As I stated in other threads I have been trying to figure out a streamlined way to compile libretro-super in Windows using Maister’s prepackaged mingw-w64+git environment from here http://forum.themaister.net/viewtopic.php?id=467
I got it working so here is the new environment: Link: https://anonfiles.com/file/b7e41f74904793e908aca44cdecdb312
The only thing I changed in his environment was an addition of a libz.a and libzdll.a in the mingw64/lib folder so that genplus and stella would compile. I had to build these libs from source to get them working properly. Just like his environment you can run this from a usb stick if you please. Obviously the instructions are a little different but hopefully just as easy for those who have never compiled in their life. There are only a few extra steps compared to building just retroarch alone. The only cores that don’t compile with this are the gl cores and mednafen-snes, scummvm, mame, and picodrive. All of these cores are new and/or experimental on Windows so it is not much of a surprise.
Step by step instructions (newb friendly): [ul] [li]start the shell with Git BAsh.vbs[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]git clone git://github.com/libretro/libretro-super.git[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]cd libretro-super[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]open libretro-build.sh in text editor (notepad++ recommended)[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]find line 50, 60 and 70 where it says MAKE=mingw32-make, CC=mingw32-gcc, CXX=mingw32-g++ respectively[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]simply remove mingw32 prefix from these instructions to end up with MAKE=make, CC=gcc and CXX=g++[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]scroll to the very bottom of the script and erase mednafen-snes, scummvm, picodrive and mame lines since these won’t compile anyway[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]save script and exit, hardest part is finished[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]sh libretro-fetch.sh[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]OPTIONAL For those with more than 1GB ram, open libretro-mednafen/Makefile in text editor, line 21 change to CACHE_CD = 1[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]sh libretro-build.sh[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]wait a while…[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]a new folder is created inside libretro-super dir called dist/win; go there now[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]surprise! All of your cores await your retroarch installation move them where you will and enjoy[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][/ul]
To update the cores: [ul] [li]open shell again[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]cd libretro-super[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]rm -f dist/win/.dll[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]rm -f libretro-build.sh[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]git reset --hard[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]git pull[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]edit libretro-build.sh with a text editor in the exact same way as mentioned above[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]sh libretro-fetch.sh[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]sh libretro-build.sh[/:2v1jlhcy][/li][li]once again your cores will be waiting for you in dist/win[/*:2v1jlhcy][/li][/ul]
and finally, enjoy the fruits of your labor!
I’ll see what I can do about getting the gl cores to compile as well. I can’t really promise anything, at least until they become stable. I am pretty new to C++ still and just learning the basics.
Following your guide produces 64bit dlls.