Neo Geo X Build

ruckage · 11 Oct 2017, 22:38

Hi,

Here is the 4x3 version ready to try. It supports 1440x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x960, and 1024x768.

You'll need to go into the settings.xml and define the resolution of the display you're using.

It only supports NeoGeo, Capcom and the Config menu (same as the 16x9 version). But I will get a generic arcade system added to both versions in the near future.

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LinuxArcadeGuy · 14 Oct 2017, 03:45

@ruckage where do i paypal the bounty to?

LinuxArcadeGuy · 14 Oct 2017, 04:00

@ruckage tiny favor... can you place in a zipfile the "logo.png" with no "NeoGeo MVS" and other text on it, just the button including the red & white background, and the "arcade-controls.png" without the "Menu" and "Options" text on it? as i need a clean and pure image to customize for my own purposes..

ruckage · 14 Oct 2017, 22:57

@linuxarcadeguy

Hi,

If you'd like to donate I have a paypal donation link: Donate
The donation link is also in my signature.

For the controls, if you let me know what you'd like them to say I can edit it so the text style matches, the theme is setup to allow for multiple versions of the controls so another set would be easy to add. (Same goes for anyone else, if the help controls don't suit your setup let me know and I can edit them to your needs).

Here are the blank icon backgrounds (all three styles): Download

LinuxArcadeGuy · 1 Nov 2017, 01:28

ok, sorry I didn't see the donate in the sig, too small i guess, i overlooked it, will donate as soon as i get paid this week, add it to the budget, gotta throw it at the wife ya know... for the "arcade-controls.png" really should be "mvs-controls.png" in my mind :) but... remove the words "menu" and "options" thats it, and for the "logo.png" i need one each of these categories "Action" "Arcade" "Fighting" "Puzzle" "Shooter" and "Sports" using neo geo font? or whatever one the theme uses that looks appropriate. that is all chief...

P.S. this is neogeo only, as i am omitting the capcom stuff, so please use red and gray where appropriate.

Stuart2773 · 28 Oct 2017, 10:58

here's my arcade build

LinuxArcadeGuy · 1 Nov 2017, 01:28

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LinuxArcadeGuy · 1 Nov 2017, 01:31

@linuxarcadeguy said in Neo Geo X Build:

ok, sorry I didn't see the donate in the sig, too small i guess, i overlooked it, will donate as soon as i get paid this week, add it to the budget, gotta throw it at the wife ya know... for the "arcade-controls.png" really should be "mvs-controls.png" in my mind :) but... remove the words "menu" and "options" thats it, and for the "logo.png" i need one each of these categories "Action" "Arcade" "Fighting" "Puzzle" "Shooter" and "Sports" using neo geo font? or whatever one the theme uses that looks appropriate. that is all chief...

P.S. this is neogeo only, as i am omitting the capcom stuff, so please use red and gray where appropriate.

@ruckage any luck on the above changes? :)

Malixx · 1 Nov 2017, 22:24

Hello @ruckage, your theme is amazing as usual!

Anyway guys I have an issue, after putting my Capcom CPS Roms into the FBA folder, this happens, it's all black with a blue font like there is no theme, I tried to add/modify the es_systems.cfg but it's not working. No problem with the Neo Geo part.

Did I miss something?

Ps: I can't wait for the "Arcade Classics" option!

edmaul69 · 2 Nov 2017, 04:08

@malixx you need to rename the capcom folder in the theme to fba.

Malixx · 2 Nov 2017, 10:06

@edmaul69 That was that simple, thank you! :)

LinuxArcadeGuy · 20 Nov 2017, 07:09

@ruckage could you format the boot video to 1280x1024 the 5:4 version please?

LinuxArcadeGuy · 20 Nov 2017, 07:17

@ruckage said in Neo Geo X Build:

@linuxarcadeguy

Hi,

If you'd like to donate I have a paypal donation link: Donate
The donation link is also in my signature.

For the controls, if you let me know what you'd like them to say I can edit it so the text style matches, the theme is setup to allow for multiple versions of the controls so another set would be easy to add. (Same goes for anyone else, if the help controls don't suit your setup let me know and I can edit them to your needs).

Here are the blank icon backgrounds (all three styles): Download

since i replied and you haven't found time to answer i decided to go ahead and modify the theme to my needs, although i still need a 1280x1024 (5:4) of the ne0-geo snk boot splash you made... here is my progress!

ruckage · 20 Nov 2017, 12:05

@linuxarcadeguy said in Neo Geo X Build:

since i replied and you haven't found time to answer i decided to go ahead and modify the theme to my needs, although i still need a 1280x1024 (5:4) of the ne0-geo snk boot splash you made... here is my progress!

Forgive me if I'm wrong as it's not always obvious in text but that comment seems a little bit snarky considering all the changes I've already made for you...

I have very limited time and have several themes to work on and I can't spend all of my free time on changes that only benefit 1 person. I will probably add categories at some point but it's not a top priority for me at the moment as this theme only has niche appeal.

I made all the changes to make the theme work in 4:3 and 5:4 aspect ratios which is all you originally asked for (which took a whole days work) and I supplied blank system icons so that you could make your own icons as you requested a month ago (see the download link in this post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/10806/neo-geo-x-build/295).

LinuxArcadeGuy · 21 Nov 2017, 07:04

@ruckage sorry, i read it and thought.... i wonder if hes going to take this the wrong way... text is always misleading when trying to convey emotion or statements, no i didnt mean it snarky, i tried wording it better.... but nothing sounded proper to me, also the changes weren't just for me they were for everyone who wanted 4:3, and you asked me if i needed anything done @ruckage: "For the controls, if you let me know what you'd like them to say I can edit it so the text style matches, the theme is setup to allow for multiple versions of the controls so another set would be easy to add. (Same goes for anyone else, if the help controls don't suit your setup let me know and I can edit them to your needs)."

must have missed the download link, no malice was intended here, just wanted to bring it to your attention and show you that the miscommunication led to me modding it nicely, wanted to thank you for youre work and will be donating shortly, had to put it in the budget...

thanks again, and as soon as you can re-render that vid in 5:4 that would be cool, it was my mistake, for some reason i thought 1280x1024 was 4:3...!

i understand you are in-demand and have other projects and works, thats why i was willing to pay you to finish it the way i wanted and promptly, as this is a birthday/grad gift for my son.

as for niche appeal, ive posted pics of it in some forums and people are asking where to get it and i tell them its by the famous @ruckage of the known retropie themes, i really beg to differ on how "niche" it really is as in my circles of travel its turning heads, as people LOVE Neo-Geo and probably want it for an actual arcade cabinet, because its perfect for that, especially those who need 4:3/5:4 for arcade monitors.

thanks, will be waiting as patiently as i can for the 5:4 video ;)

ALSO... if you had a black BAT-type joy controller graphic instead of the balltop i would like to have it for my control set, as it matches the standard Neo-Geo hardware...

legacy · 26 Nov 2017, 20:27

@ruckage,

I just want to say thank you. This neogeo theme for the neogeo x is incredible. This is what the neogeo x should have been in the long run.

Using the neogeo x arcade stick is a must as i feel its fantastic and works great. I love my neogeo x, even though i had it running great on AV out to my CRT TV and i was happy with the output. The system gets a lot of stick, but its not a bad system once it is setup correctly with the TV adjustments. However your theme, just finishes the system off and it is running perfect and looks mint on my TV.

Keep up the fantastic work.

ruckage · 27 Nov 2017, 20:09

@legacy
Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad the theme is useful to you. It was a real shame about the Neogeo X, with a bit more care it could have been great. I only have the dock but I was impressed with the build quality so I feel it was mainly the software that let it down.

I don't have neogeo X stick but may get one, I have mayflash sticks though which are also very good and give that nice arcade feel you need for playing Neo geo games :D

ruckage · 27 Nov 2017, 20:13

@linuxarcadeguy said in Neo Geo X Build:

as for niche appeal, ive posted pics of it in some forums and people are asking where to get it and i tell them its by the famous @ruckage of the known retropie themes, i really beg to differ on how "niche" it really is as in my circles of travel its turning heads, as people LOVE Neo-Geo and probably want it for an actual arcade cabinet, because its perfect for that, especially those who need 4:3/5:4 for arcade monitors.

I think the theme is fairly niche as it isn't a simple to use theme as it requires specific preview images etc - you can't just install it and get it working. It's also obviously very limited regarding systems so doesn't have mass appeal.

LinuxArcadeGuy · 28 Nov 2017, 06:21

@ruckage ill post a video when complete, i would like to ask your permission to post the modified version for those who have neo-geo themed cabinets and want to use it... please wait to see my completed modifications before deciding.

legacy · 29 Nov 2017, 13:12

I decided to add the videos to each game on the selection screen and they work really well. Capcom and Neogeo complete. The neogeo x is an ultimate arcade machine now. Awesome.