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

[lm_shaker]

  On 11/30/2023 at 6:15 PM, 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

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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]

  On 2/26/2024 at 10:59 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 😊 

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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 10:59 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 😊 

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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!**🤗

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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]

  On 8/10/2024 at 12:05 AM, 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?

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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]

  On 8/10/2024 at 12:05 AM, 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?

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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 !

[DakotaPinball]

I've started using Pinball M. I've already configured screen 1 and screen 2 with the correct rear panel and DMD.
What I can't get with Pinball M 1.0.8 (Steam version) is for the launch to start and work. If I select 2, 3, or 1 player, it loads everything but stays on the game selection screen. I understand that it can now be made to work because I've read that it works for many people.
I've attached files in case you want to help me.
And this fantastic page is helping me a lot. I had no idea about this, but I've been fascinated by pinball since I was young.

LaunchPinballFX.iniFetching info... LaunchPinballM.exeFetching info...

[Mike_da_Spike]

Your screenshot doesn't show that you have a pinballm launcher..

And your ini file has a differrent name than your exe.

Please check https://github.com/joyrider3774/PinballX_Launcher_app for the work of the launcher.

Please attach your pinballx after reproducing your issue, so we can see what pinballx is doing

[DakotaPinball]

I think you're asking me for this file

 

[DakotaPinball]

I think you're asking me for this file

I had to change these parameters because if I left them, pinball FX3 would open. I already have it configured and it works very well, but pinball M doesn't pay attention. I know I'm doing something really wrong, but I can't see it.

STARTPARAMS=-applaunch 2337640

PinballX.iniFetching info... PinballFX3Launcher.iniFetching info...

[Mike_da_Spike]

Your parameter includes an underscore after "table," which, according to the documentation, is not coreect.

[DakotaPinball]

  On 4/5/2025 at 9:04 AM, Mike_da_Spike said:

Su parámetro incluye un guión bajo después de "tabla", lo cual, según la documentación, no es correcto.

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Where should I remove the underscore in the PinballX or PinballFX2Launcher ini file?

I've tried it, but it doesn't work.

PinballFX3Launcher.iniFetching info...

[Mike_da_Spike]

Can you post your pinballx log.txt file ?

[DakotaPinball]

  On 4/6/2025 at 2:00 AM, Mike_da_Spike said:

Can you post your pinballx log.txt file ?

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yes of course

log.txtFetching info...

[Mike_da_Spike]

  On 4/6/2025 at 2:45 AM, DakotaPinball said:

yes of course

log.txt 2.99 kB · 0 downloads

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Thanks.
I thik I see the issue.
remove the -applaunch 2337640 from your pinbalLX settings :

this is when you don't use the launcher.
the launcher has it one parameter :

So I think it send twice  an 'applaunch' parameter to the steam exe

[DakotaPinball]

  On 4/6/2025 at 4:58 AM, Mike_da_Spike said:

Gracias.
Creo que ya veo el problema.
Elimina el "-applaunch 2337640" de la configuración de tu pinballLX : esto ocurre cuando no usas el lanzador. El lanzador tiene un parámetro :

 

Entonces creo que envía dos veces un parámetro 'applaunch' al archivo exe de Steam.

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Finally now it loads the selected table directly, a big step although the number of players still needs to be activated since even though the player selection menu appears, the one I select is always ONE PLAYER, I have looked but I don't know where to modify those parameters

PinballFX3Launcher.iniFetching info...

[Mike_da_Spike]

To be honest, I've never played with more than one player, so I've never tested it.

The assumption was that `-hotseat_2` would start a two-player game, as this was the case with FX3 and FX as well.

[DakotaPinball]

I know I'm a pain, but I downloaded pinballfxluanch.zip again, starting from scratch, but it always gives me the same problem. It loads fine, and I get a player selection screen, but whatever I select, I get this attached screen.
I desperately ask for your help because no matter how many times I modify -hotseat_2 or 3 or 4, the same thing always happens to me. I don't know if I have the wrong .ini for the launch or the pinball M configuration.

PinballFXLauncher.iniFetching info...

[Mike_da_Spike]

Edit the post and delete my previous response

I tested it again, but now with correct parameters :

 

As you can see in the video, it is launching for 2 players

Did you enable cabinet mode In Pinball M ?