Minimal Theme

[lilbud]

MINIMAL THEME

​ This theme is an attempt at making EmulationStation look more like a game system.

Modern Game Systems (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, etc.) deliver a very specific experience compared to a computer. You turn it on, see a simple boot screen, and are in the menu in seconds. You know what you are getting in to. It's made abundantly clear that this is a video game machine. The games are front and center, and everything is wrapped up in a clean, minimal, interface...

That is what I believe sets a game system apart from the Raspberry Pi. Sure, the interface is fast, and somewhat nice looking. But it doesn't feel like a video game system. This is where the Minimal theme steps in.

​ The theme is meant to look as clean as possible. I recommend using this theme on the newest version of EmulationStation since the theme uses new features like Z-Index and Variables.

The background is also customizable, info on changing that (and other things) will be in the guide.txt.

Download here

[akafox]

Nice. I like it a lot :)

[alphatoanant]

System view is looking sharp. I am a fan of clean/minimal themes and am excited for this one!

[lilbud]

Here is the detailed/video view:

[A Former User]

This is so good!
The background imo I would change to something that would fit the gaming theme.
Other than that, brilliant theme!

If you need help, let me know!

[lilbud]

@itsnitro The background is changeable, but I prefer to use stuff from /r/EarthPorn as backgrounds and wallpapers.

[A Former User]

r/Ear- WAIT WHAT THE FU

Edit: Just searched it up, these pictures are amazing! But the name, the name....

[lilbud]

@itsnitro Don't worry, it's safe for work. It's just beautiful pictures of nature.

https://www.reddit.com/r/EarthPorn/

[lilbud]

Basic View

[sergioad]

Man, it looks slick and elegant

[appex]

@lilbud Totally down to download this theme when you are ready to release it. Fits my setup perfectly :)

[lilbud]

Getting everything finalized before I start this crazy endeavor. Thinking of layouts for the theme. Here is what I have for the video view:

Thoughts?

[greekmanx]

@lilbud I like that layout looks good have to see it with elements not just mockup but looks good so far

[lilbud]

Here is another video mockup:

I was thinking of having the marquee overlap the video slightly.

[A Former User]

Can you send the photoshop files here? If not, you can email them here: nitrorydr62@gmail.com
I wanna try and take a stab at making a mockup.

[lilbud]

@itsnitro Email sent

[appex]

@lilbud is that a vinyl in the background? Either way I love it.

[lilbud]

@appex Yes it is. I only recently got my first turntable and started to collect vinyl.

Unfortunately, I have little space for records, so most of my music collection is digital. Also, since I have no permanent setup, listening to them is difficult at the moment. Sometimes I'm too lazy to set it up and listen to an actual record and would rather listen on my phone.

[akafox]

You youngins' and your vinyl...back in my day...

(is glad it's coming back!) no I never had an 8-track though lol

[lilbud]

@akafox said in Minimal Theme (WIP):

You youngins' and your vinyl

Here is my small but growing collection: https://i.snag.gy/cftWku.jpg