LaunchBox vs Wargaming.net Game Center
LaunchBox
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| Figure | LaunchBox | Wargaming.net Game Center |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Launcher Software | 8.8 (#2) | 7.1 (#21) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 9.0 (#9) | 7.4 (#44) |
| Spec score · PC Game Launchers | 8.8 (#3) | 7.1 (#17) |
| Company | LaunchBox is made by Unbroken Software, LLC. | Wargaming describes itself as an online game developer and publisher with over 20 years of game development experience. |
| Support | The maker points users to technical support forums, how-to video tutorials, bug reporting, and feature requests. | Technical issues can be sent to Game Center Support, and the launcher also provides a Useful Information section. |
| Windows requirements | The current Windows build supports Windows 10 and higher, with Windows 10 and 11 described as fully supported. | The product page lists Windows 7, 64 bit, as the minimum and recommended operating system, with 1 GB minimum RAM and 500 MB free disk space. |
Plans
LaunchBox
- StarterFree
- Starter (Windows)Free
- Regular$30, paid once
- Regular (Windows)$30, paid once
- Bundle (Windows and Android)$35, paid once
- Windows and Android bundle$35, paid once
- Lifetime$75, paid once
- Lifetime (Windows)$75, paid once
In their own words
LaunchBox
LaunchBox is a game collection frontend and manager for modern PC games and emulated console games. It can import Steam and GOG games, ROM files, and MS-DOS games, then retrieve box art and metadata from its Games Database along with fan art, screenshots, and logos. Collections can be arranged and filtered by genre, platform, ESRB rating, developer, and publisher, with custom status and source fields. The Windows app supports Windows 10 and higher, with Windows 10 and 11 described as fully supported. LaunchBox for Android is free for collections of 100 games or fewer; it shares the games database, media, and portable XML data with Windows, and Windows data can be exported to Android. Premium adds themes, Big Box mode, gamepad automation, startup and pause screens, and display customization. The Regular Windows license costs $30 as a one-time purchase and includes a year of free updates. The maker says Premium is DRM-free and can be deployed to as many personal devices as desired. Windows data can also be moved by copying the app to another folder or computer.
Wargaming.net Game Center
Wargaming.net Game Center is a free launcher for eligible Wargaming PC games. It combines installation and importing with queues, pauses, cancellations, and automatic download or update management. Users can set download speed and update distribution manually. The launcher also presents Wargaming game news, videos, events, and special offers. One Wargaming.net account provides access to games and related projects, and users can switch accounts. Account tools include password and login resets, account recovery, and security service keys linked to a mobile number. Technical issues can go to Game Center Support, with a Useful Information section also available. Game Center supports Windows and macOS. Windows requirements list Windows 7, 64-bit, as minimum and recommended, plus 1 GB RAM and 500 MB free disk space. A macOS version is linked, with CodeWeavers Mac Wrapper guidance for Apple Silicon. The listed plan costs nothing.