[Xbox Series X|S] Dev Mode & Retroarch Emulation Setup Guide - 2024 Edition!

[@naders88gaming91]

This channel has the best tutorials out there!!!!! Thanks again !!!

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming!

[@Linkplayer1408]

Bro you could not upload this video 1 day earlier. I just setup retroarch on dev mode yesterday using your old guide lol.

[@ArchadesGames]

🤷🏻‍♂️ at least you already have everything on the drive ready to go!

[@Linkplayer1408]

Thats alright King, definitly going to watch this video tomorrow to see if there is anything I missed. Also have you tried the citra core on retroarch. I could not get it to work.

[@ArchadesGames]

It requires a dedicated install available on the devstore. I'll cover it soon

[@AndreaRGH80]

​@@ArchadesGamesHello brother, do you know if with this retroarch xbox you can do the live on KZbin? 😅

[@benjaminrivera117]

@@Linkplayer1408 lmao same!!

[@matthewschumacher8483]

For those wondering, get a USB drive like him that uses a cord to plug in bc my nice USB stick gets very HOT while playing and while playing regular Xbox games.

[@geralne500]

DUDE I LITERALLY ERASED RETROARCH 6 HOURS AGO BECAUSE IT WAS HAVING ISSUES, OMG THANKS ICE

[@ArchadesGames]

Time to get it back!

[@Fijo_Jofi]

I haven’t lost faith that one day you will explain the whole process for Mac users. I’ve been following you for two years now and am still waiting 😂😢

[@ArchadesGames]

You need Windows to do it there is no Mac dedicated method. And I literally made a Mac video about how to install a VM to do it over a year ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haXEpYuGaN6casksi=gU0zwsBEENkyVNiM

[@dylanday8072]

Thank you my guy your the best i thought it was something to do with a update or wrong version on why n64 wasn't working glad u updated the video for us all that was having issues with it and any new comers

[@MOJOixSOxiDOPE]

my n64 wasnt working either. did this fix it?

[@ryanodriscoll5346]

I finally got N64 games to work on my Xbox thank you !!!

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming!

[@Ogmudbone1998]

Now you need a XBSX2 update. The UI had changed with the newest version

[@Pendragonzero]

I also second this

[@bolty831]

What do you recommend I download, XBSX2.0 or XBSX2 V 2.0.7

[@Ogmudbone1998]

@@bolty831 2.0.7 easily

[@newjackgaming88]

@@bolty831 XBSX2 V 2.0.7

[@RashawnMckennie-gt5xb]

Bro you have the best guide ❤❤

[@ArchadesGames]

Thanks, have a blast with the classics!

[@giancarlolugo7048]

Thank you for the updated version.

[@ArchadesGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@luckiii8417]

Very detailed and easy to understand. Great video!

[@ReadyMedia-no]

Thank you for the detailed walkthrough! All working now! even got my X-Arcade Tankstick working trough Wingman XB3 :) Now lets cross fingers that someone port a yuzu version to Xbox :)

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming!

[@el_apostata_sud]

you are the king man, literally every piece of information here was super helpful! THANK YOU!

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming

[@user-vr4pp5cr9w]

I pressed the link to pay 20 bucks to register as developer and the thing is nothing pops help can SOMONE tell me how to fix it

[@barnun4925]

Thanks this was clutch. You got the sub

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming!

[@BrandiniTheGenei]

Let’s go brother!🎉

[@dakingofmajin]

The Dev link not working

[@___darthfuego___1075]

Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you brother ! But I wanna know if it’s not restricted to regions or areas? Can we do this overseas?

[@ArchadesGames]

You can see the available countries on the sign up page. Many seem to just spoof a region to get cheaper price anyway.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Hell yeah brother - thank you

[@natje360]

the cores are not included only seperate file

[@LeoJACgaming]

When i try and access the remote access to the xbox using the given url in the dev home it wont let me open the url it just says that it took to long to load or couldnt load. We tried going into settings and turning on the enable remote access but still the same problem. Is there a fix to this? Thanks

[@user-uj9dc1he6y]

Stuck on the same thing

[@wernerkampmann6360]

Very helpful as always! Thanks for your continuous effort!

[@ArchadesGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@ADHDude29]

If you are having problems with the ssd, right click on the ssd in MY PC, click format, click from Exfat to NTFS, the format it, then run the program that he mentioned. I did this and it fixed it because it wasn't set to NTSF before I set it up with the Xbox media storage program he used.

[@angrynooblets34]

Yea I ran into this problem setting up XBSX2.0, he really should mention it…

[@Willam83V]

Sweet! Finally got it working after several weeks. thanks!!!

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming

[@nai.mp3]

thanks man!!

[@PropsZen]

Great I can try again

[@ArchadesGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@JAJITJIT-ri7rv]

Can't get past paywall.

[@RobiiShadowRunnerBuckland]

I dont get whats going on i type in that first web address you show and it just keeps defaulting to bing home page i dont understand

[@sforsyth2911]

I had same problem. Make sure you're typing it exactly how it shows. I was missing the 'x' in xbox

[@emilioozuna4748]

Is there a way to do this without Han external usb drive? I remember the old way had us use the Xbox ssd as storage

[@ErivandoAndrade]

Thanks for the video

[@ArchadesGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@MOD3RNS4V4G3]

Had to download retroarch using github, when opening it wont let me install retroarch mesa. This app packages publisher certificate could not be verified, install button is greyed out and wont let me click it 😢

[@xFLOWMASTAx]

Thanks a bunch 👏

[@chaoticthegod]

the goat for this!!

[@La_Segua_Games]

I'm getting a black screen after started updating the assets. If i restart it gets fixed. I was able to change all the folders, but updating the assets or some of the other update options make the screen to go black... how can i fix it?

[@scamhalloffame1436]

Been having a problem with this. Everything will work fine for a few hours, games will run etc. but all of a sudden I will turn on Xbox, and any app I’ve loaded on will simply say “Oops something went wrong” and refuse to open. Anyone having the same issue?

[@mexicanitachi]

For some reason the registration website doesn't load anymore

[@user-vr4pp5cr9w]

Same for me

[@tuchaua666]

Always receive the message: "Payment failed due to insufficient balance. Please check with your bank or try again with a different card." with every different credit card.

[@brianr9529]

Make a different account on your xbox, I had the same trouble for weeks.

[@beashore21]

Thank you! Would love to see an update to the Xenia app, in particular, if there are worthwhile changes for 360 games! Also - any updates on PS3 emulators for XSX?

[@JesterrMinded]

anybody else get his with this message trying to register an account? "Microsoft runs on trust. We engage in a rigorous set of evaluation and certification processes; as a result your request was blocked. If you require further information please reach out to Microsoft support"

[@frederikkordiak9750]

Yes, I got this too. Not sure what to do

[@jj2542]

The Dev Account registration linked in the description of this video is currently not working. It shows a blank blue screen. I was able to find a workaround by copying the link manually at 4:06. Hope this helps anyone else who was struggling.

[@benjaminrivera117]

I got it more or less set up a couple of days ago but i need to upgrade my usb drive 😅 might as well start fresh with this tutorial lol

[@ArchadesGames]

Can just copy over your existing USB setup to a new drive after it has been properly formatted if it was working for you!

[@YersonNunchia]

Very nice... Excelent N64 emulation version. Greetings from Nunchía Colombia. 😀

[@XfromDarkHorse]

Thanks!

[@ArchadesGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@chosensavior2802]

You are the man! Excited to update all of my stuff and see what I have been missing out on. You're my favorite channel on here, keep up the great work sir!

[@ArchadesGames]

Happy gaming!

[@TheMedic47]

Hilariously modded randomizer GBA files are playable. You could probably load so many modded saves or full on romhacks on other games

[@ufoguy]

This video is explooooding !

[@yaomu4881]

I put the playback speed of the video to 0.5x to follow along and you sounded like you were high out of your mind it’s hilarious

[@AleksPizana]

Thanks for the video. I always use your old videos, but I'm still watching just in case I'm missing something new to this version. Have you tried the Retroach Citra emulator?. I can't get it to run anything, I might be missing something or, there's just not much to run so far - I dunno. By the way... down at Reddit, they do advice to use the Edge internal browser cause the page might not work when trying to pay for the licence, also they recommend using a brand new account if the main doesn't work.

[@mysteriousmangos7245]

@AleksPizana you can only have you games in .3ds

[@AleksPizana]

@@mysteriousmangos7245 I know and I had them decompressed but they were still not working. Anyway, he uploaded the video for 3DS today. I'll watch it and give it another try.

[@stuartscully3159]

Hi, rewatched the video again and im trying the angled version for the xbox one however when im loading the dependancies X64 im getting a failed 'Windows cannot install package because a higher version is installed' any advice, do any of your other videos cover this issue to find a fix? thanks so much

[@SmoothRJBeats]

The Developer link you have, is not working?

[@ArchadesGames]

Just tried it without issue.

[@SmoothRJBeats]

@@ArchadesGames Good for you. How did you complete the register after I fill out my phone number and all that.. for me it wont let me complete it. The Accept and Continue Button is not even available to continue..do you know how to fix this?

[@drebone1986]

@@ArchadesGames developer link also not working for me, tried with the phone and the PC but it's not even visible just a green background and nothing on the page

[@SmoothRJBeats]

@@drebone1986 Yeah, its not working for me as well...let me know if you find out how to get it to work , please?

[@stuartscully3159]

Great video what game are you playing in the video?

[@ArchadesGames]

Star Wars Episode 1 Battle for Naboo on N64!

[@stuartscully3159]

@@ArchadesGames thank you!

[@TheDiabeticMuslim]

Very good tutorial. I followed it step by step and it seems to work. However, I've never found the XboxserieX version of Retroarch. When I went on Dev store website I just find the One version. As I connected from Canada, I might have came accross a different page... One question: is it possible to download some roms to your Xbox from an external hard drive ? I didn't find a copy-paste option on Retroarch.

[@justsomeguywithamustache3188]

I've done everything mentioned in the video but when I try to run the core it just gives me a black screen.

[@ashh8731]

same, have you managed to find out what was causing it?

[@mywaffles6502]

@@ashh8731 while your in dev mode change your resolution in xbox settings to 1080p, 4k doesnt work for some reason

[@mywaffles6502]

while your in dev mode change your resolution in xbox settings to 1080p, 4k doesnt work for some reason

[@PanchoLUL]

can't register. it keeps saying to use a different card and insufficient funds. which i do have the money to buy

[@brianr9529]

Make a different account on your xbox

[@PanchoLUL]

@@brianr9529 i got now thanks:)

[@robbiebbadd]

Dude how do I get this work with launchbox/pass Launchpass won't start games

[@danielbruno2631]

this is great, however when we get to download the retroarch, the link doesn't work and that dependencies folder no longer exist

[@ArchadesGames]

If dependency files aren't included then they aren't needed anymore.

[@Tonygx0]

i have a problem with this I tried to install retro arch from the link and it does not work I says it's my Internet connection but it downloads other stuff normally is there another link or somewhere else I can download this?

[@GriffithNumber1fan]

Me too, I tried installing it about ten times and when it reaches 50 percent of the file, it says there’s an internet problem.

[@ArchadesGames]

Click get from GitHub instead

[@Tonygx0]

​@@ArchadesGamesyea tried it on git hub but I can't find the dependencies so I went on the link that said oficial website and I installed it from there but thanks for the help

[@chilemad]

Love you man!!! So happy, easy to follow and everything covered! Playing SNES games all day since ❤️

[@writtenskate522plays]

The tool just gets stuck on formatting, and when I look on the led indicator for drive activity on my hard drive it isn't flashing at all. What's wrong?

[@ArchadesGames]

It isn't reliable. Use the manual method instead

[@brandonkdrummer]

The back button two different xbox controllers isn't working, trying to change retroarch from app to game.

[@brandonkdrummer]

Nevermind it was the "select" button. haha

[@MorrisseyMuse]

This is amazing once again thanks! I have a question before I start though please, is it worth getting an SSD for the external storage to put this all on like you have, or are speeds not much different with a standard external HDD? just deciding which drive I need to get lol

[@ArchadesGames]

You need a fast thumb drive or SSD if you want to use HD texture packs otherwise it isn't as important.

[@MorrisseyMuse]

​Ooh brill! thanks for the info! :) @AchadesGames

[@antoniot28]

Hey there. Been following your guides for a while now and was waiting for an update on these installations. Pretty much the same as before. What I really want to know if there are any updates the launchbox version. I like the way it looked and was wondering if u can please make an updated video for it. Looking forward to that video.

[@geralne500]

Yea @archadesgames you should totally do a video on retropass, launchpass!!

[@ArchadesGames]

I already made that video last year. Nothing has changed significantly enough to revisit it.

[@antoniot28]

@@ArchadesGames understood. Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to your next video

[@RH-cc4of]

Why is a usb needed, can the files not be formatted ect on the xbox? i recently bought the series S 1TB version

[@Technine4233]

Looking into this as well, you for sure do not need a 1tb SSD like he's got. I'm going to use something smaller and cheaper

[@DjCastroDjmonster]

HELP GUYS!! I try to sign up for the partnership app but get an error saying the account request needs to be evaluated, what can I do?

[@mikeadams1546]

Anyone else having issues with retroarch downloading like 20-60% then failing? I can't move forward because it fails every time. Any suggestions?

[@MOD3RNS4V4G3]

I seen another video saying you need to Leave xbox update preview before doing all this. Is that still the case with your guide?

[@majd5251]

Hi, where can I find the above screen information settings, such as processor consumption? Frame rate and more

[@user-uj9dc1he6y]

I have a question I can’t access my ip when I type it in plz help awnsers appreceated

[@Geological825]

Hello it wont let me download the retroarch because i am trying to put those 2 files in my games and apps and i cant even download the retroarch

[@jimbo89]

How do I add texture packs now? Because there is no Dolphin Folder (Dolphin/Load) on my USB drive where your supposed to put it.

[@paulojogamal]

The retroarch file on xbox dev store brings no dependencies anymore. Is it okay to continue without them?

[@ArchadesGames]

If they aren't in the download here package you can usually skip them

[@paulojogamal]

@@ArchadesGames yeah, there is no pack anymore, just the GitHub app

[@treydimicelli8622]

It says dev store download has a virus and won’t let me download the lite version.

[@SSJ4Vegiito-e2h]

On the Xbox Dev portal there is no Series X version of Retroarch?

[@Greendayfan1896]

I think I’ve done everything right so far but when I do the systems bios in retro arch, there’s nothing indicating that the external is in use? No bios, games or retroarch at all. Any chance anybody could tell me what I did wrong?

[@Mack-i2l]

How do you carry over saves from the xbox to the PC? Works great on xbox but when I plug my USB to play retroarch on my PC, none of my saves carry over, even when I use the same directory location of the usb.

[@IAM-oy3pv]

when i download RetroArch i get a message couldn't download network issue. I've tried resetting network but doesn't do anything im using Microsoft edge any idea anyone?

[@gee1gee1gee1]

Hi thanks for the video. I am having a strange problem though trying to download Retroarch for Xbox Series S from the Xbox Devstore. For some it keeps saying the Network Connection is lost. But my internet is fine, I have even downloaded different products that I do not need from the Devstore and they download ok. I thought I should try to download from the official site, that downloaded ok but the folder you mentioned .appx was not there. I have actually been trying to do this for the last 2 hours but with no joy. My guess is that there could be something wrong with the Devstore download link. Any help would be much appreciated thanks.

[@mauro9149-l1h]

i have the same problem

[@gee1gee1gee1]

Hi check about half the comments down, there are about 8 replies all together and you will find the answer. 😊

[@ArchadesGames]

Click download from GitHub after clicking the download button on the devstore.

[@fathead3303]

Just a thought I know it’s all a bit grey area’ish but if emulation is fine until people download games ect, why not sell usb’s formatted to be ready to play for the different emulators? ( ps2, ds, sega, ect)

[@apolloi3387]

im struggling to access the xbox device portal. i have tried changing my connection from ethernet to wireless, using a different port forwarding rule on my router for my pc and xbox, tried changing my xbox's name. i just get a connection reset message when i try to access the device portal ip address. any solutions or fixes would be appreciated.

[@andyharleychannel3817]

Hey! Love these guides! I've watched them as they've come up, for a couple of years. Everything runs great, after following this one, except mega/sega CD!! I just can't get it going. Any plans for an update to the sega CD setup?

[@kurtzmann22]

you need sega CD bios for it run properly. make sure you tell retroarch where to find the bios to run the games.

[@andyharleychannel3817]

@@kurtzmann22 yeah I did that. And it didn't work. But since I made this comment, just tried one of the games and randomly, it's started working!? I'd tried it every now and then for weeks with no luck, then just out of nowhere, I'm playing the terminator!?

[@kurtzmann22]

@@andyharleychannel3817 double check the settings, retroarch will override certain cores without looking for bios files, i've been able to play a few ps1/dreamcast titles that way. There should be a guide telling you all the essential files you need to optimize cores/standalone emulators. Flycast, PCSX2, Duckstation, are all the UWPs I'd recommend using. Dolphin standalone is good but it asks to boot from USB.

[@RobiiShadowRunnerBuckland]

The website to download retroarch keeps returning a server error 500 what is going on been trying to get this done for a fee days now and i just cant seem to get retroarch to download

[@jsvd1546]

Any idea when 4 player Multitap will be supported?

[@xInfiniteCaliber]

So there’s no way to make these installed apps available in retail mode?

[@ArchadesGames]

No

[@TTMChris]

I have a question can I use a ftp server to transfer the files instead of a usb?

[@TheOfficalStrombonin]

Pretty sure you can do some research but you barley get any storage

[@TTMChris]

@@TheOfficalStrombonin yeah I gave up too difficult for me 😂

[@traiecruickshanks3559]

Is it saying for anyone else that they dont qualify for dev account

[@brianr9529]

I tried this yesterday and it says only msix packages are currently supported. Deleted the other retroarch as well 😢, I got it to work from github, never extracted it and I used the dependencies I already had. Thanks so much. Can you please do a video for flycast? I have it installed but just have a logo box top left and options and load top right and can't find a way to select them thnakyou.

[@abdalrhmanmarwan4468]

when i do want to add an account, it tells me 80004005 error there is any solve for it??

[@resh7215]

@abdalrhmanmarwan4468 same! Very frustrating. Did you find a fix for this?

[@MultiMusi59]

I'm seriously considering this however one of the guides I was reading mentions having to turn off Two Factor in order to add an account in the test environment? I can't do that. I'm passwordless and people are constantly trying to access my account. Not particularly safe. Any other options?

[@alexander6778]

I need help. When i go to register at the microsoft partner center, it doesn't allow me to register. I am able to fill in all of my information tabs except for one listed as "Website." im notnsure what it's asking for here. Do I literally need to go create my own website?

[@ivanespino16]

n64 still wont work for me. says failed to load libretro

[@RobiiShadowRunnerBuckland]

Bro forget my last comment its working now however the series x version of retroarch isnt appearing on the devstore website

[@FelipeMota94]

I keep trying to download pcsx2 but they seems to don't offer download anymore. I tried in 3 different pcs but nothing. Is that right?

[@MOJOixSOxiDOPE]

Is there a way to be on the home screen whenever I boot up dev mode? It always takes me to the dev home screen.

[@vplgery]

it worked but...... dolphin didnt want to work the next day

[@Technine4233]

The download link in the xbox dev store for retroarch no longer works, any update? Without that, I'm stopped dead in my tracks

[@Technine4233]

Update: I downloaded retroarch from the retroarch website choosing the xbox series option. I downloaded it to my xbox via the steps in this video but when I try running retroarch I keep getting the error message "we're having a little trouble with this" (0x80073cf0). Any idea what I did wrong?

[@copperhopper7507]

@@Technine4233 I have this problem too

[@Technine4233]

@@copperhopper7507 Uninstall and reinstall retroarch, that fixed it for me.

[@MOD3RNS4V4G3]

​@Technine4233 I don't see the series x option on the website, have you got it working?

[@Gleamoz]

How big of a external hard drive does the Xbox series can take in this mode ?

[@Severem]

Just a question, why did you ask us to create a BIOS folder on the oot when you later put it in Drive E:\System?

[@ArchadesGames]

For standalone Flycast and XBSX

[@brianr9529]

I have retroarch on my android phone with the same cores and games as my series x, yet there's a 32x and a SNES game that won't work on my series x even though I've did manual scans and assigned cores to the SNES and 32x playlist. It's driving me up the f wall. 3 days I've been trying to fix it. Any help PLEASE!?

[@robertoperez1321]

Thanks for taking your time to guide us bro. Btw anyone having problems or not being able to pass the step of ( terms of policy accept and continue ) joining the dev mode partership ? Thanks

[@horineesgaming7354]

Do you rewlly need ushb ,i remember following the tutorial back in the time bought a usb tp just find out i could send everything with just using wifi on my xbox .

[@79TORE79]

hi, your videos are very interesting. did you make a video where you can install a retrogames emulator on xbox s in retail mode? thanks

[@ArchadesGames]

Retail has been dead for over a year