Improve how the main LaunchBox window scales and adapts on smaller, lower-resolution, portrait, handheld, streamed, and unusual display configurations.
The main LaunchBox window does not always scale or reflow properly when horizontal space is limited:
The internal layout appears constrained below roughly 1440px wide
On 1280x800, 1280x720, and some 1080p displays, content may not fit correctly
Users may need to drag the window wider than the screen to see all information
On vertical or portrait displays, top bar menu items can overlap each other
Windows DPI scaling overrides do not appear to resolve the issue
This creates friction for users on handhelds, streamed displays, virtual monitors, lower-resolution screens, and portrait setups.
Update the main LaunchBox window to use a more responsive layout system:
Allow the main window content to adapt below 1440px width
Reduce fixed-width constraints where possible
Let sidebars, game details panels, and central content shrink or collapse intelligently
Prevent top bar items from overlapping on narrow or portrait displays
Add overflow behavior for top bar menus and actions when space is limited
Improve support for Windows DPI scaling and mixed display configurations
Ensure layouts behave consistently across landscape and portrait orientations
A user streams LaunchBox to a Steam Deck using Moonlight at 1280x800
A user runs LaunchBox on a 720p or compact 1080p display
A user places LaunchBox on a vertical secondary monitor
A handheld PC user launches and manages games without switching resolution
A living room setup uses a virtual or non-standard display size
Improves usability on modern handheld and streaming setups
Better supports portrait and secondary monitor workflows
Reduces the need for manual resizing or DPI workarounds
Prevents menus and content from overlapping or being pushed off-screen
Makes LaunchBox feel more polished across a wider range of displays
Existing themes may rely on fixed layout assumptions
Top bar overflow behavior should preserve access to all menu items
Sidebar and game details resizing should avoid hiding important content unexpectedly
Changes should be tested across common resolutions, DPI settings, and aspect ratios
Improved LaunchBox window scaling would make the main interface more reliable, flexible, and comfortable to use across small screens, portrait displays, handheld devices, streamed sessions, and non-standard monitor setups.
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LaunchBox for Windows
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LaunchBox for Windows
About 11 hours ago

AstroBob
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