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Ok, here is version 2 of my Retro Console Theme. This is a MASSIVE overhaul and Includes ANIMATIONS. Thanks to @y2guru and his unending support and development of the 'Community Theme Creator', which now offers an animation tool, I was able to completely rebuild this theme and make it the way I originally intended. Thank You as always my man!

* Language issues have been fixed. Should work now! 5-1-2020

The original theme without animations can be found here: Retro Console Version 1

Pretty much every single view has been redone with at least more flare and details, but some of them are totally re-imagined. I have also added several new views and many more platform specific views. All with animations, subtle but informative (hopefully).

One of the game views that has a smaller monitor window on the right side of the screen now plays a video in a loop of the matching consoles original startup or boot screen. Not all are included as I have not been able to find them on YouTube. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on where to look for more, would be very helpful!

NEW: Playmode Icons - All custom and added all over the theme.

NEW: I made a new view that is intended for use with newer consoles like PS3 and XBOX360. Looks good but does not require as much artwork since there is not much available yet.

NEW: New version available, "Retro Console Theme Anim V2-center videos.zip". This version is designed to let users select a platform video set other than the Nostalgia set that I have been using. It is much better for center aligned videos.

ALSO NEW are several controller button packs that can be swapped out to match your setup. These include 4 buttons each and are color coded throughout the theme:

  • GREEN = Select
  • RED = Back
  • Blue = Search
  • Yellow = Game info screen

To use these you should just download the pack you want and drop it in the following folder: ?\LaunchBox\Themes\Retro Console Theme Anim V2\Media\buttons\. Make sure to overwrite the existing ones. 

  1. controller buttons - arcade.zip: This is a set of generic arcade buttons that can be used for any setup. Just colored and round.
  2. controller buttons - numbered.zip: This is a set of numbered controller buttons (1 - 4) for controllers that have numbered buttons.
  3. controller buttons - ps3.zip: This is a set of PlayStation controller buttons 
  4. controller buttons - xbox.zip: This is a set of Microsoft XBOX controller buttons 
  5. controller buttons - SN30 Pro: This is a set of black buttons with white lettering, glossy

I will gladly take any requests for additional controller buttons as long as they don't require changing the theme. (max of 4 buttons in a pack)

ALSO:

@Wanderer189 has made a huge contribution to this theme in the form of several downloadable add-on packs full of clear logos for each platform. These include literally thousands of logos made for each Genre, Playmode, ETC. This is an amazing thing and I thank you for your hard work Wanderer. You are awesome. If you would like to get these logos for your setup they can be found here:

 

And yet another great contribution from our community: @kidshoalin has created several missing logos to go with your setup. All credit goes to him. Thank you so much for the contribution!

INSTALL:

First - Download the file: Arcade Defualt Clear Logos.zip, unzip it and then follow below instructions...

place clear logos in the Retro-Console Theme Anim V2/images//Playlists Folder

make sure to go into options in BigBox and refresh all images.

 

What is this theme:

  • This is a video snap based BigBox theme. Heavily designed around the use and display of video snaps.
  • This theme has over a hundred views including one that offers a different look for each platform including handhelds.
  • There is a large amount of custom graphics and logos and images and icons etc. Hence the large file size.
  • Use the startup and pause themes to complete the seamless setup. (also included here)
  • All icons including stars for 'consumer ratings' and 'ESRB rating' and the new 'playmode icons' are custom and included in the theme file. Use them all you want.
  • I am using the nostalgia platform videos and these are perfect for this theme. I may make my own someday but for now these are Great. @Wanderer189 is currently making videos for every genre and playmode. (you are awesome buddy, thank you so much for all your hard work and contributions to this and other themes)

Available Downloads:

  1. Retro Console Theme Anim V2.zip - This is the entire theme including platform and platform device logos as well as all icons so you don't have to download them individually. This does not include the startup video, startup or pause themes, collection logos, etc.
  2. Retro Console Theme Anim V2-center videos.zip - This an alternate version of the theme. This version is designed to let users select a platform video set other than the Nostalgia set that I have been using. It is much better for center aligned platform videos.
  3. controller buttons - arcade.zip - Arcade panel based controller buttons
  4. controller buttons - numbered.zip - Number based controller buttons
  5. controller buttons - ps3.zip - PlayStation based controller buttons
  6. controller buttons - xbox.zip - XBOX based controller buttons
  7. Retro-Console-Pause.zip - The pause theme I made also to match this theme. (screens below)
  8. Retro-Console-Startup.zip - The startup and shutdown theme I made to match with this theme. (screens below)
  9. Platform Clear Logos.zip - Included in the theme download but also here in case you just want them alone. These were made specifically for this theme.
  10. Platform Device Logos.zip - Also made for this theme for the platform view that uses device images.
  11. Collection Device Logos.zip -  Made to match this theme for the platform view that uses device images for each collection I use. I can make more upon request.
  12. Collection Logos.zip - Same as the platform logos. Made to match so they can be used in this theme.
  13. Platform Categories.zip - A bunch of category logos also made to match this theme.
  14. Startup Video.zip - A startup video I made just to add to the overall completeness of the theme. Not at all necessary but here if you want it.
  15. Retro Console Sound Pack.zip - Again not required but here if you want it. This is what i use in the video below. Just unzip it to your launchbox sounds folder and then select it in BigBox.
  16. Platform Original Boot Videos.zip - This is a pack of just the new startuo videos for each console or platform I could find. (included in theme so no need to download unless you want just these)
  17. Arcade Defualt Clear Logos.zip - A new community contribution including several new arcade logos for playlists.

Recommendations:

  • Set your Image priorities in Launchbox as follows - Cart Front ( add disc images to the list - this is used in many views in this theme)
  • Set your startup and shutdown time limits in launchbox settings. (mine are: startup=5 sec and shutdown=3.5 sec)
  • I designed this around the Nostalgia Platform Videos. You can use anything but those will fit and line up best.
  • This theme assumes an xbox controller setup: A=Select, B=Back, X=Search, Y=Game Details and Select Button=Change View (not  required)
  • I also set the left bumper to platforms and right bumper to platform categories. (not required but helpful)
  • Get as many Banner, Steam Banner and Marquee images as you can. This theme offers a unique view for all arcade cabinet based games and will use those images. There is also a custom view for systems like Windows that also use them.

Future Plans:

  • Create a new view that uses the original loading video from each console. (started on 1-3-2020) DONE
  • Complete the white silhouette console and controller images that are used in the startup theme. DONE
  • Add animations to the theme ( @y2guru is working on this ability for his theme creator as we speak and I will update once it is ready) DONE
  • Make platform videos to match this theme (maybe) - In the works

How to Install:

  • Extract Retro Console Theme.zip to your launchbox themes folder. This includes all the platform and device logos you need and will automatically use them. ( In order to use other logos just delete the ones in this theme folder)
  • You can also use the startup and pause themes to add more of a consistent flow.
  • Drop the startup video (if you want it) in the launchbox videos root folder.

This theme currently has over 80 different platforms and includes the matching device logos, collection logos, category logos and more but some of these have to be added manually through launchbox (sorry). I can not figure out how to make them automatic.

Startup Video:

Theme Video:

Screenshot System View:

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Screenshots of each Logo Type:

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Screenshots - Startup and Shutdown and Pause Theme:

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Screenshots - Random and Extra Stuff:

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Screenshots - Random Icons and Controllers Made for This Theme:

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What's New in Version 2.1.4   See changelog

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Just added the Super Famicom platform logo. Nothing else is new.

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mechaluzz
On 9/9/2021 at 5:47 PM, cemfundog said:

Hello, glad you like the theme. I am currently looking into this issue. I have the same problem. Maybe I can figure it out and when I do I will fix it and update this theme. Give me a liitle bit of time.

Thanks so much for the effort! i'll leave you a "coffee" if it is possible to donate. Anyway i don't undestand why is nor possible to downgrade launchbox neither to block to auto update... 

Bye! 

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neil9000
4 minutes ago, mechaluzz said:

Anyway i don't undestand why is nor possible to downgrade launchbox neither to block to auto update...

You can do both, and very easily at that.

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rexryan
2 hours ago, neil9000 said:

You can do both, and very easily at that.

Why didn't you tell him how do do it? Ahh I remember- your the drunken moderator on the sauce again? 

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neil9000
12 minutes ago, rexryan said:

Why didn't you tell him how do do it? Ahh I remember- your the drunken moderator on the sauce again? 

I beg your pardon? I didnt tell them how as they didnt even ask, a bit like yourself, just accused with no reason. 

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No problem guys, don't worry! @neil9000 i've tried to find a previous version here in the official site with no success (in my pc there's no previous version locally stored, clean install), after searching on internet i've found an older version to test it out the theme, but, still by uncheck the "auto-update" flags on the option (as reported on the forum) when big box is launched the auto-update take effect without any acknowledgement.

Please if you know the procedure let me know! anyway for this reason i can say that is not straightforward...

At the moment i'm build up my setup with the Colorful theme and the latest version of launchbox that are good as well.

Thanks!

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Retro808
23 minutes ago, mechaluzz said:

No problem guys, don't worry! @neil9000 i've tried to find a previous version here in the official site with no success (in my pc there's no previous version locally stored, clean install), after searching on internet i've found an older version to test it out the theme, but, still by uncheck the "auto-update" flags on the option (as reported on the forum) when big box is launched the auto-update take effect without any acknowledgement.

Please if you know the procedure let me know! anyway for this reason i can say that is not straightforward...

At the moment i'm build up my setup with the Colorful theme and the latest version of launchbox that are good as well.

Thanks!

You need to make sure the first 2 boxes in the image are unchecked. If they are LB will not download an update. The only time it automatically downloads without you acknowledging "yes" is if you have the 2nd option ticked.

As far as reverting to an older version if you do not have any old installers in your \Updates folder than you cannot fallback easily as we do not house old versions on our site. You really should never have to do a "clean install" and delete the entire LB folder. Most times simply re-running an installer over an existing build will fix some experienced issues. Either way, it is usually a good idea to back up data data even if you choose to start with a clean slate.

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C-Beats
48 minutes ago, mechaluzz said:

i've tried to find a previous version here in the official site with no success

Can find old installers for versions you have upgraded from in your \\LaunchBox\Updates folder. You can also email support@unbrokensoftware.com and ask for an installer for a previous version and they will be able to get you one.

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Hman
On 9/9/2021 at 5:47 PM, cemfundog said:

Hello, glad you like the theme. I am currently looking into this issue. I have the same problem. Maybe I can figure it out and when I do I will fix it and update this theme. Give me a liitle bit of time.

Great! If you are going to update the theme, please also add filter button (used in version 11.18)

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cemfundog
33 minutes ago, Hman said:

Great! If you are going to update the theme, please also add filter button (used in version 11.18)

I will look into it, I can only add features as they become available in the Theme Creator. Once @y2guru adds features I will update the files that I am still working on. I am only aware of a new filter in LB though and My theme only works in BB. If there is a new filter feature in BB than I will have to wait. Sorry!

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Fulltilt

Fist time posting in a long time so please go easy on me 🙂

Actually stumbled across this theme while watching videos about different Big Box setups on youtube. I looked for it here and after downloading. I managed to figure out where most of the files go. I am still fairly new to Launchbox and Big Box themes but thought I would give it a try.

I seem to have everything in the right places or I think but I have two sets of icons not showing up ..any ideas what i did wrong, or didn't do please?

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cemfundog
On 6/10/2022 at 5:35 PM, Fulltilt said:

Fist time posting in a long time so please go easy on me 🙂

Actually stumbled across this theme while watching videos about different Big Box setups on youtube. I looked for it here and after downloading. I managed to figure out where most of the files go. I am still fairly new to Launchbox and Big Box themes but thought I would give it a try.

I seem to have everything in the right places or I think but I have two sets of icons not showing up ..any ideas what i did wrong, or didn't do please?

main.png

playlists.png

Hello, this view is specific to platform device images. Make sure you have those made in the logo creator and in the right spot. If this is not helpful, let me know.

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Hi,

First I have to say thank you very much for this theme, its amazing!

Ok, yes I see them in this folder on my drive

 D:\LaunchBox\Themes\Retro Console Theme Anim V2-center videos\Images\Platforms\Device

Looks like that folder will fix the icons in the second picture in the post above ..thanks :D

Sorry not sure about the logo creator  

 

Thank you for your quick reply, I have found the folders and icons I need to get things going right.

I guess there is just so much available for this theme I was just a bit overwhelmed.

Things seems to make sense now ..this is great!

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Hi cemfundog,

I thought I had this figured out. I see where the icons go but after downloading all the packages ..I still don't see the platform device Icons for Consoles, Handhelds and Computers

like in the picture number one above, and also the platform playlists like in the second picture. Do these have to be created or is there a pack available?

 

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cemfundog
7 hours ago, Fulltilt said:

Hi cemfundog,

I thought I had this figured out. I see where the icons go but after downloading all the packages ..I still don't see the platform device Icons for Consoles, Handhelds and Computers

like in the picture number one above, and also the platform playlists like in the second picture. Do these have to be created or is there a pack available?

 

Sorry, I can not find them either. Not sure what happened. Try these: attached.

610058044_PlatformDeviceLogos.zip

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Thank you for the attached but they are available already. I have these installed and they show when I go into a category like Arcade, Consoles, Handhelds or Computers.

Sorry for being such a pain.  I just need the bigger icons for Arcade, Consoles, Handhelds and Computers.

The other set I can't seem to find is the bigger icons for the arcade playlists.

 

Hi cemfundog,

Just browsing in the download section and see there is a new final version of this theme  ..v3.06 ?

I didn't know of the newer v3.06 version when I stumbled across this theme so please disregard above posts.

Wow! Ok, plenty of instructions here. Installing now ..thanks!

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cemfundog
On 6/14/2022 at 1:36 PM, Fulltilt said:

Thank you for the attached but they are available already. I have these installed and they show when I go into a category like Arcade, Consoles, Handhelds or Computers.

Sorry for being such a pain.  I just need the bigger icons for Arcade, Consoles, Handhelds and Computers.

The other set I can't seem to find is the bigger icons for the arcade playlists.

 

Hi cemfundog,

Just browsing in the download section and see there is a new final version of this theme  ..v3.06 ?

I didn't know of the newer v3.06 version when I stumbled across this theme so please disregard above posts.

Wow! Ok, plenty of instructions here. Installing now ..thanks!

Great, I hope you like the theme but yeah, much more involved install process.

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Hello again,

I had a few days to really learn some things about this theme and the logo creator. I had alot of questions before but after doing alot of reading and experimenting

I can say I have a pretty good understanding now. I have watched several Community theme workshop videos and even though I am still very new I now have the

confidence to make some small changes and finally create the playlist logos I was looking for. I am currently still using v2 on your theme which I really enjoy!

It just works perfectly on my system, so thank you cemfundog and everyone involved very much for creating it.

Its not your average theme and does require a little extra effort but it is so worth it ..and now I think I am ready to take on v3

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