LaunchBox Community Roundup (January)

AstroBob · February 4

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! 🎮✨