From cfc02a86099cfa82c6e33e45282b71b7e78fb279 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Filipe Moreira <108258235+lippdev@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:13:03 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 1/5] fix: smooth hover and press on console buttons, fix
 settings selection

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 CHANGELOG.en-US.md                            |  4 ++
 CHANGELOG.md                                  |  4 ++
 docs/TESTING.md                               |  2 +
 src/ConsoleMode/App.xaml                      | 54 +++++++++++++++++++
 .../ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs   |  3 ++
 src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml    | 50 +++++++++++------
 6 files changed, 101 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
index 114e4b6..26cc4c9 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ English (US) release notes, mirroring CHANGELOG.md (Brazilian Portuguese). Befor
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Fixed
+
+- Console settings: category and option buttons no longer show the stock grey fill and dimmed text; hover and press now animate smoothly, and the chosen category lights up with a fade.
+
 ## [1.7.0-alpha.1]
 ### What's new
 - A Console interface that looks like a home console: Home shows your launchers in a row at the top, over your games' art (a pill-shaped Play now right below, with the screen, audio, resolution and HDR on one line), the tabs sit on the left, and the System tab is now a list of categories on the left with only that category's options on the right. Tiles without hairlines, rounder corners and less repetition: the setup summary left Home (it is in Session). (#162)
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 6907cf6..7b2db3b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ Notas em português do Brasil; a versão em inglês (Estados Unidos) fica em `CH
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Fixed
+
+- Configurações do modo Console: botões das categorias e opções sem o cinza e o texto apagado do estilo padrão; passar o mouse e clicar agora têm transição suave, e a categoria escolhida acende com animação.
+
 ## [1.7.0-alpha.1]
 ### Novidades
 - Interface Console com cara de console de mesa: o Início mostra os iniciadores numa fileira no topo, sobre a arte dos seus jogos (Jogar agora em formato de pílula logo abaixo, com a tela, o áudio, a resolução e o HDR numa linha só), as abas ficam à esquerda e a aba Sistema virou uma lista de categorias à esquerda com só as opções daquela categoria à direita. Blocos sem borda fina, cantos mais arredondados e menos repetição: o resumo do setup saiu do Início (está na Sessão). (#162)
diff --git a/docs/TESTING.md b/docs/TESTING.md
index 48d6bfe..75797e7 100644
--- a/docs/TESTING.md
+++ b/docs/TESTING.md
@@ -333,6 +333,8 @@ Pré-condições: TV Google TV / Android TV na mesma rede do PC, com **Depuraç
 - [ ] Configurar a Android TV no modo Console: endereço, MAC opcional, entrada HDMI, comando da entrada e espera ao restaurar; Testar agora mostra o resultado e libera o botão após erro ou timeout. Resultado: ______
 - [ ] Selecionar FPS personalizado e digitar o limite; o modo PC mostra o mesmo valor. Sem RTSS disponível, a configuração respeita a mesma indisponibilidade das duas interfaces. Resultado: ______
 - [ ] Copiar o diagnóstico do controle, abrir a pasta de dados e rever o tutorial no modo Console; ao voltar, o foco continua em uma opção visível. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Passar o mouse sobre categorias, opções, abas e cards: o realce aparece e some suavemente (sem cinza brusco), e o texto não fica apagado ao clicar; clicar afunda o item de leve. Trocar de categoria acende a barra verde e o nome com transição. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Desativar uma opção (ex.: atalho de toque curto sem atalho Home) a deixa esmaecida e sem realce. Menu da sessão: as mesmas linhas e cards continuam legíveis no tema claro. Resultado: ______
 
 ## 4. Regressões
 
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/App.xaml b/src/ConsoleMode/App.xaml
index a61b6ba..f49c489 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/App.xaml
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/App.xaml
@@ -82,6 +82,54 @@
                 <Setter Property="Padding" Value="10,3"/>
             </Style>
 
+            <!-- Template of every console surface (cards, rows, categories, tabs, round buttons): the hover is a soft
+                 veil that fades in and out, a press sinks the tile a little. No grey Fluent fills or dimmed text. -->
+            <ControlTemplate x:Key="ConsoleSurfaceTemplate" TargetType="Button">
+                <Grid x:Name="Root" RenderTransformOrigin="0.5,0.5">
+                    <Grid.RenderTransform>
+                        <ScaleTransform x:Name="Scale"/>
+                    </Grid.RenderTransform>
+                    <VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups>
+                        <VisualStateGroup x:Name="CommonStates">
+                            <VisualStateGroup.Transitions>
+                                <VisualTransition To="Pressed" GeneratedDuration="0:0:0.08"/>
+                                <VisualTransition GeneratedDuration="0:0:0.2">
+                                    <VisualTransition.GeneratedEasingFunction>
+                                        <CubicEase EasingMode="EaseOut"/>
+                                    </VisualTransition.GeneratedEasingFunction>
+                                </VisualTransition>
+                            </VisualStateGroup.Transitions>
+                            <VisualState x:Name="Normal"/>
+                            <VisualState x:Name="PointerOver">
+                                <Storyboard>
+                                    <DoubleAnimation Storyboard.TargetName="Hover" Storyboard.TargetProperty="Opacity" To="1" Duration="0"/>
+                                </Storyboard>
+                            </VisualState>
+                            <VisualState x:Name="Pressed">
+                                <Storyboard>
+                                    <DoubleAnimation Storyboard.TargetName="Hover" Storyboard.TargetProperty="Opacity" To="1" Duration="0"/>
+                                    <DoubleAnimation Storyboard.TargetName="Scale" Storyboard.TargetProperty="ScaleX" To="0.97" Duration="0"/>
+                                    <DoubleAnimation Storyboard.TargetName="Scale" Storyboard.TargetProperty="ScaleY" To="0.97" Duration="0"/>
+                                </Storyboard>
+                            </VisualState>
+                            <VisualState x:Name="Disabled">
+                                <Storyboard>
+                                    <DoubleAnimation Storyboard.TargetName="Root" Storyboard.TargetProperty="Opacity" To="0.4" Duration="0"/>
+                                </Storyboard>
+                            </VisualState>
+                        </VisualStateGroup>
+                    </VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups>
+                    <Border Background="{TemplateBinding Background}" BorderBrush="{TemplateBinding BorderBrush}"
+                            BorderThickness="{TemplateBinding BorderThickness}" CornerRadius="{TemplateBinding CornerRadius}"/>
+                    <Border x:Name="Hover" Opacity="0" Background="{ThemeResource SubtleFillColorSecondaryBrush}" CornerRadius="{TemplateBinding CornerRadius}" IsHitTestVisible="False"/>
+                    <ContentPresenter Content="{TemplateBinding Content}" ContentTemplate="{TemplateBinding ContentTemplate}"
+                                      Padding="{TemplateBinding Padding}" Foreground="{TemplateBinding Foreground}"
+                                      HorizontalContentAlignment="{TemplateBinding HorizontalContentAlignment}"
+                                      VerticalContentAlignment="{TemplateBinding VerticalContentAlignment}"
+                                      AutomationProperties.AccessibilityView="Raw"/>
+                </Grid>
+            </ControlTemplate>
+
             <!-- Console (10-foot) interface: flat dark tiles over the game art, no hairlines; the focus is a clean
                  white outline and the tile grows a little (see ConsoleHomeView), like a console home. -->
             <Style x:Key="ConsoleCard" TargetType="Button">
@@ -92,6 +140,8 @@
                 <Setter Property="HorizontalContentAlignment" Value="Stretch"/>
                 <Setter Property="VerticalContentAlignment" Value="Stretch"/>
                 <Setter Property="Background" Value="#D9131820"/>
+                <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{ThemeResource TextFillColorPrimaryBrush}"/>
+                <Setter Property="Template" Value="{StaticResource ConsoleSurfaceTemplate}"/>
                 <Setter Property="BorderThickness" Value="0"/>
                 <Setter Property="UseSystemFocusVisuals" Value="True"/>
                 <Setter Property="FocusVisualPrimaryBrush" Value="White"/>
@@ -111,6 +161,8 @@
             </Style>
             <!-- A tab in the console top bar: plain text, the active one lit with a short underline. -->
             <Style x:Key="ConsoleTab" TargetType="Button">
+                <Setter Property="Template" Value="{StaticResource ConsoleSurfaceTemplate}"/>
+                <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{ThemeResource TextFillColorPrimaryBrush}"/>
                 <Setter Property="Padding" Value="16,8"/>
                 <Setter Property="CornerRadius" Value="22"/>
                 <Setter Property="Background" Value="Transparent"/>
@@ -129,6 +181,8 @@
             </Style>
             <!-- Round icon button in the console top bar (settings, desktop). -->
             <Style x:Key="ConsoleNavButton" TargetType="Button">
+                <Setter Property="Template" Value="{StaticResource ConsoleSurfaceTemplate}"/>
+                <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{ThemeResource TextFillColorPrimaryBrush}"/>
                 <Setter Property="Width" Value="52"/>
                 <Setter Property="Height" Value="52"/>
                 <Setter Property="Padding" Value="0"/>
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs b/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs
index db693de..f5cbb8b 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ public partial class MainViewModel
     public Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Visibility CategoryVisibility(int current, int category) =>
         current == category ? Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Visibility.Visible : Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Visibility.Collapsed;
 
+    /// <summary>x:Bind helper: the accent bar shows only next to the chosen System category (it fades, so it's an opacity).</summary>
+    public double IndicatorOpacity(int current, int category) => current == category ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
     /// <summary>x:Bind helper: the active tab is fully lit, the others dimmed.</summary>
     public double TabOpacity(int current, int tab) => current == tab ? 1.0 : 0.55;
 
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
index 21b0386..7c9f71f 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
     <UserControl.Resources>
         <!-- Buttons and other controls take their font from this key, not from the parent. -->
         <StaticResource x:Key="ContentControlThemeFontFamily" ResourceKey="ConsoleFontFamily"/>
+        <!-- Lights and dims the System categories smoothly instead of switching them at once. -->
+        <ScalarTransition x:Key="ConsoleFade" Duration="0:0:0.18"/>
     </UserControl.Resources>
 
     <!-- 10-foot layout: big cards, thick focus ring, no mouse needed. Solid background instead of Mica. -->
@@ -440,65 +442,81 @@
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="0" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 0), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 0), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.GameScreenSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 0), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 0), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="1" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 1), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 1), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.EnteringConsoleSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 1), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 1), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="2" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 2), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 2), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.ControllerSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 2), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 2), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="3" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 3), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 3), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.TvSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 3), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 3), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="4" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 4), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 4), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.OptionalExtrasSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 4), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 4), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="5" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 5), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 5), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.AppSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 5), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 5), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="6" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 6), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 6), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.HelpDataSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 6), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 6), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="7" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
                                 <Grid>
                                     <Border Width="4" Height="28" CornerRadius="2" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Margin="-14,0,0,0" Background="{ThemeResource AccentFillColorDefaultBrush}"
-                                            Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 7), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                            Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.IndicatorOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 7), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                            OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                     <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind ViewModel.Texts.OtherAppsSection, Mode=OneWay}" FontSize="20" TextTrimming="CharacterEllipsis"
-                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 7), Mode=OneWay}"/>
+                                               Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.TabOpacity(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 7), Mode=OneWay}"
+                                               OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                         </StackPanel>

From 0acc34a4237ac6ef6097fa5b75ae8439b6b17465 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Filipe Moreira <108258235+lippdev@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:13:11 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 2/5] docs: add PR number to changelog

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 CHANGELOG.en-US.md | 2 +-
 CHANGELOG.md       | 2 +-
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
index 26cc4c9..79b33b0 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ English (US) release notes, mirroring CHANGELOG.md (Brazilian Portuguese). Befor
 
 ### Fixed
 
-- Console settings: category and option buttons no longer show the stock grey fill and dimmed text; hover and press now animate smoothly, and the chosen category lights up with a fade.
+- Console settings: category and option buttons no longer show the stock grey fill and dimmed text; hover and press now animate smoothly, and the chosen category lights up with a fade. (#165)
 
 ## [1.7.0-alpha.1]
 ### What's new
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 7b2db3b..9898597 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Notas em português do Brasil; a versão em inglês (Estados Unidos) fica em `CH
 
 ### Fixed
 
-- Configurações do modo Console: botões das categorias e opções sem o cinza e o texto apagado do estilo padrão; passar o mouse e clicar agora têm transição suave, e a categoria escolhida acende com animação.
+- Configurações do modo Console: botões das categorias e opções sem o cinza e o texto apagado do estilo padrão; passar o mouse e clicar agora têm transição suave, e a categoria escolhida acende com animação. (#165)
 
 ## [1.7.0-alpha.1]
 ### Novidades

From 7c268f55cf441f35c1cd4acb37c2b6afc2062f16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Filipe Moreira <xfilipepenna2@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:48:34 -0300
Subject: [PATCH 3/5] fix: keep console settings rows on screen and readable,
 new default wallpaper

- System tab: the option list column is capped at 1100 px and the ScrollViewer no longer
  sizes its content horizontally, so the rows start next to the categories and stop at the
  screen edge instead of being pushed ~390 px right and clipped.
- The background dims (with a fade) while the System tab is open, so the rows read over any
  cover or picture.
- New built-in default wallpaper ("Aurora", drawn in XAML); the Steam covers move to their
  own "covers" mode.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 CHANGELOG.en-US.md                            |  6 ++
 CHANGELOG.md                                  |  6 ++
 README.de-DE.md                               |  2 +-
 README.es-ES.md                               |  2 +-
 README.fr-FR.md                               |  2 +-
 README.md                                     |  2 +-
 README.pt-BR.md                               |  2 +-
 README.ru-RU.md                               |  2 +-
 docs/TESTING.md                               |  8 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Models/Models.cs              |  2 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.de-DE.json  |  5 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.en-US.json  |  5 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.es-ES.json  |  5 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.fr-FR.json  |  5 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.pt-BR.json  |  5 +-
 src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.ru-RU.json  |  5 +-
 .../Services/ConsoleBackgroundService.cs      |  4 +-
 .../ViewModels/MainViewModel.Background.cs    | 14 ++--
 .../ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs   |  3 +
 src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml    | 81 ++++++++++++++++++-
 20 files changed, 135 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
index 79b33b0..afd1cf2 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
@@ -4,8 +4,14 @@ English (US) release notes, mirroring CHANGELOG.md (Brazilian Portuguese). Befor
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### What's new
+
+- Console interface: a new default background, **Aurora**, with soft green and blue glows and thin arcs over a deep blue-black. The Steam covers are still there under System → Background → Steam covers (if you used the default background, you now get Aurora). (#165)
+
 ### Fixed
 
+- Console settings: the System tab's option list no longer runs past the right edge of the screen and starts right next to the categories, and the background dims on that tab so the rows stay readable over any cover or picture. (#165)
+
 - Console settings: category and option buttons no longer show the stock grey fill and dimmed text; hover and press now animate smoothly, and the chosen category lights up with a fade. (#165)
 
 ## [1.7.0-alpha.1]
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 9898597..9e4d69b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,8 +4,14 @@ Notas em português do Brasil; a versão em inglês (Estados Unidos) fica em `CH
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Novidades
+
+- Interface Console: plano de fundo novo por padrão, a **Aurora**, com brilhos suaves verde e azul e linhas finas em arco sobre um azul bem escuro. As capas da Steam continuam disponíveis em Sistema → Plano de fundo → Capas da Steam (quem usava o fundo padrão passa a ver a Aurora). (#165)
+
 ### Fixed
 
+- Configurações do modo Console: a lista de opções da aba Sistema não passa mais da borda direita da tela e começa logo ao lado das categorias, e o fundo escurece nessa aba para as linhas ficarem legíveis sobre qualquer capa ou imagem. (#165)
+
 - Configurações do modo Console: botões das categorias e opções sem o cinza e o texto apagado do estilo padrão; passar o mouse e clicar agora têm transição suave, e a categoria escolhida acende com animação. (#165)
 
 ## [1.7.0-alpha.1]
diff --git a/README.de-DE.md b/README.de-DE.md
index c057542..ba4f55a 100644
--- a/README.de-DE.md
+++ b/README.de-DE.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Die Controller-Tastenkombinationen wählst du selbst: Anfangs ist keine aktiv, d
 - [Schaltet den Fernseher ein und wechselt auf den Eingang des PCs](docs/GUIDE.de-DE.md#fernsehersteuerung) (Google TV / Android TV über das Netzwerk) und kann ihn danach in den Standby versetzen
 - Startet **Steam Big Picture**, **Playnite im Vollbild** oder den **Xbox-Modus** und minimiert Steam in den Infobereich, wenn du zum PC zurückkehrst
 - **Sitzungsmenü** über dem Spiel: geöffnete Fenster wechseln oder schließen, Lautstärke, Auflösung, Audio, FPS und HDR ändern, den Mauszeiger ausblenden oder mit dem Controller steuern und deine Dateien mit [ControlFS](https://github.com/nextestudios/ControlFS) durchsuchen
-- Zwei Oberflächen: **Desktop** (Maus) und **Konsole** (Vollbild, Xbox- und PlayStation-Controller, Registerkarten mit LB/RB, deine Steam-Cover als Hintergrund)
+- Zwei Oberflächen: **Desktop** (Maus) und **Konsole** (Vollbild, Xbox- und PlayStation-Controller, Registerkarten mit LB/RB, ein eigenes Hintergrundbild oder deine Steam-Cover als Hintergrund)
 - Automatisierung mit den Links `consolemode://start` / `stop` / `menu` (Stream Deck, Skripte) und einer [lokalen Steuerungs-API](docs/GUIDE.de-DE.md#lokale-steuerungs-api)
 - Englisch, Portugiesisch, Spanisch, Deutsch, Französisch und Russisch
 
diff --git a/README.es-ES.md b/README.es-ES.md
index 5f18907..b797e36 100644
--- a/README.es-ES.md
+++ b/README.es-ES.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Los atajos del mando los eliges tú: al principio no hay ninguno activado, la ap
 - [Enciende la TV y la cambia a la entrada del PC](docs/GUIDE.es-ES.md#control-de-la-tv) (Google TV / Android TV por la red), y puede ponerla en reposo después
 - Abre **Steam Big Picture**, **Playnite a pantalla completa** o el **modo Xbox**, y envía Steam a la bandeja al volver al PC
 - **Menú de la sesión** sobre el juego: cambia o cierra las ventanas abiertas, ajusta volumen, resolución, audio, FPS y HDR, oculta el puntero del ratón o muévelo con el mando, y explora tus archivos con [ControlFS](https://github.com/nextestudios/ControlFS)
-- Dos interfaces: **Escritorio** (ratón) y **Consola** (pantalla completa, mandos de Xbox y PlayStation, pestañas con LB/RB, tus portadas de Steam de fondo)
+- Dos interfaces: **Escritorio** (ratón) y **Consola** (pantalla completa, mandos de Xbox y PlayStation, pestañas con LB/RB, un fondo de pantalla propio o tus portadas de Steam de fondo)
 - Automatización con los enlaces `consolemode://start` / `stop` / `menu` (Stream Deck, scripts) y una [API de control local](docs/GUIDE.es-ES.md#api-de-control-local)
 - Inglés, portugués, español, alemán, francés y ruso
 
diff --git a/README.fr-FR.md b/README.fr-FR.md
index 192fbfa..cb05b30 100644
--- a/README.fr-FR.md
+++ b/README.fr-FR.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ C'est vous qui choisissez les raccourcis manette : aucun n'est actif au départ,
 - [Allume la TV et la bascule sur l'entrée du PC](docs/GUIDE.fr-FR.md#contrôle-de-la-tv) (Google TV / Android TV par le réseau), et peut la mettre en veille ensuite
 - Lance **Steam Big Picture**, **Playnite en plein écran** ou le mode **Xbox**, et réduit Steam dans la zone de notification quand vous revenez au PC
 - **Menu de session** par-dessus le jeu : changer de fenêtre ou fermer les fenêtres ouvertes, régler le volume, la résolution, le son, les FPS et le HDR, masquer le pointeur de la souris ou le piloter à la manette, et parcourir vos fichiers avec [ControlFS](https://github.com/nextestudios/ControlFS)
-- Deux interfaces : **Bureau** (souris) et **Console** (plein écran, manettes Xbox et PlayStation, onglets sur LB/RB, vos jaquettes Steam en fond)
+- Deux interfaces : **Bureau** (souris) et **Console** (plein écran, manettes Xbox et PlayStation, onglets sur LB/RB, un fond d’écran maison ou vos jaquettes Steam en fond)
 - Automatisation avec les liens `consolemode://start` / `stop` / `menu` (Stream Deck, scripts) et une [API de contrôle local](docs/GUIDE.fr-FR.md#api-de-contrôle-local)
 - Anglais, portugais, espagnol, allemand, français et russe
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a1539b3..ba33cd5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ You pick the controller shortcuts yourself: none is on at first, the app asks th
 - [Turns the TV on and switches it to the PC's input](docs/GUIDE.md#tv-control) (Google TV / Android TV over the network), and can put it in standby afterwards
 - Launches **Steam Big Picture**, **Playnite fullscreen** or **Xbox** mode, and sends Steam to the tray when you go back to the PC
 - **Session menu** over the game: switch or close the open windows, change volume, resolution, audio, FPS and HDR, hide the mouse pointer or drive it with the controller, and browse your files with [ControlFS](https://github.com/nextestudios/ControlFS)
-- Two interfaces: **Desktop** (mouse) and **Console** (full screen, Xbox and PlayStation pads, LB/RB tabs, your Steam covers as the background)
+- Two interfaces: **Desktop** (mouse) and **Console** (full screen, Xbox and PlayStation pads, LB/RB tabs, its own wallpaper or your Steam covers as the background)
 - Automation with `consolemode://start` / `stop` / `menu` links (Stream Deck, scripts) and a [local control API](docs/GUIDE.md#local-control-api)
 - English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Russian
 
diff --git a/README.pt-BR.md b/README.pt-BR.md
index 5c53598..db9b015 100644
--- a/README.pt-BR.md
+++ b/README.pt-BR.md
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Os atalhos do controle são você quem escolhe: nenhum vem ligado, o app pergunt
 - [Liga a TV e troca para a entrada do PC](docs/GUIDE.pt-BR.md#controle-da-tv) (Google TV / Android TV pela rede), e pode colocá-la em espera no fim
 - Abre **Steam Big Picture**, **Playnite em tela cheia** ou o **Modo Xbox**, e manda a Steam para a bandeja ao voltar ao PC
 - **Menu da sessão** sobre o jogo: troque ou feche as janelas abertas, mude volume, resolução, áudio, FPS e HDR, esconda o cursor do mouse ou mova-o com o controle e navegue pelos seus arquivos com o [ControlFS](https://github.com/nextestudios/ControlFS)
-- Duas interfaces: **Desktop** (mouse) e **Console** (tela cheia, controles Xbox e PlayStation, abas no LB/RB, as capas da sua Steam como plano de fundo)
+- Duas interfaces: **Desktop** (mouse) e **Console** (tela cheia, controles Xbox e PlayStation, abas no LB/RB, um papel de parede próprio ou as capas da sua Steam como plano de fundo)
 - Automação com os links `consolemode://start` / `stop` / `menu` (Stream Deck, scripts) e uma [API de controle local](docs/GUIDE.pt-BR.md#api-de-controle-local)
 - Português, inglês, espanhol, alemão, francês e russo
 
diff --git a/README.ru-RU.md b/README.ru-RU.md
index 0a113b5..a734066 100644
--- a/README.ru-RU.md
+++ b/README.ru-RU.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Windows 10 или 11, а также [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) (Bi
 - [Включает телевизор и переключает его на вход ПК](docs/GUIDE.ru-RU.md#управление-телевизором) (Google TV / Android TV по сети), а после может перевести его в режим ожидания
 - Запускает **Steam Big Picture**, **Playnite в полноэкранном режиме** или **режим Xbox** и сворачивает Steam в область уведомлений при возврате к ПК
 - **Меню сеанса** поверх игры: переключайтесь между открытыми окнами или закрывайте их, меняйте громкость, разрешение, звук, FPS и HDR, скрывайте указатель мыши или управляйте им с геймпада, просматривайте файлы через [ControlFS](https://github.com/nextestudios/ControlFS)
-- Два интерфейса: **«Рабочий стол»** (мышь) и **«Консоль»** (полный экран, геймпады Xbox и PlayStation, вкладки на LB/RB, обложки из Steam на фоне)
+- Два интерфейса: **«Рабочий стол»** (мышь) и **«Консоль»** (полный экран, геймпады Xbox и PlayStation, вкладки на LB/RB, собственный фоновый рисунок или обложки из Steam на фоне)
 - Автоматизация через ссылки `consolemode://start` / `stop` / `menu` (Stream Deck, скрипты) и [локальный API управления](docs/GUIDE.ru-RU.md#локальный-api-управления)
 - Английский, португальский, испанский, немецкий, французский и русский
 
diff --git a/docs/TESTING.md b/docs/TESTING.md
index 75797e7..6351d56 100644
--- a/docs/TESTING.md
+++ b/docs/TESTING.md
@@ -69,8 +69,12 @@ Pré-condições: interface Console ativa (Ajustes → Interface → Console, ou
 
 ### Plano de fundo
 
-- [ ] Padrão ("Capas da Steam"): colagem de capas dos jogos instalados sob o gradiente, o texto continua legível; sem Steam ou sem capas, só o gradiente. Resultado: ______
-- [ ] Sistema → Plano de fundo alterna Capas da Steam / Só gradiente / Minha imagem; "Minha imagem" abre o seletor de arquivo e usa a imagem escolhida; cancelar sem imagem volta ao modo anterior. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Padrão ("Aurora"): fundo azul-escuro com brilhos suaves verde (alto, à direita), azul (embaixo, à direita) e roxo (no alto), e três linhas finas em arco à direita; o lado esquerdo fica escuro e o texto continua legível. Sem faixas nem serrilhado nos degradês, na TV e no monitor. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Um `config.json` com `consoleBackground: "auto"` (o padrão das versões anteriores) abre com a Aurora; quem quiser as capas escolhe "Capas da Steam". Resultado: ______
+- [ ] "Capas da Steam": colagem de capas dos jogos instalados sob o gradiente, o texto continua legível; sem Steam ou sem capas, só o gradiente. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Sistema → Plano de fundo alterna Aurora / Capas da Steam / Só gradiente / Minha imagem; "Minha imagem" abre o seletor de arquivo e usa a imagem escolhida; cancelar sem imagem volta ao modo anterior. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Na aba Sistema o fundo (Aurora, capas ou imagem) escurece com transição, e as linhas de opções ficam legíveis por cima de qualquer capa; ao voltar para Início ou Sessão, o fundo clareia de novo. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Aba Sistema numa TV larga (1920 px ou mais) e na janela pequena: a lista de opções começa logo ao lado das categorias, nenhuma linha passa da borda direita e o valor (em verde) fica todo visível; textos longos (alemão, russo) quebram em até duas linhas. A linha "Limpar" fica alinhada com as outras. Resultado: ______
 - [ ] A escolha fica salva ao reabrir (`consoleBackground` e `consoleBackgroundImage` no `config.json`). Resultado: ______
 
 ### Sons
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Models/Models.cs b/src/ConsoleMode/Models/Models.cs
index d8e3a6a..9a40c75 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Models/Models.cs
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Models/Models.cs
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ public sealed class AppConfig
     /// <summary>Minimizing the main window hides it in the tray instead of leaving it on the taskbar.</summary>
     public bool MinimizeToTray { get; set; }
 
-    /// <summary>Console background: "auto" (covers of the installed Steam games), "gradient" or "image".</summary>
+    /// <summary>Console background: "auto" (the built-in wallpaper), "covers" (of the installed Steam games), "gradient" or "image".</summary>
     public string ConsoleBackground { get; set; } = "auto";
 
     /// <summary>The picture used when the background is "image".</summary>
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.de-DE.json b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.de-DE.json
index f8c62ea..435d76b 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.de-DE.json
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.de-DE.json
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@
   "UiModeCard": "Oberfläche",
   "UiModeDescription": "Konsole: große Kacheln, Steuerung per Controller und Vollbild. Bei „Automatisch“ wird der Konsolenmodus verwendet, wenn ein Controller verbunden ist.",
   "BackgroundCard": "Hintergrund",
-  "BackgroundDescription": "Cover deiner installierten Steam-Spiele unter einem Farbverlauf, nur der Farbverlauf oder ein eigenes Bild.",
-  "BackgroundAuto": "Steam-Cover",
+  "BackgroundDescription": "Das Hintergrundbild von Console Mode, Cover deiner installierten Steam-Spiele unter einem Farbverlauf, nur der Farbverlauf oder ein eigenes Bild.",
+  "BackgroundAuto": "Aurora",
+  "BackgroundCovers": "Steam-Cover",
   "BackgroundGradient": "Nur Farbverlauf",
   "BackgroundImage": "Eigenes Bild",
   "BackgroundImageCard": "Bild auswählen…",
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.en-US.json b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.en-US.json
index a6677bc..5945df9 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.en-US.json
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.en-US.json
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@
   "UiModeCard": "Interface",
   "UiModeDescription": "Console: big cards and controller navigation, full screen. Automatic picks Console when a controller is connected.",
   "BackgroundCard": "Background",
-  "BackgroundDescription": "Covers of your installed Steam games under a gradient, just the gradient, or a picture of your own.",
-  "BackgroundAuto": "Steam covers",
+  "BackgroundDescription": "The Console Mode wallpaper, the covers of your installed Steam games under a gradient, just the gradient, or a picture of your own.",
+  "BackgroundAuto": "Aurora",
+  "BackgroundCovers": "Steam covers",
   "BackgroundGradient": "Gradient only",
   "BackgroundImage": "My picture",
   "BackgroundImageCard": "Choose a picture…",
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.es-ES.json b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.es-ES.json
index 568c438..6b5da4c 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.es-ES.json
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.es-ES.json
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@
   "UiModeCard": "Interfaz",
   "UiModeDescription": "Consola: tarjetas grandes y navegación con mando, a pantalla completa. Automático elige Consola cuando hay un mando conectado.",
   "BackgroundCard": "Fondo",
-  "BackgroundDescription": "Portadas de tus juegos instalados de Steam bajo un degradado, solo el degradado, o una imagen tuya.",
-  "BackgroundAuto": "Portadas de Steam",
+  "BackgroundDescription": "El fondo de pantalla de Console Mode, las portadas de tus juegos instalados de Steam bajo un degradado, solo el degradado, o una imagen tuya.",
+  "BackgroundAuto": "Aurora",
+  "BackgroundCovers": "Portadas de Steam",
   "BackgroundGradient": "Solo degradado",
   "BackgroundImage": "Mi imagen",
   "BackgroundImageCard": "Elegir una imagen…",
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.fr-FR.json b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.fr-FR.json
index 6ca006e..88328f2 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.fr-FR.json
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.fr-FR.json
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@
   "UiModeCard": "Interface",
   "UiModeDescription": "Console : grandes cartes et navigation à la manette, en plein écran. Automatique choisit Console quand une manette est connectée.",
   "BackgroundCard": "Arrière-plan",
-  "BackgroundDescription": "Jaquettes de vos jeux Steam installés sous un dégradé, le dégradé seul ou une image de votre choix.",
-  "BackgroundAuto": "Jaquettes Steam",
+  "BackgroundDescription": "Le fond d’écran de Console Mode, les jaquettes de vos jeux Steam installés sous un dégradé, le dégradé seul ou une image de votre choix.",
+  "BackgroundAuto": "Aurore",
+  "BackgroundCovers": "Jaquettes Steam",
   "BackgroundGradient": "Dégradé seul",
   "BackgroundImage": "Mon image",
   "BackgroundImageCard": "Choisir une image…",
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.pt-BR.json b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.pt-BR.json
index a78b278..dd0986b 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.pt-BR.json
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.pt-BR.json
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@
   "UiModeCard": "Interface",
   "UiModeDescription": "Console: cartões grandes e navegação por controle, em tela cheia. Automático escolhe Console quando há um controle conectado.",
   "BackgroundCard": "Plano de fundo",
-  "BackgroundDescription": "Capas dos seus jogos instalados na Steam sob um gradiente, só o gradiente, ou uma imagem sua.",
-  "BackgroundAuto": "Capas da Steam",
+  "BackgroundDescription": "O papel de parede do Console Mode, as capas dos seus jogos instalados na Steam sob um gradiente, só o gradiente, ou uma imagem sua.",
+  "BackgroundAuto": "Aurora",
+  "BackgroundCovers": "Capas da Steam",
   "BackgroundGradient": "Só gradiente",
   "BackgroundImage": "Minha imagem",
   "BackgroundImageCard": "Escolher uma imagem…",
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.ru-RU.json b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.ru-RU.json
index 471875d..93468b9 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.ru-RU.json
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Resources/Strings.ru-RU.json
@@ -47,8 +47,9 @@
   "UiModeCard": "Интерфейс",
   "UiModeDescription": "Консоль: крупные карточки и управление геймпадом, во весь экран. «Автоматически» выбирает консоль, когда подключён геймпад.",
   "BackgroundCard": "Фон",
-  "BackgroundDescription": "Обложки установленных игр Steam под градиентом, только градиент или ваше изображение.",
-  "BackgroundAuto": "Обложки Steam",
+  "BackgroundDescription": "Фоновый рисунок Console Mode, обложки установленных игр Steam под градиентом, только градиент или ваше изображение.",
+  "BackgroundAuto": "Аврора",
+  "BackgroundCovers": "Обложки Steam",
   "BackgroundGradient": "Только градиент",
   "BackgroundImage": "Моё изображение",
   "BackgroundImageCard": "Выбрать изображение…",
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Services/ConsoleBackgroundService.cs b/src/ConsoleMode/Services/ConsoleBackgroundService.cs
index 271131b..ed63a28 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Services/ConsoleBackgroundService.cs
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Services/ConsoleBackgroundService.cs
@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@ namespace ConsoleMode.Services;
 /// <summary>Finds Steam on this PC and lists the covers of the user's installed games (see <see cref="SteamArt"/>).</summary>
 public static class ConsoleBackgroundService
 {
+    /// <summary>The built-in wallpaper (soft green and blue glows, drawn in XAML). The default.</summary>
     public const string ModeAuto = "auto";
+    public const string ModeCovers = "covers";
     public const string ModeGradient = "gradient";
     public const string ModeImage = "image";
 
-    public static readonly string[] Modes = [ModeAuto, ModeGradient, ModeImage];
+    public static readonly string[] Modes = [ModeAuto, ModeCovers, ModeGradient, ModeImage];
 
     public static string NormalizeMode(string? mode) =>
         Modes.Contains(mode, StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ? mode!.ToLowerInvariant() : ModeAuto;
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.Background.cs b/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.Background.cs
index 43eb0cc..c5687eb 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.Background.cs
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.Background.cs
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@
 
 namespace ConsoleMode.ViewModels;
 
-// The console background: by default a collage of the covers of the user's installed Steam games
-// under a solid-colour gradient; or just the gradient, or a picture of their own.
+// The console background: by default the built-in wallpaper (soft glows drawn in XAML); or a collage of
+// the covers of the user's installed Steam games under a solid-colour gradient, just the gradient, or a
+// picture of their own.
 public partial class MainViewModel
 {
     /// <summary>Covers in the collage: enough to fill a 4K screen of 220 px posters.</summary>
@@ -23,11 +24,13 @@ public partial class MainViewModel
     public event Action? PickBackgroundImageRequested;
 
     public bool IsBackgroundImageMode => ConsoleBackgroundMode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeImage;
-    public bool ShowBackgroundCovers => ConsoleBackgroundMode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeAuto && BackgroundCovers.Count > 0;
+    public bool ShowBackgroundWallpaper => ConsoleBackgroundMode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeAuto;
+    public bool ShowBackgroundCovers => ConsoleBackgroundMode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeCovers && BackgroundCovers.Count > 0;
     public bool ShowBackgroundCustom => ConsoleBackgroundMode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeImage && BackgroundCustomImage is not null;
 
     public string BackgroundModeText => LocalizationService.Get(ConsoleBackgroundMode switch
     {
+        ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeCovers => "BackgroundCovers",
         ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeGradient => "BackgroundGradient",
         ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeImage => "BackgroundImage",
         _ => "BackgroundAuto"
@@ -54,13 +57,14 @@ partial void OnConsoleBackgroundImageChanged(string value)
 
     private void NotifyBackground()
     {
+        OnPropertyChanged(nameof(ShowBackgroundWallpaper));
         OnPropertyChanged(nameof(ShowBackgroundCovers));
         OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsBackgroundImageMode));
         OnPropertyChanged(nameof(ShowBackgroundCustom));
         OnPropertyChanged(nameof(BackgroundModeText));
     }
 
-    /// <summary>Auto → gradient → image → auto (the console rows cycle with A).</summary>
+    /// <summary>Wallpaper → covers → gradient → image → wallpaper (the console rows cycle with A).</summary>
     public void CycleBackgroundMode()
     {
         var modes = ConsoleBackgroundService.Modes;
@@ -85,7 +89,7 @@ public async Task RefreshBackgroundAsync()
         {
             var mode = ConsoleBackgroundMode;
             var custom = ConsoleBackgroundImage;
-            var covers = mode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeAuto
+            var covers = mode == ConsoleBackgroundService.ModeCovers
                 ? await Task.Run(() => ConsoleBackgroundService.FindCovers(BackgroundCoverCount))
                 : [];
             if (mode != ConsoleBackgroundMode) return;   // changed while reading
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs b/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs
index f5cbb8b..63b5223 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/ViewModels/MainViewModel.ConsoleTabs.cs
@@ -32,6 +32,9 @@ public Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Visibility CategoryVisibility(int current, int category
     /// <summary>x:Bind helper: the accent bar shows only next to the chosen System category (it fades, so it's an opacity).</summary>
     public double IndicatorOpacity(int current, int category) => current == category ? 1.0 : 0.0;
 
+    /// <summary>x:Bind helper: a veil that shows (fading) only while the flag is on.</summary>
+    public double ShownOpacity(bool shown) => shown ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
     /// <summary>x:Bind helper: the active tab is fully lit, the others dimmed.</summary>
     public double TabOpacity(int current, int tab) => current == tab ? 1.0 : 0.55;
 
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
index 7c9f71f..f3c2b12 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
@@ -42,8 +42,74 @@
             </Style>
         </Grid.Resources>
 
-        <!-- Background: covers of your installed Steam games (or your picture) under a solid-colour gradient -->
+        <!-- Background: the built-in wallpaper, covers of your installed Steam games or your picture, under a solid-colour gradient -->
         <Grid x:Name="BackgroundLayer" IsHitTestVisible="False" Margin="-56,0,-56,-32">
+            <!-- Built-in wallpaper ("Aurora"): soft green and blue glows over a deep blue-black with a few faint
+                 orbit lines, all on the right, where the gradients below leave the art visible -->
+            <Grid Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.ShowBackgroundWallpaper, Mode=OneWay}">
+                <Rectangle>
+                    <Rectangle.Fill>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="1,0" EndPoint="0,1">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#FF0C1828" Offset="0"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#FF080E17" Offset="0.5"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#FF07090D" Offset="1"/>
+                        </LinearGradientBrush>
+                    </Rectangle.Fill>
+                </Rectangle>
+                <Rectangle>
+                    <Rectangle.Fill>
+                        <RadialGradientBrush Center="0.82,0.12" GradientOrigin="0.82,0.12" RadiusX="0.5" RadiusY="0.85">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#A62FB88C" Offset="0"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#3D1E9C74" Offset="0.45"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#001E9C74" Offset="1"/>
+                        </RadialGradientBrush>
+                    </Rectangle.Fill>
+                </Rectangle>
+                <Rectangle>
+                    <Rectangle.Fill>
+                        <RadialGradientBrush Center="1.04,0.78" GradientOrigin="1.04,0.78" RadiusX="0.42" RadiusY="0.7">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#8C2F6FE0" Offset="0"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#262F6FE0" Offset="0.5"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#002F6FE0" Offset="1"/>
+                        </RadialGradientBrush>
+                    </Rectangle.Fill>
+                </Rectangle>
+                <Rectangle>
+                    <Rectangle.Fill>
+                        <RadialGradientBrush Center="0.52,-0.08" GradientOrigin="0.52,-0.08" RadiusX="0.38" RadiusY="0.5">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#4D6A4FE0" Offset="0"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#006A4FE0" Offset="1"/>
+                        </RadialGradientBrush>
+                    </Rectangle.Fill>
+                </Rectangle>
+                <Ellipse Width="1300" Height="1300" HorizontalAlignment="Right" VerticalAlignment="Top" Margin="0,-440,-460,0" StrokeThickness="1.5">
+                    <Ellipse.Stroke>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,1" EndPoint="1,0">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.1"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#40FFFFFF" Offset="0.5"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#0AFFFFFF" Offset="0.9"/>
+                        </LinearGradientBrush>
+                    </Ellipse.Stroke>
+                </Ellipse>
+                <Ellipse Width="1800" Height="1800" HorizontalAlignment="Right" VerticalAlignment="Top" Margin="0,-660,-700,0" StrokeThickness="1">
+                    <Ellipse.Stroke>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,1" EndPoint="1,0">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.15"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#2E9BEACF" Offset="0.5"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.95"/>
+                        </LinearGradientBrush>
+                    </Ellipse.Stroke>
+                </Ellipse>
+                <Ellipse Width="2400" Height="2400" HorizontalAlignment="Right" VerticalAlignment="Top" Margin="0,-940,-1000,0" StrokeThickness="1">
+                    <Ellipse.Stroke>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,1" EndPoint="1,0">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.2"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#1FFFFFFF" Offset="0.55"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.9"/>
+                        </LinearGradientBrush>
+                    </Ellipse.Stroke>
+                </Ellipse>
+            </Grid>
             <Grid Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.ShowBackgroundCovers, Mode=OneWay}" Opacity="0.55">
                 <ItemsControl ItemsSource="{x:Bind ViewModel.BackgroundCovers, Mode=OneWay}">
                     <ItemsControl.ItemsPanel>
@@ -79,6 +145,9 @@
                     </LinearGradientBrush>
                 </Rectangle.Fill>
             </Rectangle>
+            <!-- System tab: the art dims much more, so the rows of options stay readable over any cover or picture -->
+            <Rectangle Fill="#D207090D" Opacity="{x:Bind ViewModel.ShownOpacity(ViewModel.IsConsoleSettingsOpen), Mode=OneWay}"
+                       OpacityTransition="{StaticResource ConsoleFade}"/>
         </Grid>
 
         <!-- ───────────── Idle (console-style: tabs on top, one page below) ───────────── -->
@@ -436,7 +505,8 @@
                     <Grid ColumnSpacing="48">
                         <Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
                             <ColumnDefinition Width="340"/>
-                            <ColumnDefinition Width="*"/>
+                            <!-- Capped here, not on the list: the options stay right next to the categories on a wide TV -->
+                            <ColumnDefinition Width="*" MaxWidth="1100"/>
                         </Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
                         <StackPanel x:Name="CategoryRail" Spacing="4" Padding="14,4,0,0">
                             <Button Style="{StaticResource ConsoleCategory}" Tag="0" Click="OnCategoryClick" GotFocus="OnCategoryFocused">
@@ -520,8 +590,11 @@
                                 </Grid>
                             </Button>
                         </StackPanel>
-                        <ScrollViewer x:Name="SettingsRows" Grid.Column="1" VerticalScrollBarVisibility="Hidden">
-                            <Grid MaxWidth="1100" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch" Padding="0,4,0,24">
+                        <!-- Vertical only: the rows are measured at the column's width (long labels wrap instead of
+                             widening the list past the screen edge). -->
+                        <ScrollViewer x:Name="SettingsRows" Grid.Column="1" VerticalScrollBarVisibility="Hidden"
+                                      HorizontalScrollMode="Disabled" HorizontalScrollBarVisibility="Disabled">
+                            <Grid Padding="0,4,0,24">
                                 <StackPanel x:Name="SystemSection0" Spacing="10" Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.CategoryVisibility(ViewModel.SystemCategory, 0), Mode=OneWay}">
                                     <Button x:Name="FirstSettingsRow" Style="{StaticResource ConsoleRow}" Command="{x:Bind ViewModel.OpenPickerCommand}" CommandParameter="mode" IsEnabled="{x:Bind ViewModel.HasFocusRow, Mode=OneWay}">
                                         <Grid ColumnSpacing="24"><Grid.ColumnDefinitions><ColumnDefinition Width="3*"/><ColumnDefinition Width="2*"/></Grid.ColumnDefinitions>

From 90c26bcd8311a78ce457aec3eed648a016dccfd9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Filipe Moreira <xfilipepenna2@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:53:10 -0300
Subject: [PATCH 4/5] fix: light the part of the wallpaper arcs that crosses
 the screen

The arc strokes lit their top, which only showed as short marks under the title bar; they
now light the lower-left quarter that sweeps across the right side. The blue glow is a bit
stronger and the violet one moves right, out of the dark left side.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml | 32 +++++++++++-----------
 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
index f3c2b12..12c494b 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml
@@ -68,44 +68,44 @@
                 <Rectangle>
                     <Rectangle.Fill>
                         <RadialGradientBrush Center="1.04,0.78" GradientOrigin="1.04,0.78" RadiusX="0.42" RadiusY="0.7">
-                            <GradientStop Color="#8C2F6FE0" Offset="0"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#262F6FE0" Offset="0.5"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#A62F6FE0" Offset="0"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#382F6FE0" Offset="0.5"/>
                             <GradientStop Color="#002F6FE0" Offset="1"/>
                         </RadialGradientBrush>
                     </Rectangle.Fill>
                 </Rectangle>
                 <Rectangle>
                     <Rectangle.Fill>
-                        <RadialGradientBrush Center="0.52,-0.08" GradientOrigin="0.52,-0.08" RadiusX="0.38" RadiusY="0.5">
-                            <GradientStop Color="#4D6A4FE0" Offset="0"/>
+                        <RadialGradientBrush Center="0.66,-0.06" GradientOrigin="0.66,-0.06" RadiusX="0.32" RadiusY="0.55">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#666A4FE0" Offset="0"/>
                             <GradientStop Color="#006A4FE0" Offset="1"/>
                         </RadialGradientBrush>
                     </Rectangle.Fill>
                 </Rectangle>
                 <Ellipse Width="1300" Height="1300" HorizontalAlignment="Right" VerticalAlignment="Top" Margin="0,-440,-460,0" StrokeThickness="1.5">
                     <Ellipse.Stroke>
-                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,1" EndPoint="1,0">
-                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.1"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#40FFFFFF" Offset="0.5"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#0AFFFFFF" Offset="0.9"/>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="1,0" EndPoint="0,1">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.55"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#59FFFFFF" Offset="0.85"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#14FFFFFF" Offset="1"/>
                         </LinearGradientBrush>
                     </Ellipse.Stroke>
                 </Ellipse>
                 <Ellipse Width="1800" Height="1800" HorizontalAlignment="Right" VerticalAlignment="Top" Margin="0,-660,-700,0" StrokeThickness="1">
                     <Ellipse.Stroke>
-                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,1" EndPoint="1,0">
-                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.15"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#2E9BEACF" Offset="0.5"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.95"/>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="1,0" EndPoint="0,1">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#009BEACF" Offset="0.55"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#479BEACF" Offset="0.85"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#109BEACF" Offset="1"/>
                         </LinearGradientBrush>
                     </Ellipse.Stroke>
                 </Ellipse>
                 <Ellipse Width="2400" Height="2400" HorizontalAlignment="Right" VerticalAlignment="Top" Margin="0,-940,-1000,0" StrokeThickness="1">
                     <Ellipse.Stroke>
-                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0,1" EndPoint="1,0">
-                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.2"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#1FFFFFFF" Offset="0.55"/>
-                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.9"/>
+                        <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="1,0" EndPoint="0,1">
+                            <GradientStop Color="#00FFFFFF" Offset="0.6"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#2EFFFFFF" Offset="0.85"/>
+                            <GradientStop Color="#0AFFFFFF" Offset="1"/>
                         </LinearGradientBrush>
                     </Ellipse.Stroke>
                 </Ellipse>

From 409d1a3c4ef061195cc57cf89f7af69ef4f81e74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Filipe Moreira <xfilipepenna2@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:16:14 -0300
Subject: [PATCH 5/5] fix: let mouse clicks pick any console settings category

The rail's GettingFocus handler, meant for the pad (left from the options lands on their
category), also redirected mouse clicks: once the focus was in the options, clicking another
category sent it back to the current one and the click then focused its first option. The
redirect now ignores pointer input, and a click only picks the category; A still goes in.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 CHANGELOG.en-US.md                            |  2 +-
 CHANGELOG.md                                  |  2 +-
 docs/TESTING.md                               |  1 +
 src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml.cs | 10 ++++++++--
 4 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
index afd1cf2..08f446f 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.en-US.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ English (US) release notes, mirroring CHANGELOG.md (Brazilian Portuguese). Befor
 
 ### Fixed
 
-- Console settings: the System tab's option list no longer runs past the right edge of the screen and starts right next to the categories, and the background dims on that tab so the rows stay readable over any cover or picture. (#165)
+- Console settings: the System tab's option list no longer runs past the right edge of the screen and starts right next to the categories, and the background dims on that tab so the rows stay readable over any cover or picture. Clicking a category with the mouse now always opens it; before, once you had gone into the options, the click jumped back to the previous category. (#165)
 
 - Console settings: category and option buttons no longer show the stock grey fill and dimmed text; hover and press now animate smoothly, and the chosen category lights up with a fade. (#165)
 
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 9e4d69b..fc1b060 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Notas em português do Brasil; a versão em inglês (Estados Unidos) fica em `CH
 
 ### Fixed
 
-- Configurações do modo Console: a lista de opções da aba Sistema não passa mais da borda direita da tela e começa logo ao lado das categorias, e o fundo escurece nessa aba para as linhas ficarem legíveis sobre qualquer capa ou imagem. (#165)
+- Configurações do modo Console: a lista de opções da aba Sistema não passa mais da borda direita da tela e começa logo ao lado das categorias, e o fundo escurece nessa aba para as linhas ficarem legíveis sobre qualquer capa ou imagem. Clicar com o mouse numa categoria agora sempre a abre; antes, depois de entrar nas opções, o clique voltava para a categoria anterior. (#165)
 
 - Configurações do modo Console: botões das categorias e opções sem o cinza e o texto apagado do estilo padrão; passar o mouse e clicar agora têm transição suave, e a categoria escolhida acende com animação. (#165)
 
diff --git a/docs/TESTING.md b/docs/TESTING.md
index 6351d56..6129468 100644
--- a/docs/TESTING.md
+++ b/docs/TESTING.md
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ Pré-condições: interface Console ativa (Ajustes → Interface → Console, ou
 - [ ] Sistema → Plano de fundo alterna Aurora / Capas da Steam / Só gradiente / Minha imagem; "Minha imagem" abre o seletor de arquivo e usa a imagem escolhida; cancelar sem imagem volta ao modo anterior. Resultado: ______
 - [ ] Na aba Sistema o fundo (Aurora, capas ou imagem) escurece com transição, e as linhas de opções ficam legíveis por cima de qualquer capa; ao voltar para Início ou Sessão, o fundo clareia de novo. Resultado: ______
 - [ ] Aba Sistema numa TV larga (1920 px ou mais) e na janela pequena: a lista de opções começa logo ao lado das categorias, nenhuma linha passa da borda direita e o valor (em verde) fica todo visível; textos longos (alemão, russo) quebram em até duas linhas. A linha "Limpar" fica alinhada com as outras. Resultado: ______
+- [ ] Aba Sistema com o mouse: clicar em cada categoria (de Tela de jogo a Outros apps) mostra as opções dela, também depois de entrar nas opções de outra categoria pelo controle; o clique só escolhe a categoria, sem pular para a primeira opção. Pelo controle, A numa categoria entra nas opções e ← volta para a categoria delas. Resultado: ______
 - [ ] A escolha fica salva ao reabrir (`consoleBackground` e `consoleBackgroundImage` no `config.json`). Resultado: ______
 
 ### Sons
diff --git a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml.cs b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml.cs
index 089f1ae..023dadd 100644
--- a/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml.cs
+++ b/src/ConsoleMode/Views/ConsoleHomeView.xaml.cs
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ public sealed partial class ConsoleHomeView : UserControl
     private static Style? _cardStyle;
     private static Style? _launchTileStyle;
     private Control? _lastSettingsRow;
+    /// <summary>When a category was last pressed with the mouse / touch: that click picks it, A goes into its options.</summary>
+    private long _railPointerPressedAt = long.MinValue / 2;
     private int _shownTab;
     private static readonly Windows.UI.ViewManagement.UISettings Ui = new();
 
@@ -41,6 +43,7 @@ public ConsoleHomeView()
         // System tab: remember the option in use, so closing a picker lands back on it.
         SettingsRows.GotFocus += (_, e) => { if (e.OriginalSource is Control row) _lastSettingsRow = row; };
         CategoryRail.GettingFocus += OnRailGettingFocus;
+        CategoryRail.AddHandler(UIElement.PointerPressedEvent, new PointerEventHandler((_, _) => _railPointerPressedAt = Environment.TickCount64), true);
         // Mouse clicks on buttons sound like a confirm (the pad has its own sounds in the navigator).
         Root.AddHandler(UIElement.PointerPressedEvent, new PointerEventHandler(OnPointerPressed), true);
         ViewModel.PropertyChanged += OnViewModelChanged;
@@ -364,16 +367,19 @@ private void OnCategoryFocused(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
         SettingsRows.ChangeView(null, 0, null, true);
     }
 
-    /// <summary>A on a category goes into its options.</summary>
+    /// <summary>A on a category goes into its options; a mouse click only picks the category (its focus already did).</summary>
     private void OnCategoryClick(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
     {
+        if (Environment.TickCount64 - _railPointerPressedAt < 1500) return;
         _lastSettingsRow = null;
         FocusSystemRow();
     }
 
-    /// <summary>Coming back from the options (left), land on the category they belong to, not the nearest one.</summary>
+    /// <summary>Coming back from the options (left), land on the category they belong to, not the nearest one.
+    /// Only for the pad and the keyboard: a click on another category must reach it.</summary>
     private void OnRailGettingFocus(UIElement sender, GettingFocusEventArgs args)
     {
+        if (args.FocusState == FocusState.Pointer || args.InputDevice is FocusInputDeviceKind.Mouse or FocusInputDeviceKind.Touch or FocusInputDeviceKind.Pen) return;
         var current = CategoryButton(ViewModel.SystemCategory);
         if (args.OldFocusedElement is DependencyObject old && IsInside(old, SettingsRows) && !ReferenceEquals(args.NewFocusedElement, current))
             args.TrySetNewFocusedElement(current);