Xbox:Apps
This guide will walk you through installing single applications and emulators onto your Xbox. Bundles of emulators can be installed using RetroArch, CoinOPS, or Visionary.
Emulators and apps can be updated by just copying the new files in and overwriting old ones. There are some exceptions such as with XBMC in which you need to uninstall the apps save game before updating.
Installing Applications
- Start a FTP session and create a folder called "Apps" on the E, F, or G drive.
- Copy the entire application folder to the "Apps" folder you just created. The folder should contain a "default.xbe".
- Open the Applications section of UnleashX, press Start, and "Refresh list". If you are using a different dashboard, reboot your Xbox. Your application should appear and be launchable.
Installing Emulators
Emulators can be installed individually, or with a front-end such as CoinOPS or Hypervision (RetroArch used to release builds for Xbox, but they are long since outdated). Generally, individually released emulators are more up-to-date. Most emulators work great, but due to some limitations, not every game works or works perfectly. The N64 emulator Surreal64 specifically has this compatibility list.
- Start a FTP session and create a folder called "Emulators" on the E, F, or G drive.
- Copy the entire application folder to the "Emulators" folder you just created. The folder should contain a "default.xbe".
- Open the Emulators section of UnleashX, press Start, and "Refresh list". If you are using a different dashboard, reboot your Xbox. Your application should appear and be launchable.
- To install games on your emulator, place the games into the "roms" folder inside of the desired emulator's folder. Games must be in ZIP or RAR format. You can zip game ROMs using Winrar or 7zip.