Launcher for RetroBat supporting XInput/DInput gamepads, with the hotkey "Select + Start". Can also be started directly with Windows startup in "custom shell" mode, replacing the Windows Explorer (Explorer.exe).

• Added a combined function with RetroBat.exe (starting with version 7.5.0.1) so that Batrun does not compete for focus
• Lock DPI scaling

• System selection: Choose a system (console, arcade, etc.) and BatRun will directly launch a game from that system.
• Random mode (optional): Enable the option to have a game randomly selected from the chosen system.

• fix / Refactoring code

Requirement: .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x must be installed on your system.

• 🎬 Hide EmulationStation during loading with customizable video (RetroBat intro alternative / waits for ES loading completion / early video stop possible with Start)

• BatRun splash screen on startup (available without "Hide ES during loading")
• BatRun splash screen when launching RetroBat (available without "Hide ES during loading")
• Active windows minimization
• RetroBat intro video

A launcher for RetroBat that allows you to use a controller button combination (Hotkey + Start) to launch RetroBat.

• Configuration as custom Windows shell
• Command and application execution
• Auto-Hide Applications

• Video wallpaper support (MP4)
• Animated GIF support
• Movable floating menu
• Automatic wallpaper pause when launching EmulationStation
• Audio volume control for video wallpapers

• Custom shortcuts management interface
• Quick access menu for shortcuts from floating menu
• Ability to add/edit/delete shortcuts

• 🚀 Added controller vibration when pressing Hotkey + Start (works with XInput, DirectInput not tested, potential incompatibility with some Bluetooth controllers).
• 🖥 Automatic startup via scheduled task (works if explorer.exe is not the default Shell on Windows startup).

• On a processor like the i5-9600 (Win11) : CPU load is below 1%.
• Tested on an i7-3770K (Win10) : load varies between 2% and 5%.
• No immediate solution to optimize this; additional tests may be required.

• 🎮 Support for XInput and DirectInput controllers.
• 🔄 Customizable button mapping.
• 🪟 Optional automatic window minimization.
• 🚀 Automatic startup with Windows (via Registry, shortcut, or scheduled task).
• 📝 Logging system for troubleshooting.

1. Download the latest version from the Releases page.
2. Extract the archive.
3. Run BatRun.exe.

• Focus Duration: Duration for which the focus process remains active (starts after the configured video duration from BatGui, if enabled).
• Focus Interval: Interval between focus attempts for EmulationStation.
• Start with Windows: Automatic startup (via Registry, shortcut, or scheduled task).
• Enable controller vibration : Enables/disable rumblee (if supported by your controller).
• Minimize Windows: Enables/disables window minimization.
• Enable Logging: Enables/disables logging.

1. Open BatRun.
2. Go to Configuration > Controller Mappings.
3. Select your controller.
4. Configure the Hotkey and Start buttons.
5. Save.

1. Launch BatRun.exe.
2. Go to Configuration > Startup Settings.
3. Select your choice.
4. Save.

1. Launch BatRun (an icon will appear in the taskbar).
2. Simultaneously press the Hotkey + Start buttons on your controller.
3. RetroBat will automatically launch with a confirmation vibration (if supported by your controller).

• Discord RetroBat “Aynshe”
• Source Code

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