Pressing ENTER to launch a game

[eXo]

I've noticed that recent versions of Launch Box removed the ability to hit ENTER to launch a game. They rely on the mouse. In a keyboard only setup, that only leaves me with the option of hitting Ctrl-P. Is there a way to re-enable the ENTER key in the current build or beta?  Thanks!

[JoesPizza]

On ‎4‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 2:32 PM, eXo said:

I've noticed that recent versions of Launch Box removed the ability to hit ENTER to launch a game. They rely on the mouse. In a keyboard only setup, that only leaves me with the option of hitting Ctrl-P. Is there a way to re-enable the ENTER key in the current build or beta?  Thanks!

Same problem here. If I remember correctly this issue has been brought up in an older post (can't find it now). and has largely been ignored. I have searched for a solution from time to time but have failed.  I use LB and BB equally with my custom Arcade using an I-PAC - no keyboard/mouse usage, Until "ENTER" was removed to start a game in LB.  VERY FRUSTRATING!!!  As some people that come to play the arcade prefer using LB instead of BB. But now a mouse has to be scattered on the control panel. I Thank the Author for creating/supporting a good product. But since the feature did work in a previous version and does not work now, I have to assume it was removed for a reason. That reason has not been disclosed and we probably won't be seeing it again IMO. If I did miss posted fix, I apologize.

[Jason Carr]

7 hours ago, JoesPizza said:

Same problem here. If I remember correctly this issue has been brought up in an older post (can't find it now). and has largely been ignored. I have searched for a solution from time to time but have failed.  I use LB and BB equally with my custom Arcade using an I-PAC - no keyboard/mouse usage, Until "ENTER" was removed to start a game in LB.  VERY FRUSTRATING!!!  As some people that come to play the arcade prefer using LB instead of BB. But now a mouse has to be scattered on the control panel. I Thank the Author for creating/supporting a good product. But since the feature did work in a previous version and does not work now, I have to assume it was removed for a reason. That reason has not been disclosed and we probably won't be seeing it again IMO. If I did miss posted fix, I apologize.

Apologies for the delays; no, there is no good reason why it hasn't been added back in, sans for the fact that it's been a relatively uncommon request. Most people don't care and so I don't hear about it very often. The LaunchBox desktop interface is really a fairly poor solution for arcade cabinets, at least in my opinion, but it is on my shortlist, and I will get to it soon.

[eXo]

Thank you Jason.

[Kinglifer]

Any update on this? I have to I want to use Launchbox (BIGBOX) with Neva. It alaways asks to verify the use of the game. I have to Tab Tab Tab Enter.

Any way to have this auto done for the kids to play?

[AstroBob]

On 1/16/2025 at 6:18 AM, Kinglifer said:

Any update on this? I have to I want to use Launchbox (BIGBOX) with Neva. It alaways asks to verify the use of the game. I have to Tab Tab Tab Enter.

Any way to have this auto done for the kids to play?

Hi there, I can't say when this was added back in since it's been a while, but testing this out just now, the enter key does indeed work to launch a game within LaunchBox. This has also always been the case with Big Box, but let me know if you're not seeing this and we'll see what we can do.

Cheers,