Customisation
Tailor the look, sound, and behaviour of the frontend. From changing themes and fonts to sound effects, these options let you personalise the user experience to your liking. Adjusting these settings affects only the interface and does not alter how content runs or performs.
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Visible Options
| Catalogue SetsLoad and apply user created artwork catalogues that customise how content images and metadata are displayed. These sets can change the overall visual presentation of your library. |
| RetroArch ConfigurationsLoad custom RetroArch configuration files for finer control over emulator behaviour and performance. Ideal for users who maintain multiple setups or experimental settings. |
| Theme PickerChange the appearance of the frontend by selecting from installed themes. You are also able to download themes directly on-device through this option. |
| Theme ResolutionTest themes designed for different resolutions or aspect ratios. Useful for validating theme compatibility on various devices or displays. |
| Alternative ThemeSwitch between alternate versions of a theme, such as different colour palettes or layout variants. |
| Background MusicToggles background music in the frontend interface. All music is |
| Background Music VolumeAdjust the independent volume of the background music being played. Press A to set. |
| Black Fade AnimationToggles the fade to black transition animation used when launching content. Disabling this can slightly speed up launch times. |
| Content Save State LaunchChoose between pressing A or holding A to automatically launch the most recent save state for the selected content. |
| Content ShuffleEnables the ability to shuffle through content in the explorer using the R2 button. A fun way to discover random content in your library. |
| Content Box ArtChanges the display priority of content images, or determining whether box art is shown at all. |
| Content Box Art AlignmentAdjusts the position of content images on screen. Useful for theme designers or users wanting a specific layout alignment. |
| Content Launch SplashToggles the display of a splash image when launching content. Adds a stylish transition or can be disabled for slightly faster load times. |
| Content Grid ModeEnables grid view mode in the Content Explorer. Display content in a visual grid instead of a list for a more graphical browsing experience. |
| Hide Grid Mode Box ArtHides system box art images when grid mode is active. Useful for simplifying the interface or highlighting custom artwork. |
| Interface Font TypeChooses how fonts are loaded in the frontend. Theme uses fonts included in the theme (with language fallback), while Language forces use of the language-specific font. |
| Navigation SoundToggles sound effects when navigating the frontend interface. Disabling this results in silent menu movement. |
| Startup ChimeToggles the chime sound played during frontend startup. A small signal the frontend has finished loading. |