Jaguar GameDrive Firmware Update

To apply the firmware update, copy the firmware.upd file into the root directory (ie. not in any sub-directory, H:\ for example, however your drive letter may vary) of a memory card, insert this cart into the Jaguar GameDrive cartridge and turn on the Jaguar.

Several messages will appear in the format "Updating XXXX..." and a progress bar will appear under the Retro HQ logo for a short time. Once the firmware update is complete the console will boot to the menu as normal. The current version of firmware items installed can be found by pressing 0 on the Jaguar control pad on the game menu.

Firmware 240506 (1.13, 1.09, 1.09, 1.06)

Firmware V1.13, ASIC V1.09, Menu V1.09, Stub V1.06

Improved CD game support

Added memory track support for CD games

Stability fixes for debug

Previous Updates

Firmware 220509 (1.12, 1.08, 1.08, 1.05)

Firmware V1.12, ASIC V1.08, Menu V1.08, Stub V1.05

Fixed bug with stub command line selection of EEPROM over 512 bytes in size

Added ability to upload files to memory card from PC

Added ability to boot ROMs via reboot from PC

Stability fixes for debug

Firmware 211006 (1.11, 1.08, 1.08, 1.04)

Firmware V1.11, ASIC V1.08, Menu V1.08, Stub V1.04

Several bug fixes related to marquee loading

New homebrew API added

Support for cart or memory card locked homebrew releases

Added ability to set active EEPROM image from debug command line

Fixed an SDRAM startup issue

Firmware 210413 (1.10, 1.07, 1.07, 1.03)

Firmware V1.10, ASIC V1.07, Menu V1.07

Added support for CD ROM games

Added virtual serial port for debugging purposes

Fixed EEPROM bug for saves larger than 512 bytes

Added cartridge bus connectivity test on startup

Added support for 2nd controller in launcher

Firmware 200522 (1.09, 1.06, 1.06, 1.03)

Firmware V1.09, Menu V1.06

Added reporting on if a memory card format is unreadable (large memory cards)

Added support for Battlespere Gold

Firmware 200403 (1.08, 1.06, 1.05, 1.03)

Firmware V1.08

Updated for new cartridge version.

ASIC V1.06

Fixed: Marginal timing was causing a hang while loading ROMs on some Jaguars.

Menu V1.05

Fixed: Small glitch with boxart on NTSC / PAL60

Stub V1.03

Updated for new cartridge version.

Firmware 190828 (1.07, 1.05, 1.04, 1.02)

Menu V1.04

Fixed: Save-games could fail if there was no .MRQ file present for a game.