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Managing Systems

A system is one wheel in HyperSpin. Each system holds games, media, a default platform, and display settings for one console, computer, arcade family, or custom group.

Add a system​

  1. Open Systems.
  2. Select Add System.
  3. Choose a system type.
  4. Enter the display name.
  5. Add one or more ROM paths.
  6. Review the file extensions.
  7. Select a platform.
  8. Finish the wizard.

HyperHQ adds the system and starts its game import. Open Activity to follow the work.

See Adding and Importing Systems for ROM folders, multi-file games, and import choices.

Choose a platform​

The platform runs games for the system. A system has one default platform, with optional game-level overrides.

Use an automatic platform when HyperHQ offers one. Use an existing installation when you already have an emulator with working settings or saves.

See Platform and Emulator Setup to review setup requirements.

Open system settings​

Select a system, then open Edit System. The editor groups work into sections for games, metadata, settings, media, and platform choices.

Metadata​

Change the display name, manufacturer, release details, and system description.

Games​

Review imported games, edit metadata, hide entries, and handle duplicates.

Settings​

Change ROM paths, file extensions, platform choices, wheel behavior, and media display.

Media​

Add system artwork and review downloaded media.

Add another ROM folder​

  1. Open the system.
  2. Open Settings, then ROMs.
  3. Add the folder.
  4. Save the system.
  5. Select Refresh Games.

HyperHQ scans each selected folder and adds new matching files.

Change the default platform​

  1. Open the system.
  2. Open Settings, then Platforms.
  3. Select the preferred platform.
  4. Set the platform as Default Platform.
  5. Save and test one game.

Changing platforms might affect saves, save states, BIOS needs, and supported file types.

Use a platform for one game​

  1. Open the game.
  2. Find its platform setting.
  3. Choose the alternate platform.
  4. Save and test the game.

The game-level choice takes priority over the system default.

Refresh games and media​

Use Refresh Games after adding, moving, or renaming ROM files. Use Refresh Media after adding artwork outside HyperHQ.

Open Activity to follow imports and downloads. See Activity and Import Progress.

Organize the Systems page​

Switch between grid and list views. Group systems by type when your library grows.

Collections stay separate from systems. Use a collection when you want one wheel built from games across several systems.

Select the magnifying-glass button to open Filter systems. The search covers visible system metadata and collections listed on the Systems page. The result count updates beside the field.

Select the clear button to restore the complete list. Press Escape once to clear a term, then press Escape again to close the search field. Search supports keyboard and controller navigation.

Special setup guides​

Common problems​

No games appear​

  • Confirm the ROM path exists.
  • Confirm the file extensions match your game files.
  • Select Refresh Games.
  • Open Activity and wait for the import to finish.

A game appears more than once​

Remove data-track extensions or duplicate ROM paths. Use a playlist or game variations for multi-disc games.

Games open with the wrong platform​

Check the system Default Platform, then check the game for its own platform override.

A removed file stays in the list​

Run Refresh Games. Review the missing entry before deleting the entry from the library.