SwitchNite-ish - A Modified SwitchNite Theme

[davidkgriggs]

FOR PLAYNITE 8 ONLY

SwitchNite-ish

A Modified SwitchNite Theme.

 

 

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Newest Releases

 

SwitchNite-ish v1.0.1: 
  SwitchNite-ish_1_0_1.pthm (Size: 370.99 KB / Downloads: 3,281)

 

Please read the guides for installation below, they will answer most questions.

 

NOTE: When updating themes in Playnite it deletes the previous version before updating so please backup any background music, videos, images or profile pictures before updating and then reapply. UNLESS you have the new Extra Metadata Tools installed.

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News & Updates

 

09/07/2021
Updated to v1.0.1
Features:
- Blur added to Game Details (Only works if Extra Metadata Tools is Installed)
- Option to have Trailer audio on by default, use DKG Theme Modifier.

02/07/2021
Initial Release v1.0.0
Please watch the showcase video for examples of new features.
Features:
- More closely mimics the Switch UI with the All Games section.
- New Game Details to mimic the switch eShop page.
- Trailers and Video Cover support added.
 
                                                                                                                                               
NOTE: Please check Old News & Updates at the bottom of this thread for information you may have missed.

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-- Main Thread --

 

-- Settings --

 

-- Installation Instructions --

 

-- Installation SwitchNite-ish -- 

In Desktop Mode you need to go to Settings and then Grid View you can then set your Target Aspect Ratio to any of the following depending on what Covers you have:

• 1:1
  
• 3:4
  
• 2:3 
  

Stretch Mode is a personal preference, either Fill or Uniform to Fill will work and do slightly different things.
Please see below screenshots of settings:





 
 
 

-- Adding Micro Trailers and Trailers --
Micro Trailers are used on the Cover Images in the Main view, Trailers are used in the Game Details view.
To add Micro Trailers and Trailers please use the extension Extra Metadata Tools Video by darklinkpower, found here: https://playnite.link/forum/thread-575.html
 
  
-- Installation Sounds -- 
You'll need to install the Playnite Sounds Extension found here: https://playnite.link/forum/thread-432.h...ite+sounds
Follow Instructions there to add sounds.

 
 
 
-- Extra Metadata Tools --
This Extension allows you to add Logo's for each game and not use the Icon's for Logo's like this theme currently does. All media is retained in the Extra Metadata Tools folder so is not deleted upon theme updates.
You'll need to go to https://playnite.link/forum/thread-575.html and follow any instructions for installation of the plugin.

You should see a pop up like below when starting my theme for the first time with this extension installed, just click OK and restart Playnite and it will all be working. If you don't see this pop up please restart Playnite until you do.


If you want to go back to using the Icon's you will need to uninstall the extension and re-install my theme.



 

 

-- Adding Square Covers --

This can now be done with the SGDB Metadata Extension found here: https://playnite.link/forum/thread-194.html
Please follow instructions on that post.

 

 

-- Tutorial - Quick Guide To Add Images -- 

This is a quick guide to adding images more easily for this theme.
For Cover Images click the "G" like below, then replace the word "cover" with imagesize:1024x1024 site:store.playstation.com like below. This will find images only from the Playstation Store, you can remove site:store.playstation.com if you don't want images just from there. 


For Background Images click the "G" like below, then replace the word "wallpaper" with imagesize:3840x2160 site:store.playstation.com like below. This will find images only from the Playstation Store, you can remove site:store.playstation.com if you don't want images just from there.


For any of the imagesize: bits you can add your own resolutions. Hopefully this guide helps.

 
 
  

-- Old News & Updates --

 

-- Old Downloads --

[Tactical_Bill]

THANK YOU!!! I've been hoping you'd create this one. I use the other Switch styled UI for a portable install which my daughter uses. I have it just displaying the games for her and she's familiar with the Switch layout, BUT that other Switch UI has some issues and hasn't been updated in a long time. I'm very excited for this and I thank you for your hard work!!!

[Duece]

Thank you, I'm very happy you decided to take this on!

[Diplo009]

Thank you very much for modifying this skin!) Thanks to you, I fell in love with games The details window is fine!) And separately, thank you very much for the welcome screen in the form of Nintendo! It looks very nice Especially in a red background..)

[Pedro Josefino]

This theme is amazing, I'm glad you took it and improved it.

[Duece]

[Duece]

Here are the official Switch avatars if you want them.

[hunt363]

Theme looks great, especially the new details page, I might switch to this one long-term. But when I'm in the "Recently Played" tab and I open and close a game, it goes back to the details page of the leftmost game in the tab instead of the one I just closed. I don't get this problem in PS5ish though.

[davidkgriggs]

Updated to v1.0.1
Features:
- Blur added to Game Details (Only works if Extra Metadata Tools is Installed)
- Option to have Trailer audio on by default, use DKG Theme Modifier.

[Duece]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1418114457583116291

[EmeraldDisc]

Awesome theme, been using it and i love it

But the game icon doesn't show on game details (above last played) and i've been wondering if it's possible to edit the background image of the Nintendo Switch intro to black, i tried messing with the files but couldn't find anything for the intro background, only disabling, changing duration and editing other colors

[Paddybeelol]

Here are the official Switch avatars if you want them.

how do u change the profile picture to one of these? it feels like ive searched the whole internet and cant find out how to edit the theme file... 

[eric.png]

Here are the official Switch avatars if you want them.

how do u change the profile picture to one of these? it feels like ive searched the whole internet and cant find out how to edit the theme file... 

https://playnite.link/forum/thread-575.html

[Jamesey]

PLS update 2 playnite 9
thx

[Duece]

I am also hoping to see this one return!