Legacy Console Launcher
A lightweight launcher for the Minecraft Legacy Console PC Port.
It provides a simple way to launch the game, manage accounts and track playtime without needing to use the command line.
Download
Download the latest version from the Releases page:
https://github.com/OxyZin/LegacyConsoleLauncher/releases
Why this launcher?
Many launchers for the Legacy Console PC Port are built with heavy frameworks.
This project focuses on simplicity, speed and compatibility.
Lightweight
Built with WinForms and C#, the launcher starts instantly and uses very little memory compared to Electron-based launchers.
Compatible
Runs on Windows 7 and newer, making it usable on older systems and lightweight setups.
Simple and practical
No unnecessary features or complicated setup.
Just open the launcher, select your account and play.
Built for the community
Designed specifically for the Minecraft Legacy Console PC Port, with features that are useful for players and developers:
- Account management
- Playtime tracking
- Automatic game detection
- Simple configuration
Features
- Multiple account support
- Playtime tracking per account
- Launch the game with a custom username
- Fullscreen toggle
- Automatically remembers saved accounts
- Auto-detects the game executable
- Manual game folder selection
- Drag & drop support for:
Minecraft.Client.exe- the folder containing it
- Opens the game folder directly from the launcher
- Saves launcher settings automatically
- Lightweight WinForms application
How to Use
- Run
LegacyConsoleLauncher.exe - Select or enter a username
- (Optional) enable Fullscreen
- Click Set Game Folder and select the folder containing:
Minecraft.Client.exe
- Click Launch Game
You can also drag and drop either the game folder or Minecraft.Client.exe directly onto the launcher.
Data Storage
The launcher automatically creates the following files:
accounts.txt gamepath.txt
accounts.txt
Stores usernames and their playtime:
username|playtime_in_seconds
Example:
Steve|7200 Alex|3500
gamepath.txt
Stores the location of Minecraft.Client.exe.
Requirements
- Windows 7 or newer
- Minecraft Legacy Console PC Port
License
MIT License
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