[GUIDE] Setup Zen Pinball FX and Pinball M in PinballX (steam version)

[lm_shaker]

21 hours ago, lm_shaker said:

Hi All; 

Could someone re-attach the PinballX Games Database File for Pinball FX ("Pinball FX.xml"). 

It's no longer attached to the thread, and there are no examples of how I can manually create the entries.

Thanks! 

   - Mark

 

I'm sorry. 

I could not download the file, as I had just clicked the link without first signing in. 😞

Of course, I then signed in to request the link be "corrected". 

I'm going to go crawl into a hole now.  Luckily the hole is my basement, and that's where my V-Pin Cab is located. 🙂

   - Mark 

[biglou27]

Thank you Mike, you are the best my friend! 

[Mike_da_Spike]

Added  in 1st post the Pinball M settings as well (including a basic XML file)
Als created some Tarcisio wheels and system logo:

 

 

[laszloimre]

i made it to work with epic games version to without launchers, works fine its launching the table,  but i have a problem. If i launching the table from pinballx , cabinet mode deactivating. its strange 😊 

[Draco1962]

2 hours ago, laszloimre said:

i made it to work with epic games version to without launchers, works fine its launching the table,  but i have a problem. If i launching the table from pinballx , cabinet mode deactivating. its strange 😊 

Since this guide is for the Steam version it may be best to report any issues with the Epic Games version in the PinballX > General forum.

Will default to Mike_da_Spike's feedback before splitting post to the suggested forum.

[Mike_da_Spike]

On 2/26/2024 at 11:59 AM, laszloimre said:

i made it to work with epic games version to without launchers, works fine its launching the table,  but i have a problem. If i launching the table from pinballx , cabinet mode deactivating. its strange 😊 

I don't have the epic version,   bit saw the release note on discord for today's patch:

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Heyho @everyone 👋 

 

A new patch is available for Pinball FX on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store (1.0.15) that should address some issues you reported after our recent update. Please take a look at the notes below:

 

- Fixed the issue, when the Questlines progress stopped after a Score Limit mission

 

- Remapping controls will properly save after a game restart

 

- Cabinet mode will properly save on the Epic Games Store version

 

- On PC, the backglass view and nudge controls will properly work after remapping them

 

**Table Fixes**

 

- Junk Yard - Adjusted the audio levels

 

- System Shock Pinball - Fixed an issue where the ball could get stuck on the magnet*

 

- System Shock Pinball - Fixed an issue with the mini-playfield, where the star could escape the fighting zone during Wizard Mode*

 

*where available

 

**As always, thank you very much for your reports and feedback!**🤗

So think your issue is fixed

[yoavle]

everything sounds great of what i see here. but the question is do i still need activation keys to play the pinball games?

[Draco1962]

21 minutes ago, yoavle said:

everything sounds great of what i see here. but the question is do i still need activation keys to play the pinball games?

Since this is for the Steam version of the Pinball FX and Pinball M, then yes. It is not applicable to the non-Steam versions.

[Mike_da_Spike]

5 hours ago, yoavle said:

everything sounds great of what i see here. but the question is do i still need activation keys to play the pinball games?

I am not certain I understand your question.

Are you referring to the activation key for cab support, similar to the one used in the FX3 model, or are you referring to the activation of tables when they are locked?

[yoavle]

thank you for answering me back. i'm refering to tables when they are locked. like in pinball fx program

[Mike_da_Spike]

Locked tables you can buy in Steam.  Best is to wait for a sale. When unlocked, the direct launch will work as well. 

You just missed the steam summer sale : https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2328760/view/4252042698958918628

[Mike_da_Spike]

Hello Everyone,

On the FTP server (ftp.gameex.com), in the folder '/-PinballX-/Databases/Pinball FX', I have placed a file named 'Pinball FX.xml'. This file includes all the tables released up until last Friday.

Furthermore, this file has also been included in the initial post under the name 'Pinball FX_128Tables.xml'.

Additionally, on the FTP, I have uploaded all the Tarcisio wheels for Pinball X, along with backglass and playfield images. They are all organized by display names for easy identification.

enjoy !