F-Zero: Maximum Velocity Recomp (Windows x64)

An unofficial native static recompilation port of F-Zero: Maximum Velocity (USA, Europe) for 64-bit Windows.

This project statically recompiles the original Game Boy Advance binary into native C++ code using GBARecomp v0.3.0 and runs natively on Windows x64 via Direct3D 11, SDL2 audio, and the official recomp-ui launcher.

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Technical Baseline

• Framework: GBARecomp v0.3.0
• Launcher GUI: recomp-ui (6374aae201b930c97425718249f5d39b2275ca13)
• Platform: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
• Graphics Backend: Direct3D 11
• Audio Backend: SDL2 (wasapi / directsound)
• Runtime: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015–2022/2026 x64 Redistributable (VC CRT DLLs are also deployed app-locally)

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Requirements

You must provide your own legally obtained copies of:

1. Game ROM:

   • File: F-Zero - Maximum Velocity (USA, Europe).gba
   • Internal Code: AFZE
   • Size: 4,194,304 bytes (4 MiB)
   • SHA-1: 8a08e29ec987f9cbdde21c34d5f7657aa7ba0be6
   • CRC32: BD5E9798

2. GBA BIOS:

   • File: Authentic retail GBA BIOS (gba_bios.bin or bios.bin)
   • Size: 16,384 bytes (16 KiB)
   • SHA-1: 300c20df6731a33952ded8c436f7f186d25d3492

Note: No copyrighted ROM or BIOS binaries are included with this distribution.

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Quick Start

1. Extract the release ZIP to a folder of your choice.
2. Double-click FZeroMaximumVelocityRecomp.exe to launch the recomp-ui launcher.
3. In the launcher:
   • Click Browse under ROM and select your F-Zero - Maximum Velocity (USA, Europe).gba file.
   • Click Browse under BIOS and select your retail gba_bios.bin file.
   • Configure display scaling, window mode, audio volume, and input bindings as desired.
4. Once both files are verified, click PLAY to start the game!

The launcher remembers your configured ROM and BIOS paths in rom.cfg and bios.cfg.

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Launcher Options & Command Line

• Skip Launcher on Boot: Check the Skip Launcher on Boot option in the launcher settings to start the game directly on future launches.
• Force Launcher: If you have enabled skip launcher, you can force the launcher to open at any time by running:

  FZeroMaximumVelocityRecomp.exe --launcher

• Direct Launch: To bypass the launcher from command line:

  FZeroMaximumVelocityRecomp.exe --no-launcher

• Command Line Help:

  FZeroMaximumVelocityRecomp.exe --help

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Default Controls

Keyboard

GBA Button	PC Keyboard Key	Function in Game
D-Pad Up	Up Arrow	Pitch / Menu Up
D-Pad Down	Down Arrow	Pitch / Menu Down
D-Pad Left	Left Arrow	Steer Left
D-Pad Right	Right Arrow	Steer Right
A	X	Accelerate / Confirm
B	Z	Brake / Cancel
L	C	Drift Left
R	V	Drift Right
START	Enter	Pause / Start Race
SELECT	Right Shift	Change View / Select

Gamepad

Direct XInput, Xbox, DualShock/DualSense, and generic SDL2 gamepads are supported automatically:

• Steering: Left Stick or D-Pad
• Accelerate (A): Face Button Down (A on Xbox / Cross on PlayStation)
• Brake (B): Face Button Left (X on Xbox / Square on PlayStation)
• Drift (L / R): Left Bumper / Right Bumper (or Triggers)
• Pause (Start): Menu / Start
• Custom button mapping is available in the launcher's Controls tab.

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Save Data

Save files are stored using standard GBA 32 KiB SRAM format in:

saves/fzero_maximum_velocity.sav

The saves directory is created automatically on your first save. Existing save files from authentic cartridges or GBA emulators (32 KiB uncompressed SRAM) can be placed here and will be loaded seamlessly.

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Known Limitations

• Preview Release (v0.1.0-preview-rc1): This is an early preview build. Grand Prix opening tracks (e.g. Bianca City: Stretch Circuit), vehicle physics, Mode 7 rendering, audio, and save systems have been verified.
• Link Cable / Multiplayer: GBA link cable serial communication and multiplayer modes are currently not supported.
• Retail Assets Required: An authentic ROM and retail BIOS are strictly required for execution.

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License & Disclaimer

• The recompilation host, modifications, and project tooling are licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 (see LICENSE).
• Third-party components and libraries are licensed under their respective terms (see THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md).
• This project is an unofficial fan project and static recompilation port created strictly for educational, research, and noncommercial purposes. It is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Nintendo or NdCube.
• All original game assets, music, character designs, and trademarks are the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders.