ticohq/tico 0.6.0

tico alpha 0.6.0 - house is clean (and now fixed)

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This release introduces a new core architecture, improved multi-disc handling, expanded system support, and performance improvements across the application.

Breaking Changes

• Cores are no longer bundled
  Tico no longer includes emulator cores. After updating to 0.6.0, cores must be installed manually.

• Core installation required
  Systems will not run until the required cores are installed.

• New distribution model
  Cores are now distributed and updated independently from the main application.

• How to install cores

  • From the in-app settings updater
  • Or manually via: https://github.com/ticohq

General

• ROM subfolder support
  ROMs can be organized into subfolders (one level deep).
  Example:

  psx/Resident Evil 2 (Disc 1)/
  

• Multi-disc handling
  Multi-disc titles are grouped into a single entry with Disc 1 as the primary entry.
  An optional setting allows each disc to be listed individually.

• Navigation type

  • Type 1 — Dock: L/R, Pages: D-Pad ←/→
  • Type 2 — Dock: ZL/ZR, Pages: L/R

• Localization
  English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese, and Chinese.

• Cover art loading
  Fixed support for .cue, .m3u, and .bin formats.

Cores

• External core system
  All systems now run on standalone external cores.

• Core updates via settings
  Cores can be downloaded and updated directly from the settings screen.

• New cores

  • Nintendo 64 — Mupen64Plus
  • FinalBurn Neo — FBNeo

• Core updates
  All cores updated for improved compatibility and stability.

• Mesa 23.3 driver

  • Shader cache support
  • NIR compiler
    Improves GPU utilization and reduces shader compilation overhead on subsequent runs.

Sega Saturn

• CHD support (.chd)
• 1MB and 4MB RAM cartridge support
• Optional async rendering (recommended for 3D games)
• Optional compute shader output (may be unstable)
• Fixed SRAM save persistence

PlayStation

• Rumble support
• Corrected button mapping
• Memory card support (.mcd, .mcr)
• Automatic multi-disc switching

Nintendo 64

• Initial support via Mupen64Plus

The application must be restarted after exiting an N64 game

RetroAchievements

• New screen with online summary and progress
• Support for 15 platforms:
  Dreamcast, FinalBurn Neo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Master System, Mega Drive, Nintendo 64, NES, PlayStation, PSP, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo

Fixed.: Cores startup/Exit Tico When Music and SFX is on