Add an option in Big Box to split the primary Play/Install action from the rest of the game options. Instead of a single stacked list, the Play/Install button would be its own dedicated control, with a separate Options menu (or panel) for secondary actions. This enables more modern, streamlined layouts and improves controller-first UX.
Primary Action Separation: Display Play (or Install if not installed) as a distinct, always-visible button.
Secondary Actions Hub: Move items like View Details, Edit, Add to Playlist, Favorite, Rate, Manuals, Achievements, etc. into a separate Options menu/button.
Theme Support: Expose UI elements so theme creators can lay out Play/Install and Options independently (e.g., side-by-side, stacked, or docked).
Controller Navigation: Left/Right (or bumper) navigation to jump between Play/Install and Options; A/Start to activate Play/Install.
Toggle in Settings: Global Big Box setting to enable the split layout; default behavior remains unchanged for backward compatibility.
State-Aware Labels: Button reflects state (Play, Install, Resume, Update, where applicable).
Optional Quick Actions: Allow a few configurable quick actions (e.g., Favorite, Hide, Mark Progress) near the Play button without opening Options.
A user browsing from the couch lands on a game in Big Box.
They press A to instantly Play.
If they want to manage the game (Achievements, Add to Playlist, Edit), they tap Right once to open Options—no long mixed list to wade through.
Cleaner, modern UI that mirrors popular media/game launchers.
Faster launches with fewer inputs for the most common action.
Better theming flexibility for creators to design sleek, contemporary layouts.
Reduced input errors by isolating Play/Install from destructive or advanced options.
Keep legacy single-list layout available for existing themes.
Provide theme bindings (data/context) for Play/Install state and Options anchor.
Consider an optional long-press or Start button shortcut to trigger Play/Install regardless of focus.
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LaunchBox for Windows
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LaunchBox for Windows
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JiboReid
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