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| + | <!-- according to [[Frontends]], it can also be used from Kodi --> | ||
| + | '''LaunchBox''' is a [[Frontends|frontend]] for Windows and Android developed by Unbroken Software, LLC. The primary developer is Jason Carr, who originally developed it to improve his experience with [[DOSBox]] but the program became highly customizable over time. | ||
| − | + | LaunchBox today is program agnostic, having been used by BlueMaxima for [[Flashpoint]] before its standalone launcher was introduced. LaunchBox is proprietary freeware, but it has a premium version that includes an HTPC UI called Big Box. It also includes a metadata scraper for some platforms. | |
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| + | Carr has previously explored porting LaunchBox to Linux using Mono.<ref>Unbroken Software. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VszIQJa9yL4 LaunchBox for LINUX!? Who's interested...?] January 22, 2018. YouTube.</ref> | ||
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| − | |[https://www.launchbox-app.com/download '''Free version''']<br /><small> | + | |[https://www.launchbox-app.com/download '''Free version''']<br /><small>Has limitations. Download requires e-mail.</small> |
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|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unbrokensoftware.launchbox Android version]<br /><small>$4.99 payware</small> | |[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unbrokensoftware.launchbox Android version]<br /><small>$4.99 payware</small> | ||
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Revision as of 15:37, 26 February 2020
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| Developer(s) | Jason Carr |
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| Latest version | 13.12 |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Android |
| Architecture(s) | x86, ARM |
| Type | Launcher, frontend |
| Programmed in | C# |
| Website | launchbox-app.com |
| License | Proprietary |
LaunchBox is a frontend for Windows and Android developed by Unbroken Software, LLC. The primary developer is Jason Carr, who originally developed it to improve his experience with DOSBox but the program became highly customizable over time.
LaunchBox today is program agnostic, having been used by BlueMaxima for Flashpoint before its standalone launcher was introduced. LaunchBox is proprietary freeware, but it has a premium version that includes an HTPC UI called Big Box. It also includes a metadata scraper for some platforms.
Carr has previously explored porting LaunchBox to Linux using Mono.[1]
Download
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Free version Has limitations. Download requires e-mail. | |
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Premium version $75 payware | |
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Android version $4.99 payware | |
References
- ↑ Unbroken Software. LaunchBox for LINUX!? Who's interested...? January 22, 2018. YouTube.
