xemu - General Guide

A free and open-source application that emulates the original Microsoft Xbox game console.

xemu Links

Resource	Link
xemu - Compatibility Guide	Link
xemu - FAQ	Link
xemu - Github	Link
xemu - Webpage	Link

⚠️ Bleeding-Edge Emulator ⚠️

This emulator is under rapid development and considered bleeding edge. It may be unstable, may not operate at maximum performance across all hardware configurations, may lack certain standard features available in other components, and may be incompatible with portions of the supported game library.

Where to put the games

Xbox games should be put under the retrodeck/roms/xbox/ directory.

What file formats are supported?

File Format	Description
.iso (formatted as xiso)	Standard ISO disc image formatted as Xbox ISO

What is xiso's and how to create them?

Does xemu require BIOS or Firmware?

Yes

File Name	Description
`mcpx_1.0.bin`	Main Xbox MCPX (Media Communications Processor) firmware.
`Complex_4627v1.03.bin`	Xbox security/complex firmware required for system initialization and game compatibility.

Where to put the BIOS and Firmware?

Directly into the folder

retrodeck/bios/

Directory structure

Type	Directory	Comment
BIOS	`retrodeck/bios/`
Config	`~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/xemu/xemu.toml`
Data	`~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/data/xemu/`
Saves	`retrodeck/saves/xbox/xemu/`
Shaders	`retrodeck/shaders/xemu/`	data/xemu/shaders

Enable Multiplayer

Open RetroDECK Configurator → xemu
Navigate to Machine → Settings → Input
Each controller port 1 to 4 has it's drop-down menu.
Enable the ports you want and select the corresponding controllers in each port that you want to use.

If you are using Steam Input the selection would be:

Player 1: Steam Virtual Gamepad 1
Player 2: Steam Virtual Gamepad 2
Player 3: Steam Virtual Gamepad 3
Player 4: Steam Virtual Gamepad 4

LithiumX - Xbox Manager

LithiumX is a simple dashboard Xbox Manger with various features. It can allow you to browse your savefiles and have other features.