Yes, it is quite possible to install emulators on Xbox Series X|S.Microsoft’s latest consoles are capable of running all kinds of scene software homebrew, via developer mode.The latest feat even allows you to install an Xbox 360 emulator, without even having to go through developer mode.
Xenia, the savior of Xbox 360 games?
As often, when it comes to evoking the scene homebrew and the development of amateur software with astonishing capacities, Dimitris Giannakis of the YouTube channel “Modern Vintage Gamer”, took on the task of presenting this new tool on video.Installable without even going through Xbox Series X|S developer mode, this software could significantly expand the official list of Xbox 360 games already available.
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The announcement of the availability of this emulation project is no coincidence and comes only a few days after the imbroglio concerning the upcoming disappearance of Xbox 360 titles on the various Microsoft stores.A hard blow for those who wanted to enhance their library, but that Xenia could fill.Remember, however, that emulators are tools bordering on legality, if used for piracy purposes.
However, the software would allow you to launch titles not available through the official backward compatibility program.In his explanatory video, Dimitris Giannakis spins popular but unavailable titles, such as GoldenEye 007 in its canceled Xbox 360 version.Here again, a perfect timing for the creators of the project who rely on their work to demonstrate the extent of Xenia in the face of a technically rather poor port.
If you are interested in this emulator, know that it is free to download from theofficial site of the project.Note, however, as the Modern Vintage Gamer video indicates, that the project is still in its infancy and the application may crash several times.Xenia therefore joins the list of emulators that can be installed on Xbox Series X | S, such as the amazing RetroArch, DuckStation or Dolphin, to name a few.
Tutorial: how to install Xenia on Xbox Series X|S
In order to install Xenia on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, just follow a few steps.However, we do not recommend that you install this emulator if you are not familiar with this kind of software and remind you that you must have a copy of the game you want to run, in order to stay within the legal framework. .
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Steps to follow
- Open the Microsoft Edge web browser and go to the software downloadon the Microsoft Store.
- Download the Xenia emulator and install it on your Xbox Series X|S before opening it.
- On PC, prepare an external USB storage containing your previously converted image files, if necessary.
- Plug in the external USB storage to your Xbox Series X|S and open the console’s File Explorer.You should be able to find your file and launch it directly, without additional manipulation.
- Enjoy your newly compatible Xbox 360 game!