LaunchBox Platform XML

The XML file used by LaunchBox is the local copy of all textual metadata, supported by LaunchBox, exported from our Master Database.

Data Types

The following data is stored within the XML for each game and viewable via the front-end

• #Game Title
• #Release Date (Year)
• #Release Type
• #Max Players
• #Genre
• #Platform
• #Developer
• #Publisher
• #Series
• #Region
• #Play Mode
• #Source
• #Notes\Description
• #Alternate Names
• Manuals
• Music
• #Images
• Video Snaps
• #Application Path
• #Configuration Application Path

Unused Data Types

The XML file is capable of tracking the following data, however it is unused within the eXo project.

• Controller Support
• Sort Order (used by a handful of games)
• Status
• Version
• Video URL
• Wikipedia URL
• DOSBox (eXo Projects use their own DOSBox versions.
  • Mounts
• ScummVM (eXo Projects use their own ScummVM version)
• Emulation
• Startup/Pause