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Version 1.19 - Released 21st August 2025 Release Summary Full Changelog: https://www.launchbox-app.com/android-about/change-log New Features: You can now easily import and launch games installed in Vita3k. Just use the Import Games tool, choose Sony PlayStation Vita, and point to Vita3k's emulated storage space You can now create and manage playlists entirely on Android. Open any game’s menu and tap Add to Playlist to create a new playlist or add to an existing one. Once created, a new Playlists section will appear in your library A new Show Playlist Filters option on the Options page lets you show or hide playlist filters under your filter sections Improvements: Browsing Filter and Game pages just got faster thanks to major behind-the-scenes optimizations The Settings pages have been refactored for quicker loading and smoother transitions The alphanumeric index has been fully rebuilt using a custom control that dramatically improves load times for any view using it and gives theme developers more flexibility Fixed: Fixed syncing issues with PlayCount and PlayTime, making your game stats sync properly with the LaunchBox Games Database and stay consistent across Android and Windows builds Default text list views (FilterBasicTextList, FilterTextListWithDetails, GameBasicTextList, GameTextListWithDetails, GameTextListWithTwoColumnDetails) have been converted to utilize CollectionView, improving performance and enabling support for the new AlphaNumeric control

Hi Folks, It’s hard to believe, but LaunchBox is turning 12 years old next week! 🎉 We wouldn’t have made it this far without all of you — the amazing community that continues to support, share, and shape the journey with us. From jaw-dropping custom themes to thoughtful feature suggestions, it’s your passion that keeps this project thriving. 💛 Visit our event page below for full details on all the happenings throughout the week: 🔗 https://www.launchbox-app.com/celebrate/ To celebrate, we’re bringing you another community playlist challenge — and this one’s a classic hypothetical: If you could only take one game to a deserted island… what would it be? 🏝️🎮 There’s no right or wrong answer — but what game would you pick? (Remember, you only get to play that one game on this island. Nothing else!) Just let us know your choice. We’re looking for charm, humor, nostalgia, or even brutal honesty. (No judgment if it’s The Sims and you just want to build shacks and woohoo coconuts. 🌴) ℹ️ Here's How It Works: From Monday, August 26th to Sunday, August 31st, we want to hear your pick. Choose a single game, and post below, telling us why it’s your ultimate island companion By posting, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a Steam key for a game of your choice! 🔑✨ Once the event wraps, we'll be including the submissions into a Big Box Game Discovery playlist, so everyone can enjoy all the wonderful picks 🕹️ How Can I Enter? Once the event goes live, post one game in this thread that you’d bring to your deserted island, and explain why. 📝 Please limit your entry to a single post. ❓Does it matter if someone already submitted my game of choice? Not at all! Multiple people can submit the same game — we just want to hear your reason why. The more passion the better! 🔄 How Will Winners Be Selected? We’ll pick a few posts from all unique entries submitted during the event. The winners will be contacted via direct message on the forum. 💬 Can I Post More Than Once? Feel free to chat or comment on other people’s picks, but only your first post with your game submission counts as an entry. Submitting multiple games won’t improve your odds, so keep it to one! We can’t wait to see what games you all pick — whether it’s a 100-hour RPG, a cozy farming sim, or a chaotic party game. Let’s build the ultimate Desert Island Playlist together! 🏝️🕹️ Happy Gaming, The LaunchBox Team

HI Folks, just to let you know this issue has been resolved in LaunchBox 13.23. There is a beta of this out now, and an official release will be coming very soon. Thanks for beraing with us and apologies for the issues caused there

Here ya go: 🔗 https://feedback.launchbox.gg/help/articles/3524268-hybrid-views

No worries, we recently published a short guide to help troubleshoot this. Let us know how you get on: - https://feedback.launchbox.gg/en/help/articles/0083719-double-inputs-when-navigating-big-box-with-a-controller

All progress badges should display on both the games detail page and in certain views Can't guarantee how it make work for other themes that aren't the default, though let us know if you aren't seeing it and we'll see if we can identify why

We have a recent tutorial that runs through how to setup this integration.

Hi there, The new Game Progress Tracking feature replaces the Completed checkbox found in LaunchBox versions before 13.22. When upgrading to version 13.22 or later, all games previously marked as Completed will be automatically migrated to the new Game Progress system using the Done / Mastered status. This new status overrides any automatic progress rules. Additionally, the Unplayed badge is now fully integrated into the Game Progress system and no longer appears as a separate option in the Badge menu. The old completed tag will also still exist in the xml metadata files if you really need it. If for whatever your progress data has not migrated correctly, please see the post below with a plug you can use it grab the old tags from the metadata file. Let us know how you get on

Hi Folks, just to update you this has now been addressed in 13.23 beta-1. You can either update to the beta or it will be rolled out as part of the next official 13.23 release. Thanks for bearing with us there while we got this addressed.

Hi there, Are you running Steam at the same time as Big Box. We've seen scenario's where Steam applies a Desktop mapping to controllers by default, which it's steams own way of trying to navigate interfaces with a controller. Any easy way to test this is close down steam, if Big Box returns to single inputs then you know that's your issue. Desktop controller profiles can be removed on Steam Let me know how you get on Cheers,

The site uses your LaunchBox games database account to authenticate with our feedback. Do you have an account and are able to log into this site here: - https://gamesdb.launchbox-app.com/ Once you're logged in there, clicking login on the feedback site should auto log you in

Hi Folks, This is a fantastic idea — it’s actually something we considered internally, but it didn’t quite make the cut for the first phase. That said, we’re totally open to something like this, and I personally think it’s a great idea to expand the types of rules we support. As you correctly mentioned, setting something to “paused” is a manual action, and taking it out of “paused” is also manual. We have a feature request that outlines this idea, which I’ve attached below. It would be great if you could add your support and share any additional use cases you think might be valuable. 🔗 https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/rule-based-auto-pause-for-inactive-games Make sure to follow along there so we can keep you updated on any progress

Hi Folks, are you using the list view or image view within LaunchBox. There's a known issue right now in 13.22 where RetroAchievements are not showing in List Views within LaunchBox. If this is what you're seeing, check that to see if the same happens in Image View. We're working on a fix for this for the next version ,so we should have this fixed up soon.

Good catch, that's been fixed now

Hi there, Thanks for providing the details! We’ve identified an issue with the Old Default theme and its compatibility with version 13.22. In short, it wasn’t properly updated to support the new progression markers, so it defaults to showing all games as completed — even though your actual data is correct. I’m attaching the issue report here. Please upvote it to follow along and get notified once it’s been fixed. In the meantime, the best workaround is to use a different theme or wait for the upcoming fix. Apologies for the issues there, regarding the changing view issue, can you confirm if that happens when using the current Default theme (not old default)?

Hi there, Thanks for flagging this! Occasionally, third-party antivirus programs like Avast can incorrectly flag new versions of LaunchBox as threats (a false positive). We can assure you the installer is safe as long as it was downloaded directly from our site or through the update process within our app. Officially, we're only able to recommend using Microsoft Defender, as it’s the only antivirus we consistently verify compatibility with. If you’re using Avast, you may need to add an exception manually.

Hi there, That logo isn’t related to RetroAchievements. It’s likely that the game in question was previously marked as Completed, which is now represented as Done / Mastered in version 13.22. The theme you’re using probably displays games in that state with that logo. If you change the game’s progress state, does the logo disappear?

Version 13.22 - Released July 3rd 2025 Release Summary Full Changelog: https://www.launchbox-app.com/about/changelog New Features: LaunchBox can now auto-login to RetroAchievements for supported emulators like RetroArch, Dolphin, and PCSX2 Added a quick-access RetroAchievements login and status option under Tools > Achievements Supported emulators now have a RetroAchievements section with login options, hardcore toggle, and manual credential injection Hybrid Views have been added to Big Box with 3 making their way to the Default theme. This new type of view combines both Platform and Game lists into a single seamless layout, providing smoother transitions, faster navigation, and unified designs for a more fluid Big Box experience Track your games from Not Played to Done with our brand-new Game Progress system! Customize your own progress values, or use the ones that come preloaded. Available in the Add/Edit Game window, this feature helps you visualize and manage your game backlog Progress updates can now be automated with the new Game Progress Automation system (e.g. automatically set a game to In Progress after playing X minutes). Find it under Tools > Options > Data > Game Progress Automation A new Progress badge is available under Badges > Game Attributes > Progress, visually changing based on a game�s progress value (e.g., a "Done / Beaten" game shows a flag). These badges are included in the Nostalgic, White - Filled, and White - Outline sets (update white badges under Tools > Manage > LaunchBox Themes & Media...) Big Box now supports a Random Game action for keyboard and controller inputs to quickly jump to a random game Improvements: Improvement: RetroAchievements now display detailed achievement types-Progress, Win Condition, and Missable-directly in both LaunchBox and Big Box default themes Improvement: RetroAchievements beaten status is now tracked and automatically updates the new Progress field Improvement: Game Progress value is now included in the Cloud Game Statistic Syncing service (Tools > Cloud > Enable Game Statistic Syncing) Improvement: A new Game Progress button has been added to the default LaunchBox theme for quickly changing a game's progress manually Improvement: Auto-import now supports non-emulated platforms (such as Windows) Improvement: Videos are now properly centered again when using the WMP engine in Big Box Improvement: Added support for importing VR compatibility data from Steam; Steam VR-supported games are now auto-tagged with a PC-VR controller in the VR Support category Fixed: Improved WHDLoad parsing for Commodore Amiga game imports, fixing multi-version naming issues Storefront imports from the EA app now work correctly after adapting to the takedown of EA's deprecated Origin API Xbox storefront logout now properly respects your choice to log out Big Box transitions in platform views now animate in the correct direction consistently Video transition animations in some Big Box default theme platform views were not triggering properly Bulk editing date fields was not showing the correct value on the confirmation page ScummVM Integration plugin updated to handle upstream changes that broke download functionality Dolphin Integration plugin now correctly detects the latest version after changes to Dolphin's versioning system MAME Import filtering logic no longer incorrectly marks some Music games as Non-Arcade, ensuring they're properly included during import Release Date field no longer stores time zone data, which could cause the date to shift based on user location Rare crash that could occur when rapidly clicking the Favorite or Completed buttons under certain conditions Game description could occasionally get stuck on a previous game instead of updating properly Game Details view text binding issue resolved, so "no achievements available" no longer shows incorrectly Controller badges now show the correct tooltip when mousing over non-selected items�no more mystery tooltips Removed the old Completed checkbox in the Add/Edit Game window, as its functionality is now fully integrated into the new Game Progress system Removed the old Unplayed/Completed badges, since the new Progress Badge handles all that and then some A false "Out of Memory" error has been partially resolved in Big Box, in cases triggered by resuming from hibernation Known Issues: The false "Out of Memory" error is partially fixed but may still affect some users. Please follow our known issue bug report for updates, and check out our guide here on how to work around this issue Completed” Icon/Label Appearing Incorrectly in Old Default Theme “Games Completed” Binding Not Showing Accurate Count

Hi there, Thanks so much for the report there and apologies for the delayed follow-up. I can confirm this is indeed a bug on our end, and we'll scoped this out to get fixed. You can view the report here: https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/default-collection-missing-from-add-to-collection-popup-on-games Feel free to follow that post so you can be notified once it gets fixed. Thanks again for letting us know about this. Cheers,

Yep, can confirm manuals can be viewed from a game's pause menu, both within LaunchBox or Big Box. While images themselves can't be viewed from the pause menu, if you add your additional PDFs as additional apps, then from within the pause menu you'll have an option for `additional documents`, which will let you view these in the same view you can view the manual.

Agreed that it's nice to have the full suite of RetroAchievement's platforms now in the database, especially giving the exciting new RA improvements in 13.22. Regarding the names, apart from the Elektor TV Games Computer & Nintendo Switch 2, the other 3 are all fantasy consoles. In other words, homebrew projects without a dedicated development company like a Sony or Nintendo attached to them, so this is how they are generally referred to online and also on the RetroAchievements site. If you want to change the platform name, though, you can edit the platform's name within LaunchBox if you'd like to add some additional information to it.

Hi Folks, We’ve just added five new platforms to the LaunchBox Games Database. Whether you’re building a modern collection or exploring homebrew gems, these platforms have been long overdue, with many more on the way: 🕹 Nintendo Switch 2 – Nintendo’s next-gen console is here, and we’re ready for it! Get a head start on organizing your Switch 2 library as the platform evolves. 🧩 WASM-4 – A WebAssembly-based fantasy console designed for tiny retro-style games. Perfect for devs and players who love creative limitations. 📺 Uzebox – An open-source 8-bit game console built around an AVR microcontroller. It’s a DIY dream for retro gaming enthusiasts. 🎮 Arduboy – A credit card-sized handheld with an open-source game library and a huge heart for minimalism and charm. 🧠 Elektor TV Games Computer – A blast from the past! This 1970s programmable system offered early glimpses of what home gaming could be. While the number of listed games for these platforms is low right now, we’re confident they’ll quickly fill out as the community begins submitting their entries. So get those entires in! 😊 With the addition of these platforms, the database now supports all currently supported platforms from RetroAchievements! We’ve got some exciting RetroAchievements updates coming in version 13.22—so now you can finally enjoy full support for all of these platforms in LaunchBox. Happy gaming! 🎮 — The LaunchBox Team

Hi there, Thanks for reporting this. All licenses will be sent to the email that was provided at the time of purchase. Please double check your emails spam filter to make sure it hasn't been caught there. You can also use the link below to get your license re-sent: - https://www.launchbox-app.com/premium/lost-license However, if none of that works, then please reach out to support@unbrokensoftware.com with your name and email address and the team will be able to get you sorted. Cheers,

Hey folks — just a quick check-in from the mod team. We see things have gotten a bit sidetracked here — and a little more personal than they probably need to be. Because of this, we’ve cleaned up a few posts just to help keep the thread on track, but tried our best to keep the useful info intact. There’s been a lot of great info in this thread already, and we’d really like to keep it going. Sticking to the topic will help us do that, and we appreciate all the time, insight, and creativity that’s gone into this discussion. There’s clearly a lot of passion here, and that’s always great to see. Let’s all take a breath and keep it friendly. Healthy debates are totally fine — encouraged even — but if it starts feeling more like an argument than a discussion, it’s probably a good time to take a breather. Appreciate everyone keeping it cool and focused from here on out.

Hi Folks, To close the loop on this, as of LB for Android 1.18, Video streaming functionality has been restored; however, please note that only video will be streamed at this time due to the limitations of YouTube Cheers,