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Today's entry into my rough guide is a relative newcomer in terms of front-ends. So without further adieu, its time to introduce you all to LAUNCHBOX I've been following this project for a year since I got a registered license for this to see everything and my first impressions of this wasn't the best because certain features wasn't in it yet I made a video which I handed to the developer who in turn ACTUALLY listened to me. The issues I had with 5.2 (that was when I first looked at it). First off, there was no tool tips. which is annoying another thing was its MAME naming conventions (it made 2 mistakes and major ones at that). When I did that last december, I gave a first impressions video to the developer. He used it and worked out the kinks out of it. Right now we are at version 6.11 and boy it has come a long way in a year. First off Jason (the developer) has gone out of his way to fix the glitches from the older version like naming conventions of MAME (which was one of my pet peeves with the project). Made in visual studio and has both ScummVM and DosBOX pre-installed with its configuration tools (I used this for my looking back at sparcade). First thing I noticed when I first fired up LaunchBox its welcome message was quite encouraging. Add dos games, add steam and other platform games (like origin and uplay and considering you get free games off them just jump on them for freebies ir if you game games on their platforms as well). Add ROM files which is pretty self explanatory. finally adding window games themselves. With a introduction like that, There isn't so much stuff you can't do. The use of DOSbox and ScummVM are what makes this front-end different compared to normal front-ends because its a simple point and click or a click and drag. Everything else is self explanatory or automatically found via the game databases the system uses (this includes GamesDB which I have no end of complaints about). But this is only part of the story. If you purchase a license for LaunchBox, you get another mode and this baby is call BIGBOX. BIGBOX is what you really use once you have finished screwing around with everything tinkering with setting and making sure you can play it comfortably. it looks nice and actually is well thought out. While not as flashy as something like Hyperspin or other off the wall Front-ends. LaunchBox's BIGBOX mode was designed for ease of use and true functionality. don't get me wrong, you can launch everything from Launchbox itself but its more designed to actually edit your settings and configure you setup. It still has issues but they are few and far between and you can actively see LaunchBox being developed by Jason on twitch.tv. He does a stream every so often when he can and he interacts towards his followers and users of LaunchBox here. You can actually approach him compared to most developers. I have talked to him as well. I have emailed the man myself during the 5.2 issues. The developer is a good person trying to deliver a solid product and but to me it still needs work but given time this is going in the right direction. Ok so here are the pros and cons of LaunchBox. OK the pros Quite detailed in giving information auto finds the inforamtion to the game you have inserted into the system. DOSBOX and ScummVM Native. Quite feature rich in terms of adding games. constantly updated BIGBOX MODE (on with paid registation) Not the cons pay for product that unlocks all features (BIGBOX) The menu can be a bit intimidating if you are not used to it LaunchBox has issues with certain games While it has issues with this front-end and its a paid application but I'll be honest it actually worth the money considering the amount of work put into this. and I saw from version 5.2 to now and I see this project going places but it needs to fall into the trap of adding too much too quickly without compromising the core system. While though it has issue it's still has soo much potential as well and with the developer being so transparent as well help this product immeasurably. This is a rough look at it considering I'm a hyperspin-phile and I don't disagree this project is going places. Anyways that it for another part to my rough guide and my next up on the bat is Thats right I will be covering this in my next part of my rough guide. View full article

Name: Customizing Your HyperSpin Intro and Other Core Frontend Aesthetics Category: Front-End Tutorials Date Added: 2017-05-15 Submitter: AV Archivist In this series of Official HyperSpin Tutorials I'll be guiding you through the complete setup and customization of this amazing frontend in as concise and logical a manner as possible. Let me know in the comments section if you have any questions or concerns and I will address them as soon as able. If I'm ever unclear about a point or if I cover something too quickly, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it! Today we learn how to customize our intro video as well as other core frontend aesthetics! Customizing Your HyperSpin Intro and Other Core Frontend Aesthetics

In this series of Official HyperSpin Tutorials I'll be guiding you through the complete setup and customization of this amazing frontend in as concise and logical a manner as possible. Let me know in the comments section if you have any questions or concerns and I will address them as soon as able. If I'm ever unclear about a point or if I cover something too quickly, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it! Today we learn how to customize our intro video as well as other core frontend aesthetics!

Name: How to play 3DS games on the PC! Category: News and Entertainment Date Added: 2017-04-26 Submitter: SIMPLYAUSTIN How to play 3DS games on the PC!

Name: HyperSpin Basic Settings Introduction Category: Front-End Tutorials Date Added: 2017-04-20 Submitter: AV Archivist Note: While this is an important step in our setup, I cover this fairly quickly so as not to insult anyone's intelligence. Lemme know if you have any questions. In this series of Official HyperSpin Tutorials I'll be guiding you through the complete setup and customization of this amazing frontend in as concise and logical a manner as possible. Let me know in the comments section if you have any questions or concerns and I will address them as soon as able. If I'm ever unclear about a point or if I cover something too quickly, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it! Today is a quick introduction to optimizing HyperSpin's main settings via HyperHQ! HyperSpin Basic Settings Introduction

Note: While this is an important step in our setup, I cover this fairly quickly so as not to insult anyone's intelligence. Lemme know if you have any questions. In this series of Official HyperSpin Tutorials I'll be guiding you through the complete setup and customization of this amazing frontend in as concise and logical a manner as possible. Let me know in the comments section if you have any questions or concerns and I will address them as soon as able. If I'm ever unclear about a point or if I cover something too quickly, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it! Today is a quick introduction to optimizing HyperSpin's main settings via HyperHQ!

Name: Commodore Amiga Setup Category: Emulation Tutorials Date Added: 2017-02-01 Submitter: AV Archivist In this series of Official HyperSpin Tutorials I'll be guiding you through the complete setup and customization of this amazing frontend in as concise and logical a manner as possible. Let me know in the comments section if you have any questions or concerns and I will address them as soon as able. If I'm ever unclear about a point or if I cover something too quickly, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it! Today is an advanced tutorial on how to setup the WinUAE emulator for Commodore Amiga! To stay up to date with the latest video/project developments, consider following the AV Archivist Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AVArchivist/?fref=ts for the latest news and information. I try to keep followeres apprised as much as possible. ---Required Links--- WinUAE: http://www.winuae.net/download/ WinUAE Loader: http://headsoft.com.au/index.php?category=winuaeloader WHDLoad: http://whdload.de/ Amiga Forever: https://www.amigaforever.com/plus/ Guide to Adding Commodore Amiga to RocketLauncherUI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feoQ68vE-z0 ---Introduction/Explanations--- 0:24 Introduction ---Installing WinUAE--- 0:40 Downloading WinUAE 1:05 Creating the Required Folder Structure ---Installing WHDLoad--- 1:18 Downloading WinUAE Loader 1:36 Transferring the Required WHDLoad Files into WinUAE 1:49 Updating WHDLoad to Latest Release ---Installing the Amiga Operating System--- 2:25 Introduction to Amiga Forever 3:04 Downloading Amiga Forever 3:17 Installing Amiga Forever 3:41 The Importance of Running Amiga Forever After Installation 3:59 Transferring the Required OS Files to WinUAE 4:47 Uninstalling Amiga Forever ---Configuring WinUAE--- 5:00 Setting Path Options and Verifying OS Roms 5:31 Sound Config 5:57 Game Ports Config 6:21 Filters Config and Maintaining the Correct Aspect Ratio 6:41 Saving the Configuration for RocketLauncher ---Important RocketLauncher Settings--- 7:26 Adding Commodore Amiga to RocketLauncher's System List (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feoQ68vE-z0) 7:42 Placing your Roms 7:51 Defining WinUAE's Path 8:14 Adjusting Module Settings for Correct Aspect Ratio ---Conclusion--- 8:31 Closing Remarks 8:58 End Card Credits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some Themes by James Baker Featuring Transitions by RavenProDesign http://www.ravenprodesign.com/ Background Music: OC ReMix #2959: Harlequin 'Coming to Chimerica' [In-game 3] by Binster Affiliates: HyperSpin - http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/ EmuMovies - http://emumovies.com/ Bliss-Box - http://skunx7.wix.com/bliss-box CinemaVision - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=231881 A very special thanks to the HyperSpin community. Thank you all very much for watching! Commodore Amiga Setup

In this series of Official HyperSpin Tutorials I'll be guiding you through the complete setup and customization of this amazing frontend in as concise and logical a manner as possible. Let me know in the comments section if you have any questions or concerns and I will address them as soon as able. If I'm ever unclear about a point or if I cover something too quickly, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it! Today is an advanced tutorial on how to setup the WinUAE emulator for Commodore Amiga! To stay up to date with the latest video/project developments, consider following the AV Archivist Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AVArchivist/?fref=ts for the latest news and information. I try to keep followeres apprised as much as possible. ---Required Links--- WinUAE: http://www.winuae.net/download/ WinUAE Loader: http://headsoft.com.au/index.php?category=winuaeloader WHDLoad: http://whdload.de/ Amiga Forever: https://www.amigaforever.com/plus/ Guide to Adding Commodore Amiga to RocketLauncherUI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feoQ68vE-z0 ---Introduction/Explanations--- 0:24 Introduction ---Installing WinUAE--- 0:40 Downloading WinUAE 1:05 Creating the Required Folder Structure ---Installing WHDLoad--- 1:18 Downloading WinUAE Loader 1:36 Transferring the Required WHDLoad Files into WinUAE 1:49 Updating WHDLoad to Latest Release ---Installing the Amiga Operating System--- 2:25 Introduction to Amiga Forever 3:04 Downloading Amiga Forever 3:17 Installing Amiga Forever 3:41 The Importance of Running Amiga Forever After Installation 3:59 Transferring the Required OS Files to WinUAE 4:47 Uninstalling Amiga Forever ---Configuring WinUAE--- 5:00 Setting Path Options and Verifying OS Roms 5:31 Sound Config 5:57 Game Ports Config 6:21 Filters Config and Maintaining the Correct Aspect Ratio 6:41 Saving the Configuration for RocketLauncher ---Important RocketLauncher Settings--- 7:26 Adding Commodore Amiga to RocketLauncher's System List (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feoQ68vE-z0) 7:42 Placing your Roms 7:51 Defining WinUAE's Path 8:14 Adjusting Module Settings for Correct Aspect Ratio ---Conclusion--- 8:31 Closing Remarks 8:58 End Card Credits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some Themes by James Baker Featuring Transitions by RavenProDesign http://www.ravenprodesign.com/ Background Music: OC ReMix #2959: Harlequin 'Coming to Chimerica' [In-game 3] by Binster Affiliates: HyperSpin - http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/ EmuMovies - http://emumovies.com/ Bliss-Box - http://skunx7.wix.com/bliss-box CinemaVision - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=231881 A very special thanks to the HyperSpin community. Thank you all very much for watching!

Todays EmuNation is a NEW RETRO ARCADE NEON SPECIAL! We are going to fully setup our Virtual Arcades in less than 10 minutes and see what you can do with it! Throw in a Competition for those of us who aint already got it and BOOOOM.... you my friend have got magic!

Name: New RetroArcade Neon Setup guide +Competition! Category: Front-End Tutorials Date Added: 2016-10-24 Submitter: SIMPLYAUSTIN Todays EmuNation is a NEW RETRO ARCADE NEON SPECIAL! We are going to fully setup our Virtual Arcades in less than 10 minutes and see what you can do with it! Throw in a Competition for those of us who aint already got it and BOOOOM.... you my friend have got magic! New RetroArcade Neon Setup guide +Competition!

My Rough Guide To Front-ends I had a big article which covers all the front-ends out but due to a page error it all got wiped. So rather than give up. I will do it in pieces, giving you my opinion. I will cover everything front-end with pros and cons for everything about said front-end. I have used a fair few over the years and so without further adieu, I'm going to re-review my first excursion into proper immersion and I've already written about this in another article. But I may as well cover this in more detail so lets start with First of 3d arcade between 2004 to 2009 was actually quite an experience because this community was quite vibrant with content creators and users alike. The engine was designed in Adobe Director (which is ancient now) by )p( who for the most part created it a Galaxian like front-end in which you shot the game you want to play however it evolved into 3D Arcade. )p( created a simple map of a circular room in which you put arcade in. The first official version of this front-end was released on an i-modernist website host on 24/4/2002 with version 0.6 its first arcade model released by Zakk (with a real media RM video file) in the w3d format (which ended up being the format to the arcade models for future releases), By this point there are a template of the base arcade model in which you could add a marquee and picture snaps. Its interesting how the early going on contributor was Zakk. But as the following versions, )p( went out of his way by adding a first person walking simulator (not FPS which is stated). but it wasn't until this 0.65 when this was implemented and )p( also added this point to everything is skinnable, let me rephrase that the first person part of the front-end had the ability to be skinned with anything you wanted (objects within the system) and this was still 2002. Personally I didn't join the community until 2003 when I built my first computer and a few months in i started looking for a front-end (with the advice of Jennatek) I found I liked this first because it represented something visual which wasn't a list format but I saw this as a screenshot So with my 512k broadband modem (yes we have come a long way since those days). Then I discovered the major flaw in the plan. Configuration is different kettle of fish. While it looks good with the content, its' major let down is a serious learning curve in which you have to navigate the selset menu's which are not very well explained or well thought out. This is before youtube guides and the written guide is confusing at best (when you read for adding music is a playlist of playlists). While the learning the system takes a lot of time (in my case about 2 years when I came back to it). While the system has it flaws, The positives are (as the front-end is still available and works on windows 7) quite extensive with voodooscientist little cinema arcade which is a beautiful location ( I believe this was inspiration for NewRetroArcade:NEON). This is a good map because its' shows multiple different applications to use within a single map. While limited technology made it simple and cumbersome with things like delays between picture and sound, you got the gist of the experience. Another Map that was spacious and quite detailed was the exhibition hall. which showed a multi-level setup with some beautiful touches Pictures from VoodooScientist lounge. It features a home theater, A karaoke lounge, A bowling alley (non functional). I believe this was the inspiration for NewRetroArcade:Neon The second arcade location The Exhibition Hall These 2 locations are what sold me, but this is where my first experiences were bad as configuring this thing is a challenge and during that time I wasn't a patient person during 2003/2004. I have gone back to this a few years later. I learned to put music within this thing (I thought that was a victory back then). But my second time returning to this was interesting because I learned a few things. By 2007 there was a DVD release which featured The front-end, artwork, maquee and arcade models and emulators (no roms, emulation general rule) the only problem with it is that the configuration is actually still an issue even with the DVD edition. Since I changed over the Hyperspin in 2009. There are video tutorials out there. This one is most promient Ok may as well go with the pros and cons of this front-end PROS Has multiple modes its 3D environment was the first of its kind with front-ends Has quite a repository of models and locations the DVD edition come packaged with emulators of the times CONS The main project has lost its main developer ()p( is gone onto bigger things) A pain in the ass to configure from scratch Has not aged well considering this could be better in the long run The community is dying out (there is a hardcore contingent there) In closing with front-ends like NewRetroArcade:Neon and Anarchy Arcade, 3D Arcade has turned into a child of its time, while graphically it still has the art assets to make it different conpared to NewRetroArcade and is still is a tad easier to configure than Anarchy Arcade. I personally think this deserves a remake with the maps intact because seeing this in something like the unreal 4 engine would be amazing. The question is who would be crazy enough to remake this system and at least tweak the configuration UI because that was 3D arcades biggest downfall. Next Front-end guide for is LaunchBox View full article