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I'm excited to introduce the latest update of the "Mini Consoles Theme" for Launchbox BigBox. This version brings several new features that will elevate your game collection presentation to new heights! Overview Trailer Version-2.0.0-Overview.mp4 New Features 1. Arcade/MAME View: Imagine walking into a dimly lit room, only to be greeted by the vibrant glow of neon lights, screens reflecting off sleek surfaces and rows of brightly colored cabinets. The energizing cacophony of game sounds, chiptunes, and playful challenges fills the air, beckoning players to try their hand at conquering pixelated realms. This was the magic of a 90s arcade – a sanctuary for gamers, where stories were not just told but lived, one coin at a time. Diverse Cabinet Showcase: Just as arcades offered a smorgasbord of games, this view boasts over 48 unique arcade cabinets, each presenting a doorway into the past. Variants Included: The 90s arcade was never just about the joystick and buttons. Racing wheel games that simulated high-speed chases and light gun cabinets that brought first-person shooter scenarios to life were all the rage. This view recreates these specialties, ensuring that every gamer finds their niche. Atmospheric Navigation: It's not just about the games; it's about the experience. As you navigate from one cabinet to another, the shifting atmosphere and audio ambiance transport you back in time, simulating the sensation of wandering through an arcade, deciding where to drop your next coin. Detailed Reflections: Attention to detail is key. The glow of the game screen softly reflecting off the control panels, especially in the game details screen, doesn't just add to the visuals—it revives memories of intense focus and fingers dancing over buttons in rhythmic gameplay. Arcade BIOS Game Details Menu: To round off this authentic trip down memory lane, the game details menu mirrors the look and feel of an Arcade BIOS. It's not just about playing; it's about immersing oneself in the entire arcade ethos. Notes: "Screenshots", "Marquees", "Clear Logos", and "Videos" are utilized for the view. The cabinet style is designated by the game "Publisher" metadata. Racing cabinets are designated by the "Racing" and "Driving / ..." variant genres and Lightgun cabinets are designated by the "Shooter / Gun" genre. If you wish to manually change the cabinet to fit a specific aesthetic for a game, here are the supported publishers you can update the metadata for the specific game to: "Arika" "Atari Corporation" "Atari Games" "Atari" "Bally Midway" "Capcom Co., Ltd." "Capcom" "Cave (AMI license)" "Cave (Atlus license)" "Cave (Capcom license)" "Cave (Nihon System license)" "Cave" "Data East Corporation" "Data East" "Irem Corp." "Irem" "Konami Industry Co. Ltd." "Konami" "Midway Games" "Midway" "Namco" "Nintendo R&D3" "Nintendo" "SNK Corporation" (This is the red SNK cabinet) "SNK" (This is the MVS cabinet) "Sega AM1" "Sega AM2" "Sega AM3 R&D Division" "Sega Enterprises Ltd." "Sega" "Taito America Corporation" (Black Buttons) "Taito Corporation Japan" (Red Buttons) "Taito Corporation" (Red Buttons) "Taito" (Black Buttons) "Williams Entertainment" "Williams" 2. Steam/PC Games/Windows/Microsoft Windows View: Especially designed for Windows/PC Games/Steam enthusiasts, this view is inspired by the UI of the Steam Deck. Currently, I'm harnessing the metadata provided by LaunchBox, but hopefully in the future I'll be able to integrate the Steam, GOG, and Epic metadata for a richer experience. Until then, I'm confident you'll love what you see. Steam Deck Inspiration: This view is designed after the Steam Deck version of Steam OS. Library View: A seamless browsing experience to navigate through your games. Game Details View: Get all the information you need about a game with a visually appealing presentation. Overlay Menu: An intuitive overlay menu for the Game Details Menu, so you get all the additional details without any hassle. Notes: "Box - Front", "Clear Logo", "Screenshots", "Videos" and "Banners" are utilized for this theme. Unfortunately Fan Background and Steam/Epic/GOG metadata is not available for me to use for the theme currently. Screenshots are utilized first, then Banners as a fall back. 3. Mattel Intellivision View: This view brings the nostalgia right to your fingertips. Every time you select a game, the Controller Overlay will change to match that specific game. This is perfect for those who love authenticity. But there's more! This view also includes the iconic "My Intellivision" track from Intellivision Lives! which will hopefully set the mood. Classic Console Presentation: Experience the nostalgic Mattel Intellivision console front and center. Dynamic Controller Overlays: Game-specific controller overlays are showcased, ensuring that the controls displayed are accurate for each game if available. Accurate Cartridge Port: With the Mattel Intellivision's cartridge port usually on the side of the console, its been placed at the top with accurate cart insertion depth! "My Intellivision" Theme Song: Fans of Intellivision Lives! will be delighted to hear the "My Intellivision" theme song incorporated into the theme. Note: The Controller Overlays are handled via the "Arcade - Controls Information" metadata. 4. Dreamcast Region Specific Game Cases: Now, your Dreamcast game cases will automatically adjust based on the region you've specified in LaunchBox. Here's a breakdown of the region-specific cases: North America White: Set region to North America (This is the default setting) North America Black: Set region to North America Alt European: Set region to Europe Japan White: Set region to Japan Japan Black: Set region to Japan Alt Note: Changing regions for games is best handled via LaunchBox by selecting all games you'd like to change to a specific region, then mass editing the Region field and updating them. 5. Supported Views: To help with the initial configuration of the Theme, if a Platform attempts to utilize a view that is not supported, a customized view displaying supported options will appear. For example, the default view for the theme is Horizontal Wheel 1, however not all platforms utilize this view and a screen displaying the supported views for the specific Platform will be displayed. Note: Supported Views does not allow for BigBox wide Search. The Platform View Searching works as expected, and so does Game Detail Menu options like Related Games, etc. Adjustments and Fixes: 1. Playstation 2 Game Details Screen Cleanup: Improved the visual presentation and fixed minor glitches to ensure a smoother user experience on the Playstation 2 Game Details Screen. 2. Super Famicom View Update: Background Color: To make it distinct from the European Super Nintendo and North American Super Nintendo views, the Super Famicom view now has a fresh white background. 3. Alternative Naming Options: Nintendo Super Famicom: For those familiar with the other name variant, an alternative for "Super Famicom" has been added. Sony Playstation Portable: Implemented "Sony Playstation Portable" as an alternative naming option to the usual "Sony PSP". Panasonic 3DO Interactive Multiplayer: Implemented "Panasonic 3DO Interactive Multiplayer" as an alternative naming option to the usual "3DO Interactive Multiplayer" and "Panasonic 3DO". 4. Game Disc Animation Fix for PS1, DC, SegaCD/MegaCD, Xbox 360, GameCube: In rare instances the disc for the selected game would appear at the top of the screen when going into the Game Details Screen and backing out to the Platform View. This should be resolved. 5. PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Japanese Theme Variation: For my dedicated Patreon supporters, I've created a special Japanese variation of the theme. Platform Priority: This exclusive variation prioritizes the naming scheme for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega CD, and Sega Saturn, emphasizing their Japanese identities. Button Adjustments: In alignment with regional specifications, I've adjusted the Playstation Platforms to switch the O and X buttons to the Japanese standard. Thank you to my Patrons for being an integral part of this journey. Your feedback and support push me to constantly improve and provide a stellar experience for all gaming enthusiasts. And thank you to everyone who uses the theme and I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed creating them for you. Happy Gaming!

Quick Work In Progress Update! The footage is from a older Work in Progress build so please disregard any weirdness or oddities, a lot of work has been done to the Windows/Steam and Arcade themes specifically, but the finished release is currently under early access testing and should be released by the end of the week! ThemeProgress92223.mp4

And just like with the Playstation Region Game Cases, and as suggested by @vahn65 I've created region specific Dreamcast Game Cases as well! I plan to have this in the next release! Default/North America North America Alt Europe Japan Japan Alt And here's how they look in the platform view!

That's part of what I'm having trouble working with, as currently I don't have any access to the Steam specific metadata folders, but working to get that resolved just going to take some time. But yeah right now its not ready as it is and the main holdup is the metadata.

Just a quick work in progress update! Many have asked for Intellivision and a Windows/PC Games/Steam Platform view and here's the progress on those! Let me know what ya think and if you have any feedback I'll do my best to accommodate. The Intellivision platform view updates the controller overlays for each game if they are available as well! And I will say that right now I'm currently held up on the Windows Platform view due to how metadata is handled and I'm doing my best to work around that, but once thats figured out it'll be in the next release. Windows/PC Games/Steam Platform View Windows/PC Games/Steam Game Details View Intellivision Intellivision Game Details View

It’s released now in version 1.1.3, hope you like it but of course feel free to use your own if you prefer that instead

Heya @okamigen108! So I just finished up the region specific game cases for PlayStation 1 and should be releasing them shortly! Here's a sneak peek! Default/Japan North America Europe And a shot of it all within the theme! I'm doing some last minute testing but should have it released shortly! Thanks again for letting me know!

Thanks @zartan13! Please do let me know if you notice a performance improvement when browsing through your games in different platforms. I've done essentially all of the optimization I can without drastically changing the structural components of the theme.

Oooo thats interesting! I didn't realize there might be regional style cases aside from the box art! I can make a variation for the wheelbox to use something similar with games that are PAL or European region no problem! I'll work on that later today or tomorrow

That's correct. The theme hasn't been submitted to be included in the BigBox theme manager download directly yet, its not quite complete enough for that just yet.

Hello @okamigen108! As requested, in the latest release, v1.1.2, this is now an option! Please let me know if you have any issues!