RetroFE | PROJECT ARCADE: CODE NAME AZZA | DUAL MONITOR DEMO (Patreon)

Greetings.

First of all, we want to give our thanks to our very supported patrons. And also, thank you for your suggestions and feedback.

We heard you, and because of that we made the necessary changes to make the build better each time we release a new version.

So do not hesitate, and feel free to speak your mind if you have feedback and recommendations.

These are all possible because of all of you.

Thank you...

I present to you our latest theme for Retro FE.

PROJECT ARCADE: Code Name Azza.

This will be the definitive version or the cleaner versions of the latest build.

Thank you to all patrons who supported the channel.

But before we continue, please like and subscribe to this channel and visit the patreon page for more quality uploads.

Done.

Because of your feedback and suggestions, we made a lot of adjustments and changes to the main build.

This is not going to be an update of the current Project Arcade 3.0 ABSOLUTION.

This build is its own thing because of the total conversions of the file structures and system files.

This one is going to be special.

But do not worry, we will be releasing an update converter for the previous Project Arcade 3.0 in due time.

Requirements:

No previous updates needed. This will be the expandable and standalone version

Features:

Additional graphical interface elements.

New intros and new sets of logos and other media arts.

New playlist menu display.

TeknoParrot is not included on the main playlist on this version but only selectable within the Collection Playlist. All Teknoparrot subcategories will still be present in the ALL-Games category.

Also redesigned and optimized the settings menu and sub menus.

Added the "Systems Menu Control" on the Settings Menu category.

Now you can enable and disable every system or add-ons at will. No need to do it outside of the front-end.

Reorganized and renamed every system and add-ons.

I Did a lot of spring cleaning. All unnecessary files are removed.

Optimized all png files and other media files.

2 Version of the animated main logos. Can be disabled through the Interface Settings Menu.

2 sets of video media files for arcade or MAME games namely Hyper Spin Video and the regular videos.

3 default game menu themes selectable on the Theme Extension Settings Menu namely blur mode, Hyper spin and revenge mode theme for all systems. But some systems will have more theme options.

Secondary Monitor for Marquee is now supported for all existing system lists. (for thin size monitor)

Options for marquee monitors are now added in the Interface Settings in the Settings Menu.

All additional add-on from other frontends will not have secondary monitor support unless manually inserted to the menus.

Note:

When in marquee monitor mode is enabled, the Theme Extension Menu will be disabled for now. You cannot change the theme of every system when this option is in use.

CoinOps Next 2 add-ons are now supported. Just add your addon the same way you add it on Coinops. No changes or renaming needed.

It will work as soon you add it and will appear on the ALL Games/systems playlist only.

Additional add-on or system that is not on the current menu list will not have animated logos. However, you can make it yourself or request it on the patreon page as an option.

Optimized available theme add-ons.

As a reminder that Project Arcade: Code Name Azza will have a minimum requirement to run properly.

Recommended System Requirements:

latest AMD Chipsets or intel chipsets

Quad Core CPU or higher

16GB Ram or higher

Graphics Card At least a GTX 1050 TI or higher.

SSD for Operating System

4-8 Terabyte HDD for Data Files or more

Light Guns (optional)

Controller (Xbox controller or similar)

Windows 10 64Bit or Windows 11

Note:

If you experience frequent slowdowns and crashes while browsing the menus, you can adjust or remove screen elements or media files that appear on screen on the Interface Settings Menu.

On the first run you will experience slight slowdowns when browsing menus for a while. But after icons are cached; it will run faster and smoother. This will happen every time upon boot of your computer. Cache will remain until your computer is rebooted.

Now, if you choose to remove all system add-ons except for the MAME or arcade games and other classic retro games the minimum requirements will vary below the recommended system requirements.

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Included resolution fix for resolution higher than 1920 x 1080

Optional compressed png logo set. Optimized smaller size.

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Special Reminder:

You can use add-ons from Project Arcade 2.9 and 3.0 or previous builds just following some guidelines.

Emulator already in the emulators folder.

Example: D:\ProJectArcadeBitsBits

MAME, Retroarch, Demul, Amstrad GX4000, SuperModel, and TeknoParrot

So, when transferring add-ons don't forget its respective emulator if it's not existing on this folder.

The important files you need to copy, or move are the roms folder and the medium_artwork folder initially. You can include the playlist folder because there are theme extensions that utilizes the playlist folder like for example the jaguar and Sega Saturn. But be careful not to overwrite existing playlist if there are already. Don't worry you will see the significance of the playlist if you see it. It will always be more than two files if ever.

And please check also the settings.conf and its content if its compatible. you can open it on notepad to see the difference. Also, double check the meta hyper list files if its compatible.

Just copy these files to its respective folders with caution and your good.

Do not overwrite any files within the layouts folder by the way.

You may use any media files that you want in the Main folder as long its relevant.

EX: D:\ProJectArcadeBitsBits\collections\Main\medium_artwork folder

Like videos, logo, fanarts etc...

Always double check.

We will be making a video tutorial regarding this in due time...

Thank you...