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A theme inspired by the PlayStation 3/4 interface, featuring custom avatars, usernames, retroachievements compatibility and much more for Batocera, RetroBat, and EmuElec frontends. Also available on the official themes download list

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PlayStation-X Retrogaming theme frontend

A theme inspired by the PlayStation 3/4 interface, featuring custom avatars, usernames, retroachievements compatibility and much more for Batocera, RetroBat, and EmuElec frontends.

Installation is simple – unzip the file and copy its contents into the "/userdata/themes/" or "/share/themes/" folder. Additionally, you can install it directly through the Batocera themes downloader.

We hope you enjoy it! Any suggestions are fully welcomed.

Important notice to Version 39

Warning: Due to substantial changes in the source code of Batocera EmulationStation regarding theme building, this theme version (39) is only compatible with Batocera 39 or RetroBat 6 and next versions. If you encounter issues, please update your frontend or downgrade to an earlier version of the theme.

https://github.com/pajarorrojo/es-theme-PlayStation-X/releases/tag/Previous-releases

https://github.com/pajarorrojo/es-theme-PlayStation-X/releases/tag/current_release

The version 37 introduce a new and improved game lists enviroment!

The options structure for game lists has been simplified by removing image options specific to each view type. Now there are only two universal options: main image and grid image. Additionally, new options has been added to hide game descriptions and all game information. The screen layout will automatically adapt to all possible combinations.

Two new gamelist layouts have been included: Classic Carousel, which emulates the classic Ps4 layout, and Full Grid, which takes up more screen space and displays more elements.

This new game list system combines the following options: 5 view types (detailed, grid, horizontal carousel, classic carousel, and full grid), all scraped image formats for both the main position and within the grid (image, thumbnail, marquee, fanart, boxart, boxback, cartridge, and titleshot, or none), 5 ways to display game videos (window, background video, within the grid, and overlay, or none), background fanart, and the ability to hide or show game descriptions and extra information. And of course, all adapted to the screen aspect ratios already supported by the theme.

Playstation X 37 Re-viewed (All Views)

One system, one layout! The select button is your friend...

You can customize each system with a completely personalized view. Simply press the select button on your controller (or compatible key) while in a game list to access the specific gamelist settings. From here, you can change the list type (detailed, grid, carousel etc.) and configure it with many custom theme options, such as displaying any type of scraped image or simply hiding it. You can also hide game descriptions or extra information, enable video modes, grid animations, background fanart, etc. Let your imagination run wild, now you have dozens of combinations that will make your environment truly dynamic and different.

Playstation X 37 Re-viewed (Classic Carousel Custom) Playstation X 37 Re-viewed (Full Grid Custom) Playstation X 37 Re-viewed (Horizontal Carousel Custom)

Alongside all this, a new utility has been added, a game list called "Game Media Tester." By activating this list, you can quickly check the Batocera-compatible media assigned to each game in a very clear way.

Playstation X 37 Re-viewed (Game Media Tester View)

I hope you enjoy the new gamelist layouts! Hard work has been done to improve the user experience and offer more customization options for gamelist. I invite you to try all the possible combinations and discover how you can create a dynamic environment tailored to your preferences. Have fun retro gaming!

COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLE SCREEN ASPECT RATIOS

Theme Compatible with common used aspect ratios including tiny screens, the theme automatically fits to the next compatible screen resolutions:

  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 16:10
  • 3:2
  • 5:3
  • 5:4

NOTE: The automatic fit is only compatible with batocera 35 or higher, if you use an older version of batocera, don't forget to select your compatible aspect ratio in theme settings to avoid display issues.

TRANSLATED INTO 14 LANGUAGES

  • English (EN) (default for not supported or untranslated languages)
  • Spanish (ES)
  • Catalan (CA)
  • Euskara (EU)
  • French (FR)
  • Portuguese (PT)
  • Italian (IT)
  • Deutch (DE)
  • Japanese (JA)
  • Chinese (ZH)
  • Arabic (AR)
  • Hebrew (HE)
  • Russian (RU)
  • Polish (PL)

Any collaboration for translation or new language supported is fully appreciated

ADAPTED TO NETPLAY AND RETROACHIEVEMENTS

You can find at the top of the theme the icons that indicate the compatibility of systems or games at a glance:

Playstation X social icons

HOW TO CHANGE AVATAR AND USERNAME

Playstation-x is ready to display your Netplay or Retroachievements username, you can select it in the theme options.

Playstation X (Change Username and Avatar)

You can also use a fully customized username and image, for this you will find two files in the theme root folder.

  • To change the avatar image simply overwrite the PNG file named "custom-avatar.png" (work best with square format)

  • To change the username string, open the file "custom-username.xml" with a text editor and change "username" for the desired nick

  • To apply don't forget to set in theme options "Choose a nick -> custom" "Choose your avatar -> custom"

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEMS VIEW

Multiple options for the system view are available, background random fanart, snap videos or advertising videos, carousel size, background video or windowed video, etc:

Playstation X (How to config system view)

USING ANOTHER BACKGROUND MUSIC

If the chill audio that comes with the theme doesn't suit you, you can place your favorite music files in /_theme_music/ folder. (.ogg and .mp3 are allowed).

You can also activate the default music tracks from batocera turning off the "play system-specific music" option under the batocera "sound settings" menu ;)

ENABLE NAVIGATION SOUNDS

Playstation-X has specific navigation sounds to enrich the user experience. Batocera has this feature disabled by default. You can activate the navigation sounds in "Enable navigation sounds" option under the batocera sound menu.


Thanks and credits:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8wfrj_tIeX73ICtk7RVgSA

Batocera discord: https://discord.gg/mYREusrT

Batocera forum: https://forum.batocera.org/

Batocera wiki: https://wiki.batocera.org/

Notice:

  • All system logos, game artwork, screenshots and trademarks are copyright of their respective owners.

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