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VPX-Launcher (64bit) based on VPX 10.8.0 (Jan 2026) VPX Launcher brings seamless table selection directly into your VR headset — no more fumbling with the Windows desktop or taking off your headset just to pick a new table. The Problem: Every time you want to switch tables in Visual Pinball X, the application has to restart. In VR, this means a black screen in your headset, a jarring break in immersion, and a frustrating wait. The Solution: VPX Launcher keeps you inside VR the entire time. Browse your entire collection using flipper buttons and cabinet controls, pick a table, and a dedicated VR Loading Screen holds your headset active with a smooth transition while VPX restarts in the background. Key Features: Full table browser with filters, favorites, and "recently played" Navigate entirely with cabinet buttons — no mouse or keyboard needed 3D launcher environment inside VR with an animated virtual cabinet VR Loading Screen Highscore display with PinMAME/PINemHi integration Table metadata and artwork support (wheel images, table previews) POV and VR tweaks accessible without leaving the game Works alongside VPX-Launcher.exe for orchestrated restarts Built for VR cabinet owners who want a polished, all-in-one experience without ever leaving the headset. How it's built: VPX Launcher isn't a separate frontend or wrapper application — it's compiled directly into the Visual Pinball X 10.8.0 executable. The launcher logic lives inside the player engine itself, using the same rendering pipeline and ImGui-based Live UI that VPX already uses for its tweak menus. When VPX starts with a dummy table, it automatically enters launcher mode, turning the full game engine into your table browser. This means zero additional dependencies, no fragile inter-process communication, and native access to VR, input handling, and rendering — all in a single binary. VPX and Launcher installation guide: VPX + Launcher Installation Guide.pdf VPX Launcher v1.31 Browse and launch your entire VPinball collection without ever leaving VR. Seamless table switching with a dedicated loading screen, cabinet button navigation, filters, favorites, and highscores — all from inside your headset. Button / key setup: Visual Pinball 10 (VPX) is not made by me!!! I only coded the launcher into it. I only created the trayicon launcher app. You can find the original VPX here: https://github.com/vpinball/vpinball Many thanks to all these geniuses who have been developing VPX for years. Thanks to A. Rubin for his support making 90% of the tablepreviews! ---------------------------------------------------------------- How it works: How it looks in VR (with Virtual Desktop): https://youtu.be/U4Ditu_rzhY ---------------------------------------------------------------- Installation / Setup: install to an existing VPX 10.8.0 - folder (it will install 2 exe and a subdirectory "/vpxlauncher") launch VPX-Launcher.exe (inside yourr VPX-folder) there is a new green vpx-icon at your taskbar. rightclick to see menu settings setup your tables-folder path; set "Autostart last table" (for next start) click on apply changes click on "Launch VPX" ---------------------------------------------------------------- If you need to go with steamvr (not recommend): rename openvr_api64.dll to openvr_api64_openxr.dll rename openvr_api64_steam.dll to openvr_api64.dll ---------------------------------------------------------------- Anyone knows why my overlay is horizontal most of the time but not always? You have to change from cabinet to desktop view in VPX graphics options. If you have loaded a non working table you can click trayicon-menu "remove starttable". ---------------------------------------------------------------- How to use: key-mapping of each function is displayed at the bottom of launcher overlay ----------------------------------------------------------------- Infos about xrChecker (Trayicon Menu - Settings) This option allows you to check if your VR headset is ready before starting VPX. You have several options to respond to the availability. xrChecker communicates with openvr_api64.dll used by VPX. It is developed for openXR / OpenComposite and is currently not compatible with steamVR (more info below). For me - playing only in VR and setting up everything in 2D - this is a gemechanger!!! If i attach my VR-device, i play in VR and if not, i play/edit in 2D. I don't have to toggle anything. my settings to achieve this: active xrChecker VR-device not ready ... launch VPX in 2D VR-device is ready ... force VR. For the VR user, this changes many things, but your ini files and VPX settings remain untouched. All it changes are the responses of my modifications inside VPX. My special version of VPX_Launcher listens to the configuration sent by the tray icon app. The config-central is the tray icon app. To handle VR device availability, it uses my little helper app (located in the subfolder /vpxlauncher/xrchecker/). The screenshot of the new settings dialog shows what can now be configured. However, keep in mind that if you start the original (non-launcher modified) VPX, everything will be as it was before. Additionally, there is the option "Let VPX decide," which allows you to start VPX_Launcher as it used to (with ini settings). You can also completely disable the xrchecker, and VPX_Launcher will behave exactly as it did before this new version. ----------------------------------------------------------------- If getting any errors while autoupdating... go to /vpxlauncher/update/ delete all update_*.zip reinstall with installer restart launcher Update will be downloaded again and patch will be done again. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Version 0.71 (autoupdate) New overlay setting: VR Fontsize This needs VPX to restart (so restart table) after changing value. Default: 100% Version 0.72 (autoupdate) + 2 new previewtables Version 0.73 (autoupdate) + 9 new previewtables thx @Ext2k Version 0.74 (autoupdate) Recursive folder scan added Now tablepath will scan for tablepath/file1.vpx tablepath/file2.vpx tablepath/subfolder1/file1.vpx tablepath/subfolder1/file2.vpx tablepath/subfolder2/file1.vpx tablepath/subfolder2/file2.vpx Version 0.75 (autoupdate) There are sub-updates: Launcher can now perform small graphic updates without the need to increase the version of the launcher. Version 0.77 (autoupdate) If someone wants to launch a tablename.bat instead of a tablename.vpx you can check this by replacing the launcher by hand: - 1st param: tablepath/table - 2nd: vpx-exe - 3rd: params bugfix with memory-error while highscore-grabbing. (e.g. kiss table) Version 0.80 (installer) based on 10.8.0 RC 5 rev.2015 Version 0.83 (autoupdate) based on 10.8.0 rev.2028 Nov 2024 Version 085 (autoupdate) You can now configure the selection-wheel. Keep in mind that you can adjust the height and width of the window too. Version 086 (autoupdate) I cleaned up the positions of the elements and straightened them out. There is now also a nice border around the window (Bearbeitet) Version 0.87 (autoupdate) Many calculations corrected or made more dynamic. Now you can adjust the size of the window disproportionately to your liking. Added template system. More will be added in the future. You can also paint your own surface. Version 0.97 (autoupdate) reset overlaysize once (if installing with installer) new trayicon-app new DMD look font - display - optimization (imGui-draw) from VPX master: sdl64.dll v9 -> v10 added more templates optimized font-readability /vpxlauncher/logdata.txt is generated at start (if we need to check your settings) Launcher needs the trayicon App VPX-Launcher.exe running. To prevent wrong usage you will get an errormessage in overlay. Version 0.98 (autoupdate) now you can define subfolders for filters in your /vpxlauncher/config.xml You can make a subfolder --Top10-- and just place your files in there. Subfolder is a folder inside your defined tablepath. You can use subfolder/subsubfolder too. The foldername is casesensitive! (Like Windows handles directories.) Then you can combine the other nodes (needed and forbidden) with foldername. Or list all files of a folder if your regex is .* <-- everything matches: (Or list only favorites <forbidden>1</forbidden> of this folder) <filter> <name><![CDATA[Top 10]]></name> <needed><![CDATA[.*]]></needed> <folder><![CDATA[--Top10--]]></folder> <forbidden></forbidden> </filter> sub-folders are ok too: <folder><![CDATA[CHARTS/--Top10--]]></folder> Version 0.99 (autoupdate) now you can open VPX Exit-Menu (if you are in editmode) bugfix VPX-pause-function <-> Launcher bugfix settingchanges get lost sometimes Version 1.00 (autoupdate) you can now display a topper image, if you use it as your 2d-cabinet launcher: you can now use mp4 (if they play in windows mediaplayer) in topper-window volume can be adjusted in registry node "Volume" 0-100 if you use it as your 2d-cabinet launcher: double klick launcher-topper.reg (entries will be stored in registry) configure your screenpos here: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Visual Pinball\VP10\Launcher\topper use DECIMAL values! 🙂 place tablename.jpg or tablename.png next to vpx-file (exact same filename) + lowercase extension place placeholderfile (if no topperfile is next to table) to vpxlauncher\data\topper.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3uq0el3yw6w7vn36298ck/launcher-topper.reg?rlkey=acgmp4bha6hhgz1qa9hessve3&st=rxeddy0s&dl=1 Version 1.05 (autoupdate) compiled on VPX's 10.8.0 Final release (of Jan.30, 2025) Version 1.06 (autoupdate) bugfix: tables using VPReg.stg did not update their Launcher overlay highscores new tableartwork THANKS 2 @Ext2k Version 1.08 (autoupdate) - feature: if you place `folderconfig.ini` vpx-ini-files in your table-subfolders they will be used instead of the params/altparams. %configFile% is folderpath of %NextTable% followed by folderconfig.ini: VPinballX_GL64_Launcher.exe" -Minimized -ini %configFile% -Play %NextTable% (it's a request - you don't need to use it this way.) Version 1.09 (autoupdate) compiled with latest VPX 10.8.0 fixes April 2025 Version 1.10 (autoupdate) table positioning left / right / forward /backward in settings menu (thx @Panasony) Filter-editor in TrayIcon App / you can now sort filter - you can check filter and folderconfig outside vpx. Version 1.12 (autoupdate), newest updates of 10.8.0 of May 5th 2025: update to latest SDL2, fix: Endless loop in bulb_heat_up, backport harmless UI tweaks, while launcher overlay is active, you can move table with numpad keys: 9 up 8 forward 4 left 6 right 2 back 3 down - recenter Version 1.13 (autoupdate) newest updates of 10.8.0 (2025/06/09): update to latest SDL2 backport potential issue with IEditable::SetName Version 1.14 (autoupdate) - include Nudge manipulation by <@1243251208152678452> : https://github.com/vpinball/vpinball/commit/1fca6c77737fb21a3fb778fd1dd0ce8c15ec2490 Improved so that the visual effect of nudge in VR does not move the VR ROOM too much. Also improved so that the visual effect can be obtained with analog nudge. > Analog Nudge visual sensitivity settings > AnalogNudgeGainX = <num> > AnalogNudgeGainY = <num> > default 100 > A negative value will reverse the direction of table movement. If you have strange experiance with nudging, you should check the Visual Nudge Strength value in Video/Graphics Options! Around 0.001 is good !!! Version 1.15 (autoupdate) you can set sorting of custom filters: just add <sorting>2</sorting> to your xml sorting == 0 -> compareByName sorting == 1 -> compareByNameDesc sorting == 2 -> compareByYear sorting == 3 -> compareByYearDesc ----------------------------------------------------------------- Support: If you don't want to wait days ... .. ask them in our VR Pinball Discord Channel: https://discord.com/channels/668971468557647923/1237836314670399490 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer This software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. In no event shall the author(s) be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software. By using this software, you acknowledge that you have read this disclaimer, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms. ----------------------------------------------------------------- have fun! b4ast1

I have created a custom wheel that perfectly matches the awesome new table "The Matrix" by Pincredibles, @VPinWorkshop and @daphishbowl while keeping the vibe of the original poster. For this, I slightly edited and enhanced the original poster. I also added the typical glow and motion blur effects to the title. Hope you enjoy it! BTW: First time posting here, looking forward to your comments or ratings.

I created this wheel to go along with the excellent "The Matrix" B2S created by @hauntfreaks. With his approval, I used his image for the wheel and added the additional title layer for effect. Enjoy!

Playfield-Recordings in HD for frontends (more than 1.200) Here are recordings of my playfields. All files are 30 seconds long without audio. If you want the synchronized audio for these recordings, take a look in the audio-category.

Clear logo wheel for Williams 1973 Tramway Created by @Silversurfer from his own vector artworks Great for use with Launchbox / BigBox, PinballY and other frontends

Custom made cartoon flyer for Williams 1994 The Flintstones I used @Wildman cartoon alt b2s artwork for the translite and internet images for the rest No AI was used in making this flyer Perfect for use with frontends that use flyers and goes great with the cartoon conversions of the vpx table

I couldn't find another Fire Action clear logo so I worked with some basic graphics tools and Gemini to generate the one attached. My graphics skills are minimal, so it looks OK, but needs some help. Anyone that would like to adjust and re-post, you are more than welcome to.

Clear logo wheel for @marty02 VPX original Jaws 50th Anniversary Great for people and frontends that prefer a non wheel logo

Clear logo for launchbox and other frontends

Clear logo for Bally's 1967 The Wiggler created by @Silversurfer from his own vector art. Use with Launchbox or other frontends

Quicky up flyer for @ZandysArcade original vpx table, Daredevil and the Defenders Multiverse Mayhem. Perfect for use with Launchbox/Bigbox and other frontends

Clear logo for Gottlieb's 1969 Wild Wild West created by @Silversurfer from his own vector art. Perfect for frontends like Launchbox and others

I created two wheels for the Alien Nostromo 2 original table created by @bombaj344

Flyer for Dutch Pinball's 2019 The Big Lebowski Perfect for frontends like Launchbox and others that display flyers

Clear logo wheel for Dutch Pinball's 2019 The Big Lebowski Great for frontends that use logos rather than wheels

While setting up PinballFX in Pinup Menu, I realized no one uploaded audio for most of the PBFX exclusive tables, so here are audio files for: A Samurai's Vengeance 165 Borderlands Vault Hunter Pinball 152 Brothers in Arms 151 Crypt of the Necrodancer 161 Curse of the Mummy 112 Godzilla 158 Godzilla vs Kong 160 Grimm Tales 155 Homeworld 150 How to train your dragon 141 Kong Pinball 153 Kung Fu Panda 139 My Little Pony 138 Pinball Noir 123 Sky Pirates 113 Star Wars Classic Collectibles 137 Star Wars The Mandalorian 136 Trolls Pinball 140 Vern's Mysterious Island 164 World War Z 154 Wrath of the Elder Gods 147 There are two options for The Mandalorian. Hope you enjoy!

Totally imaginary fan made flyer for Gottlieb's final wedgehead, 1979 T.K.O.! No factory flyer was ever made since only about 125 machines were made It took 35 layers of objects to create this flyer from bits and pieces of artwork scoured from the interwebs. Useful for frontends Like the Launchbox I use as well as many others. Hope ya like it!

Clips from Perturbator's song Neo Tokyo for front-end audio to accompany the Andromeda Tokyo 2074 table by Anthias. Fair warning, the music is relatively loud. Perturbator absolutely slams his productions and the tracks really are a brick wall. I normally use the Convert > Reduce Volume by 50% function in the Pinup Popper Media Manager for all my front-end stuff to semi-normalize, but for these clips I had to repeat the volume reduction another 1 or 2 times so they match the other front-end assets....... PROVIDED STRICTLY FOR PERSONAL / HOME USE AND NOT FOR COMMERCIAL SALE / RE-SALE OR DISTRIBUTION!

Clear logo wheel for Gottlieb's 1970 Snow Derby Created by @Silversurfer from his own vector art Perfect for use with frontends like Launchbox and others

Clear logo wheel for Bally's 1977 Eight Ball. Created by @Silversurfer from his own vector artwork Perfect for frontends like Launchbox and others that prefer non-wheel logos

Clear logo wheel for Gottlieb's 1980 Panthera Created by @Silversurfer from his own vector art Perfect for frontends like Launchbox and others who prefer non-wheel logos