MyPS2 skins

[ps2dragon]

Originally Posted by flamingo24

yikes, ok I cleaned out my box...:-) if anyone can help out with ps2 icons and backgrounds its you man...those ule ps2 skins were just perfect I need talent and can't find anything in the way of good ps2 icons and backgrounds...

Well I'll do what I can to help. I don't use myPS2 myself, but I do have an interest in making a skin for it.

hmm...make sure your background.png's are 256x192....you may need to edit xml files if you tried your custom skins with any other skins folder then the default one...you will eather get a black screen if the xml files call for pngs that are not present or if your res. values on your backgrounds are too high...

Well this doesn't explain why I'm getting a black screen when selecting the default skin (un-modified). However, I did have another skin in the same location with a different name. I just cloned the default skin, changed the title in the xml file, and replaced one image (the background.png image) with my own background.png (256x192px), and that skin didn't work either (black screen). The clone of the default skin was also in PAL mode, since I haven't gone through the work of making it into an NTSC skin, but even if it was in PAL mode, it still should display something on my NTSC console wouldn't it?

EDIT: This black screen problem could also have something to do with my setup, cause I did delete and re-copy some files (skin and non-skin related) over after installing myPS2. I'm going to format that HDD and transfer myPS2 over to test again, and see if it was just some problems with the HDD reading the files.

[flamingo24]

I havent accually tried switching skins from the hdd since I use myps2 as my manager.elf...when I did have it on the hdd I only used the default skin...

update: sorry man it looks like there is an issue switching skins while running myps2 from the hdd; I tried switching skins after loading it from the hdd with both ule & myps2 (mc) & they exhibited the same problems, the stange thing is it works fine switching skins while running from a usb flash drive..

[flamingo24]

as people may have noticed I am not a fan of version numbers, but since there has to be a way to identify newer releases from older releases I am making a change to my version system...from now there will be BETA this mean it is not finished (usually not public)...FINAL means for the most part it is finished...I will identify new versions as r1...r2...r3...ect...after its status label...

Whats New:

Linux Theme: Final r2
- Finalizing GUI Editing

Fnu Lnu's Windows: Final r1 (flamingo24)
- GUI Editing
- Changed Media Player Icons (MS Style)
- Better Blending, For The Few Icons W/Backgrounds
- Added Internet explore (IE) Icon Under Samba Icon For Network Enabled

Strange Theme: Final r1
- Edited Background
- Edited Main.xml Alianment
- Modified Color Scheme
- Switched Some Icons
- New Audio Controls

MacOS Theme: Final
- First Public Release

BeOS Theme: Final
- First Public Release

What Skins Are In The Themes Pack?

MyPS2 Default Theme
MyPS2 Windows Theme
MyPS2 Linux Theme
MyPS2 MacOS Theme
MyPS2 BeOS Theme
MyPS2 Strange Theme

- you can switch between skins on the fly in the skins settings menu (read switching skins notes)...

Notes:

- I have started the PS2 theme and there is a preview in the themes suite preview archives..if you want to test this version just pm me I still am in need of icons and plan if possible to add the "btseps2" style font to the theme...also would appreciate any input

- All previews for the themes are located in the themes preview archive

- From now on I will keep previous theme packs online for archival puposes and the next release will not be a full themes pack but a new theme pack upgrading method that would remain just as easy to use (may just release both upgrade & full versions)...I would have done this on this release only I thought of the idea halfway through the xml writing process... I will also be spacing out the releses further apart...

- The theme packs are being done for myself...I only release them under the premise that if I can find a use for them so can someone else

- The previews are just that previews, please keep in mind that you will find on your tv set the picture will be much sharper; the images only represent a gereral representation of the acual theme...

UPDATED! POST #80

[KanedA_PL]

Originally Posted by flamingo24

I havent accually tried switching skins from the hdd since I use myps2 as my manager.elf...when I did have it on the hdd I only used the default skin...

update: sorry man it looks like there is an issue switching skins while running myps2 from the hdd; I tried switching skins after loading it from the hdd with both ule & myps2 (mc) & they exhibited the same problems, the stange thing is it works fine switching skins while running from a usb flash drive..

strange... I didn't notice any problems with loading skins in myPS2 on HDD 4 real

[flamingo24]

I have decided to centralize all of the skins/themes into one post and update and maintain this post as I develop new skins/themes...Please also review the notes near the bottom of the post...

Installation:
copy/replace the entire skin folder that you wish to install under the skins directory within your myps2 installation directory?uLaunchELF works the best for this!

Switch Skins:
enter Settings-Skins-(Choose Skin from the list of skins in the menu); it should take a few
seconds while myps2 parsings the skin on the fly. when the new skin is appied just save settings
if you wish for that skin to be your defualt on boot/reboot :-)

Whats New:

Windows Theme Final r2 (flamingo24 revision)
- Fixed Shadow Line In browsebackground.png
- Edited Alignment For myfiles.xml mypictures.xml myprograms.xml & network.xml

MyPS2 Linux Theme Final r3- Aligned MyPrograms Selection Menu To Be Aligned w/MyFiles Selection Menu
- Edited Selection Menu Marked Focus Color
- On Left From Partition Selection Menu Goes To Apply Changes Instead Of Go Back

MyPS2 MacOS Theme Final r1
- Cleaned The background.png & musicbackground.png (Cleaner & Sharper Look)
- Aligned Skins Selection Menu w/MyPrograms Selection Menu
- Aligned All XML Images
- Changed Virtual Keyboard Left & Right Icons
- Edited Selection Menu Hightlights
- Edited Selection Menu Marked Focus Color

MyPS2 BeOS Theme Final r1
- Changed Focus For Loop Icon
- Changed Virtual Keyboard Left & Right Icons
- Edited Selection Menu Marked Focus Color

MyPS2 Playstation 2 Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 Leisure Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 Elisha Cuthbert Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 8-Bit Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 Frozen Theme Final (flamingo24 revision)
- Compatble w/MyPS2 v1.2
- Reduced Install Size From 2.43mb to 490kb (While Maintaining Quality)
- Added Frost Effects To Samba Icon
- Focus Color Scheme Frosty Blue

MyPS2 Unleashed Theme Final (flamingo24 revision)
- Compatble w/MyPS2 v1.2
- Modifed Samba Icon
- Focus Color Scheme Shade Of Redish Blue

What Skins Are In The Themes Pack? 12 Full Themes For MyPS2 v1.2 (new additions in bold)

?myps2-themes-suite-r6-#1.rar? (5 Themes Total)
MyPS2 Default Theme ? No Comment (Will Remain As Is-Default)
MyPS2 Frozen Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Leisure Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Strange Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Unleashed Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)

?myps2-themes-suite-r6-#2.rar? (5 Themes Total)
MyPS2 BeOS Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Linux Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 MacOS Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Playstation 2 Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Windows Theme? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)

?myps2-themes-suite-r6-#3.rar? (2 Themes Total)
MyPS2 8-Bit Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Elisha Cuthbert Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)

Memory Card Icon's Included: "myps2-mc-icons-r2.rar" (Updated)
3D Cube (PS2 Style)
3D Rectangle (PS2 Style)
3D Cube (myPS2 Style)
3D Rectangle (myPS2 Style)

Credits! :-)
Ntba2 - myPS2 Programmer
Ntba2 - Some Technical (Theme) Assistance
Thumps - myPS2 uProgrammer
Fnu Lnu - Some Technical (Theme) Assistance
Fnu Lnu - Author Of Windows Theme
Fnu Lnu - Volslid.png Used In Modified Form In Both MacOS & Linux Themes
Double_Helix - Author Of Frozen Theme
Experiment1106 - Author Of Unleashed Theme

Notes:

- The intention of this release was to take some time to tweak the skins and solve/fix/align skins so that I could focus on new skins (sooner or later when I decide to make a new skin)?the updating process on the mass majority of skins are complete and will only be updated for compatibility with new version of myps2?when the time comes to update for compatibility with a new version of myps2, I will make another full themes pack post/attachment updated accordingly?

- You can switch between skins on the fly in the skins settings menu (read "switching skins" atop the post)...

- If there is a serious problem with a skin I later identify, I'll just post the files that need to be updated and the user can just copy the files to the directory.

- Previews are just that previews, please keep in mind that you will find on your tv set the picture will be much sharper; the images only represent a gereral representation of the acual theme...

- Better video connections = better visual output, I would at a minimum recommend using at least composite cables and highly suggest using s-video or component video?

- Added myps2' memory card icons I decided to put together for those running myps2' from dev1/memory card...

- The archived named "MyPS2 v1.2 (Fixed).rar" is an adjusted version of myps2 v1.2.

ELF ONLY (UNPACKED) - REPLACE ELF - ALL THEMES COMPATIBLE
- Re-Compiled w/various minor adjustments (Thumps)
- BSOD switching skins HDD fixed (Thumps)
- Slim IDE Fix (Hex Edit by Flamingo24)

- If you are having issues running myps2 or need help getting started with myps2 please click here to get started...

[hip725]

Can you make a Elisha Cuthbert skin? Please?

[KanedA_PL]

leisure skin rox dude

[flamingo24]

I have decided to centralize all of the skins/themes into one post and update and maintain this post as I develop new skins/themes...You can find these themes along with many others on post #80...

Originally Posted by hip725

Can you make a Elisha Cuthbert skin? Please?

yes

Installation:
copy the entire "elishacuthbert"/"8-Bit" folder in your myps2 skins directory.

MyPS2 Elisha Cuthbert Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 8-Bit Theme Final (Edit/Update)
- First Public Release

Originally Posted by KanedA_PL

leisure skin rox dude

thanks

[TnA]

@flamingo: You excedet you PM-Limit.


So here´s my PM:

Do you want to help me to integrate myPS2 with all your skins, samba-server and additional misc features to my CD?

It´s a really huge compilation of nearly all applications avaiable for PS2.

Hope you and the otherone who created a few skins want´s to help me.

@The moment, the CD is nearly 350-400MB in size (unpacked).

Packed nearly 150 I think.

I´ll upload the newest Version of my CD in the next days, so you can see, what I mean.

[flamingo24]

@TnA

heh, your limit has been reached I'll re-send the re-reply pm when you get a chance to clean

[TnA]

Cleaned again.

Wat about an own thread for this project? ^^

[Grayda]

MySkin - Crappy skin for myPS2

I didn't like the default look of myPS2, so I went out and re-did the skin. I based it off the original, and just re-did the graphics. A few hours work here and there, hope you like it

You can download it from here: http://www.deviantart.com/view/35359134/

It has an almost complete set of new icons, new background, the dialog box has been tweaked for transparency, as well as new colours and such. It looks somewhat like the XBox Media center, but with my own twists.. anyways, enjoy, and keep an eye out for more from me later.. maybe

Comments are appreciated

[flamingo24]

nice work

[TnA]

@flamingo24: What about your help on my pack? ?(