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@HalloSpaceBoy5 HalloSpaceBoy5 released this 18 Feb 03:26
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New UI in PBOS! Check it out in the new update!

Notice: Make sure to use the latest version of PicoBoy Communication Software when updating your console. It has critical bug fixes that allow it to install the update.

Notice: You must reformat your PicoBoy to use the new OS. You also need to use the most up to date game files

PBOS Updates:

  • New UI with an app-based layout
  • New custom backgrounds to personalize your PicoBoy
  • New settings menu where you can change the brightness, change the background, and enter data upload mode
  • New storage optimizations allowing for more games
  • New animated transition between games
  • PBOS can now detect corrupted games and prevent them from running and corrupting your operating system.

Documentation Updates:

  • Updated section in the User Guide that details how to use the new UI
  • Updated user guide with clearer instruction and better looking text in the diagrams
  • Updated user guide with images of the new UI

PicoBoy Communication Software Updates:

  • Fixed bug where certain parts of an update file would crash the program
  • Fixed bug where formatting with a specific file type would crash the program
  • Fixed bug where an error would be thrown if you canceled the add game process
  • Fixed bug in MacOS where the score file would be unable to save
  • MacOS now formatted to a .app extension instead of a script

Game Updates:

  • Games updated for the new PBOS UI
  • Manuals written for all games
  • Optimized Starship to run smoother
  • Increased Starship game speed
  • Fixed an issue in the Demo Program where pressing all D-Pad buttons did not work

Get the OS update here:

https://github.com/HalloSpaceBoy5/PicoBoy-OS/releases/tag/PBOS-V2.3