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Title: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: Sardu on November 25, 2008, 05:58:28 pm
Here are 5 layouts; NES, ATARI,  GENESIS, GBA and SNES.  I thought someone else could use them too.  (Sorry, I didn't attach the layout file)

The Atari layout had to have the TV height reduced because 90% of the Atari snaps were rectangle shaped.  (Since there are varying sizes to Atari screenshot, just make sure you uncheck "Keep aspect ratio" for screenshots in GUI>OPTIONS>PICTURES AND VIDEO)


The NES cart uses box screenshots(this was before I found all the actual cart scans but it still looks fine) and the TV is snaps (of course)  This one is 800x600 but looks fine when stretched to 1024x768



The others are 1024x768

The lists use Arial font unless you can find a better one.


NES
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/th_nes.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/?action=view&current=nes.jpg)

Atari2600
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/th_atari.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/?action=view&current=atari.jpg)

Super Nintendo
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/th_snes-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/?action=view&current=snes-1.jpg)

Sega Genesis
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/th_genesis.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/?action=view&current=genesis.jpg)

GBA
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/th_gba.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v117/rokcrusher/?action=view&current=gba.jpg)
Title: Re: NES Layout
Post by: cmoses on November 25, 2008, 09:12:50 pm
I like it.  You should upload it to the MALA web site.  I think you might have gone a little too "Retro" on the TV, but other than that it looks really good.

Any chance of doing higher resolutions?  1024x768, 1600x1200?

What did you use to make create the background image, Photoshop?
Title: Re: NES Layout
Post by: Sardu on November 26, 2008, 04:41:31 pm
I had that kind of TV in the 80's. lol

I guess I can make them 1024x768 from now on.

Thanks, and yes... it was done in photoshop.
Title: Re: NES Layout
Post by: loadman on November 26, 2008, 05:36:26 pm
The TV looks more 70's to me  ;D
Title: Re: NES Layout
Post by: Verid on November 27, 2008, 02:44:28 am
Thanks for the layout Sardu.  It's a lot more fun and interesting then the last layout I was using.  The TV was a great idea as well.
Title: Re: NES Layout
Post by: Sardu on November 27, 2008, 07:19:08 am
updated the TV.  ;D

I have an SNES and Atari done with more on the way soon
Title: Re: NES, SNES & Atari Layout
Post by: SGT on November 27, 2008, 10:50:41 am
Great job Sardu!  These definitely need to go to the Mala website.  I wanted to ask, how complete are the cart scan sets that you found?
Title: Re: NES, SNES & Atari Layout
Post by: Sardu on November 27, 2008, 10:54:57 am
Thanks  ;D

The cart scans on localarcade says, "770 of 855 games" but the box scans are "799 of 855".

The blank area on the cart I made fits the box scans though.  It would have to be a little longer for the cart scans.  You could just overlap the bottom "bevel" part of the sticker area anyway if you wanted to use actual cart scans and it would probably still look fine. (hope that makes sense)
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: Sardu on November 29, 2008, 11:53:58 am
I just realized that all screenshot/art size related issues can be fixed when you uncheck "keep aspect ratio of pictures" in  GUI > OPTIONS > PICTURES AND VIDEO.   ::)
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: cmoses on November 29, 2008, 12:01:57 pm
Where did you get your artwork from?


Can you post your .mll files as well?
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: Sardu on November 29, 2008, 01:13:59 pm
Where did you get your artwork from?


Can you post your .mll files as well?

The "artwork" is just shot of the consoles, carts, etc that I googled and put together using Photoshop.

The layouts with .mll files should be available soon on http://malafe.net/   (I hope, Loadman  ;D )

The NES one is there already.
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: loadman on November 29, 2008, 06:19:58 pm
Yep, It's up.  :P

At some point I ahve to go through and group these layouts into 'packs' to make browsing and downloading a bit easier
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: retrometro on December 02, 2008, 08:53:12 pm
very nice.  reminds me of the activision anthology for the GBA where you have the carts and tv on a table.


Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: mr_doles on February 01, 2009, 08:14:00 pm
Saw all these on the MALA website except for the GBA.  Do you have the layout file for that one?
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: retrometro on February 01, 2009, 10:01:33 pm
Sardu,

I can't seem to find your GBA layout on malafe.net  can you post it?  thanks


Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: KnightofTruth on February 06, 2009, 10:32:50 am
Wow, these are pretty close to EXACTLY what I was looking for in my build.  Awesome design! Do you have any plans on making ones for other systems (i.e. Playstation, Nintendo 64, or Arcade)?  I'd love to be able to use the similar-looking template layouts for all the choices in my cabinet. 

Also, do you know if I would be able to replace the screenshot that shows up in the TV with a clip (any type of movie-type file) for various games? I haven't futzed around with actual layouts yet (just drawing how I would like them to look), so not sure if they're able to do that with Mala or not!

Anyway, not trying to change the topic of the thread - PM if you think it's not appropriate for this thread.

Again, two thumbs up on this awesome layout! :applaud:

EDIT: Okay so I think after reading several "video" threads here that my 2nd question is a "yes", still wondering about the PSX etc. though :)
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: retrometro on February 06, 2009, 05:50:50 pm
Sardu,

I can't seem to find your GBA layout on malafe.net  can you post it?  thanks


Pretty please? 


Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: Sardu on February 07, 2009, 07:55:25 pm
Sorry about that, I sent it to loadman.  Hopefully it's up soon   ;D
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: bsweet0us on February 15, 2009, 11:53:27 am
I love these layouts and was just wondering if you had any plans to do any more console layouts?  An N64 layout would be cool, but I wouldn't want to ask you to put something together you have no intention of using.  Either way, thanks for the contribution to my machine!
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: Sardu on February 15, 2009, 06:37:47 pm
I love these layouts and was just wondering if you had any plans to do any more console layouts?  An N64 layout would be cool, but I wouldn't want to ask you to put something together you have no intention of using.  Either way, thanks for the contribution to my machine!

I  would have use for a N64 layout but I've just been super busy with other things lately.   I'll see if I can do one this week.
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: SGT on February 15, 2009, 07:51:05 pm
Sardu,

Just wanted to let you know I really appreciate your work with these layouts.  They are top-notch!  :notworthy:

-SGT
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: anchounio on March 03, 2017, 08:11:16 am
OMG, great layouts!!!

Did you make any more? psx or n64?
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: Malenko on March 03, 2017, 08:34:47 am
7 year old thread, Sardu hasnt logged in for about 2 years.
Title: Re: NES, SNES, Genesis, GBA & Atari Layout
Post by: yotsuya on March 03, 2017, 08:42:11 am
Is the Popeye layout still available?