Let's go over how to add a loading animation to RetroPie. The loading animation will show up before and after a game/ROM is launched or exited. We'll also cover how to hide the Runcommand Launch Menu.

Code Snippet

The following code snippet goes in runcommand-onstart.sh and runcommand-onend.sh:

#!/bin/bash
omxplayer -b "/opt/retropie/configs/all/launching-3s.mkv" ＞ /dev/null &

Gear in This Video

• Raspberry Pi 4 2GB
• 16GB MicroSD Card
• PowerA Wired Nintendo Switch Controller

Other Links

• RetroPie Homepage

My Gear

• Computer - Macbook Pro M1 Max: https://amzn.to/3ICkcVB
• Camera - Sony a6400: https://amzn.to/3Gpnf0E
• Lens - Sigma 16mm f/1.4: https://amzn.to/3CtwDiv
• Camera Cage - SmallRig CCS2310: https://amzn.to/3Zinjbc
• Key Light - Neewer 10.6" Round LED Bi-Color: https://amzn.to/3Gpnp8g
• Fill Lights - Neewer USB LED: https://amzn.to/3GqCJ4v
• Background Lights - Philips Hue BR30 RGB: https://amzn.to/3jZCiH0