libmpeg 2.0 Release
This release focuses on stability, compatibility, and decode-path performance improvements for Dreamcast playback.
What’s New
- Increased video frame decoding speed by 27-32%.
- Added proper MP2 stereo decoding while keeping mono support.
- Fixed playback timing issues. Thanks jnMartin84.
- Fixed playback issues with non-multiple-of-16 video dimensions and improved scaling/centering behavior.
- Expanded practical resolution support and improved handling for widescreen/standard aspect videos.
- Optimized hot copy paths using Dreamcast store queues in video/audio paths.
- Added SH4-focused audio decode optimizations (including FIPR-based work). Thanks Falco Girgis.
- Improved playback robustness (loop/reset/step flow), plus additional null checks and safety fixes.
- Fixed leaks and cleanup issues in buffer/player lifecycle code.
- Improved docs and encoding guidance (updated FFmpeg presets).