AstroBob

One thing that might help here, is that for a non-emulated game under that game's metadata and Launching section, there is both an Application Path & Configuration Application Path field. You could technically point the Configuration Application Path to the installer, and assuming you install the application to the same location each time, populate the Application Path to the install .exe. There, when you right-click on a game you'll have both Launch which loads the .exe (if installed), and configured which loads the installer. I realise this isn't perfect since sometimes installers & uninstalls are separate .exe's, so it may not work for both. Just wanted to throw that out there incase it was useful. Cheers,

Hi there, Thanks for the great question. LaunchBox does not support regional variations of a single platform, so both SNES and Super Famicom games will always be scraped as the SNES. That said, what you can do is create 2 auto-populated playlists that are embedded under the SNES platform, one that filters for Japanese games (indicating the Super Famicom) and the other filtering US region games (indicating the SNES). Just right-click on the SNES platform and select Add > New Playlist From there, you can go to the Auto-Populate tab, and you'll want to filter on the games region. I realise it might not be exactly what you're looking for, but hopefully, it's a suitable workaround. Let me know how you get on

Hi There, Thanks for the question. If you navigate to Options > Gameplay > Game Startup you'll see an option for Minimum Startup Screen Display Time. You can adjust this value to control how long the startup screen is displaying before switching over to your game. Let me know if that gets you sorted. Cheers,

Hi there, Thanks for reporting this, would it be possible to elaborate on this, in particular any steps taken to reliably reproduce this error? If you can let us know how to reproduce it we'll do our best to advise further. Regards,

Thanks for the update. Unfortunately, there's no way to have it automatically filter out certain file types based on it's format during the import. The only way currently would be to manually delete them during the final summary wizard. One thing that springs to mind though,is what if you just dragged and dropped the .xex files into LaunchBox? That was it only creates a single entry with that file, and assuming that file is what launches the game things should work. It may not correctly match the imports to a game in the database (depending how they are named), but just wanted to throw that suggestion out there. Let me know how you get on

Thanks for the update folks, glad to hear the database part is working correctly. Yes, right now it won't auto-configure retroarch and such, but there's the possibility to add that in the future. That said, there are a ton of systems right now that we have in the database and not all have configurations for RetroArch, some require you set them up yourself. I believe the Bandai Vision 8000 needs to be run through MAME, though haven't tested this myself yet. Will let y'all know when more systems are ready! 😊

Hi @werter82 thanks for reporting this. Would you be able to confirm a bit more about where you are seeing this error and any steps taken to reliably reproduce it? I notice you're also on 13.19 beta-3, if possible would you be able to reporting on our beta thread (which I've attached below), that way we can if it is an issue with the latest beta, try and address it before release. Cheers,

Hey everyone, 2025 is officially in full swing, and we’re kicking off the year with another LaunchBox Community Roundup! January has been packed with exciting updates, community contributions, and fresh content to explore. Let’s dive in and take a look at what’s been happening! TEAM UPDATES: New Weekly Twitch Stream Schedule! 🎥 We’re expanding our Twitch streaming schedule with more live content each week! Now featuring regular developer deep dives, community feature spotlights, and behind-the-scenes insights, there’s something for everyone. Streams will be available as VODs on Twitch and YouTube, so you can catch up anytime! Check out the full details below and join us live: twitch.tv/launchboxofficial. New Platforms Coming to the LaunchBox Games Database! We’ve been working behind the scenes on a new, streamlined system for adding platforms to the Games Database—allowing us to expand much faster than before! As a test run, we’ve added the Bandai Super Vision 8000 and are now in a great position to start rolling out more long-requested platforms soon. See the progress and join the discussion here: New FAQ: Keeping Your LaunchBox Build Lean & Tidy 🧹 We’ve published a brand-new FAQ outlining tips for keeping your LaunchBox build neat and organized! From compressing ROMs and cleaning up media to managing emulators and removing unused files, this guide will help you optimize your setup while saving space. Check it out here: Missed Our Dreamcast Stream? Watch the Replay! 🎮 If you didn’t catch our stream where we built the ultimate Dreamcast LaunchBox setup, you can watch the replay now! We covered everything from Dreamcast imports and organizational workflows to emulation setup, VMU emulation (yes, we got Chao Adventure running!), and even going online in 2025 to play DLC and Sega Naomi games. Watch it here: Missed Our Handheld PC Optimization Stream? Watch the Replay! 🎮 If you didn’t catch our stream on optimizing LaunchBox & Big Box for handheld gaming PCs, you can watch the replay now! We covered everything from tweaking settings for portability to tips for using LaunchBox on the go, customizing for small and big screens, and recommendations from a handheld PC daily driver. Watch it here: COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: While our team has been hard at work, our community has been buzzing with activity. We’re actively exploring new ways to showcase these amazing contributions, and although it’s challenging to showcase absolutely everything, we wanted to highlight a few cool things that stood out this month. We’re actively thinking of ways to expand this and feature more of your fantastic work, so stay tuned for more highlights in the future! Clear Logo Creator Plugin 🖼️🔧 Community member @B-B-Lee has released Clear Logo Creator, a handy LaunchBox plugin that lets you batch-generate Clear Logos for your collection. With customizable fonts, colors, and templates, it’s a great way to fill missing logos or create a consistent look for your library! RetroArch Overlays by Naldrag 🎨🎮 Community member @Naldrag has been working on a fantastic set of 1080p RetroArch overlays for various games, now available on GitHub! The project is still a work in progress, but it already includes overlays for Nintendo Switch Online and Mega Man 1-10, with more to come. The goal is to create a curated collection that enhances the RetroArch experience with stylish, high-quality overlays. 🔗 Check it out here: Frogg Theme by Retrofrogg 🎨🐸 Community contributor @Retrofrogg has released a new LaunchBox theme—appropriately named Frogg! 🐸 This theme is a refined rework of the default LaunchBox layout, focusing on maximizing screen space and displaying as much metadata as possible without excessive scrolling. Designed with ultrawide monitors in mind, it offers an optimized layout for both game details and media previews while keeping a sleek, functional aesthetic. Give Frogg a try! Modernized MS-DOS Big Box Theme 🖥️ 💾 Community member @Eviljubs has released a Modernized MS-DOS theme for Big Box, designed to recreate the feel of using an old-school computer, complete with boot sequence sounds, hard drive effects, and slow-loading animations. Perfect for CRT setups or retro-inspired builds! THIS MONTH: Cosy Nights In Game Discovery Playlist ☕ With the winter chill settling in, we’re embracing the season with our brand new Cosy Nights In playlist in the Game Discovery Center! These hand-picked games are perfect for relaxing evenings, whether you’re farming, exploring, or just soaking in a heartwarming adventure. Grab a blanket, get comfortable, and enjoy some of the coziest games to wind down with this winter! 🎮✨ What kind of content would you like to see showcased here? Let us know in the comments below! Happy gaming! AstroBob

Hi Folks, For anyone experiencing this issue, to rule out anything that may have been fixed in the most recent release, can you please try updating to the 13.19 beta that is ongoing If you are still experiencing the same issue on the latest beta, please add it to the beta thread so we can try to narrow things down. Cheers,

Hi there, Thanks for the great question! If you’re using the import wizard, during the final stage of the import—where it presents all the files it’s going to import—you can actually remove items from that list by simply clicking on them and pressing the Delete or Backspace key. This way, you can trim out any unrelated files and ensure that only the necessary file is imported to launch the game (I’m assuming in this case, that would be the .xex file). For .iso files, since they are single files, LaunchBox should only be importing that one file. You can even use the auto-ROM import feature with .iso files—this is how I currently have Xbox 360 configured. Hope that helps! Let us know how you get on. Cheers,

I posted an update about this last week, and then realised I'd posted to the wrong thread 🤦 Sorry about that, reposting my message below: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, I wanted to provide a quick update on this thread. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on a new method for adding platforms to the database. Previously, this process was quite manual and rigid, requiring direct database edits. However, we’ve been investing in a more streamlined front-end interface that allows for quicker and easier additions. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been testing this new system, and we just implemented a new platform using it as a trial run. That platform is the Bandai Super Vision 8000 🔗 Games Database Link It would be great if anyone could test adding this new platform to your build, as well as contributing some information and games to the database. This will help confirm that the new system is working as expected. If everything checks out, we’ll be in a great position to start adding platforms much more quickly, eliminating the bottleneck that previously slowed our progress. Please let me know if you have any feedback on the new system. Hopefully, we’re on track to start adding many of the long-standing requested platforms soon! Cheers,

@MrDeKat thanks so much for testing and for this information. I realised though I've posted this to the wrong thread 🤦 I mean't to add this to: Let's follow up on that thread. Apologies for the confusion there Btw, regarding the platform icon, that has been added to the app and so will be available in a future update

Hi there, Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, discussions related to distributing or linking to copyrighted material, such as ROMs, are strictly prohibited on this forum. The expectation is that any games used with LaunchBox have been acquired through legal means. Apologies that we can’t be of more help on this. I’ll be closing this thread for now but leaving it up for future readers. Cheers,

Hi Folks, I wanted to provide a quick update on this thread. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on a new method for adding platforms to the database. Previously, this process was quite manual and rigid, requiring direct database edits. However, we’ve been investing in a more streamlined front-end interface that allows for quicker and easier additions. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been testing this new system, and we just implemented a new platform using it as a trial run. That platform is the Bandai Super Vision 8000 🔗 Games Database Link It would be great if anyone could test adding this new platform to your build, as well as contributing some information and games to the database. This will help confirm that the new system is working as expected. If everything checks out, we’ll be in a great position to start adding platforms much more quickly, eliminating the bottleneck that previously slowed our progress. Please let me know if you have any feedback on the new system. Hopefully, we’re on track to start adding many of the long-standing requested platforms soon! Cheers,

Hi @erling1000 Thanks for the great question! You absolutely can do this. When you edit a platform (either right click > edit or by going to Tools > Manage Platforms and double-clicking on one, you’ll see a field called Sort Title. Whatever value you enter in that field will determine the sorting order for your platforms. For example, if you want all Nintendo consoles to be ordered chronologically, you can input values like Nintendo Console 1, 2, 3, or Nintendo Handheld 1, 2, 3. This Sort Title field also exists for playlists, allowing you to set a custom sort order that isn’t strictly alphabetical. Hope that helps! Let us know how you get on. Cheers,

Hi there, thanks for the question: The first message is a standard browser warning for less commonly downloaded files. This is normal, and you just to confirm if it asks for any confirmation to proceed. The second message happens because .crdownload files are incomplete downloads. This usually means the download was interrupted. Check your browser’s Downloads section to resume or restart the download. Make sure your internet is stable and temporarily disable antivirus if it’s blocking the file. Once complete, the .crdownload file will convert to the correct .exe format, which you can use to install LaunchBox. Let us know how you get on.

Hi there, thanks for reporting this. This sounds like it's caused by the migration to .NET 9 (previously were using .NET 6.0). If you are using a custom theme, you'll want to make sure to use the Theme Manager to update them to the latest version of your theme. Please check out the original post on our 13.19 beta thread for more details. I've linked it below. If that still doesn't make it work, it would be great if you can report your issue on that beta thread so we can look into it for future beta revisions Cheers,

Hi there, Thanks for your question! The factor that determines whether a game is recognized as having achievements is the “scrape as” value for the platform. When you edit a platform, the “scrape as” value must match the corresponding platform on the RetroAchievements site. For example, if you’re scraping the Sega CD platform as Sega Genesis, it will attempt to match games under Sega Genesis on RetroAchievements. Since these classifications don’t align, it won’t find the correct matches. In your case, I’d recommend ensuring that the Sega CD platform is still set to scrape as Sega CD. This will allow achievement badges to display correctly. If you’d like to group Sega CD games under Sega Genesis, I suggest creating a custom playlist that automatically populates games from both Sega CD and Genesis. You can then embed this playlist within your platform categories. I hope that helps clarify things! Let me know how it works out or if you have any other questions.

Hello, Just to let you know, this issue has now been fixed and is available in the current 13.19 beta release: 🔗 https://forums.launchbox-app.com/topic/89019-launchbox-1319-beta-thread/ You can download the latest beta or wait until 13.19 when it will be available to everyone. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this sorted. Cheers,

Hello, Just to let you know, this issue has now been fixed and is available in the current 13.19 beta release: 🔗 https://forums.launchbox-app.com/topic/89019-launchbox-1319-beta-thread/ You can download the latest beta or wait until 13.19 when it will be available to everyone. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this sorted. Cheers,

Hello, Just to let you know, this issue has now been fixed and is available in the current 13.19 beta release: 🔗 https://forums.launchbox-app.com/topic/89019-launchbox-1319-beta-thread/ You can download the latest beta or wait until 13.19 when it will be available to everyone. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this sorted. Cheers,

Hello, Just to let you know, this issue has now been fixed and is available in the current 13.19 beta release: 🔗 https://forums.launchbox-app.com/topic/89019-launchbox-1319-beta-thread/ You can download the latest beta or wait until 13.19 when it will be available to everyone. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this sorted. Cheers,

Hello, Just to let you know, this issue has now been fixed and is available in the current 13.19 beta release: 🔗 You can grab it from the latest beta, or wait until the release of 13.19 where it will be available to everyone. Thanks for bearing with us while we got this sorted. Cheers,

Hi there, To hide the mouse pointer from showing up in Big Box, you'll want to go to the System Menu, then Options > Mouse and either turn on Enable Mouse, or if you still want to retain mouse usage you can turn on Hide Mouse Cursor when Not in Use or Disable Mouse Cursor Across All Apps For the notifications, those are notifications specific to RetroArch. You'll need to go into RetroArch Settings > User Interface > On-Screen Notifications and should be able to turn off various ones from there. Cheers,

Hi there, Sorry for the issues here, please double-check check the email hasn’t ended up in your mail client's spam folder since this can sometimes happen. If it definately hasn’t arrived, please reach out to support@unbrokensoftware.com and they should be able to supply you with an installer. Cheers,