Planned
RetroAchievements Not Detected for WiiWare .wad Files
📋 Summary RetroAchievements may not be detected for WiiWare .wad files in LaunchBox, even though they are supported by RetroAchievements and work correctly in Dolphin. ❗ Issue When scanning for RetroAchievements: Wii games in.rvz and.iso format work as expected WiiWare games in.wad format do not return achievements This occurs even when the game is supported on RetroAchievements The issue is caused by LaunchBox only applying the hashing logic to .rvz files, and not .wad files. 💡 Cause Currently, LaunchBox: Uses Dolphin tooling to generate a hash for RetroAchievements Only runs this process for .rvz files Does not apply the same logic to .wad files As a result, .wad files are not properly identified when querying the RetroAchievements API. 🛠 Status A fix has been identified .wad files will be processed using the same hashing logic as .rvz files Update will be included in a future LaunchBox release
AstroBob 4 days ago
Known Issue
Bug Report
Planned
RetroAchievements Not Detected for WiiWare .wad Files
📋 Summary RetroAchievements may not be detected for WiiWare .wad files in LaunchBox, even though they are supported by RetroAchievements and work correctly in Dolphin. ❗ Issue When scanning for RetroAchievements: Wii games in.rvz and.iso format work as expected WiiWare games in.wad format do not return achievements This occurs even when the game is supported on RetroAchievements The issue is caused by LaunchBox only applying the hashing logic to .rvz files, and not .wad files. 💡 Cause Currently, LaunchBox: Uses Dolphin tooling to generate a hash for RetroAchievements Only runs this process for .rvz files Does not apply the same logic to .wad files As a result, .wad files are not properly identified when querying the RetroAchievements API. 🛠 Status A fix has been identified .wad files will be processed using the same hashing logic as .rvz files Update will be included in a future LaunchBox release
AstroBob 4 days ago
Known Issue
Bug Report
Open To Community
Completion Badge in Game Lists
📋 Summary Add an option in LaunchBox for Android to display a small completion badge or symbol next to games in list views. ❗ Problem LaunchBox for Android can track game progress, but currently: Completed games are not clearly identifiable at a glance in the main game list Users must open game details or rely on memory to know what they have finished This makes it harder to browse backlogs and completed titles quickly A simple visual marker would make progress much easier to see. 💡 Proposal Add a small completion indicator next to completed games in Android list views: Show a badge, checkmark, or similar icon beside the game title Only appear when a game is marked as completed Optional toggle in settings for users who want a cleaner list view 📦 Benefits Makes completed games instantly recognizable Helps users manage backlogs and finished titles more easily Improves visibility of progress without opening each game Adds a useful quality of life improvement for Android users 💡 Notes Should be lightweight and not clutter the UI Could potentially expand later to support other progress states as well
quidnatch 4 days ago
LaunchBox for Android
Open To Community
Completion Badge in Game Lists
📋 Summary Add an option in LaunchBox for Android to display a small completion badge or symbol next to games in list views. ❗ Problem LaunchBox for Android can track game progress, but currently: Completed games are not clearly identifiable at a glance in the main game list Users must open game details or rely on memory to know what they have finished This makes it harder to browse backlogs and completed titles quickly A simple visual marker would make progress much easier to see. 💡 Proposal Add a small completion indicator next to completed games in Android list views: Show a badge, checkmark, or similar icon beside the game title Only appear when a game is marked as completed Optional toggle in settings for users who want a cleaner list view 📦 Benefits Makes completed games instantly recognizable Helps users manage backlogs and finished titles more easily Improves visibility of progress without opening each game Adds a useful quality of life improvement for Android users 💡 Notes Should be lightweight and not clutter the UI Could potentially expand later to support other progress states as well
quidnatch 4 days ago
LaunchBox for Android
Open To Community
Additional App Viewer Support in the Pause Menu
📋 Summary Expand Pause Menu support for Additional Apps so users can launch external viewers for files like images, CBZs, walkthroughs, maps, and strategy guides while in game. ❗ Problem The Pause Menu currently has limited support for Additional Apps: PDF based items can be displayed, but other useful formats are harder to use If an Additional App relies on an external viewer or emulator, the Pause Menu may show the item but fail to pass the needed commands or parameters This makes it difficult to use image viewers or comic readers for maps, cheatsheets, manuals, and guides As a result, users can set these workflows up in LaunchBox, but not reliably access them from the Pause Menu in Big Box. 💡 Proposal Improve how the Pause Menu handles Additional Apps: When building the Pause Menu, check the relevant file extension to decide whether the item should appear If the Additional App uses an emulator or external viewer, do not exclude it for that reason alone Instead, look at the target content path and launch it with the correct app and parameters Support common use cases such as: images for maps and cheatsheets CBZ files for manuals or guides third party viewers such as ImageGlass or comic readers 📦 Benefits Makes the Pause Menu much more useful for reference material Allows users to check maps, walkthroughs, and manuals without leaving the game flow Expands Additional App support beyond PDFs Better matches real world Big Box cabinet and couch gaming use cases 💡 Notes Ideal flow is: pause game, open guide or map, close viewer, return to Pause Menu, then return to the game Existing PDF behavior should remain unchanged This would improve compatibility with third party viewers already supported in normal LaunchBox workflows
shredder_guitarist 4 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Additional App Viewer Support in the Pause Menu
📋 Summary Expand Pause Menu support for Additional Apps so users can launch external viewers for files like images, CBZs, walkthroughs, maps, and strategy guides while in game. ❗ Problem The Pause Menu currently has limited support for Additional Apps: PDF based items can be displayed, but other useful formats are harder to use If an Additional App relies on an external viewer or emulator, the Pause Menu may show the item but fail to pass the needed commands or parameters This makes it difficult to use image viewers or comic readers for maps, cheatsheets, manuals, and guides As a result, users can set these workflows up in LaunchBox, but not reliably access them from the Pause Menu in Big Box. 💡 Proposal Improve how the Pause Menu handles Additional Apps: When building the Pause Menu, check the relevant file extension to decide whether the item should appear If the Additional App uses an emulator or external viewer, do not exclude it for that reason alone Instead, look at the target content path and launch it with the correct app and parameters Support common use cases such as: images for maps and cheatsheets CBZ files for manuals or guides third party viewers such as ImageGlass or comic readers 📦 Benefits Makes the Pause Menu much more useful for reference material Allows users to check maps, walkthroughs, and manuals without leaving the game flow Expands Additional App support beyond PDFs Better matches real world Big Box cabinet and couch gaming use cases 💡 Notes Ideal flow is: pause game, open guide or map, close viewer, return to Pause Menu, then return to the game Existing PDF behavior should remain unchanged This would improve compatibility with third party viewers already supported in normal LaunchBox workflows
shredder_guitarist 4 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Xbox Emulator Support on Android
📋 Summary Add support for Xbox emulators on Android in LaunchBox, including the ability to select Xbox as a platform and configure compatible emulators. ❗ Problem Xbox emulation is becoming viable on newer Android handhelds, but currently: There is no Xbox platform option in LaunchBox for Android Xbox emulators cannot be easily configured or selected Users must rely on manual workarounds With new emulators emerging, the lack of support limits usability. 💡 Proposal Introduce support for Xbox emulation on Android: Add Xbox (Original) as a selectable platform Allow configuration of compatible Xbox emulators Ensure flexibility so new or updated emulators can be supported as they release 📦 Benefits Enables Xbox emulation on supported Android devices Future proofs LaunchBox against rapidly evolving emulators Reduces setup friction for users on handheld devices 💡 Notes Should be flexible rather than tied to a single emulator Emulator performance may vary depending on device hardware Default configurations can be minimal to allow user customization
quidnatch 5 days ago
LaunchBox for Android
Open To Community
Xbox Emulator Support on Android
📋 Summary Add support for Xbox emulators on Android in LaunchBox, including the ability to select Xbox as a platform and configure compatible emulators. ❗ Problem Xbox emulation is becoming viable on newer Android handhelds, but currently: There is no Xbox platform option in LaunchBox for Android Xbox emulators cannot be easily configured or selected Users must rely on manual workarounds With new emulators emerging, the lack of support limits usability. 💡 Proposal Introduce support for Xbox emulation on Android: Add Xbox (Original) as a selectable platform Allow configuration of compatible Xbox emulators Ensure flexibility so new or updated emulators can be supported as they release 📦 Benefits Enables Xbox emulation on supported Android devices Future proofs LaunchBox against rapidly evolving emulators Reduces setup friction for users on handheld devices 💡 Notes Should be flexible rather than tied to a single emulator Emulator performance may vary depending on device hardware Default configurations can be minimal to allow user customization
quidnatch 5 days ago
LaunchBox for Android
Open To Community
Retain Search Query in the Search Box on Results Page
📋 Summary Update the search results page so the full current query remains in the search box, making it easier to refine searches without retyping everything. ❗ Problem Currently, after performing a search: The search terms are shown as separate boxes above the search field The actual search box does not retain the full typed query Users must retype the entire search string to make small changes For example, a search like: platform:arcade title:baseball shows those values above the box, but not inside it, making repeated query refinement unnecessarily tedious. 💡 Proposal Keep the full active search query inside the search box on the results page: Preserve the exact text the user searched for Allow users to click into the box and quickly edit the existing query Continue showing parsed query tokens above the box if useful, but not as the only editable representation 📦 Benefits Makes search refinement much faster and easier Reduces repetitive typing for advanced searches Aligns the search experience with common UI best practices Improves usability for users narrowing results through multiple query attempts 💡 Notes Token boxes can still remain for visibility, but the main query should stay editable in the field Especially helpful for complex searches using multiple filters
dukdukgoos 9 days ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Open To Community
Retain Search Query in the Search Box on Results Page
📋 Summary Update the search results page so the full current query remains in the search box, making it easier to refine searches without retyping everything. ❗ Problem Currently, after performing a search: The search terms are shown as separate boxes above the search field The actual search box does not retain the full typed query Users must retype the entire search string to make small changes For example, a search like: platform:arcade title:baseball shows those values above the box, but not inside it, making repeated query refinement unnecessarily tedious. 💡 Proposal Keep the full active search query inside the search box on the results page: Preserve the exact text the user searched for Allow users to click into the box and quickly edit the existing query Continue showing parsed query tokens above the box if useful, but not as the only editable representation 📦 Benefits Makes search refinement much faster and easier Reduces repetitive typing for advanced searches Aligns the search experience with common UI best practices Improves usability for users narrowing results through multiple query attempts 💡 Notes Token boxes can still remain for visibility, but the main query should stay editable in the field Especially helpful for complex searches using multiple filters
dukdukgoos 9 days ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Open To Community
Show Rejection Feedback on Approved Database Submissions
📋 Summary Allow users to view rejection feedback comments on database submissions, even if the submission is ultimately approved. ❗ Problem When reviewing database submissions: Reviewers can leave constructive feedback when voting to reject If the submission is later approved by other voters, those rejection comments are not visible to the original submitter Users only see feedback when a submission is fully rejected This means useful feedback is lost, even when it could help improve future submissions. 💡 Proposal Make rejection feedback visible to submitters regardless of the final outcome: Show anonymized rejection comments on approved submissions Display feedback in a dedicated section (e.g., “Reviewer Feedback”) Do not expose reviewer identities 📦 Benefits Helps users learn and improve future submissions Preserves valuable reviewer feedback that would otherwise be lost Encourages more thoughtful and constructive reviews 💡 Notes Feedback should remain anonymous to avoid friction Could optionally distinguish between “approved with feedback” vs “fully approved” Should not affect the voting or approval process
HanzJWeasel 11 days ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Open To Community
Show Rejection Feedback on Approved Database Submissions
📋 Summary Allow users to view rejection feedback comments on database submissions, even if the submission is ultimately approved. ❗ Problem When reviewing database submissions: Reviewers can leave constructive feedback when voting to reject If the submission is later approved by other voters, those rejection comments are not visible to the original submitter Users only see feedback when a submission is fully rejected This means useful feedback is lost, even when it could help improve future submissions. 💡 Proposal Make rejection feedback visible to submitters regardless of the final outcome: Show anonymized rejection comments on approved submissions Display feedback in a dedicated section (e.g., “Reviewer Feedback”) Do not expose reviewer identities 📦 Benefits Helps users learn and improve future submissions Preserves valuable reviewer feedback that would otherwise be lost Encourages more thoughtful and constructive reviews 💡 Notes Feedback should remain anonymous to avoid friction Could optionally distinguish between “approved with feedback” vs “fully approved” Should not affect the voting or approval process
HanzJWeasel 11 days ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Planned
Improved Performance Mode for Image Grid
📋 Summary Add a faster rendering mode for the LaunchBox image grid that improves scrolling performance in large libraries, even if it uses a simpler and more uniform layout. ❗ Problem The image grid can become laggy with large libraries, especially during fast scrolling. A major reason for this is the current layout behavior, where LaunchBox performs heavy per-row calculations to: Find the tallest image in each visible row Resize the row to match that height Align text consistently across the row This creates a nicer looking layout, but it adds significant overhead while scrolling. The result is that: Scrollbar movement can lag behind user input Fast scrolling feels less responsive Large libraries become noticeably less smooth to browse 💡 Proposal Introduce an optional performance focused image grid mode that prioritizes responsiveness over perfect visual alignment. Possible approaches: Use fixed size containers for all grid items Or use a small number of predefined size buckets for different box shapes Reduce or remove per-row height calculations Let text sit directly beneath each image instead of forcing row-wide alignment This would allow much smoother one-to-one scrollbar movement and faster grid rendering. 📦 Benefits Dramatically improves scrolling performance in large libraries Makes the scrollbar feel more responsive and accurate Reduces lag when browsing image heavy platforms Gives users the choice between visual polish and speed 💡 Notes This could be an optional “Performance Mode” rather than replacing the current grid The main tradeoff is less consistent text alignment and potentially more whitespace A simplified but smooth image grid would likely be preferable for many users with very large collections
AstroBob 14 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Planned
Improved Performance Mode for Image Grid
📋 Summary Add a faster rendering mode for the LaunchBox image grid that improves scrolling performance in large libraries, even if it uses a simpler and more uniform layout. ❗ Problem The image grid can become laggy with large libraries, especially during fast scrolling. A major reason for this is the current layout behavior, where LaunchBox performs heavy per-row calculations to: Find the tallest image in each visible row Resize the row to match that height Align text consistently across the row This creates a nicer looking layout, but it adds significant overhead while scrolling. The result is that: Scrollbar movement can lag behind user input Fast scrolling feels less responsive Large libraries become noticeably less smooth to browse 💡 Proposal Introduce an optional performance focused image grid mode that prioritizes responsiveness over perfect visual alignment. Possible approaches: Use fixed size containers for all grid items Or use a small number of predefined size buckets for different box shapes Reduce or remove per-row height calculations Let text sit directly beneath each image instead of forcing row-wide alignment This would allow much smoother one-to-one scrollbar movement and faster grid rendering. 📦 Benefits Dramatically improves scrolling performance in large libraries Makes the scrollbar feel more responsive and accurate Reduces lag when browsing image heavy platforms Gives users the choice between visual polish and speed 💡 Notes This could be an optional “Performance Mode” rather than replacing the current grid The main tradeoff is less consistent text alignment and potentially more whitespace A simplified but smooth image grid would likely be preferable for many users with very large collections
AstroBob 14 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Allow Alternative Sorting Options in Big Box
See @Show Sort Groupings in Big Box Views for a similar request, related to sorting groups in Big Box 📋 Summary Allow Big Box to sort game lists by fields other than Title, such as release date, star rating, or play count, even if this requires temporarily disabling the alphabetical index. ❗ Problem Big Box currently relies heavily on the alphanumeric index, which assumes lists are sorted by title. Because of this: Sorting by other fields (release date, rating, play count, etc.) is not supported Users cannot easily browse collections in ways that LaunchBox already allows Many users want alternative sorting methods for playlists or platform views For example, users may want to browse: Games by release date Games by star rating Games by play count or last played 💡 Proposal Allow flat sorting in Big Box by additional fields, such as: Release date Star rating Play count Last played Date added When a non-title sort is selected: The alphabetical index could be temporarily disabled Big Box could display a simple indicator showing the active sort field 📦 Benefits Brings Big Box sorting capabilities closer to LaunchBox Enables more meaningful ways to browse large libraries Supports playlist views such as “Top Rated” or “Most Played” Gives users greater flexibility in how their collections are explored 💡 Notes Grouped sorting (like LaunchBox’s category groupings) is a separate, more complex problem Initial scope focuses only on flat sorting of lists UI context indicators may be needed to avoid confusion when the alphabetical index is disabled
AstroBob 14 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Allow Alternative Sorting Options in Big Box
See @Show Sort Groupings in Big Box Views for a similar request, related to sorting groups in Big Box 📋 Summary Allow Big Box to sort game lists by fields other than Title, such as release date, star rating, or play count, even if this requires temporarily disabling the alphabetical index. ❗ Problem Big Box currently relies heavily on the alphanumeric index, which assumes lists are sorted by title. Because of this: Sorting by other fields (release date, rating, play count, etc.) is not supported Users cannot easily browse collections in ways that LaunchBox already allows Many users want alternative sorting methods for playlists or platform views For example, users may want to browse: Games by release date Games by star rating Games by play count or last played 💡 Proposal Allow flat sorting in Big Box by additional fields, such as: Release date Star rating Play count Last played Date added When a non-title sort is selected: The alphabetical index could be temporarily disabled Big Box could display a simple indicator showing the active sort field 📦 Benefits Brings Big Box sorting capabilities closer to LaunchBox Enables more meaningful ways to browse large libraries Supports playlist views such as “Top Rated” or “Most Played” Gives users greater flexibility in how their collections are explored 💡 Notes Grouped sorting (like LaunchBox’s category groupings) is a separate, more complex problem Initial scope focuses only on flat sorting of lists UI context indicators may be needed to avoid confusion when the alphabetical index is disabled
AstroBob 14 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Search Within LaunchBox Preferences
📋 Summary Add a search bar to LaunchBox preferences, allowing users to quickly locate specific settings without manually browsing through every category. ❗ Problem LaunchBox has a large and growing number of configuration options, but currently: Users must manually navigate through many tabs and categories to find a setting It can be difficult to remember where a specific option lives New users especially may struggle to locate certain preferences Many modern applications provide a search function in their settings to solve this problem. 💡 Proposal Add a search field at the top of the Options / Preferences window that: Filters settings based on keywords Highlights or jumps directly to matching options Shows results across all preference categories 📦 Benefits Makes settings much easier to discover and access Reduces time spent navigating through menus Improves usability for both new and experienced users Aligns LaunchBox with modern application UX patterns 💡 Notes Results could display as a filtered list or jump directly to the relevant section Should search setting names and possibly descriptions Existing navigation structure would remain unchanged
AstroBob 14 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Search Within LaunchBox Preferences
📋 Summary Add a search bar to LaunchBox preferences, allowing users to quickly locate specific settings without manually browsing through every category. ❗ Problem LaunchBox has a large and growing number of configuration options, but currently: Users must manually navigate through many tabs and categories to find a setting It can be difficult to remember where a specific option lives New users especially may struggle to locate certain preferences Many modern applications provide a search function in their settings to solve this problem. 💡 Proposal Add a search field at the top of the Options / Preferences window that: Filters settings based on keywords Highlights or jumps directly to matching options Shows results across all preference categories 📦 Benefits Makes settings much easier to discover and access Reduces time spent navigating through menus Improves usability for both new and experienced users Aligns LaunchBox with modern application UX patterns 💡 Notes Results could display as a filtered list or jump directly to the relevant section Should search setting names and possibly descriptions Existing navigation structure would remain unchanged
AstroBob 14 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Investigation
List View Column Headers Missing After Restart
📌 Summary We’re aware of an issue where column headers in List View may appear blank after starting LaunchBox. This occurs if LaunchBox is closed while in List View. When reopening the application, the column headers at the top of the list may be empty, even though the rest of the view loads correctly. 🔎 How to Reproduce Switch LaunchBox to List View Close LaunchBox completely Reopen LaunchBox The column headers will appear blank. 🛠 Workaround Switch to Image View, then switch back to List View. This will refresh the view and restore the column headers. 🗓 Additional Notes This is a longstanding List View issue. While it does not impact core functionality, we understand it can be confusing or visually disruptive. We’re planning broader improvements to List View behaviour and performance, and this will be reviewed as part of that work.
AstroBob 24 days ago
Bug Report
Investigation
List View Column Headers Missing After Restart
📌 Summary We’re aware of an issue where column headers in List View may appear blank after starting LaunchBox. This occurs if LaunchBox is closed while in List View. When reopening the application, the column headers at the top of the list may be empty, even though the rest of the view loads correctly. 🔎 How to Reproduce Switch LaunchBox to List View Close LaunchBox completely Reopen LaunchBox The column headers will appear blank. 🛠 Workaround Switch to Image View, then switch back to List View. This will refresh the view and restore the column headers. 🗓 Additional Notes This is a longstanding List View issue. While it does not impact core functionality, we understand it can be confusing or visually disruptive. We’re planning broader improvements to List View behaviour and performance, and this will be reviewed as part of that work.
AstroBob 24 days ago
Bug Report
Open To Community
Shutdown Process Visibility When Closing LaunchBox
📋 Summary Add a visible shutdown progress window when closing LaunchBox or Big Box that clearly shows which background processes are being completed before the application fully exits. ❗ Problem Some users experience situations where: LaunchBox or Big Box appears to close, but remains running in Task Manager Relaunching triggers the “Another instance is already running” message Multiple hidden Big Box instances appear in Windows audio mixer Users must manually end processes in Task Manager While the app is often still writing data, creating backups, or finalizing operations, this is not visible to the user. From their perspective, the app has already closed — leading to confusion and frustration. 💡 Proposal When exiting LaunchBox or Big Box, display a small shutdown window that shows: Saving data Writing settings Creating backup (if enabled) Finalizing processes This window would: Prevent the app from appearing fully closed until cleanup is complete Show a progress indicator or step-by-step status Optionally allow users to cancel or force close (with warning) 📦 Benefits Makes background cleanup transparent and understandable Reduces confusion around the “Another instance is already running” message Prevents users from reopening the app before shutdown is complete Improves perceived stability and polish 💡 Notes Should only appear if shutdown takes longer than a short threshold (e.g., 1–2 seconds) Default behavior could remain silent for very fast exits Could help with troubleshooting by identifying which shutdown step is hanging
AstroBob 27 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Shutdown Process Visibility When Closing LaunchBox
📋 Summary Add a visible shutdown progress window when closing LaunchBox or Big Box that clearly shows which background processes are being completed before the application fully exits. ❗ Problem Some users experience situations where: LaunchBox or Big Box appears to close, but remains running in Task Manager Relaunching triggers the “Another instance is already running” message Multiple hidden Big Box instances appear in Windows audio mixer Users must manually end processes in Task Manager While the app is often still writing data, creating backups, or finalizing operations, this is not visible to the user. From their perspective, the app has already closed — leading to confusion and frustration. 💡 Proposal When exiting LaunchBox or Big Box, display a small shutdown window that shows: Saving data Writing settings Creating backup (if enabled) Finalizing processes This window would: Prevent the app from appearing fully closed until cleanup is complete Show a progress indicator or step-by-step status Optionally allow users to cancel or force close (with warning) 📦 Benefits Makes background cleanup transparent and understandable Reduces confusion around the “Another instance is already running” message Prevents users from reopening the app before shutdown is complete Improves perceived stability and polish 💡 Notes Should only appear if shutdown takes longer than a short threshold (e.g., 1–2 seconds) Default behavior could remain silent for very fast exits Could help with troubleshooting by identifying which shutdown step is hanging
AstroBob 27 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Allow XAML theming for Manage Themes pages
Allow the following pages to be customized via the BigBox XAML theming system: Manage Themes Manage Startup Themes Manage Pause Themes Currently these views appear to be hardcoded and not overridable through Themes\[ThemeName]\Views\. As a theme creator, having control over these pages would improve visual consistency across BigBox.
light.sock6996 29 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Allow XAML theming for Manage Themes pages
Allow the following pages to be customized via the BigBox XAML theming system: Manage Themes Manage Startup Themes Manage Pause Themes Currently these views appear to be hardcoded and not overridable through Themes\[ThemeName]\Views\. As a theme creator, having control over these pages would improve visual consistency across BigBox.
light.sock6996 29 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Optional Alternate Image Categories for Box Art and Other Existing Media Types
📋 Summary Add optional alternate image subcategories for existing media types, such as alternate box art slots for standard and variant releases. ❗ Problem Some games have multiple legitimate versions of the same artwork, such as standard retail covers, Greatest Hits releases, Platinum editions, Player’s Choice versions, and other alternate packaging. Right now, there is no clean built-in way to keep those versions separate within the same image category. Users who want to preserve alternate box art have to overwrite one version, ignore the others, or use awkward workarounds. 💡 Proposal Add optional alternate image slots for existing categories, such as: Box - Front - Alt 1 Box - Back - Alt 1 Box - Spine - Alt 1 Box - 3D - Alt 1 These could be disabled by default and only shown when enabled in Options, so they do not add clutter for users who do not need them. 📦 Benefits Makes it easier to preserve multiple official artwork variants Helps collectors organize alternate retail versions cleanly Avoids overwriting or mislabeling existing art Keeps the feature optional for users who want a simpler setup 💡 Notes This is a narrower request than full custom image types. @Configurable Custom Image Types The focus here is on built-in alternate versions of existing categories, mainly for variant box art and similar media.
XvXPhoenix 29 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Optional Alternate Image Categories for Box Art and Other Existing Media Types
📋 Summary Add optional alternate image subcategories for existing media types, such as alternate box art slots for standard and variant releases. ❗ Problem Some games have multiple legitimate versions of the same artwork, such as standard retail covers, Greatest Hits releases, Platinum editions, Player’s Choice versions, and other alternate packaging. Right now, there is no clean built-in way to keep those versions separate within the same image category. Users who want to preserve alternate box art have to overwrite one version, ignore the others, or use awkward workarounds. 💡 Proposal Add optional alternate image slots for existing categories, such as: Box - Front - Alt 1 Box - Back - Alt 1 Box - Spine - Alt 1 Box - 3D - Alt 1 These could be disabled by default and only shown when enabled in Options, so they do not add clutter for users who do not need them. 📦 Benefits Makes it easier to preserve multiple official artwork variants Helps collectors organize alternate retail versions cleanly Avoids overwriting or mislabeling existing art Keeps the feature optional for users who want a simpler setup 💡 Notes This is a narrower request than full custom image types. @Configurable Custom Image Types The focus here is on built-in alternate versions of existing categories, mainly for variant box art and similar media.
XvXPhoenix 29 days ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Trackball / Spinner support for BigBox - Spin the wheel!
📋 Summary Add support for trackballs and spinners to control Big Box wheels, using up and down mouse style movement to navigate game and platform selection. ❗ Problem Big Box wheels are typically controlled via keyboard, gamepad, or joystick, but many arcade setups include a trackball or spinner that feels perfect for this type of navigation. Currently: Trackball and spinner movement does not map cleanly to wheel navigation Arcade cabinet users lose an intuitive, tactile way to browse This has been requested multiple times over the years, and similar front ends already support it 💡 Proposal Allow trackball and spinner input to control wheel scrolling: Map up and down movement to wheel navigation speed and direction Support both trackballs and spinners as mouse movement style input Add an input option in Big Box controls, for example: Enable Trackball or Spinner Wheel Control Sensitivity or acceleration setting Optional inertia smoothing for a natural spin feel 📦 Benefits Makes arcade cabinet navigation more authentic and fun Improves accessibility for setups that are built around these controls Reduces reliance on a separate joystick or d pad for browsing Brings Big Box closer to the experience offered by other arcade focused front ends
fursphere About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Trackball / Spinner support for BigBox - Spin the wheel!
📋 Summary Add support for trackballs and spinners to control Big Box wheels, using up and down mouse style movement to navigate game and platform selection. ❗ Problem Big Box wheels are typically controlled via keyboard, gamepad, or joystick, but many arcade setups include a trackball or spinner that feels perfect for this type of navigation. Currently: Trackball and spinner movement does not map cleanly to wheel navigation Arcade cabinet users lose an intuitive, tactile way to browse This has been requested multiple times over the years, and similar front ends already support it 💡 Proposal Allow trackball and spinner input to control wheel scrolling: Map up and down movement to wheel navigation speed and direction Support both trackballs and spinners as mouse movement style input Add an input option in Big Box controls, for example: Enable Trackball or Spinner Wheel Control Sensitivity or acceleration setting Optional inertia smoothing for a natural spin feel 📦 Benefits Makes arcade cabinet navigation more authentic and fun Improves accessibility for setups that are built around these controls Reduces reliance on a separate joystick or d pad for browsing Brings Big Box closer to the experience offered by other arcade focused front ends
fursphere About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Close Notification Tray, After Clicking Clear All
In LaunchBox, if you click the ‘Clear All’ notification button, close the notification tray while you’re at it. Nothing left there to see, anyways :)
VodkaParalyzer About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Close Notification Tray, After Clicking Clear All
In LaunchBox, if you click the ‘Clear All’ notification button, close the notification tray while you’re at it. Nothing left there to see, anyways :)
VodkaParalyzer About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Platform Specific Actions in Platform Context Menu
📋 Summary When browsing by Platform (or Platform Category) in LaunchBox, add platform specific actions to the right click context menu for a selected platform in the Side View. ❗ Problem Many useful platform level tools already exist, but they’re not discoverable or convenient when you’re actively browsing platforms: Users expect platform actions to be accessible directly from the platform they’re viewing Maintenance tasks require navigating through menus instead of acting on the selected platform This makes common workflows feel less intuitive, especially for new users 💡 Proposal Add platform specific actions to the platform right click menu in the Side View, such as: Scan for Added or Removed ROMs for selected platform Cleanup Media for selected platform Audit selected platform Scan platform for achievements These actions should operate only on the currently selected platform (and ideally reflect the current view context). 📦 Benefits Makes platform maintenance tools easier to find and faster to use Improves workflow when managing large libraries Reduces menu hunting by placing actions where users expect them 💡 Notes Should only appear when right clicking a platform item (not games) Default behavior unchanged if users prefer existing menus Could be expanded later to include other platform tools as needed
VodkaParalyzer About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Platform Specific Actions in Platform Context Menu
📋 Summary When browsing by Platform (or Platform Category) in LaunchBox, add platform specific actions to the right click context menu for a selected platform in the Side View. ❗ Problem Many useful platform level tools already exist, but they’re not discoverable or convenient when you’re actively browsing platforms: Users expect platform actions to be accessible directly from the platform they’re viewing Maintenance tasks require navigating through menus instead of acting on the selected platform This makes common workflows feel less intuitive, especially for new users 💡 Proposal Add platform specific actions to the platform right click menu in the Side View, such as: Scan for Added or Removed ROMs for selected platform Cleanup Media for selected platform Audit selected platform Scan platform for achievements These actions should operate only on the currently selected platform (and ideally reflect the current view context). 📦 Benefits Makes platform maintenance tools easier to find and faster to use Improves workflow when managing large libraries Reduces menu hunting by placing actions where users expect them 💡 Notes Should only appear when right clicking a platform item (not games) Default behavior unchanged if users prefer existing menus Could be expanded later to include other platform tools as needed
VodkaParalyzer About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Separate Image Category for AI-Generated Fanart
📋 Summary Introduce a separate image category for AI-generated fanart, allowing users to distinguish it from traditionally created fanart and optionally exclude it from their collections. ❗ Problem Some users prefer not to include AI-generated images in their libraries. Currently: AI-generated fanart is uploaded under existing fanart categories There is no clear distinction between AI-created and traditionally created artwork Users cannot easily filter out AI-generated content This makes it difficult for users with specific preferences to manage their media cleanly. 💡 Proposal Create a parallel set of image categories specifically for AI-generated content, such as: Fanart (AI) And other applicable fanart categories These would: Be clearly labeled as AI-generated Be filterable or optionally excluded from downloads and display Apply only to user-generated AI artwork If an official release uses AI artwork, it would remain in the standard image category. 📦 Benefits Gives users control over whether AI-generated art appears in their collection Maintains transparency in media sourcing Prevents mixing AI and non-AI artwork in the same category Supports both users who want AI artwork and those who prefer to avoid it 💡 Notes Should integrate with existing image filtering and download settings Labeling standards may need to be defined for uploads Default behavior could continue treating all images equally unless filtered
HanzJWeasel About 1 month ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Open To Community
Separate Image Category for AI-Generated Fanart
📋 Summary Introduce a separate image category for AI-generated fanart, allowing users to distinguish it from traditionally created fanart and optionally exclude it from their collections. ❗ Problem Some users prefer not to include AI-generated images in their libraries. Currently: AI-generated fanart is uploaded under existing fanart categories There is no clear distinction between AI-created and traditionally created artwork Users cannot easily filter out AI-generated content This makes it difficult for users with specific preferences to manage their media cleanly. 💡 Proposal Create a parallel set of image categories specifically for AI-generated content, such as: Fanart (AI) And other applicable fanart categories These would: Be clearly labeled as AI-generated Be filterable or optionally excluded from downloads and display Apply only to user-generated AI artwork If an official release uses AI artwork, it would remain in the standard image category. 📦 Benefits Gives users control over whether AI-generated art appears in their collection Maintains transparency in media sourcing Prevents mixing AI and non-AI artwork in the same category Supports both users who want AI artwork and those who prefer to avoid it 💡 Notes Should integrate with existing image filtering and download settings Labeling standards may need to be defined for uploads Default behavior could continue treating all images equally unless filtered
HanzJWeasel About 1 month ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Completed
Epic Games account import returns “No new games were found” without showing game list.
I’m experiencing an issue when importing my Epic Games account in LaunchBox for Windows (version 13.25). When I go to: Tools → Import → Epic Games Store LaunchBox automatically authenticates (no login window appears), but immediately shows: “No new games were found to import.” The import wizard does not display the game selection screen at all. Important details: My Epic account contains new games that were not previously imported. Epic login appears to complete automatically. WebView2 Runtime is installed and was reinstalled as administrator. Settings.xml was checked and EpicToken was cleared. No Epic platform currently exists in my LaunchBox setup. All PC games are under the “Windows” platform. The issue persists after reinstalling WebView2 and restarting Windows. Previously, Epic account import worked correctly. It seems that the Epic API authentication succeeds, but the returned game list is empty. Please let me know if logs are needed and where I can provide them. Thank you.
david93ashes About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Completed
Epic Games account import returns “No new games were found” without showing game list.
I’m experiencing an issue when importing my Epic Games account in LaunchBox for Windows (version 13.25). When I go to: Tools → Import → Epic Games Store LaunchBox automatically authenticates (no login window appears), but immediately shows: “No new games were found to import.” The import wizard does not display the game selection screen at all. Important details: My Epic account contains new games that were not previously imported. Epic login appears to complete automatically. WebView2 Runtime is installed and was reinstalled as administrator. Settings.xml was checked and EpicToken was cleared. No Epic platform currently exists in my LaunchBox setup. All PC games are under the “Windows” platform. The issue persists after reinstalling WebView2 and restarting Windows. Previously, Epic account import worked correctly. It seems that the Epic API authentication succeeds, but the returned game list is empty. Please let me know if logs are needed and where I can provide them. Thank you.
david93ashes About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Add “Mod” as a Release Type in the Games Database
📋 Summary Add a “Mod” release type to the LaunchBox Games Database to better categorize PC game mods and similar content. ❗ Problem There are many high quality and historically significant PC mods, but currently: There is no dedicated “Mod” release type Mods are often forced into categories that don’t accurately describe them “ROM Hack” does not apply to non-ROM based projects This creates inconsistency and confusion in classification As the database grows, clearer categorization becomes more important. 💡 Proposal Introduce a new Release Type: Mod in the Games Database: Specifically for modifications of existing games Primarily aimed at PC mods, but flexible enough for other applicable cases Separate from: ROM Hacks Official Releases Homebrew This would allow mods to be properly identified and filtered. 📦 Benefits Improves database clarity and organization Prevents mislabeling of PC mods as ROM hacks Makes it easier for users to filter and search for modded content Better reflects the importance of modding in gaming history 💡 Notes Could later support subcategories (e.g., total conversion, overhaul, balance mod) Should not change how existing ROM Hack entries function Clear moderation guidelines may be needed for edge cases
TheNewClassics About 1 month ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Open To Community
Add “Mod” as a Release Type in the Games Database
📋 Summary Add a “Mod” release type to the LaunchBox Games Database to better categorize PC game mods and similar content. ❗ Problem There are many high quality and historically significant PC mods, but currently: There is no dedicated “Mod” release type Mods are often forced into categories that don’t accurately describe them “ROM Hack” does not apply to non-ROM based projects This creates inconsistency and confusion in classification As the database grows, clearer categorization becomes more important. 💡 Proposal Introduce a new Release Type: Mod in the Games Database: Specifically for modifications of existing games Primarily aimed at PC mods, but flexible enough for other applicable cases Separate from: ROM Hacks Official Releases Homebrew This would allow mods to be properly identified and filtered. 📦 Benefits Improves database clarity and organization Prevents mislabeling of PC mods as ROM hacks Makes it easier for users to filter and search for modded content Better reflects the importance of modding in gaming history 💡 Notes Could later support subcategories (e.g., total conversion, overhaul, balance mod) Should not change how existing ROM Hack entries function Clear moderation guidelines may be needed for edge cases
TheNewClassics About 1 month ago
LaunchBox Games Database
Open To Community
Batch Add or Remove Startup Apps
📋 Summary Add an official way in LaunchBox to batch add and batch remove Startup Apps for multiple selected games. ❗ Problem Some users rely on Startup Apps for things like scripts, tools, overlays, bezels, or controller utilities. Currently: Startup Apps must be added or removed one game at a time A community plugin, “Bulk Run Before After”, previously helped, but no longer works in recent LaunchBox versions and only supported adding, not deleting Managing Startup Apps across large libraries becomes slow and error prone 💡 Proposal Add batch management tools for Startup Apps: Select multiple games, then choose: Batch add Startup App Batch remove Startup App Options for removal: Remove a specific Startup App by name or path Remove all Startup Apps from selected games Ideally available from right click context menus and or the Tools menu 📦 Benefits Saves significant time for users managing large libraries Reduces manual mistakes and inconsistencies Replaces reliance on outdated plugins Makes advanced workflows easier to maintain 💡 Notes Should include a confirmation prompt before bulk removal Could optionally support “replace” behavior (remove then add) for migration workflows
RVS1967 About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows
Open To Community
Batch Add or Remove Startup Apps
📋 Summary Add an official way in LaunchBox to batch add and batch remove Startup Apps for multiple selected games. ❗ Problem Some users rely on Startup Apps for things like scripts, tools, overlays, bezels, or controller utilities. Currently: Startup Apps must be added or removed one game at a time A community plugin, “Bulk Run Before After”, previously helped, but no longer works in recent LaunchBox versions and only supported adding, not deleting Managing Startup Apps across large libraries becomes slow and error prone 💡 Proposal Add batch management tools for Startup Apps: Select multiple games, then choose: Batch add Startup App Batch remove Startup App Options for removal: Remove a specific Startup App by name or path Remove all Startup Apps from selected games Ideally available from right click context menus and or the Tools menu 📦 Benefits Saves significant time for users managing large libraries Reduces manual mistakes and inconsistencies Replaces reliance on outdated plugins Makes advanced workflows easier to maintain 💡 Notes Should include a confirmation prompt before bulk removal Could optionally support “replace” behavior (remove then add) for migration workflows
RVS1967 About 1 month ago
LaunchBox for Windows