xemu - General Guide
A free and open-source application that emulates the original Microsoft Xbox game console.
xemu Links:
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?
Read more here: xemu - Disc Images
Does MelonDS require BIOS or Firmware?
Where to put the BIOS and Firmware?
Directly into the folder
retrodeck/bios/
Example:
retrodeck/bios/mcpx_1.0.bin
Folder structure
| Type | Folder | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Saves Folder | retrodeck/saves/xbox/xemu/ |
|
| BIOS Folder | retrodeck/bios/ |
|
| Config Folder | ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/xemu/ |
xemu.toml , shaders folder, shader_cache_list |
| Shaders Folder | ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/xemu/shaders/ |
|
| Data Folder | ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/data/xemu/ |
Guide - 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.