Overview

Currently, when adding media to a platform (not to individual games), LaunchBox supports only a limited set of image categories:

• Banner

• Clear Logo

• Default 3D Box

• Default 3D Cart

• Default Box

• Default Cart

• Device

• Fanart

Users who want to add additional media—such as controller images, manuals, accessories, or platform packaging—have no choice but to assign them to the generic “Device” category, which becomes a catch-all and undermines proper organization.

Request

Add the following new image types specifically for platforms:

• 📦 Platform Box (optionally split into box-front, box-back, box-3D, and box-full)

• 🎮 Controller

• 🎛️ Accessories

• 📘 Manual

Additionally, introduce a rotatable 3D model for the platform’s retail box, similar to the game box feature—ideally supporting all 6 sides (front, back, top, bottom, left, right). These assets are already available online, and since most platforms only have one or two box variants (per region), this is highly feasible.

Use Cases

• ✅ Proper categorization: Users can organize and audit platform media more effectively without misusing the “Device” tag.

• ✅ Big Box integration: These new image types could be referenced in custom Big Box themes, allowing theme creators to display rich, detailed visuals for consoles.

• ✅ Nostalgia and preservation: Many collectors value original hardware packaging, manuals, and accessories—this feature helps digitally preserve that experience.

• ✅ Cleaner user experience: With clearly defined categories, media browsing becomes more intuitive and visually satisfying.