| RetroBuilder | |
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| General | |
| Author | DRok17 |
| Type | Bubble Makers |
| Version | 3.1 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Last Updated | 2021/07/08 |
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RetroBuilder is a Windows tool to create custom bubbles for Daedalus X64 and RetroArch.
Inspired by a video from SayianPrinceVegeta on YouTube detailing the process of how to create LiveArea Bubbles using RetroArch, the whole process is now automated, allowing anyone to create RetroArch and DaedalusX64 Bubbles easily.
User guide
How to use
Requirements:
- Must have a Windows PC.
- Must have VitaShell, RetroArch 1.8.9 and higher, DaedalusX64 0.6 installed on Vita.
- ROM files.
Simply place the ROM file, bg, icon0 and startup PNGs in the Input Folder, select Simple VPK and then Name/ID it.
(startup.png is optional.)
Supported file types
| Rom | Images |
|---|---|
| .gb | .bmp |
| .gbc | .jpg |
| .gba | .jpeg |
| .gen | .jfif |
| .bin | .tiff |
| .smd | .png |
| .gg | |
| .nes | |
| .smc | |
| .sfc | |
| .n64 | |
| .v64 | |
| .z64 |
Screenshots
Simple Mode and Advanced Mode
Media
Retroarch Game Bubbles on PS Vita! Retroarch Version 1.8.9 Or 1.9.0 ONLY [UPDATED VIDEO 3.0 RB] (SayianPrinceVegeta)
Changelog
v3.1
IMAGE RELATED:
- File type support has been increased (bmp, tiff, jpeg, and jfif).
- Resolution for bg and startup has been corrected, uses maximum resolution available.
AESTHETIC CHANGES:
- Moved the version number to CMD Title.
- Added Title to CMD as file pathway was originally the default.
- Renamed EasyVPK option to Simple VPK.
- Added new loading screens for image conversion. Reduces CMD pop-ups from occurring.
- Removed reference to MAX characters for Title ID, this is an absolute requirement.
ERROR RELATED:
- PRTIME error for NES games has been fixed and removed.
v3.0
- Added N64 Support.
Credits
Shout outs:
- SayianPrinceVegeta for the inspiration and helping shape Simple VPK.
- u/W00lfwang for detailing this method.
- u/histefanhere for the alternate method using python.
- Rinnegatamante for porting DaedalusX64 and providing a method to create those Bubbles and everything else he does.