Hacking PS1/2 Tonyhax International: Backup Loader For All Japanese, USA, and PAL PS1 Consoles/Early PS2 Consoles + GameShark/Cheat Cart Flasher

[alexfree]

Version 1.2.8 (5/19/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.2.8

Changes:

• Added support for GameShark code types E1 and D1. Tonyhax International now supports applying the following GameShark code types: 50, 80, 30, D0, E0 D1 E1.
• Significantly optimized the GameShark cheat engine (now at v1.0.2) with the help of MottZilla.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.2.9 (5/24/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.2.9

Changes:

• Added APv2 bypasses for Tron ni Kobun, NFL GameDay 2001, NFL GameDay 2001 Demo, NFL GameDay 2002, NFL GameDay 2003, NFL GameDay 2004, NFL GameDay 2005, NHL FaceOff 2001 Demo, NHL FaceOff 2001, NCAA Final Four 2001, NCAA Game Breaker 2001, NCAA Game Breaker 2001 Demo, NBA Shootout 2001, NBA Shootout 2001 Demo, NBA Shootout 2002, NBA Shootout 2002 demo, NBA Shootout 2003, NBA Shootout 2004, MLB 2002, MLB 2002 Demo, MLB 2003, MLB 2003 Demo, and MLB 2004.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.0 (5/27/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.0

Changes:

• Added APv2 bypasses for Spyro: Year Of The Dragon USA Rev 0 and USA Rev 1!
• Updated the loader ram layout from last usable 24k to last usable 32k to allow for larger executable size. Tonyhax International HAX and FF9 save files now take up 4 slots instead of 3 on a PSX memory card. PLEASE make sure to update your save game exploit files and or gshax codes/files.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.1 (5/28/2023)

tonyhax-international-v1.3.1 https://github.com/alex-free/tonyhax/releases/download/v1.3.1i/tonyhax-international-v1.3.1.zip
Changes:

Fixed an issue caused by FreePSXBoot’s builder program’s -fastload option that resulted in failure to read GameShark codes from the memory card on BIOS v4.4-v4.5. This issue has now been resolved by removing that argument and having the same generate command as the original Tonyhax did.

Fixed regressions in GameShark cheat engine due to some previous overly-aggressive optimizations.

 

[SylverReZ]

Version 1.3.1 (5/28/2023)

tonyhax-international-v1.3.1 https://github.com/alex-free/tonyhax/releases/download/v1.3.1i/tonyhax-international-v1.3.1.zip
Changes:

Fixed an issue caused by FreePSXBoot’s builder program’s -fastload option that resulted in failure to read GameShark codes from the memory card on BIOS v4.4-v4.5. This issue has now been resolved by removing that argument and having the same generate command as the original Tonyhax did.

Fixed regressions in GameShark cheat engine due to some previous overly-aggressive optimizations.

Awesome sauce!
(Just as a reminder, I'm on PSX-Scene as well).

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.2 (6/3/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.2

Changes:

• Added APv2 bypasses for Breath of Fire IV Japan, Breath of Fire IV E3 2000/USA Beta, Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro Japan, Glint Glitters, Hyper Value 2800: Hanafuda, Tokimeki Memorial 2 Emotional Voice System Append Discs 1-3, Tokimeki Memorial 2 rev 0, Tokimeki Memorial 2 rev 1, and Tokimeki Memorial 2 limited edition box version.

 

[alexfree]

Ok sure

 

[SylverReZ]

Ok sure

Lol. I have a hard time to believe that.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.3 (6/5/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.3

Changes:

• Added a APv2 bypass for Boku no Natsuyasumi: Summer Holiday 20th Century Japan to close this issue. Enjoy, Bloom-Haven!!!
• Added a ton of real hardware screen captures to the docs and improved documentation itself immensely with more in-depth steps.

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Version 1.3.4 (6/14/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.4

Changes:

• Added a special xStation ROM version due to request by L10N37. This is actually super cool.
• Added more in-depth info to the CD-R Media For PSX Backups section thanks to XxTriviumxX.
• Added even more real hardware screen captures to the docs and improved documentation itself immensely with more in-depth steps (specifically related to the FreePSXBoot exploit but also touched a few other pages).
• Updated MKPSXISO to the latest version.
• Build system/source cleanup/comment improvements.

 

[SylverReZ]

Good work, alexfree as usual.

 

[alexfree]

The oldest Tonyhax issue, solved? https://github.com/socram8888/tonyhax/issues/24

Post automatically merged: Jun 16, 2023

Version 1.3.5 (6/16/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.5
• Fixed a serious regression introduced in v1.3.4 that caused almost all boot methods to hang at checking game region step.
• Added more info the the CD-R Media For PSX Backups section.

 

[alexfree]

The first version of Tonyhax International to be publicly released was v1.0.4, 11 months ago!

 

[SylverReZ]

The first version of Tonyhax International to be publicly released was v1.0.4, 11 months ago!

Happy 1-year anniversary!

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.6 (7/26/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.6

Changes:

• Added APv2 bypass support for Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix, Dance Dance Revolution 4th Mix, and Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix.
• Added TOCPerfect changes for PS1 DemoSwap Patcher v1.0.9.
• Added support for building on APT based Linux distributions (I just switched to PopOS).
• Addded info on dealing with EDC Protected games to the anti-piracy page.
• Added info about non-stock mod-chips to the anti-piracy page,

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.7 (8/1/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.7

Changes:

• You can now use GameShark Codes with the prefixes: E2, E3, D2, and D3 using the GameShark code feature.
• THIGSGEN updated to v2.0.2.
• Stealth GameShark cheat engine updated to v1.0.4, which has been optimized for maximum performance over size.
• Size optimizations to Tonyhax International loader.
• Rewritten GameShark code type parsing functions in Tonyhax International loader.
• Updated anti-piracy bypass documentation.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.3.8 (9/2/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.8

Changes:

• Improved memory card reading and handling for the user supplied GameShark Codes feature. Fixes the rare Can not read MC issue, and also allows you to read the memory card any number of times. You can even change your mind without restarting Tonyhax International, and put in a different memory card and then read that instead of whatever previous one was already read.
• Added support for playing the english translation of Planet Laika with one huge crevet, you can not currently apply your own GameShark Codes via the memory card method or it will break this game (black screen after hitting the New Game option in the title screen). This should be addressed possible in a future update. This fixes issue 39.
• Improved TOCPerfect build with even more size optimizations. The new TOCPerfect Patcher is also linked and explained everywhere in the docs.
• The ‘CD-R Media For PSX Backups’ section has been expanded into it’s own webpage on my website. Please read it!.

Post automatically merged: Sep 2, 2023

Version 1.3.9 (9/2/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.3.9

Changes:

• Fixed a GameShark parsing bug introduced in v1.3.8 that broke the feature.
• Added more info to the GameShark Code page.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.4.0 (9/7/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.4.0

Changes:

• Slight speed optimization for SCPH-1000 and early SCPH-3000 consoles.
• Improved Memory card handling for the user supplied GameShark code support. When no TONYHAXINTGS file is present on the memory card in slot 1 the read error text no longer spams multiple times.
• Slight speed optimization when the GameShark cheat engine is installed (only zero out RAM that supports up to the hard 255 code limit).

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.4.1 (9/15/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.4.1

Changes:

• Implemented a small wait period between open() and read() for memory card reading as per PSX specs to prevent any other possible rare fail to read memory card issues involving the user supplied GameShark codes feature.
• Removed a redundant exitcritcalsection() call after the final setconf (thanks Socram8888)!
• Added an APv2 bypass for MLB 2005.
• Cleaned up source code to be more similar to original Tonyhax.
• Updated MKPSXISO to latest commit.

 

[alexfree]

Version 1.4.2 (10/2/2023)​

• tonyhax-international-v1.4.2

Changes:

• Upgraded all APv2 bypasses to support non-stealth mod-chips! International now supports playing every known protected game which triggers protection on both non-stealth mod-chip consoles and stock consoles (APv2). Stock consoles without non-stealth mod-chips can play all known protected games using International.
• Protected games that only trigger on non-stealth mod-chip consoles and not on stock consoles (APv1) are now supported, but only a few have bypasses added so far as of v1.4.2.
• International is now the first soft-mod to support playing i-mode mo Issho: Doko Demo Issho Tsuika Disc and Koneko mo Issho on PAL consoles (there is a special additional protection that causes these games to lockup when detecting a PAL BIOS, but this is now bypassed by International).
• International now supports playing King's Field Japan (before even the original Tonyhax has added support). Any other early Japanese launch titles that didn't work previously should now also work fine (PSX.EXE, no SYSTEM.CNF titles). The english translation patch for the game also works (make sure you get the save/load screen fix for real hardware).
• Added APv2 bypasses for Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2000: Kaimakuban, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2000: Ketteiban, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2001: Ketteiban, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2001, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2002: Haru, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu: Premium-ban, Resident Evil 3 USA Demo.
• Added APv1 bypasses for Vandal Hearts II Japan, Dance Dance Revolution Japan, Ape Escape Japan Rev 0, Ape Escape Japan Rev 1, Ape Escape Japan Demo, Bishi Bashi Special 2, Bishi Bashi Special 2 Japan, Jikkyou Kyousouba Ikusei Simulation Game: Breeding Stud '99 Japan, Bust A Move 2: Dance Tengoku Mix, Minna no Golf 2 Japan Rev 0, Minna no Golf 2 Japan Rev 1, Final Fantasy VIII Japan, Doko Demo Issho Japan Rev 0, Doko Demo Issho Japan Rev 1, Doko Demo Issho Calpis Water Version, Doko Demo Issho Japan Demo 1, (NOTE: I Can not find a Doko Demo Issho Japan Demo 2 CD image (PAPX 90086) http://redump.org/disc/83081/ to add support for that yet, someone please send me that ).
• Changed my SetMemSize(8) call to be more similar to original Tonyhax (which has now added SetMemSize!).

 

[alexfree]

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https://www.biteyourconsole.net/2023/10/03/scena-psx-ps2-rilasciato-tonyhax-international-v1-4-2/