Retroarch is now on Retail Mode (Xbox Series S/X)

[jtjose]

does anything show up in local folder?

Yes folder of app data , microsoft edge, comms , packages,, temp internet files, microsoft , history, publishers, and temp

 

[GABO1423]

Yes folder of app data , microsoft edge, comms , packages,, temp internet files, microsoft , history, publishers, and temp

And you don't see a folder with "RetroArch" or something like that in the name?

 

[jtjose]

And you don't see a folder with "RetroArch" or something like that in the name?

No

 

[GABO1423]

No

And you have opened RetroArch at least once, right?

 

[jtjose]

And you have opened RetroArch at least once, right?

Yes

 

[GABO1423]

Yes

Try refreshing your FTP Client (what you are using to access LOCALFOLDER). Also might be a good idea to check what the folder is supposed to be named by going into Settings > Directory in RetroArch.

 

[jtjose]

Try refreshing your FTP Client (what you are using to access LOCALFOLDER). Also might be a good idea to check what the folder is supposed to be named by going into Settings > Directory in RetroArch.

Ok Ill try that

 

[jtjose]

Try refreshing your FTP Client (what you are using to access LOCALFOLDER). Also might be a good idea to check what the folder is supposed to be named by going into Settings > Directory in RetroArch.

So managed I to find the file retroarch looks at it was in my U folder for some reason and the path to find it was u/users/mgr1/appdata/local/packages/44197Goldfox.17734longfilename/localstate/and then the folder for system, bios, config , ;etc thanks!

 

[godreborn]

So managed I to find the file retroarch looks at it was in my U folder for some reason u/users/mgr1/appdata/local/packages/44197Goldfox.17734longfilename/localstate/and then the folder for system, bios, config , ;etc thanks!

don't need those. you can put the files on the external hdd (drive D for retail; E for devmode). just don't put the playlists in the same location or else they'll overwrite each other if you choose to have both, like me. make sure to allow application packages full access to the drive.

 

[GABO1423]

So managed I to find the file retroarch looks at it was in my U folder for some reason and the path to find it was u/users/mgr1/appdata/local/packages/44197Goldfox.17734longfilename/localstate/and then the folder for system, bios, config , ;etc thanks!

That's because you have an Xbox One as opposed to a Series console. The U folder is the equivalent to the Q folder on the Series consoles. And LOCALFOLDER serves as a shortcut to the Packages folder in the U/Q Drive/Folder.

 

[jtjose]

don't need those. you can put the files on the external hdd (drive D for retail; E for devmode). just don't put the playlists in the same location or else they'll overwrite each other if you choose to have both, like me. make sure to allow application packages full access to the drive.

ok

 

[jtjose]

That's because you have an Xbox One as opposed to a Series console. The U folder is the equivalent to the Q folder on the Series consoles. And LOCALFOLDER serves as a shortcut to the Packages folder in the U/Q Drive/Folder.

ok I see

 

[mightymuffy]

My thought on the massive lag I'm getting with the older controller is due to the wireless feature - maybe the program favours bluetooth, then reverts to the older 'MS method' as a backup.. Will find out later hopefully!

Hoo boy.... right, an update on this one... tried my sons series S controller on the setup, STILL horrendous lag! Turns out, after much more troubleshooting (ohh the embarrassment), the fuckin TV wasn't set to game mode!! The missus decided to watch an old dvd on it, didn't like the colour, so changed the soddin picture mode and didnt tell me haha! I only figured it out when I fired up a bit of spelunky on it and got the same amount of lag. So yeah, no issue with any controller after all - I am ashamed of myself...

 

[the_randomizer]

Are there any advantages to using this in Retail Mode? Like more access to CPU cores or GPU?

 

[godreborn]

Are there any advantages to using this in Retail Mode? Like more access to CPU cores or GPU?

Just not paying for dev mode or having to activate and restart. Based on my experience, the games play the same.

 

[SlimGG]

@godreborn few pages back you said u didnt have PS2 covers showing up, did u manually add them or did you find a way to correctly name them for database to pick them up ??

 

[the_randomizer]

Just not paying for dev mode or having to activate and restart. Based on my experience, the games play the same.

I'll need to check it out, my only concern is reconfiguring the game folder or having to change anything with the directories. It's a pain in the ass to use the FTP and changing the config that way.

 

[godreborn]

I'll need to check it out, my only concern is reconfiguring the game folder or having to change anything with the directories. It's a pain in the ass to use the FTP and changing the config that way.

you can put everything but the main retroarch config file on an external hdd. I copied and pasted the retroarch config file via ftp to my pc, so I'll just ftp it back whenever there's a new update. according to gabo, that never changes, so I should be able to safely add the config file. even if I can't, everything is safe on the external hdd.

 

[godreborn]

@godreborn few pages back you said u didnt have PS2 covers showing up, did u manually add them or did you find a way to correctly name them for database to pick them up ??

yeah, I got ps2 box art to show up, but I used 3d versions of the artwork. not all box art appears, since I think it hasn't been uploaded yet. you have to have the game name (has to be exact), along with region in parenthesis to download box art. you can remove the region from the game name in your playlist section. it will have remove () or remove [] or remove both. I chose just to remove (). the box art will still work and everything this way, just won't have the annoying region listed.

 

[the_randomizer]

you can put everything but the main retroarch config file on an external hdd. I copied and pasted the retroarch config file via ftp to my pc, so I'll just ftp it back whenever there's a new update. according to gabo, that never changes, so I should be able to safely add the config file. even if I can't, everything is safe on the external hdd.

What I meant was I had it initially setup in dev mode a few months ago on the U drive (I think). Can that carry over if I install to retail mode, so long as I point it to that directory after installing or do I have to use an FTP?