Add a Built-In Emulator Profile for GenX

📋 Summary

Add GenX to LaunchBox’s built-in emulator profiles so users can configure it quickly for supported Sega platforms.

GenX is an open-source Windows emulator supporting Genesis/Mega Drive, Sega CD, 32X, Game Gear, and Master System games.

❗ Problem

GenX can currently be added to LaunchBox manually, but users must configure its executable, associated platforms, and supported file types themselves.

This makes setup less convenient and increases the chance of platforms being mapped incorrectly.

💡 Proposal

Add a predefined GenX profile to the Add/Edit Emulator interface.

Selecting GenX should automatically populate:

• Emulator name

• Supported LaunchBox platforms

• Associated file types

• Default command-line configuration

• Appropriate archive extraction settings

GenX supports direct launching through:

genx.exe "path\to\game"

No additional command-line parameters are required for standard game launching.

🕹️ Supported Platforms

The profile should include:

• Sega Genesis

• Sega Mega Drive

• Sega 32X

• Sega CD

• Sega Game Gear

• Sega Master System

Where applicable, Sega CD 32X games should also be supported through their existing platform association.

📁 Supported Files

Depending on the platform, GenX supports:

• .md

• .gen

• .smd

• .bin

• .32x

• .cue

• .iso

• .chd

• .gg

• .sms

• .zip

📦 Benefits

• Makes GenX easier to configure

• Reduces manual platform and file-type setup

• Provides another actively developed Sega emulator option

• Supports several Sega platforms through one application

• Works with both standard and portable GenX installations

⚠️ Considerations

• GenX currently supports 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11

• Sega CD games require user-provided regional BIOS files

• The emulator is still relatively new, so it should not initially replace existing recommended defaults

• Version 1 should add the built-in configuration profile; automatic downloading or installation could be considered separately

• LaunchBox should link only to the project’s official GitHub repository and releases

Project: https://github.com/GamesExObscura/GenX