PS3 PKGLAUNCHER (webMAN MOD Addon) now supporting additional RetroArch-libretro cores with new update

Developer @aldostools has supplied an update to one of the add-on's for webMAN MOD plugin for PS3 (CFW) user's. The PKGLAUNCHER feature which debuted on the project in wMM v1.45.04 allows for launching of RetroArch Roms from the XMB via the pkglauncher tool. With RetroArch making changes to cores names and new cores being supported on the PS3, developer Aldostools decided an update was needed and thus this new build has been rolled out for webMAN MOD user's. This is currently labeled as a test build so if you experience any issues be sure to drop a line in the comments below.​

PKGLauncher is an optional Add-on for webMAN MOD Plugin for PS3 Custom Firmware User's
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Release Quote (via Aldostools New List of Supported Paths / Cores

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  PKG/ROMLauncher
  Given the fact that the emulators may have different names due the different versions of RetroArch, I think it will be necessary to update the source code of PKGLAUNCH to make it test if the emulator SELF exists with one of their different names.Also I think recently RetroArch include more emulators cores. Not sure if these new cores work or not.​
  
  
  UPDATE:
  I've attached a test build of PKG/ROM Launcher with support for cores from RetroArch 1.7.3 and 1.7.1 Extended.Version.​
  
  
  This is the new list of paths supported by the test build of PKGLAUNCH.
  See Next Tab >>​
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  Note not all cores play well on the PS3 (large majority play at full speed)​

  PATH	EMULATOR (Libretro Core)
  /ROMS/SNES/	snes9x2010_libretro_ps3.SELF snes9x_next_libretro_ps3.SELF snes9x2005_plus_libretro_ps3.SELF snes9x2005_libretro_ps3.SELF snes9x_libretro_ps3.SELF mednafen_snes_libretro_ps3.SELF​
  /ROMS/SNES9X/	snes9x_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/SNES9X2005/	snes9x2005_plus_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/SNES9X2010/	snes9x2010_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/SNES9X_NEXT/	snes9x_next_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/MSNES/	mednafen_snes_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/NES/	fceumm_libretro_ps3.SELF nestopia_libretro_ps3.SELF quicknes_libretro_ps3.SELF​
  /ROMS/FCEUMM/	fceumm_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/NESTOPIA/	nestopia_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/QNES/	quicknes_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GEN /ROMS/GENESIS/	genesis_plus_gx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/MEGAD /ROMS/MEGADRIVE/	genesis_plus_gx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GG /ROMS/GGEAR	gearsystem_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GBA/	vba_next_libretro_ps3.SELF mgba_libretro_ps3.SELF​
  /ROMS/VBA/	vba_next_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/MGBA/	mgba_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GB/	gambatte_libretro_ps3.SELF gearboy_libretro_ps3.SELF tgbdual_libretro_ps3.SELF​
  /ROMS/GBC/	gambatte_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GEARBOY/	gearboy_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GAMBATTE/	gambatte_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/TGBDUAL/	tgbdual_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/ATARI/	stella_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/FBA/	fb_alpha_libretro_ps3.SELF fbalpha_libretro_ps3.SELF fbalpha2012_libretro_ps3.SELF​
  /ROMS/FBA2012/	fbalpha2012_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/MAME/	mame078_libretro_ps3.SELF mame2000_libretro_ps3.SELF mame2003_libretro_ps3.SELF​
  /ROMS/MAME078/	mame078_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/MAME2000/	mame2000_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/MAME2003/	mame2003_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/QUAKE/	tyrquake_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/DOOM/	prboom_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/PCE/	mednafen_pce_fast_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/PCFX/	mednafen_pcfx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/NGP/	mednafen_ngp_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/VBOY/	mednafen_vb_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/WSWAM/	mednafen_wswan_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/SGX/	mednafen_supergrafx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/ATARI2600/	stella_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/ATARI5200/	atari800_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/ATARI7800/	prosystem_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/HATARI/	hatari_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/LYNX/	mednafen_lynx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/JAGUAR	virtualjaguar_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/AMIGA/	puae_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/VICE/	vice_x64_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/FMSX/	fmsx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/BMSX/	bluemsx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/LUA/	lutro_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/ZX81/	81_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/FUSE/	fuse_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/GW/	gw_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/O2EM	o2em_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/HANDY	handy_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/NXENGINE	nxengine_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/DOSBOX/	dosbox_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/VECX/	vecx_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/INTV/	freeintv_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/2048/	2048_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/POKEMINI/	pokemini_libretro_ps3.SELF
  /ROMS/THEODORE/	theodore_libretro_ps3.SELF

Download: pkglaunch_00-0000000000000000-pkg

src-zip​

Source: psx-place.com​

 

Additional details about the PS3 port of RetroArch can be seen in this thread:
http://www.psx-place.com/threads/retroarch-ps3-guide-2018-wip.17119/

Its still a work in progress (need some work in certain sections) but contains alot of useful info as is.

 

Keep it up..anything for the ps3 is good

 

Still think @STLcardsWS retroXmb is better...(hope to see any updates of that beautiful work in the future)

 

I REALLY enjoy this add-on tbh. One nitpick is i'd prefer it to sort by folder or something so i don't have a GINORMOUS list to scroll through.

This is after a fresh install, have not tweaked anything yet.

EDIT: I noticed i said "safe" instead of "safer" and adjusted the CC and the first comment to include that information lol.

 

Awesome!!! thxcard

 

I REALLY enjoy this add-on tbh. One nitpick is i'd prefer it to sort by folder or something so i don't have a GINORMOUS list to scroll through.

I use platform playlists, if this implemented existing retroarch playlists it would be perfect. This would also allow it to use the directory/location from the playlists and not be limited to a preset rom directory.

 

This add-on was originally designed to quickly mount a small set of games (e.g. the ones that the user really play), not to display huge collections of roms for different consoles. For that you have RetroArch.

To make separate lists in sub-folders is not impossible, but requires a lot of changes in webMAN MOD.

If someone is interested in implement the feature, here is the link to the source code:
https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD/blob/master/include/games_xml.h

 

I use platform playlists, if this implemented existing retroarch playlists it would be perfect. This would also allow it to use the directory/location from the playlists and not be limited to a preset rom directory.

I am unaware of this software?

 

I am unaware of this software?

Sorry I don't have permission to post links.

Retroarch guide to using playlists is here:
docs_libretro_com/guides/roms-playlists-thumbnails/

I use this powershell script to create platform specific playlists based on the folder contents rather than verification of specific "good" roms so it doesn't exclude any roms just because they aren't verified:
www_reddit_com/r/RetroArch/comments/43dj1n/playlist_creator_for_retroarch_on_windows/

you can generate playlist on PC then do find and replace in text editor to convert playlist to something that will work on PS3. e.g. I replace X:\ROMS with /dev_hdd0/ROMS

 

Sorry I don't have permission to post links.

Retroarch guide to using playlists is here:
docs_libretro_com/guides/roms-playlists-thumbnails/

I use this powershell script to create platform specific playlists based on the folder contents rather than verification of specific "good" roms so it doesn't exclude any roms just because they aren't verified:
www_reddit_com/r/RetroArch/comments/43dj1n/playlist_creator_for_retroarch_on_windows/

you can generate playlist on PC then do find and replace in text editor to convert playlist to something that will work on PS3. e.g. I replace X:\ROMS with /dev_hdd0/ROMS

totally awesome.... ty

 

totally awesome.... ty

pay close attention to what characters aren't supported though, for some games you will need to adjust either the playlist entry or the rom filename. I haven't used it in a while but from memory you can use underscore '_' in place of disallowed characters and it will link the rom file correctly.

just try generate a playlist with 100 sample roms first or something to figure out what you need to do before you take on a full set. It can be a little tedious.

I remember having to ftp replacement playlists many times until I got them all working and it was mostly just the boxarts that were the issue.

EDIT: also if you haven't used playlists before you have to go to the playlists in the settings tab and specify the core to use for each playlist.

 

How do I set the retroarch folder in webMAN Games

 

The links are broken does anyone still have this release?

 

The links are broken does anyone still have this release?

The file now is "ROMS_PKG_Launcher.pkg", download it from:
https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD/tree/master/_Projects_/updater/pkgfiles/USRDIR/addons

The PKG is already included in the PKG of webMAN MOD.
http://127.0.0.1/install.ps3$

 

@aldostools The lastest PKG Launcher works with RetroArch 1.7.7 (DEX EDITION)?

i'm trying to launch GBA games and it kicks me back to xmb

Also the Scan Content in PS3 doesnt show PKG launcher and ROMs option anymore



EDIT

NOW THE PKG LAUNCHER AND ROMS OPTIONS ARE SHOWING

but them kick me back to xmb

 

@aldostools The lastest PKG Launcher works with RetroArch 1.7.7?

i'm trying to launch GBA games and it kicks me back to xmb

Pretty sure it does but the ROM file have to be in the correctly named subfolder but I'll let him give a more through answer.

 

Damn my folders was all lowercase now i renamed them to UpperCase

now webman didnt even find them, even renaming them back to lowercase

I'm missing the ROM and PKG Launcher Options on Webman's SCAN CONTENT

 

Also i made the following folders

GB
GBA
GC
FBA
GGEAR
MEGADRIVE
PCE
SNES
WSWAM
VBOY
PCE

Is that right?

Also i dunno where to put this ones
Master System
Sega CD
SG 1000
TurboGrafx
TurboGrafx 16
TurboGrafx CD
SuperGrafx
NeoGeo Pocket
NeoGeo Pocket Color
WonderSwam Color

is there a supported folders explanation?

 

EDIT

I deleted the PKG Launcher / ROM, RETROARCH and All webman configs files


and reinstalled them again

Now the option to scan roms is back (it doesnt show without having pkg launcher installed and took me some reboots to show it even after installing it)

The Roms mounts but the PKG LAUNCHER kicks me back to xmb.

They used to work in previous versions (Dunno if its webman or retroarch, cuz i updated my cfw, plugins and roms)


Running them inside the RetroArch it works