How to install Retrix (Retroarch/Libretro port) for Xbox One

wiired24 · Jul 25, 2017

@Absestos I'll take care of the landing page. I know HTMl5 and CSS3 and I've done websites before. Just P.M. me a basic draft of what the landing page should look like I 100% agree that you need to focus on raising awareness of RetriX. Others wlll disagree with me but I understand wanting to push this as a true UWP Front-end thar runs on PC and Xbox One. Your doing great, keep up the good work

PROTOBOY · Jul 25, 2017

Can I install on Windows 10 Mobile?

dominater01 · Jul 26, 2017

PROTOBOY said:
Can I install on Windows 10 Mobile?

its uwp for pc mobile and xbox so it should

Absestos · Jul 26, 2017

Quick update since I really need to sleep.

I have released a new version of RetriX: apart from some bugfixes, the main change is in packaging.
I finally got my Authenticode certificate, so from this release you'll be able to install RetriX by just running the appxbundle file as if it was a traditional installer - no messing around with certificates needed anymore.
This applies to both PC and mobile, installing on Xbox works the same as before, since there's no sideloading without dev mode there.

Apart from that, most of my time has been spent working with the libretro devs fixing changes that made several cores (Genesis Plus GX, Beetle PSX, etc) stop working on WinRT.
This is not over yet and will take some more time.

@wiired24 @kingtut I'll create a mockup for the website and send it over as soon as I can.

As for what target audience to focus on, the whole point of RetriX is that it's a *universal* Windows 10 app, and the PC is very much a focus.
I started the whole project because I don't like Retroarch's UI on a PC and want something that works well with keyboard and mouse/touch as well as gamepad (not to mention proper high DPI support, Metro design and sandboxing). I refuse to believe I am alone in this.
While Xbox is a great use case (it is a console just like what RetriX emulates and RetroArch does not work there yet), installing RetriX there is way more involved than on other platforms.
If nothing else, having it easily accessible on PC and mobile could act as a gateway to people investing the time and money it takes to get dev mode on their Xbox.

ploggy · Jul 26, 2017

Absestos said:
Quick update since I really need to sleep.

I have released a new version of RetriX: apart from some bugfixes, the main change is in packaging.
I finally got my Authenticode certificate, so from this release you'll be able to install RetriX by just running the appxbundle file as if it was a traditional installer - no messing around with certificates needed anymore.
This applies to both PC and mobile, installing on Xbox works the same as before, since there's no sideloading without dev mode there.

Apart from that, most of my time has been spent working with the libretro devs fixing changes that made several cores (Genesis Plus GX, Beetle PSX, etc) stop working on WinRT.
This is not over yet and will take some more time.

@wiired24 @kingtut I'll create a mockup for the website and send it over as soon as I can.

As for what target audience to focus on, the whole point of RetriX is that it's a *universal* Windows 10 app, and the PC is very much a focus.
I started the whole project because I don't like Retroarch's UI on a PC and want something that works well with keyboard and mouse/touch as well as gamepad (not to mention proper high DPI support, Metro design and sandboxing). I refuse to believe I am alone in this.
While Xbox is a great use case (it is a console just like what RetriX emulates and RetroArch does not work there yet), installing RetriX there is way more involved than on other platforms.
If nothing else, having it easily accessible on PC and mobile could act as a gateway to people investing the time and money it takes to get dev mode on their Xbox.

I'm glad your getting help from the Retroarch guys, they can really push your project forward and give you the boost in publicity you need.

I'm still hoopful you'll port PCSXr though.

PROTOBOY · Jul 27, 2017

Thanks for updating..

On PC was installed successful, but on Windows 10 Mobile don't even install

.

Absestos · Jul 27, 2017

I noticed myself. Did the previous packages work for you?

Absestos · Jul 27, 2017

@kingtut @wiired24 I had a bit of time to think about the website and came up with some ideas.
I want something simple and flat: think material design. If possible, I'd rather have something based on Material itself, Bootstrap or Foundation to help maintainability.
Beyond that, try to avoid stuff that requires bower/node.js/ruby/python - it's overkill for a single page and a huge pain to get working.

If you are feeling ambitious, you could try to mimic the Windows Store's layout for the top of the landing page and have a more traditional feature list, like the one here below that.
If you'd rather start from a template, this (demo here) is a good one.

You can find RetriX's logo as SVG here (Icon Master.svg): when displaying it have the logo in white on a solid color background.
For color palette, I am thinking either the Xbox one or something like my own homepage (if you want to go for the latter ask and I'll give you the hex values).

wiired24 · Jul 27, 2017

Absestos said:
@kingtut @wiired24 I had a bit of time to think about the website and came up with some ideas.
I want something simple and flat: think material design. If possible, I'd rather have something based on Material itself, Bootstrap or Foundation to help maintainability.
Beyond that, try to avoid stuff that requires bower/node.js/ruby/python - it's overkill for a single page and a huge pain to get working.

If you are feeling ambitious, you could try to mimic the Windows Store's layout for the top of the landing page and have a more traditional feature list, like the one here below that.
If you'd rather start from a template, this (demo here) is a good one.

You can find RetriX's logo as SVG here (Icon Master.svg): when displaying it have the logo in white on a solid color background.
For color palette, I am thinking either the Xbox one or something like my own homepage (if you want to go for the latter ask and I'll give you the hex values).

Okay I'll begin work on it as soon as possible. It's funny because I was actually considering using bootstrap tbh since it works for both Mobile and Desktop devices. As far as design I've decided I'm going to base it off of the Windows Store Layout. Should take me a few days to get the job done

LuigiXL · Jul 27, 2017

As a simple user, I just did this for the first time, I'm blown away! If someone here had anything to do with it thanks for all your hard work!

Absestos · Jul 28, 2017

@wiired24 I am very grateful for your help and am sure you'll do a great job

Should you need to ask more questions do not hesitate.

wiired24 · Jul 28, 2017

LuigiXL said:
As a simple user, I just did this for the first time, I'm blown away! If someone here had anything to do with it thanks for all your hard work!

RetriX - The work of Alberto Fustinoni @Absestos

Documentation of How to sideload homebrew / Author of ProjectPegasus/ Re-compiled& Ported several projects to Xbox One - Me @wiired24

You can also thank @dominater01 and @ElijahZAwesome for their work in bringing more content to Xbox One Dev Mode.

Also thanks to @kingtut for his work in fixing PPSSPP for Xbox One

Also a huge shoutout to @SheruShaku for his work in making RetriX finally stable on Xbox One

If I forgot anyone, let me know

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Absestos said:
@wiired24 I am very grateful for your help and am sure you'll do a great job

Should you need to ask more questions do not hesitate.

Thank you, that means alot. I think you will be pleasantly surprised

PROTOBOY · Jul 28, 2017

Absestos said:
I noticed myself. Did the previous packages work for you?

Neither, same effect as the previous one.

On PC is working, but on Mobile just don't even install

.

wiired24 · Jul 28, 2017

Absestos said:
@wiired24 I am very grateful for your help and am sure you'll do a great job

Should you need to ask more questions do not hesitate.

I Should be finished with the landing page by tonight. I've made quite extensive progress with it. I decided on using a template instead of just starting from scratch and It's really paid off. The page is coming together beautifully. There are a few remaining modifications I have to make but I think you'll be quite happy with the end result.

Just Part of The Landing Page I'm still working on it things are still subject to change

jirkawaggon · Jul 28, 2017

@wiired24 Dont foget to the list of emulate consoles (NES, SNES etc) and information that RETRIX is free of charge (but everyone can donate)

wiired24 · Jul 28, 2017

jirkawaggon said:
@wiired24 Dont foget to the list of emulate consoles (NES, SNES etc) and information that RETRIX is free of charge (but everyone can donate)

Of course

Absestos · Jul 28, 2017

@wiired24 That's looking great: thank you very much.

Also

Today I was lucky enough to be able to add two new cores: RetriX now supports both Neo Geo Pocket (+color) and Wonderswan (+color).

Grab the latest release here

dominater01 · Jul 28, 2017

Absestos said:
@wiired24 That's looking great: thank you very much.

Also

Today I was lucky enough to be able to add two new cores: RetriX now supports both Neo Geo Pocket (+color) and Wonderswan (+color).

Grab the latest release here

sweet thanks for this

tested neo geo pocket +color and everything plays and sounds good

edit: just tested ws and wsc both play games just fine but for some reason the music sounds skippy

ploggy · Jul 28, 2017

dominater01 said:
sweet thanks for this

tested neo geo pocket +color and everything plays and sounds good

edit: just tested ws and wsc both play games just fine but for some reason the music sounds skippy

Nice. I'll try these later thanks @Absestos

ploggy · Jul 28, 2017

dominater01 said:
sweet thanks for this

tested neo geo pocket +color and everything plays and sounds good

edit: just tested ws and wsc both play games just fine but for some reason the music sounds skippy

Just got a chance to test the new cores and Im having the same issue, but apart from the slightly distorted audio these cores are perfect.

Is there any chance you could add analog stick support?

As always thanks for everything

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