thc is pretty, but lacks much in functionality. (no ftp? = useless for me) Not to mention the setup is a pain in the ass, I dont want a stupid gui fumbling with xpad, I want a freakin .ini or XML config file.
I use UnleashX, because I am a 'power user'. here are the features I love about it :
-built in text editor/usb keyboard support. edit my .ini files directly intstead of thru ftp
-nice built in file manager with keyboard support
-great ftp server built in
-start/stop FTP or network, plus open/close dvd drive
-skins are awesome and -much- better than anything evox can dream of. (fonts, high res, etc)
-analog joystick support in menus == fast scrolling thru that list of 50 installed games
-stable as evox for me
-preview thumbnail of games plus game movie intros
i tried avalaunch, but the skins for me weren't as good as unleash, plus it felt buggier and locked up occasinally (esp. if u try to do the auto update)
I think once THC has a solid built in FTP, and a reasonable configuration ability and easier way to switch colors, and game preview thumbs I might use it, and boot into unleashx to use some of its power features when I need them