Mini Consoles Theme - RetroSai Nostalgia - Form over Function 2.2.5

Beautiful work! That was so fast. Thank you so so much!

I'm experiencing the issue that for a lot of platforms I have no images of my games displayed whatsoever. Does each platform images need to be a specific size in order for the theme to work? Loving it otherwise so far! Also is there a way to use a specific image as the cover? For the Windows/Steam Games, there are a couple where they display the PC Case Cover instead of the Steam variant despite showing up correctly in Launchbox. Thx for your hard work!

3 hours ago, Dramagizio said:

I'm experiencing the issue that for a lot of platforms I have no images of my games displayed whatsoever. Does each platform images need to be a specific size in order for the theme to work? Loving it otherwise so far! Also is there a way to use a specific image as the cover? For the Windows/Steam Games, there are a couple where they display the PC Case Cover instead of the Steam variant despite showing up correctly in Launchbox. Thx for your hard work!

No images for your games? It’s possible that a lot of the art is categorized as ‘Fan Art’ or ‘Steam Poster’. If that is the case, you’ll want to move the (for example Box Art) from the “Steam Poster” folder to the “Box Front” folder. All of my views use ‘Box Art - Front” as their image source, so for each platform whatever you have in those folders, that’s what it will pull from.

Once you have the correct images in the correct folders, you’ll want to make sure only one file per game is being used, and that will allow you to set the image that you’d like for the game. Otherwise, even in LaunchBox, it will randomly alternate between the art that’s available.

Hopefully I understood the issue you’re having correctly, and provided a solution that works for you. Thanks!

3 hours ago, Saieno said:

No images for your games? It’s possible that a lot of the art is categorized as ‘Fan Art’ or ‘Steam Poster’. If that is the case, you’ll want to move the (for example Box Art) from the “Steam Poster” folder to the “Box Front” folder. All of my views use ‘Box Art - Front” as their image source, so for each platform whatever you have in those folders, that’s what it will pull from.

Once you have the correct images in the correct folders, you’ll want to make sure only one file per game is being used, and that will allow you to set the image that you’d like for the game. Otherwise, even in LaunchBox, it will randomly alternate between the art that’s available.

Hopefully I understood the issue you’re having correctly, and provided a solution that works for you. Thanks!

Nope, unfortunately not. I always manually add my games but use the Download Media Option for the images. Maybe it has something to do with the folder structure? I provided an example below for the PS4 Games. I initially thought it has something to do with the fact that I renamed the platform from ''Sony PlayStation 4'' to just ''PlayStation 4'' but I also renamed the Nintendo Entertainment System to...well, just NES and it works perfectly fine there so I'm not really sure what the issue here is. I also downgraded Launchbox from 13.15 back to 13.12 to see if it made a difference, also Nope. Thank you for the hint regarding the Box Front folder, that fixed the Steam Issue. Thank you kindly for taking care and responding so quickly, much appreciated!

6 hours ago, Dramagizio said:

I renamed the platform from ''Sony PlayStation 4'' to just ''PlayStation 4'' but I also renamed the Nintendo Entertainment System to...well, just NES and it works perfectly fine there so I'm not really sure what the issue here is. Thank you for the hint regarding the Box Front folder, that fixed the Steam Issue. Thank you kindly for taking care and responding so quickly, much appreciated!

Hello @Dramagizio! Glad you were able to resolve the Steam images! But you mentioned that you have Nintendo Entertainment System named NES, and Sony PlayStation 4 named PlayStation 4. The name of the platform does absolutely matter and a list of supported names for platform are located on the main description of the theme. While it may appear to work, that’s mainly due to the cache and/or the images didn’t completely transfer from one folder name to the other within LaunchBox. When you rename a platform it generally needs to transfer all of the metadata images to the newly named folder. Check your folders to see if you have both NES and Nintendo Entertainment System, and also check if Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 exist.

 

I believe Nintendo Entertainment System and Sony PlayStation 4 are the expected names for the platforms, so you’ll just want to make sure everything is where it should be. (Changing platform names can get really messy). If you’re wanting to order the platforms in a specific way, you’ll want to use the “Sort Name” instead, which keeps the platforms naming structure but reorders it based on a value you give in alphabetical order. Hopefully that helps but if you still have trouble feel free to DM me and we’ll make sure it gets resolved.

 

Thanks!

Here are 2 images for your theme

SNK Neo Geo MVS

Capcom

Edited July 13 by Gameon100

4 hours ago, Gameon100 said:

Here are 2 images for your theme

Hello @Gameon100! Thanks for your comment and sharing images for NeoGeo and Capcom CPS1 backgrounds. Currently I do not have a use for them, as NeoGeo AES is already completed in the theme, as well as NeoGeo CD and Arcade view with NeoGeo or Capcom CPS1 Playlist, but maybe someone else’s theme could have use of them.
 

When art or designs are suggested by someone from the community for my theme, I’ll usually create my own version of the concept, or design my own interpretation. It's not to say their designs or art are bad, many times it’s better than my own, but I try to keep a consistent look and style to the theme across platforms, even if they drastically differ in quality and tone.
 

Much of the quality differences or design choices are purposefully done to evoke a specific feeling or experience, and when it all comes together, the end result is essentially exactly what I concepted or envisioned in my head as to what it would look like and how it would function.
 

With that said, thank you for sharing and hope you enjoy the theme!

Edited July 13 by Saieno

you welcome

New version release, which adds the Nokia N-Gage platform.

v2.2.3

• Added Nokia N-Gage Platform View

Video Demonstration

 

• Adjusted the Cart animation for the following Platforms:
  • Atari Lynx
  • Sega GameGear
  • WonderSwan
  • WonderSwan Color
• Adjusted the Game Title text for the following Platforms:
  • Commodore Amiga
  • Commodore CD32
    • Also adjusted the background screenshot for the CD32

 

Hey @Saieno just wanted say I am loving every update as usual. Truly a work of art and I really appreciate you updating and adding more to an already awesome theme!

Thanks @vahn65! Hope you like this newest release as well. This new version release adds the long requested NEC PC-FX and Sega SG-1000 platforms.

v2.2.5

• Added NEC PC-FX Platform, designed to fit with the existing NEC mini console themes:

 

• Added Sega SG-1000 Platform, designed to fit with the existing SEGA mini console themes
  • Support for Carts and Card Games. To display appropriately, add "Card Media." at the end of the Metadata Notes section for each card game.

Video Demonstration

 

Edited July 18 by Saieno

Hey @Saieno Very much appreciate the update! these are a very welcome addition to the collection. They are very underappreciated and underrepresented console's. I love the design of the themes really captures there look and feel as usual! Great work!

Hi all,

Found this theme very recently and am absolutely loving it. I've a question with how mine is appearing though, as it doesn't seem to match the preview video. 

In my platform browsing section, I only ever see the one platform image, where the preview video shows the previous and next ones. Mine looks absolutely huge too in comparison to the preview video.

Also, when I leave it on the chosen platform, the 8bit image disappears leaving a huge empty space. Am i missing additional artwork here?

All view settings are configured as stated in the instructions (separate view for each platform, game list is horizontal wheel 1, platform list is platform wheel 1...the only difference is I have changed startup view from platforms to platform categories (as I don't want everything mixed together.)

Any help is appreciated.

1 hour ago, launcherbox said:

Hi all,

Found this theme very recently and am absolutely loving it. I've a question with how mine is appearing though, as it doesn't seem to match the preview video. 

In my platform browsing section, I only ever see the one platform image, where the preview video shows the previous and next ones. Mine looks absolutely huge too in comparison to the preview video.

Also, when I leave it on the chosen platform, the 8bit image disappears leaving a huge empty space. Am i missing additional artwork here?

All view settings are configured as stated in the instructions (separate view for each platform, game list is horizontal wheel 1, platform list is platform wheel 1...the only difference is I have changed startup view from platforms to platform categories (as I don't want everything mixed together.)

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks for checking out the theme and glad you’re enjoying it! So that video is a bit out-dated and the theme has gone through a number of updates and improvements since. The content you’re missing is Platform Videos, which can be downloaded through LaunchBox. There are different styles of video, COLORFUL should match seamlessly, but you can use any video you like. Unified is also a solid choice. Hope that helps!

On 8/14/2024 at 6:14 PM, Saieno said:

Thanks for checking out the theme and glad you’re enjoying it! So that video is a bit out-dated and the theme has gone through a number of updates and improvements since. The content you’re missing is Platform Videos, which can be downloaded through LaunchBox. There are different styles of video, COLORFUL should match seamlessly, but you can use any video you like. Unified is also a solid choice. Hope that helps!

That worked an absolute charm, and those vids really finish the theme off nicely. Thanks for your help, much appreciated!

This is an awesome theme and thank you for your hard work and dedication. You have made my big box experience much more cohesive and nostalgic beyond belief. I do however have one question and Ive seen this being addressed but Im having a weird and different issue with it. I wanted to silence the background music that plays on the game select menus. I deleted the music files in the BGM media folder and tinkered with the theme specific sound options but even with all that done the music is still there playing anyways. Is there any newer approach to fixing this or is it just something thats rooted in the XAML files? Ive seen you mention a silent patch for this as well. Any help on this issue would be highly appreciated as I want to add my own music from the base launchbox background files. Best regards!

20 hours ago, launcherbox said:

That worked an absolute charm, and those vids really finish the theme off nicely. Thanks for your help, much appreciated!

Glad you were able to get it working! If you feel so inclined one of the best ways to support is leaving a 5 star review if you feel up to it! Thanks and enjoy the theme!

 

5 minutes ago, thoraiden said:

This is an awesome theme and thank you for your hard work and dedication. You have made my big box experience much more cohesive and nostalgic beyond belief. I do however have one question and Ive seen this being addressed but Im having a weird and different issue with it. I wanted to silence the background music that plays on the game select menus. I deleted the music files in the BGM media folder and tinkered with the theme specific sound options but even with all that done the music is still there playing anyways. Is there any newer approach to fixing this or is it just something thats rooted in the XAML files? Ive seen you mention a silent patch for this as well. Any help on this issue would be highly appreciated as I want to add my own music from the base launchbox background files. Best regards!

Sure! You can find the script to adjust volume here:

Thank you so much and for the prompt reply! Everything worked and all is quiet on the western front lol

44 minutes ago, thoraiden said:

Thank you so much and for the prompt reply! Everything worked and all is quiet on the western front lol

Great to hear! Or er....not hear! Happy to help and if you need anything feel free to reach out! If you feel so inclined one of the best ways to support is leaving a 5 star review if you feel up to it! Thanks and enjoy the theme!
 

9 hours ago, Saieno said:

Glad you were able to get it working! If you feel so inclined one of the best ways to support is leaving a 5 star review if you feel up to it! Thanks and enjoy the theme!
 

Done, it's the least I could do! Thank you again!

Also getting the issue where game box images no longer appear  Not sure why, nothing changed (AFAIK), yet Gameboy and Switch no longer display box art. Tried redownloading and reinstalling, no dice. It worked perfectly for a long time. Gonna try to find out more and diagnose this. Thanks again for the theme, though, beautiful and always in my cab now.

18 minutes ago, shadowblind said:

Also getting the issue where game box images no longer appear  Not sure why, nothing changed (AFAIK), yet Gameboy and Switch no longer display box art. Tried redownloading and reinstalling, no dice. It worked perfectly for a long time. Gonna try to find out more and diagnose this. Thanks again for the theme, though, beautiful and always in my cab now.

Seems odd, but also doesn't seem like it would be a theme issue and more of a LaunchBox issue potentially. Check your Images folders within the LaunchBox directories to make sure the Box - Front folders have all the proper box art. You can also clear the cache within BigBox or refresh image data to make sure all of the images and caches are found correctly. Hope that helps!

9 minutes ago, Saieno said:

Seems odd, but also doesn't seem like it would be a theme issue and more of a LaunchBox issue potentially. Check your Images folders within the LaunchBox directories to make sure the Box - Front folders have all the proper box art. You can also clear the cache within BigBox or refresh image data to make sure all of the images and caches are found correctly. Hope that helps!

Thanks for the reply! Cleared cache and checked for box art, and it's all still there. Unfortunately, the issue persists. Gonna wait for the next version of Bigbox and hope it's a bug that might get fixed.

1 hour ago, shadowblind said:

Thanks for the reply! Cleared cache and checked for box art, and it's all still there. Unfortunately, the issue persists. Gonna wait for the next version of Bigbox and hope it's a bug that might get fixed.

Have you tried downgrading your Launchbox if you recently upgraded it? I actually didn't like the changes they made to controlling all of my emulators for libraries since I custom make my own and it was highly intrusive. So I rolled back.

23 hours ago, Saieno said:

Have you tried downgrading your Launchbox if you recently upgraded it? I actually didn't like the changes they made to controlling all of my emulators for libraries since I custom make my own and it was highly intrusive. So I rolled back.

Tried downgrading to 13.12, no luck