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  1. v2 Platform Logos Professionally Redrawn + Official Versions, New BigBox Defaults

    This is a giant collection of platform logos drawn digitally by hand. This took well over 500 hours of work over 15 months. While console logos exist all over the internet, this collection aims to bring them to a higher level of polish and accuracy. The default logos in BigBox will now come from this set. It was extremely tedious to ensure a very high level of accuracy across thousands of files.
     
    So Many Versions!
    Each included platform has multiple logo variants. Basically, many consoles had different logos for different regions and time periods. There are also smaller variations such as with or without a trademark (tm). There are black and white versions for each of these. With all of these it can add up to over 50 small variations for one platform! This would be impossible to navigate so I’ve split them up into smaller categories. For each format (Normal, Large and SVG) there are Light and Dark folders. For either of those there are: “Color”, “Black & White” and “Just White” (or Just Black respectively). If you wanted to use a minimalistic dark theme, you could use the “Just White” versions for a contemporary look. If you wanted logos for a standard dark theme then you could use “Light - Color”.
     
    Official Versions Included
    Besides the many hand drawn logos, I’ve also curated multiple logos that are the OFFICIAL renderings. Meaning, vector art ripped from official sources such as websites and pdf manuals. Finding official source art in the wild is pretty uncommon and required many hours of digging. Most of the source art was not in color so most of these colors are still generated by me. Some of the platforms with official logos include:

    Sadly, some of these wasted a lot of my time because I drew them and later found the official versions.
     
    The Drawing Process:
    My process for drawing a logo required many steps. I first did research on each logo. Then I would dig deep for the best references I could find. One rule I had was to never trust any image. I would compare multiple sources and make sure the source I chose was not fan made or some modern re-release that changed the logo. If a better source was found that showed differences from what I drew I would redraw it again (it sucked). I redrew the NEO GEO logo about 5 times before I was finally happy with it. Generally, source art would include box art images, adverts, brochures, and manual scans. Archive.org and Manualslib.com were a huge help for a lot of these scans. I would then use the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator and go to town! Sometimes if my source was really amazing, I could finish the whole logo in an hour and a half or so. Other times it would take much, much longer.

    Getting the correct color was always challenging and required intelligent guesswork. For example, with the classic Konami logo, I brought in 20 images. Gathered the color from all of those and found the average color for the red and orange. Then I’d tweak it slightly more, usually to improve saturation.
    When it came to fonts, I would always search for it but rarely found exact matches. If the font was found I’d obviously use it, but If not I’d have to hand draw it. However, a couple of the smaller taglines/subtitles do use a very close match. Hand drawing those fonts would do more harm than good. While drawing a logo I took great care to make things as visually pleasing as possible. Every little section of each letter of each logo was considered. Curves were carefully made to be smooth with as few anchor points as possible. Letters align with each other and angled letters all share the same angle. Hand drawing fonts is very tricky.

    Many logos were substantially harder than I’d anticipated. The Sega Saturn US logo for instance, drove me insane. It took over 40 hours to draw (not to mention wasted time from failed attempts months earlier). I used Adobe Illustrator to mimic every highlight, tiny color shift, shading and glow. When I was working on this logo, I’d come home from my graphic design day job and then spend 4 hours on it, which would only finish part of one letter. As I worked, I’d have a couple copies of the logo in the same file and a couple times it bottomed out 32GB of ram!

     
    Unique Versions
    This collection brings a few unique logos to the table. I’m just going to list a few. I created multiple new arcade and pinball logos, although previous arcade logos are here too. I highly polished the Daphne logo as it needed some love. I drew a detailed version of the TeknoParrot logo which seems to be uncommon in high resolution. I also created Sega system 16 and 32 arcade logos based on the exact font used in the Sega 32X and Sega CD (Copperplate Gothic Std 31AB stretched horizontally to 130%). The Capcom logos have stylized alternate versions based on a gradated version Capcom rarely uses. There are several other unique logos I could list here.
     
    White Outline - Default Versions
    Since these logos are replacing the default logos in BigBox, Faeran smartly requested that I create versions with white outlines around the outside. That way logos could be seen against any background color. I only made the outline versions for the options I gave to Faeran. I don’t plan on making outline versions for the rest of the variations. That said, the versions I did make are included here. The outline versions don’t look quite as nice in my opinion but they serve a very functional and important purpose. Solid black logos for some systems, like the PSP, would not be visible in certain themes without a white outline. However, theme creators or those wanting to add logos to a single theme, I would still recommend the non-outline versions for the cleanest look.
     
    Conclusion
    I included every platform and version that I wanted to. There are some more obscure ones I could draw but I didn’t see the need to seeing as how I've created 22,000 files as is. If I knew how much work this was going to take, I would've never gotten myself into this (lol). I hope that you guys get a lot of enjoyment out of these. I’m glad I made them and it feels really good to finally be able to upload them. I made these originally for LaunchBox but they can be used elsewhere. I will always appreciate credit if you use them. Needless to say, I don’t own the rights to the logos and these are NEVER to be sold in any way.
    Thanks
    Special thanks to Juketstu and Faeran for their valuable feedback.
    Also, huge thanks again to Faeran and the LaunchBox team for using these as the new defaults for BigBox!
     
    If you like what you see here, please also check out my LaunchBox / BigBox logo collection & Pineapple Graphics' Photoreal Controller Vectors:

    13,904 downloads

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  2. Minimal Platform Logos

    Minimal Platform Logo Set - minimalistic and simple design
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    190+ logos with blank logo background 6 different styles: white silver light grey dark grey black black glass graphic size per logo: 1256 x 508px Any comments are welcome. Hope you like it!
    I'm taking requests for missing platforms :-)
     

    2,666 downloads

       (1 review)

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  3. Rincewinds Platform Logos - 3D

    A set of 190 platform logos based on the great Minimal platform logos from Garehard.
    I've created 2 different sets this one being more 3D than the other.
    Logo sizes are 1280px by 518px You will need to check the naming of the files and match them to your exciting platforms Included is a simple version of the photoshop file also.

    2,838 downloads

       (4 reviews)

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  4. system buttons

    103  system buttons in carbon look style 

    813 downloads

       (1 review)

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  5. Basic - Platform Clear Logo Set

    This is a Basic Platform Clear Logo Set containing over 500 clear logos.
    It contains platform, platform category, playlist and a few third-party clear logos.
    There is variations of some platform clear logos as well.
    This set works well with themes that have light coloured backgrounds and i have
    also made an alternate white version for themes that have dark coloured backgrounds.
    Its an updated set of the platform clear logos that i used for my White Trim set.
     
    How to add them to LaunchBox.
    Instructions:
        Rename the PNG file exactly the same name of the desired platform as it is named in LaunchBox.
        Copy/paste *.PNG file in your ...\ LaunchBox \ Images \ Platforms \ <Platform name> \ Clear Logo.
        Delete the old logo (if present).
        Launch BigBox and go into -> Options -> Image Cache and Refresh Platform Wheel Images.
    How to add them to a Theme.
    Instructions:
        Rename the PNG file exactly the same name of the desired platform as it is named in LaunchBox.
        Copy/paste *.PNG file in your ...\ LaunchBox \ Themes \ <Theme name> \ Images \ Platforms \ Clear Logo.
        Delete the old logos (if present).
        Launch BigBox and go into -> Options -> Image Cache and Refresh Platform Wheel Images.
    Enjoy!

    11,839 downloads

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  6. Platform Categories Clear Logos

    As of 7.9-beta1 Platform Categories are supported on BigBox.
    So, Why not make a clear logo since nobody else made yet? 

    2,119 downloads

       (1 review)

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  7. Zombeaver's Platform Category Clear Logos

    These are some platform category clear logos I created in a similar style to my other clear logos, with several options for each category. The forum thread can be found here.
    Other image/video projects:
     

    329 downloads

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  8. Neon Platform Category Clear Logos

    Platform Category  Clear Logos for Playlists in Big Box
    Atari Classics
    Capcom Classics
    Data East Classics
    Irem Classics
    Konami Classics
    Midway Classics
    Namco Classics
    Nintendo Classics
    Sega Classics
    SNK Classics
    Taito Classics
    Williams Classics
    Computer                                                                                  
    Consoles                                               
    Handhelds
    Playlists
    Beat 'Em Ups
    Fighters
    FPS
    Platform
    RPG
    Shmups
     
    (More to come)

    1,227 downloads

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  9. Y2Guru Clear Logos Style 2

    Here's my 2nd batch of Platform Clear Logos.
    Enjoy!
    Here's an example of them in action using CriticalZoneV2 - BlueBox
     
     

    448 downloads

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  10. y2guru's Clear Logo - Style 3.zip

    Just completed my 3rd set of Platform Clear Logos.  Enjoy!!
     

    328 downloads

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  11. Console Hacks Platform Clear Logo

    A 'Console Hacks' logo, using the 'Pretendo' font in a faux Nintendo Logo, and the word 'Hacks' using SNES letters I made myself.

    Enjoy.

    281 downloads

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  12. NEC PC-Engine SuperGrafx

    NEC PC-Engine SuperGrafx: Platform Clear Logo

    411 downloads

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  13. Retro Neon Platform Category Logo Set

    I have modified the main category logos created by @RetroNi to fit the video set that I just released. All thanks to him for his work on the logos...I have added two more for the missing categories,and added color shading+Neon.

     
     

    1,475 downloads

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  14. Blank Clear Game Logo Set

    Todays my birthday so today i'll publish all my silver rings blank so now you can put your own titles in the rings now. HAPPY?
    I don't care if you publish it here or edit the rings, but make sure you give me credit.
    Adobe Photoshop is required so make sure you have it.
    For now you only have Nintendo, Sega, Playstation & Microsoft. I will work on more such as Atari and other fucking consoles i don't know so wait sometime ok? 
    Now if you'll excuse me i have family stuff to do......

    7,876 downloads

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  15. Daves Clear Logos Style 8.zip

    As part of my new theme, here are the associated clear logos

    919 downloads

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  16. Neon Platform Categories Clear Logos

    I've made platform categories clear logos to go with @Mr. RetroLust's FutureState Neon Deluxe theme, I just started learning Photoshop and was inspired to make these thanks to Mr. Retrolust's theme. If anyone has any thoughts on them or criticism let me know.

    289 downloads

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  17. Graffiti / Cartoon Style Clear logo's

    First batch of Graffiti/Cartoon style clear logo's.
    Will make more if people are interested in a full set.
    Hope you enjoy them , please feel free to leave any feedback.

    364 downloads

       (1 review)

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  18. Graffiti / Cartoon Style Clear logo's Batch 3

    another batch 4 u

    290 downloads

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  19. Silver Ring Clear Logos - Rare Systems

    For my setup I have been using the silver ring clear logo set that was created by @viking, Probably the best logo pack there is. As detailed at as the pack is, I have a few custom and very rare systems that didn't have logos. So I made them. The full credit for the logos and the template are @viking  and I hope it is ok to use them. You can see all the systems that are included in the screenshots. Once again, none of these are included in his pack and have not found any of these systems with logos already made.
    Custom Systems - All the rare systems that I have included
    And a few goodies...
    Arcade logos - These are a mainly arcade boards for those who perhaps like to split some systems off from MAME or who download arcade packs individually.
    Magazine Logos - I have these full catalogue of magazines in my collections. The magazines are in CBZ and I use Cdisplay through rocketlauncher to launch them beautifully. They are freely and legally distributed at places on the web, Google is your friend.
    Hacks Logos - These are  the exact logos that @viking made but I added a hacks logo on them for those who like to have a seperate category for hacked games. If there are any issues posting these I will gladly remove them.
     
    The original PSD that these are based on can be downloaded from the original thread here but I have included my slightly modified PSD in certain packs that are changed. For example the hacks pack so that you can make any logo a "hacks" logo and the magazines pack has a custom background. 
     
     As I add more systems to my collection, I will update this pack accordingly. Of course nothing will be duplicated if it was already created elsewhere or in the original pack. Hope someone can use them!

    6,610 downloads

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  20. 3D Rotating Platform Logos

    I know I'm a dumbass for deleting my previous demo, Shame on me right? Sorry I've been out of launchbox for a very long ass time.
     
    Full Version of 3D Rotating Platform Logos, I got bored of silver ring logos & I want to try something different.
    180 and 360 spins are available, I know there's some logos missing but that's where you come in and request me to do some! 
     
    I'll start a topic for requests someday but my fucking wrist hurts...…..
    I need go finish deathloop.....

    638 downloads

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  21. Soqueroeu's Colorful Clear Logos Category

    My Colorful Clear Logos Category

    Hello everybody!
    I would like to share my category logos with you. I made them to use with the Colorful bigbox theme. Of course, you can use them in other themes. They were made inspired by the Colorfull Big Box colors and contain 8 variants:
    simple gray Simple gray (caps text) simple dark Simple dark (caps text) 2.5D gray 2.5D gray (caps text) 2.5D dark 2.5D dark (caps text)


      All logos are 1920p wide, to maximize quality on high resolution displays. You may want to reduce the size using some image software. Feel free to do so.
    Please note, I only created logos for the main categories. But you can create your own, because include the source .psd file 😄
    Any feedback is welcome.

    Enjoy!
     

    301 downloads

       (1 review)

    3 comments

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  22. Silver Ring - ClearLogo Set

    Inspired by the work of screenzone.fr, I totally redo a very large set of Platform Clear Logo. New ring. New design.
    HD logo. (1506 x 756 px) PNG format. No drop shadow. ZIP file: GAMES ARCADE logo (77 PNG)   ZIP file: GAMES COMPUTER logo (70 PNG) ZIP file: GAMES CONSOLE logo (104 PNG) ZIP file: GAMES HANDHELDlogo (28 PNG) ZIP file: GAMES PINBALL logo (5 PNG) ZIP file: CATEGORY logo (7 PNG) ZIP file: THIRD PARTY APP logo (16 PNG) ZIP file: PLAYLIST logo (13 PNG)  ZIP file: BLANK logo : Create your own logo. (2 PSD) Browse the forum thread for alternatives from other users ! Browse the forum and ask for update on the good tread ! Instruction :
    Copy/past *.PNG file in your  ...\ LaunchBox \ Themes \ <Theme name> \ Images \ Platforms \ Clear Logo. Rename the png file exactly as the name of the desired platform as in LaunchBox. Launch "BigBox" and go into "option". Refresh "wheel image cache".  
     

    53,119 downloads

       (14 reviews)

    16 comments

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  23. Zombeaver's Platform Clear Logos

    These are platform clear logos that I created for Big Box. They've been available on the forums for some time but not in the download section. There are normal and scanline versions of each logo along with a number of alternate versions for some logos, which also have scanline variants.
    Platform/Variant Availability Chart
    Number of platforms included: 56
    Total number of clear logos included: 218

    I will continue to create more based on requests as time allows. If you have a specific request, post it in the comments and I'll see what I can do.
    Other image/video projects:
     

    2,881 downloads

       (4 reviews)

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  24. Nintendo 64 Virtual Console Custom Platform logo

    So @SentaiBrad just posted his tutorial here on N64 Virtual Console emulation through Dolphin, which is a pretty fun trick to use. I've been doing it myself for a few months now, and had put together a barebones (but, I think, not bad) logo for the custom Nintendo 64 Virtual Console platform that I made (because otherwise it looked weird in BigBox to have just one platform without a logo.) Since he posted the tutorial, I figure other people might want to try this, so I've posted the logo I hastily Shopped together. It's in a .zip file because you can't upload .png files for some reason (?), only .jpg images. Whatever.
     
    This is my first time contributing a file this way, usually I'm just adding stuff behind the scenes to the DB, so sorry for the rambling intro. Anywho, I hope you enjoy it! 

    126 downloads

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