Gentleman v1.2.0 is a MiSTer-inspired emulator frontend for PC, designed to simplify emulator navigation with a fast, folder-based menu structure and JSON launcher entries. Key features include in-app launcher creation and editing, RetroArch support, fast folder browsing, favorites and recent games lists, and customizable wallpaper options. Improvements in this version enhance the controller-first experience, frontend navigation, and menu customization. Notably, it includes a built-in file browser, a QWERTY on-screen keyboard, animated GIF wallpaper support, and adjustable menu sizes. The menu offers clear actions for managing favorites and recent games, along with an API for third-party integration.
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Gentleman v1.2.0 has been released. Gentleman is a frontend emulator for PC inspired by MiSTer, aiming to replicate the straightforward and fast, menu-driven experience of the MiSTer interface. Rather than relying on a database-intensive frontend, Gentleman organizes its menu through a traditional menu/folder structure. Folders serve as categories, while JSON files act as launcher items.
Key Features of Gentleman:
MiSTer-inspired layout
Folder-based menu organization
Launcher entries based on JSON
In-app creation of launchers
In-app editing of launchers
Support for standalone emulator launchers
Support for RetroArch launchers with core options
Application launcher integration
Rapid folder browsing without a database
List of recent games
Favorites list
Support for marking items as favorite/unfavorite
Options to clear Recent and Favorites lists
Customizable menu entries for Favorites, Recent, and Emulators
Automatic generation of the Emulators menu from JSON files
System selection based on a predefined list
Wallpaper integration within the Gentleman Menu
Fullscreen capability
Setting for fullscreen at launch
Controller navigation enabled
Options for A/B and X/Y button swapping
API support for third-party applications and remote devices
API reporting for active sessions and controls for closing
On-screen display for running games, emulators, and applications
Manual update checks from the Gentleman Menu
Optional support for external Gentleman Updater
Active API indicator in the top navigation bar
Support for app icons and logos
Ability to enable or disable the logo from Settings
Gentleman Menu displays local IP address and application version
Built-in links for reporting issues, requesting features, and project support
Changelog for Gentleman:
Gentleman v1.2.0 enhances the controller-first experience, frontend navigation, wallpaper support, and menu customization.
Controller-First Interface
Introduced in-frontend messages and confirmation prompts
Added a built-in file and folder browser
Incorporated a QWERTY on-screen keyboard with Shift, Caps Lock, symbols, and controller instructions
Full physical keyboard support maintained
Moved the Force Close confirmation to the OSD
Navigation and Launcher Enhancements
Left and Right now navigate between menus like game lists
D-pad input properly switches the input indicator to the controller
Launcher forms retain their position after file selection
RetroArch launchers now automatically identify RetroArch as the emulator name
Wallpaper Enhancements
Added support for animated GIF wallpapers
Included wallpaper previews with delayed loading and caching
Provided the option to set a default wallpaper folder
Added a separate option to Browse This PC for selecting wallpapers beyond the saved folder
Drive labels displayed alongside drive letters where available
Adjustable Menu Size
Introduced a new Menu Size submenu with:
100% (Default)
125%
150%
Menu resizing is applicable only in fullscreen mode. Windowed mode remains at 100%, while the selected fullscreen size is remembered.
Menu box and top bar width scale without altering font size, row height, or top bar height.
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