Simple Launcher v5.3.0 is released. Simple Launcher is an emulator frontend that makes playing retro games a breeze.

Simple Launcher Changelog:
💿 CHD Support for Everyone!
We've massively expanded CHD support to emulators that lack native CHD format support. Simple Launcher now grants these emulators full CHD capability by leveraging our built-in CHDMounter tool. When you launch a CHD, it automatically mounts as a virtual drive in the background, allowing these emulators to run your compressed library seamlessly!
Newly Supported Emulators:
Emulator CHD Support
RPCS3 Working since version 5.2
Xemu Working since version 5.2
Xenia Working since version 5.2
Cxbx-Reloaded Working since version 5.2
Mednafen NEW - Working
PCSX-Redux NEW - Working
4DO NEW - Working
Gens NEW - Working
Blastem NEW - Working
Yabause NEW - Working
Mesen NEW - Working
FinalBurn Neo NEW - Working
FinalBurn Alpha NEW - Working
Raine NEW - Working
CD-i Emulator ¹ NEW - Working
Tsugaru NEW - Working
¹ This emulator has official CHD support that doesn't work properly - Simple Launcher fixes that for you!
🏆 RetroAchievements: Welcome to the Wii & More!
Achievement hunters, rejoice! We've overhauled our RetroAchievements integration:
Nintendo Wii Support: Full support for the Wii, which recently received official RetroAchievements support
Expanded System Aliases: Better matching for NEC PC-FX, SNES MSU1, and many more systems
🎨 Your Launcher, Your Style
New customization options put you in control:
New Themes: Beautiful Midnight (Deep Blue) theme and High Contrast mode for better accessibility
Adaptive Mode: Automatically syncs with your Windows Light/Dark mode settings
Filename Preferences: "Clean Up" filenames in Grid View (removing tags like [!] or (USA)) or hide filenames entirely for a pure, box-art-focused look
Font Size Control: Customize filename and machine name font sizes in game buttons
Separate Thumbnail Sizes: Independent zoom controls for system selection and game view
🛡️ Smarter & Safer
Elevation Detection: Detects games requiring Administrator privileges and notifies you immediately
Safety Mechanisms: Automatically kills lingering CHDMounter and SimpleZipDrive processes when closing games or the launcher - no more "ghost" virtual drives!
Startup Validation: Detects if running from a temporary folder (like inside a ZIP) and prompts you to extract it first
📚 Documentation & Help Improvements
Enhanced Parameters Guide: Enhanced parameters.md with official emulator download links and comprehensive parameter documentation
Markdown-Based Help: Migrated help system from XML to Markdown format for better readability
🔧 Technical Improvements
API-Based Scanning: Microsoft Store game detection now uses a dynamic API for lighter, more accurate results
Secure Connections: All metadata and image downloads now use TLS 1.2/1.3
Resilient Saving: Improved file lock handling during saves for settings.xml, system.xml, favorites.dat, and playhistory.dat with retry logic and exponential backoff
Enhanced Error Handling: Better exception handling throughout the app with specific error types and improved logging
Play Time Tracking: Refactored play time storage from strings to seconds for better accuracy
Better Accessibility: Added automation properties to images and access keys to menu items

Download: Simple Launcher v5.3.0
Source: Here