LogiqX has released two updated CPS-2 DAT files. The ordering of few games has changed since the last release making the DAT's compatible with MAME once the CPS-2 driver for it is released.
  CPS-2 CLRmame Pro DAT file v20010130 (12kb) CPS-2 ROMcenter DAT file v20010130 (13kb)

Finalburn has been updated to version 0087 which should fix controller problems some users were having. Version 0086 had EPROM saving support added.
  Download Finalburn v0.087 (146kb)

Dave has Updated Finalburn to version 0085 fixing a few more things in both Vampire and Vampire Savior (v0084) and also adding a few more CPS-1 games (v0085).
  Download Finalburn v0.085 (138kb)
In other news Capcom have announced 'Puzz Loop 2' a new CPS-2 game will be released in Japan soon.

Dave has Updated Finalburn to version 0083 fixing a missing rowscroll effect in Vampire. Grab it below.
  Download Finalburn v0.083 (137kb)
LogiqX has released two new updated CPS-2 DAT files adding information for the latest releases.
  CPS-2 CLRmame Pro DAT file v20010126 (12kb) CPS-2 ROMcenter DAT file v20010126 (13kb)
Finally Barry Rodewald updated his WIN32 Qsound player to version 1.4.1 making samples even cleaner.
  Download Qplayer 1.4.1 (176kb)

Release 005 Dedicated to Bane the donator.
 
     
 
Vampire: The Night Warriors (940705) (808kb)
 
These files are not ROM's in any way, they simply
allow encrypted ROM's to be non-encrypted.
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Our WIP page has now also been updated with some new CPS-2 suicide information.

Finalburn updated again, grab the new version below.
  Download Finalburn v0.079 (133kb)

Dave has Updated Finalburn to version 0078 fixing Qsound to give cleaner voice and drum sounds.
  Download Finalburn v0.078 (133kb)

As it's the only other board we have at present........
 
Release 004 Dedicated to Flashpant the donator.
 
     
 
Vampire Savior (970519) (586kb)
 
These files are not ROM's in any way, they simply
allow encrypted ROM's to be non-encrypted.

LogiqX ( Homepage ) has updated his CPS-2 DAT's. SFA 950727 USA has changed to SFA 950727 EURO and cleans up the problem I mentioned in our last post. The X-files are also now also included to.
  CLRmame Pro DAT file v20010121 ROMcenter DAT file v20010121

Release 003 Dedicated to AlmtyBob the donator.
 
     
 
Street Fighter Alpha (950627) (449kb)
 
These files are not ROM's in any way, they simply
allow encrypted ROM's to be non-encrypted.
Head over to www.finalburn.com for updated emu. ____________________________________
On receiving the board I have noticed the current SFA (950727) dump listed in Naz's FAQ and on our gamelist page could actually be the Asia dump. Can anyone dump SFA (USA) revision 950727 again to confirm?
 
LogiqX has also updated his CPS-2 DAT files correcting a naming issue the above board pointed out.
  CLRmame Pro DAT file v20010119 ROMcenter DAT file v20010119

LogiqX ( Homepage ) has released two updated CPS-2 DAT adding two new dumps by Team Japump.
  CLRmame Pro DAT file v20010118 ROMcenter DAT file v20010118

Dave has Updated Finalburn to version 0075 fixing a few issues some people may be having. Grab it below.
  Download Finalburn v0.075 (132kb)
Any donators who have already sent boards in the post can you please contact me so I know what's coming.

Dave has Updated Finalburn yet again to version 0074 adding Triple Buffering. Grab it below.
  Download Finalburn v0.074 (136kb)
I have now completed our donations page. The link will appear to the bottom right of our latest news like below.
 

Want to make a donation?

Dave has released a new Finalburn (CPS-2 emulator). You can grab it below and if you need the new files look to our previous news article.
  Download Finalburn v0.069 (129kb)
I have received allot of mails from people wanting to make donations. We have set up a PayPal account where you can make donations. The email address to use is cps2shock@retrogames.com
 
We will shortly be adding a donations page where we will request boards and such as we need them. Game boards are already in the post to me as far as I know so it could be a little while before we make our first request. If you want to go ahead and send a board anyway please email us for further information.

Here are two new SFZ files for you ready to use with the next Finalburn ( homepage ) when it's released. They fix a minor issue with the ROM check in test mode, I forgot to calculate the new ROM CRC's sorry.
  sfzjx03a.zip (449kb)         sfzjx03b.zip (449kb)
These files are not ROM's in any way, they simply
allow encrypted ROM's to be non-encrypted. ____________________________________
Just to clarify a couple of things people are asking me allot after yesterdays announcement.

• CPS2shock will not be dumping any games released after 1997 for a long long time to come.
   
• CPS2shock will dump games in release date order where possible (1996 & 1997 will be done last).

I would also like to thank everyone in your support on our decision yesterday. I can stand proud while saying
  'The emulation community really does care'

Now that CPS2shock has reached its goal in making it possible to play CPS-2 games in emulators we've taken a few days to think about the future of CPS2shock.
 
The Future Intent of CPS2shock
 
CPS2shock will no longer release any information that can be used to break CPS-2 encryption until such times as Capcom no longer release new titles on the system.
 
CPS2shock will work of dumping older CPS-2 games and releasing them for your enjoyment to play in emulators. ____________________________________
This decision is based on the the following;

• CPS-2 games are still in production.

Emulation is at a point now where it can have a direct influence on future plans of the game manufactures. Knowing the encryption method COULD kill CPS-2 & any future planned game releases. Need I say more.

• To help stop bootlegging of new CPS-2 releases.

Due to the fact that CPS-1 and CPS-2 hardware is so similar knowing how the encryption system works would leave new CPS-2 games wide open to bootlegging.

• To control the release of games.

CPS2shock does not want to see newer games emulated until they are well past their sell by date. CPS2shock will not allow CPS-2 emulation to go down the same road as NeoGeo did if we have anything to do with it. ____________________________________
If you still can't see the logic behind our decision when I make you aware of the following.

• We had the logic, knowledge and intelligence to find a way to allow emulation of CPS-2 games. The same logic, knowledge and intelligence was used to reach this decision.

If you still don't like it there is nothing stopping you from breaking the encryption yourself, just don't expect us to help you. Instead of bitching about it use that energy to start you on your way.
 
If you don't understand what all this means don't worry CPS2shock will be dumping more CPS-2 games so you can play them in your favourite emulators.

Dam I'm going to have trouble keeping up with Dave's releases of Finalburn... Grab the latest version below which I think fixes the last known sprite issues.
  Download Finalburn v0067 (128kb)

Dave has released a new Finalburn (CPS-2 emulator) which has sprites and Qsound fixed. Grab it below.
  Download Finalburn v0065 (129kb)

CPS-2 baby.....
 
Dave has released Finalburn ( homepage ) with CPS-2 support :)))). Qsound is not yet in but SFZ is playable.
 
Ohh I almost forgot, you'll probably want these files :)...
  sfzjx03a.zip (273kb)         sfzjx03b.zip (275kb)
 
These files are not ROM's in any way, they simply
allow encrypted ROM's to be non-encrypted.

Our W.I.P page is updated again.
 
In other news Barry Rodewald ( homepage ) updated his WIN32 Qsound player to version 1.3.7. Grab it below.
  Download Qplayer 1.3.7

Things are really moving... Dave over at Finalburn.com has already got sprites working. Go visit and see.

       Need I say more...
 

 

 

 

 

Sprites and Qsound aren't working and it is very unlikely they will under Callus patch :(( These are the first ever screenshots of CPS-2 games being emulated though :))