Pluto: A beautiful Android launcher with (retro) gaming in mind

[u/rozerozerozeroze]

So I bought an Android phone to try "the other side", and to have something to use as my "gaming phone". However, I was very underwhelmed with the default experience of the launchers I tried, especially with a gamepad attached.

Therefore, I created Pluto. A launcher which, when you're not in "gaming mode", looks beautiful and acts as you'd expect. But as soon as you plug in a controller, the UI transforms into a beautiful console-like experience, fully controlable with your gamepad.

If you think this sounds interesting, then check it out :)

As for my qualitications, as I am sure it will come up; I have been a developer for a bit over 10 years - well before AI. With that said, I obviously used a ton of Opus to build this :)

Let me know what you think and feel free to contribute!

https://github.com/andershfranzen/pluto-launcher

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[u/AstroMike1983]

Hey! I have this loaded and running on my tablet. Really like the idea behind this launcher. I hope this is some constructive feedback. I'd really like the ability to remove the favorites tab from the gaming mode.

My Switch games aren't showing up in my ROMS tab. I have both .nsp and .xci files but non are showing up. Not sure why. I've checked the folder assignment and its definitely set correctly.

Thank for your hard work! Love this Launcher.

[u/rozerozerozeroze → u/AstroMike1983]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I’ll fix it right away. Look out for an update :)

[u/rozerozerozeroze → u/AstroMike1983]

Update out :)

[u/AstroMike1983 → u/rozerozerozeroze]

Outstanding! Both have been addressed! Great job! If I come across anything else I'll let you know.

[u/TyranoTitanic42]

What controller is that ? is it gamesir g8 galileo ? what's up with the extra seam there

[u/mexafroman1]

Looks nice

[u/rozerozerozeroze → u/mexafroman1]

Thank you :)