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      pauwus @Nismo
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      @Nismo Hi Nismo, I think I understand what you're saying - I'm guessing in this particular case for me, I only need to change the image because the logo for the SNES is actually correct?

      I've actually edited my es_systems.cfg file to change the order of the systems, but I've noticed there is nothing in the theme part. Do I only need to change that if I want to edit logos?

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        backstander @pauwus
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        @pauwus

        Out of interest, as I'm using the pixel-metadata theme, would I go to /etc/emulationstation/themes/pixel-metadata/?

        That is correct. Just substitute as needed ;)

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          Nismo @pauwus
          last edited by Nismo

          @pauwus About the point 1. Depens on what system are you trying to change, if you want to replace only the logo, if you want to change the system image too, description.. etc. I'm not sure what system are you trying to change, and for what one.

          I recommend to wait for an updated version with support for systems from other regions, since @Rookervik said that him doesn't matter to add a few of them. (i suppose mostly Mega CD, Mega32X, and both versions of snes, not too much.

          About point 2. All the themes have folders for different systems, you can check what systems are supported looking inside /etc/emulationstation/themes/"theme_name".

          So the right way to do the things it's going to edit es_systems.cfg file.

          To change the theme used by a system is as simple as replace like this:

           <system>
                     <name>snes</name>
                     <fullname>Super Nintendo Entertainment System</fullname>
                     <path>~\.emulationstation\roms\snes</path>
                     <extension>.zip .smc .sfc .fig .swc</extension>
                     <command>%HOME%\.emulationstation\systems\retroarch\retroarch.exe -L %HOME%\.emulationstation\systems\retroarch\cores\bsnes_mercury_accuracy_libretro.dll "%ROM_RAW%"</command>
                     <platform>snes</platform>
                     <theme>snes</theme>     
          </system>
          

          Replace this with the theme you want to use (if available in your theme folder):

          <theme>snes</theme>  
          

          For:

          <theme>snesEU</theme>
          

          But that folder must exist inside the theme you are running.

          How you haven't seen that in es_systems.cfg?

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            backstander @Nismo
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            @Nismo

            Replace this with the theme you want to use (if available in your theme folder):
            How you haven't seen that?

            You can do the same if you live in the USA and want the TG16 logo instead of the PC Engine logo:
            https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/PC-Engine#switching-emulation-station-to-the-turbografx-16-logo
            And the same with Genesis instead of Megadrive:
            https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Genesis-Megadrive#switching-emulation-station-to-the-genesis-logo

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              Nismo @backstander
              last edited by Nismo

              @backstander Of course, the main thing it's that the theme you're running have support for that system.

              I think the wiki speak about the default theme, but not all themes have all systems (and variations of them).

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              • RookervikR
                Rookervik Global Moderator
                last edited by

                I have read many replies and I like the idea of adding folders for European versions. I apologize if Europe is your birth region, I'm in America so I set up the theme based on that.

                So... whenever I can get to it, I will create folders for systems as follows:

                segacd
                megacd

                sega32x
                mega32x

                snes
                snesEU

                Turbo Grafx 16 is already separate from PC Engine, as are the CD variants. Same with Genesis and Megadrive.

                Famicom is already separate as the Japanese equivalent of the NES.

                Are there any other systems that need a European version? Such as computers?

                Herb has mentioned a Platform.cfg but I am having trouble finding information about it. I will try to learn more. Hopefully this will make changing which themes appear easier for you all.

                Give me a little time to make these changes. Things are getting busy for me. But I'm more than happy to add these.

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                • RookervikR
                  Rookervik Global Moderator
                  last edited by

                  Okay, Pixel update 1.11. Added MegaCD, Megadrive 32x, and moved European systems into their own folders. Also updated Atari 2600 logo. I hated the colors. :D

                  Update with the retropie themes menu.

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                    Nismo @Rookervik
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                    @Rookervik Thanks for the update.

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                      backstander
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                      @Rookervik when you got some spare time, I would love to see PC-FX added to the Pixel Theme!
                      https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/PC-FX

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                      • RookervikR
                        Rookervik Global Moderator @backstander
                        last edited by

                        @backstander You're not demanding at all. Not even a little bit. - glares at backstander

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                        • RookervikR
                          Rookervik Global Moderator
                          last edited by

                          Hmm, Pixel 2?

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                            Nismo @Rookervik
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                            @Rookervik Looks promising... You never stop? XD

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                              mattrixk @Rookervik
                              last edited by

                              @Rookervik Looking good. Were you thinking a different stripe colour for each system, or just one overall colour that the user can change?

                              My ES themes: MetaPixel | Spare | Io | Indent

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                                Rookervik Global Moderator @mattrixk
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                                @mattrixk It's all a transparent 480x272 png. So the stripes will change and the background lighting will change between systems.

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                                  mattrixk @Rookervik
                                  last edited by

                                  @Rookervik Nice.

                                  My ES themes: MetaPixel | Spare | Io | Indent

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                                  • RookervikR
                                    Rookervik Global Moderator @backstander
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                                    @backstander This might be good enough. Not sure about the system logo. It's hard to get some decent detail at that small size.

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                                    Logo might be too dark for dark backgrounds...
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                                      backstander @Rookervik
                                      last edited by backstander

                                      Thanks @Rookervik ! The system looks awesome!

                                      This might be good enough. Not sure about the system logo. It's hard to get some decent detail at that small size.

                                      I think the logo looks good as well. I'll probably end up using your Pixel 2 theme when it's ready for consumption!

                                      Image

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                                      • RookervikR
                                        Rookervik Global Moderator @backstander
                                        last edited by

                                        @backstander Yeah I can't wait to have a Pixel alternative. But for PC-FX I'm thinking about putting the logo on a white background like I have been forced to on several previous logos... because of how dark the default colors of the logo are.

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                                          Squilenator @Rookervik
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                                          @Rookervik How can i download this theme without RetroPie? I'm using emulationstation with retroarch on windows and the version of this theme on github seems outdated.

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                                          • RookervikR
                                            Rookervik Global Moderator @Squilenator
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                                            @Squilenator

                                            Ah ha! A fellow non-pi theme user! I will have to zip it up and put a link online. It's not available outside of retropie right now. Let me finish this PC-FX stuff and I will upload it.

                                            As far as PC-FX... I think putting a white box around it makes it look a lot better.

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