Collection of Overlay/Bezels for RetroPie

Floob

I was just looking to start a more comprehensive way to apply a lot more bezels/overlays to the games I have and was wondering what sort of options there are. I used to use a basic tool I wrote a few years ago 'rp-video-manager' but I'm thinking there are probably better ways to do it now, plus a lot more bezels available out there.

It looks like there are a few projects out there, and certainly lots and lots of contributions of new bezels/overlays. So to try and review the options I made this shortlist. I'll probably use it to see how best to start applying the bezels - the easiest option looks to be the Bezel Project which is bundled with RetroPie. That said, I'm loving the look of the custom ones from orionsangel below.

Hopefully this will help anyone who is looking for a collection of overlays (like I am!) who might want to either manually integrate them or use a utility to automate the process. And in case anyone needs the basics: https://docs.libretro.com/guides/libretro-overlays/

List of resources that have overlays/bezels available

The Bezel Project
Github Address: https://github.com/thebezelproject/BezelProject
User: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169088950389693/about/
(Can be automated by installing it in the RetroPie config menu)

Realistic Arcade Overlays for Retroarch Collection
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/24427/my-realistic-arcade-overlays-for-retroarch-collection
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/25545/my-console-game-themed-bezels-for-retroarch
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/orionsangel

module-script generator for lr-mess and mame standalone
MAME Artwork - 'download mame-artwork'
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/29682/development-of-module-script-generator-for-lr-mess-and-mame-standalone
Github Address: https://github.com/FollyMaddy/RetroPie-Share/tree/main/00-scripts-00
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/folly

Retropie / Recalbox / Batocera overlays packs
Github Address: https://github.com/cosmo0/
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/16430/overlays-compilation-repository-for-consoles-and-handhelds-1080p
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/cosmo0
(Can be automated with Arcade Manager - https://github.com/cosmo0/arcade-manager)

Overlays for Retropie 4.x
Github Address: https://github.com/UDb23/rpie-ovl
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/udb23
(Can be automated with https://github.com/meleu/rpie-art)

RetroPie Vertical Overlays
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/19896/arcade-overlays-4-3-1600x1200/
Github Address: https://github.com/cecorcoran67/retropie_vertical_overlays
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/retropiecorcoran

rp-video-manager
Github Address: https://github.com/biscuits99/rp-video-manager
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/floob
(Can be automated using rp-video-manager)

Overlays
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/20891/new-16-9-1080p-overlays/
Github Address: https://github.com/nono6493/overlays
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/nono6493
(Can be automated with https://github.com/meleu/rpie-art)

4:3 vertical game overlays for Retropie
Forum Post: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/19896/arcade-overlays-4-3-1600x1200/
Github Address: https://github.com/svera/vertical-bezels-4-3
User: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/svera

Libretro Overlay Forum
Forum: https://forums.libretro.com/c/retroarch-additions/retroarch-overlays

Floob

Example of how overlays can make retro gaming more authentic

DTEAM

@Floob

Personally I prefer the "MAME Artwork" format. The screen format 16:9, 4:3 or others don't affect the visual rendering. If it's not already done, for some games, I convert "retroarch overlays format" in MAME Artworks format". Here I am not talking about the work done by the artists, they are all awsome!!!. I'm talking about the format only.

You can found MAME Artworks (Arcade or other) here or here .

And MAME Artworks for Handheld systems here .
Just put them here : /home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/mame/artwork
It works for all "MAME" and lr-MESS.

See Development of module-script generator for lr-mess and mame standalone and Bezels for Coleco tabletop arcade games for more details.

Floob

@DTEAM
Thanks! Those links are really helpful. I'll add that to the list.
Great project you have there!