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Hey everyone. Recently, I've learned how to do API calls/requests to the RA API server to get a list of all linked hashes for every supported platform and because of that, I'm currently restructuring all the DATs so that it'll be easier for me to add, change and remove linked hashes from the DATs more often and more accurately. As a result, I won't be releasing any updates for the next 1 to 2 months, give or take. Thanks for your patience and support.

What's New in Version 6.5 - Added update pack 06

Konami Handheld.mp4 Tiger Electronics.mp4 Teknoparrot.mp4 I upload teknoparrot cabinet because in my case I prefer to have the entire collection there and then separate by lists. Since there are many variants missing. For example, there is no colorful video where to place daytona usa 3.

Thanks! v2.3.2 released Super Hot Fix: Fixed calls to HLTB The previous "epiphany" (v2.3.1) turns out was only half implemented. I expect a long run after this.

It needs an update to work with the latest beta releases and the upcoming 13.19 release. I'll tag you when it's fixed.

Version 2.2.4 released Hot Fix: Fixed calls to HLTB (again)

Heya ABeezy! First off, thanks for your collections and contributions to cart fronts and boxes, they are all fantastic quality and some of the best out there. Perhaps there's some confusion on the purpose of this particular application and how it works, however I originally never intended to provide templates, and instead the intention was for people to provide their own so they can have the carts look however they like. I included some random templates I already had in different resolutions and qualities as examples for people to test with. Whether you think removing a watermark for my personal use is in poor taste or not is up to you. However, based on your comments you seem to be confused as to how this actually works and why the templates are edited as they are. This isn't a collection of anything, this is literally a image compositing tool and the templates are edited to best work with the application. I am working on a newer version of the app and will be including more templates, which of course the original concepts of will be fully credited if applicable. Thanks!

UPDATE TO LIGHTS OUT 10.0-MAME 0.276 is on is way. - 133 new/updated bezels - Sync with Mr. RetroLust's Lights Out! MAME Bezels v10.0 incl. update 10 - Sync with MAME 0.276 - Added toggleable gear-shift to f1gpstar, finalap2, finalap3, finalapr, finallap, lagunar and toutrun - Added color overlay to lazercmd - Added optional custom backdrops to mooncrst, moonqsr, phoenix and spacefb - Removed optional custom backdrop from spacewar as result was not satisfactory enough - Removed the last bunch of useless clones bezels - Included optional ArcCabView MAME BGFX Chain 2.2d with preset examples - Slightly updated optional raster, vector and vector-mono INIs - Updated instructions PDF - Updated XML DAT for ROMs/Sets managers

Mr. RetroLust, your work is very good, I like it very much. Since I am from Hong Kong, I have been using Japanese game consoles since I was a child, so I collected and made several Japanese side cabinets. Can you share them here?

Actually, I got you. I used a standard jewel case template for a few japanese games on the PS1 3D set. That used a black tray insert though, but with some tinkering I made a white insert version. The template still includes the default black tray insert, but I think all Japanese PC Engine CD games used the white inserts. Btw, you can skip the USA TurboGrafx CD games if you want. I just made a 2D set (with spines) for all of those. I just have to 3D box them, but I am also working on regular TurboGrafx 16 boxes. Also, take note that some PC Engine Games use a double disc case, even though there were no multi disc games released for the system. Playstation 1 did the same for a few single discs for some reason. One example I can think of off the top of my head is the game Vasteel. For both the Japanese and USA releases, a double disc case was used. But no worries, I will include a template for that as well. Good luck. The annoying, hard part isnt collecting all the 2D front images, its finding decent images of the spines. Single-Disc-Case-JAP.psd Double-Disc-Case.psd

Which is something I forgot to mention - I do have the PNG files for all the videos. I don't use Colorful as my main theme, but I will try to get all the images together to use (or if somebody else wants to put them together, I'm happy to provide).

Thanks for letting me know. Version 2.2.5 released Hot Fix: Fixed calls to HLTB

Version 2.2.3 released Hot Fix: Working again. Once more.

It´s true. Yo can see it with GAME GEAR real 3d boxes. Are very hard to find (scans,etc). I have found a template to make G Gear missing boxes. Super Famicom 3d Boxes are very dificult to find. Now I am working on SNES PAL VERSION with a template of @WallyWonka (both sides). I am working with hi res images but the creator forgot the TM on super nes logo and the flower. I am puttin manually but i need a vectors with those logos.

Thank you @dingodan for writing an sharing this script. I made some modifications and added some functionality - namely: - Added Manual exports - Added 'Players' value from LB (instead of defaulting to "1+") - Fixed some error handling - Added functions to rename exported media, for platforms like ES-DE and GarlicOS that rely on the media files matching the ROM names 1:1. I uploaded my version of the script here, hope you don't mind: https://github.com/thwonp/scripts/blob/main/launchbox-export.py

NEW in v2.0.0 New Option: Select to view/save time by Day-Hour-Minute, Hour-Minute or Minutes-only New Features: (via the Tools Menu) HLTB Viewer and Playlist creator (Requires HLTB times to have been saved to Custom Fields) - View and sort HLTB games by title or Time To Beat - Launch a game directly from Viewer - Create playlists See plugin Description for more details. Thank you for your support.

You're welcome. Personally, I prefer seeing Days - Hours - Minutes. But I've never been one to not accommodate a reasonable request. I'll have my team look into a way that's not too convoluted and will allow you the option. Might even throw in a Minutes only option, just because. Thanks for the suggestion.

V4.0 Update: Updated with separate zip file with media for released tables on August 29, 2024: Princess Bride Pinball - 184 Goat Simulator Pinball - 187

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 ThemeRelease225.mp4

Flash.mp4 Hi @viking I would like to share this one for those classic lovely flash games,

Don't worry I just meant they are exactly how I left them, they work stable enough as is just some small things need fixed in a few. They will all be fixed in the end

Just a heads up for what's coming to v1.2: Optimization around the Metadata.xml which should: Reduce crashes Quicker table refreshing Enhanced stability, performance, and error detection "Region" data added to tables Column filtering Window Resizing (if I can get it working) Should be out in the next day or two 👍

Great plugin, quite helpful. One suggestion I have is to add a check box for region. It also crashes my LB a fair bit, but I get it that it is searching a lot of data. More check boxes in general might help with that but I don't know. Like if I don't want Sports game, Japanese games, I want to keep the results about say 3.0 on the community score, all that might make the search more efficient (and the list more readable) if I can pair it down. But great plugin, very helpful

Very interesting plugin! Thank you very much! Is there any chance on allow windows to be resized?

This is by far my go to theme for Launchbox / Bigbox and was wondering is this considered a final build or can I hope for something new in the future ?

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I've updated the instructions and posted v1.1.2 with enhanced error checking around the Metadata.xml file. The code will search for the file in directory now to make sure it is there. I've also updated the error messaging so it should pop errors in the data table depending on what's happening. If you still have issues, please post a screenshot of the app with the error messaging in the data table and I'll get on it. Cheers! 🍻 Edit: If you do experience further issues, please click the "Export to CSV" for the Missing Games table and attach the .CSV to a post here. Thanks again and enjoy 😎

Thanks for making this. Would you be able to add a way so I can have the data display as just hours minutes, and not days hours minutes?

Version 1.1.0 Released New Feature: When selecting "Logos", the selected Save-As image-type will automatically be set to "Clear Logos" New Feature: Now shows image Width and Height in Existing Images Gallery Thanks @Jackdefjam and @sundogak for the suggestions!

That was one I was going to suggest as well. But I did run into the file locking issue @JoeViking245 mentioned in his response above when I tried to replace manually. Tried closing plugin, then scrolling to different game but LB has tendency to be "aggressive" with file locking and then not releasing. Once closed out LB then released. So can imagine it may be difficult for plugin, particularly if displayed in the plugin's Gallery. One other item was thinking is showing the resolution info for the Existing Images Gallery. The plugin shows the resolution of the SteamGridDB image so already have that piece. Most of my PC cover/logo images are from SteamGrid but not all. Just allows skipping things I don't need to re-download. @JoeViking245 overall, another great plugin!.

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.

v4.8 can now be updated with in the LB theme manager.

@zugswang @hoderer Thanks so much for reporting the games that aren't working or incorrect Just to recap..? Asteroids & Asteroids DLX Hard Drivin Street Fighter Carnevil Wizard or Wor I gotta say I'm stoked, thought there may be more that are incorrect or not working. But 5 out of 3550 is not bad going

Sup BioHazzard. Yeah it's been hectic at work. Been trying to update the last few games but haven't had much free time. Next update should be this weekend sometime.

I love this theme, which has become my main theme since it came out. Many thanks for this incredible work, @faeran! For those who might be interested, I've just uploaded to the “playlist backgrounds” section a huge number of images I use to customize the theme (250 game collections, some arcade game styles and new illustrations for platforms and platform categories).

Wow thank you!!! Fantastic collection! Thank you for sharing.

Here is a completed updated 3D box set as of July 2024. Will update as new games come out. These follow my naming scheme so will need your edits for your own system. Teknoparrot Icon Box Set 3D July 2024.7z

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!

Best themes on Bigbox, hands down, and better than Coverbox vanilla (and I say that as a huge coverbox fan). Glad to see you back. Looking forward to the Switch theme!

Glad to see you're back man! Looking forward to your work!

Oh Boy hahah Great to see you back!!

Thanks for the positive vibes guys, I plan on updating them with the new features in CTC 3.2 sometime in the near future. Just need a few days to restore all that was removed.

Thanks a lot for re-posting this! I held on to your original theme files from a while back, but it's definitely nice to have these available for everyone and look forward to any updates too!

Glad to see you back! I can't wait to see the new version! This was by far my favorite theme(s)!

So far I found 5 Games, which weren't working correctly. Here's how to fix it: Street Fighter (stuck in Service Mode) TAB (for MAME-menu) --> DIP Switches --> Set "Service Mode" to OFF --> Close MAME (and the .cfg-file will be overwritten) Asteroids & Asteroids Deluxe (not all Buttons were mapped) The Shield/Beam function was missing TAB --> Input --> Input Assignments (this system) --> map button 5 to whatever you want (I took button B) --> Close MAME Carnevil (not starting) TAB --> DIP Switches --> Change "Coinage source" to "CMOS" --> Close MAME Wizard of Wor (wrong inputs) Player 1 was mapped to player 2, too. TAB --> Input --> Input Assignments (this system) --> remap player 2 --> Close MAME

This is fantastic work, thank you! If you want to be great, you could upload a more complete/current version of the Theme Creator files, it seems to be a much earlier WIP.

The Flycast core runs them.

I'm not sure what the default one is like tbh. I'm pretty restricted on what I can do with the pause theme as I'm having to use the original images with the grey background. I tried removing the background so I could have a png with just the text and controller but the images are to small to do that with. We could edit current pause themes to look something like these though without too much hassle. .

All hope is not lost ! So I basterdized the source code to get it done (this is my first time fiddling with c# and the tools) but the result is good. Have fun. HLTBPlugin.zip

Because only one input can be bound at a time using multiple inputs for one button isn't possible. I put start on the keyboard as most users are going to be using a mouse. You'll need to change this if you want it on the controller. -Step 1 - Turn RawInput off (0) on the EMULATOR.INI to allow you to select the window bar as RawInput locks the cursor in the window. -Step 2 - Start the game and hit esc to go into windowed mode. -Step 4 - Open 'Game' option in window bar and select Configure Controls -Step 4 - Double click the input you want to change and then press the input you want it to be. -Step 4 - Press Close and ya good. It is saved