BigBox Colorful theme showing screenshot instead of game video

[starmaster]

Hi,

I have been tinkering and I couldn't find out why it kept showing the screenshot of the game when I wanted to see game video playing like the 'colorful' theme demo shows it.

Any Idea?

[proghodet]

Do you have a video for the game in the proper directory?

LaunchBox\Videos\Platform\game.mp4

[starmaster]

Just platform name like 'Arcade'. in VLC too.

[proghodet]

That was just an example. Let's say you want a video for Metroid for the NES. You'll need a video in this location:

LaunchBox\Videos\Nintendo Entertainment System\Metroid.mp4

 

[starmaster]

Ok, I see the 'Nintendo Entertainment System' and inside shows 'Recordings', 'Theme' and 'Trailer'.

[proghodet]

Do you have an EmuMovies subscription? If so you can download videos directly in launchbox. If not you'll have to supply the game videos yourself, either by using screen capture or downloading from YouTube.

[starmaster]

Does it helps that I got the Big Box Premium?

[proghodet]

Nope, EmuMovies is a separate subscription I'm afraid.

[starmaster]

Um, is it possible to download all videos I need then I can keep them forever after 1 month expired?

[proghodet]

I think so - I don't have EmuMovies, so I don't know.

@neil9000

[starmaster]

Ok, I will check it out after I subscribe to it. Any more advice about the EmuMovies?

Thanks for everything, you have been a great help!

[proghodet]

You're very welcome

This video may be outdated at this point, but may be worth watching. As I said, I wouldn't know, since I don't use it:

 

[starmaster]

Thanks! Will do. 😀

[neil9000]

6 hours ago, starmaster said:

Um, is it possible to download all videos I need then I can keep them forever after 1 month expired?

 

6 hours ago, proghodet said:

I think so - I don't have EmuMovies, so I don't know.

@neil9000

Yes files are yours to keep.

[starmaster]

Perfect! Thanks again to both of you. 🤗