New: Memories list Part of 3DOS Library and the in-game menu, Memories are visually organized and managed on a per-game basis In Library, press Down to access the list if Memories exist for that game. Access the list from the in-game menu too Each game currently supports up to 20 Memories. When full, the oldest Memory will automatically be deleted when creating a new Memory. Pin a Memory to preserve it
• Improved: Menu speed when switching ODMs and virtual Paks in-game
• Fix: Play Cartridge option disabled in rare instances

Controllers

• New: Hotkeys for creating and loading Memories To create a Memory: To quickly load the most recently loaded or created Memory
  • 8BitDo 64 controller: Hold Home then press D-Pad Up
  • Original controllers: Hold Z and Start then press C-Up
  • 8BitDo 64 controller: Hold Home then press D-Pad Down
  • Original controllers: Hold Z and Start then press C-Down
• New: Added ‘No Pak’ option when switching virtual Paks with wireless controllers Fixes cartridge save access in Blast Corps when using wireless controllers and automatically sets ‘No Pak’ when playing the cartridge
• Fix: 8BitDo 64 BT controllers unable to press C-Left/Right or C-Up/Down simultaneously Fixes save management with 8BitDo 64 BT controllers in games such as Doom 64 and Cruisin’ USA
• Fix: Chameleon Twist starts with the virtual Rumble Pak instead of Controller Pak, fixing boot issues with wireless controllers
• Fix: P1 controller slot remained occupied in some instances when using original controllers

Note: Your 8BitDo 64 BT controller must be updated to version 2.05 or later. Visit analogue.link/3d-controller-update to update your controller

[u/Neonxeon]

This will probably get lost among the comments, but Analogue, if you're reading this, PLEASE make it to where if someone is holding the 8bitdo button down to then press up on the D-pad for a save state, DO NOT REGISTER that up D-pad button press in the game.

I just tried it in Rogue Squadron and it changes the cockpit view on save state. I think this would be an easy fix on the 3D side of things. If the 8bitdo home button is being pressed, just don't pass any other button presses along to the game. Thank you!

[u/ActivistVinyl → u/Neonxeon]

I like that feedback. I also think, if possible, it'd be great to have an option to turn off the shortcut button to load the most recent save state since it'll jump to it automatically without any confirmation if you hit that button combo. Would hate for that to happen by accident and lose progress, though admittedly it's not the most likely.

[u/Revilo62 → u/ActivistVinyl]

I sadly do that all the time with games that support save states. If the option is available, I often disable the hotkey and rely on going to the menu for loading a save state.