Multi Builder Vita

Multi-Builder
General
Author	DRok17
Type	Bubble Makers
Version	1.8
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2024/02/11
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Multi-Builder is a PS Vita LiveArea bubble creation and editing tool for Windows 10/11. It combines RetroBuilder, FAKE08-Builder, ScummVM-Builder and Bubble-Builder all in one package.

Bubbles available:

• RetroArch
• DaedalusX64-vitaGL
• FAKE-08
• ScummVM
• YoYo Loader
• EasyRPG Player
• Flycast
• Homebrew (editing only)
• Adrenaline Bubble Booter or Adrenaline Bubble Manager (editing only)

User guide

How to use

Simply follow these steps:

• Download the required images/files (please see Supported File Types section).
• Place them into the Input folder.
  • Name images as: bg, icon0, and startup.
  • Aspect ratio for images: bg = 15:9, startup/pic0 = 16:9, icon0 = 1:1.
  • pic0 for Bubble-Builder only.
  • YoYo-Builder uses .apk, .ini and/or .cfg files. NONE need to be renamed as of 1.5 and up.
• Launch the Builder of choice from the Menu.
• Select Simple VPK.
• Name and add Title ID to the game of your choice.
  • Rom or folder path may be required for RetroBuilder, FAKE08-Builder and ScummVM-Builder.
• VPK will then generate in VPK folder.
• Transfer and install to the Vita.

Supported file types

Roms Files	Image Files	Other Files
.gb	.bmp	.cfg
.gbc	.jpg	.ini
.gba	.jpeg	.apk
.sms	.jfif	RPG Maker 00/03
.gen	.tiff	EasyRPG
.bin	.png
.smd	.webp
.gg
.nes
.smc
.sfc
.n64
.v64
.z64
.gdi
.cdi
.chd

Options

• Eboot Updater - Keep your eboots update to date with YoYo Loader Vita Nightly builds.
• Game Configuration - Create, modify and reset CFG files for YoYo-Builder.
• Define Folder Path - Available for RetroBuilder, and ScummVM-Builder.
• Define LiveArea Style - Available for all Builders.
• Default Builder - Choose which Builder to open by default.
• Rom Autopath - RetroBuilder, FAKE08-Builder and Flycast-Builder roms can be placed in the Input folder, paths will generate automatically based on filename.

RetroBuilder

RetroBuilder allows anyone to create Retroarch and DaedalusX64 Bubbles easy.

Just place any supported ROM file and three required images into the Input folder.

Fake08-Builder

Fake-08-Builder is a tool for Windows 10 that creates LiveArea Bubbles for Pico-8 carts on the PS Vita.

ScummVM-Builder

ScummVM-Builder is a Windows 10 tool that creates custom LiveArea Bubbles for compatible PC games running on the ScummVM app for the PS Vita.

Bubble-Builder

Bubble-Builder is a total VPK re-packaging tool for Homebrew and Adrenaline Bubble Booter assets. PNGs, Title and IDs can now all be modified with ease on Windows 10/11.

Simply copy the Vita App of choice from ux0:app/ folder to Input/app-folder, download the required images to Input folder, and title/ID as needed (if VPK requires additional ux0:data folder, please select Y when prompted, otherwise select N). New VPK can then be generated and installed on the Vita.

YoYo-Builder

YoYo-Builder is a custom bubbles tool for Game Maker Studios games that are compatible with Yo-Yo Loader Vita.

EasyRPG-Builder

EasyRPG-Builder is a custom bubbles tool that allows RPG Maker 2000/2003 and EasyRPG games to be played on PS Vita using EasyRPG Player Vita.

Flycast-Builder

Flycast-Builder allows anyone to create Flycast Vita Bubbles easy.

Just place any supported ROM file and three required images into the Input folder.

Changelog

v1.8

• Input Folder now accepts WEBP file formats.
• Fixed issue with large images not being processed in time for VPK creation.
• Minor image removal fixes.

v1.7

• All Builders (minus Bubble-Builder and RetroBuilder):
  • Fixed issue that caused VPK not to generate after a wipe.

v1.6

• Flycast-Builder:
  • Added Flycast-Vita support for custom LiveArea Bubbles.

v1.5

• All Builders:
  • Auto crop was added using Convert.exe.
  • Resolved warping issue with bg aspect ratio. 15:9 used.
  • No Startup option added. Blank PNG will be used instead.
  • AD0 support added.
• Bubble-Builder:
  • LiveArea Style editor fix.
• YoYo-Builder:
  • Minor Menu fixes.
• EasyRPG-Builder:
  • RPG Maker 2000/2003 games can now be placed in app-folder.

v1.4

• YoYo-Builder:
  • Eboot Updater is now available from the Menu. Eboots in this release are from May 12/22.
  • Fixed Video Support CFG option.

v1.3

• YoYo-Builder:
  • Added Keys.ini support, just place pre-made file in the input folder.
  • Updated eboots to May 04/22 Nightly - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/yoyoloader_vita/releases/tag/Nightly.
• Retro-Builder:
  • Added SMS (Master System) ROM support. Categorized under GEN folder (Open to change this if there's feedback).

v1.2

• All Builders:
  • Added option to skip Image Conversion if no images exist in the Input Folder.
  • LiveArea Editor has been reworked, with multiple selections.
  • Removed version numbers from Builders.
• Bubble-Builder:
  • Fixed issue where VPK would not overwrite.
• YoYo-Builder:
  • Minor Menu fixes 1cee5a1.

v1.1

• YoYo-Builder:
  • New module added for YoYo Loader Vita games (.apk files made with Game Maker Studio).
  • Game Configuration option.
  • Switch between standard and video support via eboot.

v1.0

• RetroBuilder:
  • Contents Folder option has been removed, as it's no longer required.
• FAKE08-Builder:
  • Auto-path support added ROMs (PNG format only) can be placed in the Input folder.
  • Simple VPK option added.
  • Image Converter and Create VPK options have been removed.
• ScummVM-Builder:
  • Simple VPK option added.
  • Image Converter and Create VPK options have been removed.
  • Define LiveArea Style option added.
• Bubble-Builder:
  • Simple VPK option added.
  • Image Converter and Create VPK options have been removed.
  • Define LiveArea Style option added.

External links

• Github - https://github.com/DRok17/Multi-Builder
• VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/708
• Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/wx0zr6/multibuilder_v17/