About

This page serves as a repository for NES-related stuff I have written over the years. If you'd like to contact me, email quietust at either @qmtpro.com or @gmail.com. I can also be found in the #nesdev IRC channel on EFnet.

News

June 14, 2021

NESColumns has been updated to recognize the NES 2.0 "exponent-multiplier" size format used by some special ROM images.

Links

Other NES stuff

• Nintendulator
• CopyNESW
• Drip
• Chip Images

NES tools I've written

• MakeINES v1.0, a simple program for quickly building .NES files from the output of your assembler.
• MakeUNIF v1.0, a simple program for quickly building .UNIF files from the output of your assembler.
• .NES Columns, a Windows Explorer extension which adds columns for iNES mapper number, PRG ROM size, and CHR ROM size. Supports NES 2.0. Requires Windows Vista or later.
• .NES Columns for Windows XP
• .NES Columns for the Nemo File Manager
• iNES Header Editor. Supports NES 2.0.
• (and several others not available for download here)

NES Programs I've written

• Scanline.NES, a test of emulator PPU accuracy.
• SMW Stomper, a demonstration of mid-frame vertical scroll adjustment.
• The Tao of 007, official game of the defunct Project: Sachen.
• Copper Bars, a neat visual effect accomplished using color emphasis and precise timing.
• Color Bars, a simple program for viewing parts of the PPU palette with various settings.
• Turbo Checker, displays how quickly your Turbo controller can press buttons.
• Color Bars, Version 2, enhanced to allow more precise palette viewing.
• Square, an aspect ratio measurement utility.
• Executable ExRAM, a proof-of-concept demo showing that it is indeed possible to execute code directly from the MMC5's 1KB expansion RAM.
• (and several others not available for download here)

NSFs I've ripped

• Several Hong Kong pirate games (Kart Fighter, Tekken 2, Super Mario World, etc.)
• The Rocketeer
• California Raisins
• The Blue Marlin
• Spot
• 新４人打ちマージャン・役満天国
• Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers, complete rip
• Battletoads, including PCM drums
• Battletoads & Double Dragon, including PCM drums
• (and several others not available for download here)

Other NESdev-related materials

• NESdev BBS
• NESdev Wiki
• BlueTech, somewhat outdated home of Kevtris