Ive been told about "Attract Mode" - but is it difficult to set up?

Floob

@najkks You could use the pre-made image if you dont want to build it yourself:
https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/93/attract-mode-with-retropie-alternative-to-emulationstation?page=1
http://smartretro.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8277&p=8607

najkks

@Floob

well i think ive already downloaded that!

only thing is, how do i get it in the Rpi?

Floob

@najkks Its the same way as usual:
https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/First-Installation

If you are new to RetroPie you are much better off with the official image instead, as there is no support for the RetroPie/Attratc Mode one.

najkks

well i got the file.. ive read all the manuals!

only one thing i want to know.. how do i get the ISO/bin into the Rpi... to what folder specifically?

markyh444

@najkks Dude, it's ALL in the Wiki.

People here are really helpful for high-level configuration issues, but when it comes to already documented stuff, you've got to meet us in the middle and do some reading.

najkks

well ive checked it several times.. but it starts with them beeing in already in the config "by pressing tab"

and because ive downloaded the attract-mode iso, i just need to find out where to put it..

some say that its possible to run over existing latest retropie - some say i need a brand new version of the retropie that allows attract mode

najkks

oooh.. now i get it, i have to use the new image all over, so its included with attract mode in new "image" :)

got it! that's the part that i did not get.. should be smooth sailing from here on..

btw.. is there any sense in using the "artwork versin" of 16gb? my card is about 32gb..

or will it do with like the latest updated version of about 4gb unzipped?

naddel81

could you give a short feedback of your transition to attract mode? how does it run? are you experiencing difficulties?

NeonJuggalo

this is the one that i like

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dankcushions

@NeonJuggalo please don't link to pre-build images with roms in. https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/2/forum-rules

naddel81

@NeonJuggalo we cannot post PM here in retropie forums, can we?

NeonJuggalo

@dankcushions the link was to a YouTube video. It did not contain any roms.

naddel81

@NeonJuggalo said in Ive been told about "Attract Mode" - but is it difficult to set up?:

@dankcushions the link was to a YouTube video. It did not contain any roms.

so sad you cannot link me to it. not even in PM :(

dankcushions

@NeonJuggalo the youtube video was about installing the image that was linked in the videos description.

naddel81

is there a private message option here?

Dochartaigh

@naddel81
People ask that all the time and for some reason nobody (i.e. people in the know) seem to answer....it's like it's a shunned topic for some reason I don't know (neither have I EVER been on a forum that doesn't have a PM/private message option)....just weird all the way around if you ask me ;) ummm, maybe we don't talk about Fight Club? lol

BuZz

@Dochartaigh It's been answered. https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3381/forum-chat-function - There is an IRC channel #retropie on freenode though.

Dochartaigh

@BuZz said in Ive been told about "Attract Mode" - but is it difficult to set up?:

@Dochartaigh It's been answered. https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3381/forum-chat-function - There is an IRC channel #retropie on freenode though.

BuZz, we don't talk about Fight Club! ;)

BuZz

@Dochartaigh Sorry! Not had enough sleep :)

KillerQ

Hey all,

  I am familiar with Retropie and Emulationstation, but i have only recently discovered ATTRACT MODE.  I have to say, it's absolutely amazing.  

  I have a question, though...  I downloaded an image for my RPI3, and the attract mode and everything is working - the wheels, the roms, etc...  On the very main screen where you scroll through the wheel of your available emulators, the artwork shows a cartoon girl with an Atari symbol on her clothing, and it says "New Retro Arcade Neon" on the top.  What is this particulat artwork placeholder called?  Is this considered the splash screen?

  The reason that I ask is that i'd like to figure out how to swap that for another picture....

Thanks in advance!