I started with the pegasus interface initially but ran into issues when my game collection grew significantly larger. The scraping process became really tedious and time consuming. Eventually I made the switch to Es-De since their metadata scraping system is much more streamlined and user friendly. The whole process is way faster now compared to what I was dealing with before. However, I’m still browsing through different visual themes and layouts trying to find the perfect one that matches my preferences. What frontend solutions have worked well for others here? I’m curious about performance differences and ease of customization between the various options available.
I’ve been using Attract-Mode for years now. Yes, the setup appears daunting initially, but once you understand the layout system, you can customize virtually anything. The plugin system enhances its functionality significantly, offering filtering and sorting options that surpass those of many other frontends. Performance remains robust even with large game collections, as it loads data on-the-fly rather than relying on caching. The theming utilizes squirrel scripting, which allows for detailed visual adjustments, although some coding knowledge can be beneficial. If you’re seeking maximum flexibility and are willing to invest time in learning, it’s worth considering.
Oh nice! I’m still using batocera’s default interface but thinking about switching too. How’d you transfer your game saves and configs when you moved from pegasus to es-de? Was it smooth or did you lose anything important?