[Xbox Series X|S] Dev Mode & Retroarch Emulation Setup Guide - 2025 Edition!

New updates have been hitting the Xbox Dev Mode emulation scene that have provided a better emulation experience for the Xbox Series X|S! This Dev Mode & Retroarch will take you through the process of getting the latest version of Retroarch installed and the benefits it provides. While this guide focuses on the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One systems can follow along with the process by selecting the appropriate version of Retroarch to install.

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Xbox Dev Mode Signup Page: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us...

Xbox Dev Mode App Store: https://xbdev.store/

Retroarch Backup Download Link: https://github.com/EmulationCollectiv...

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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Purpose
0:11 - Intro
0:35 - Needed Items
1:55 - Download Dev Mode Activation App
2:34 - Activating Dev Mode
6:18 - Switch Your Xbox Into Dev Mode
6:35 - Get Your Xbox Connected To The Internet
7:15 - Sign Into Your Xbox Live Profile
7:48 - Setup Remote Access Settings
8:33 - Properly Formatting A Xbox USB Drive App Method
10:46 - Properly Formatting A Xbox USB Drive Manual Method
12:33 - Set Your USB Drive To Media On The Xbox
13:03 - Accessing The Xbox Device Portal
13:54 - Installing Retroarch
16:01 - Change UWP Type From App To Game
16:38 - Configure Retroarch Directories
18:51 - Using The Online Updater
20:31 - Setting Menu Item Visibility
21:21 - Changing Scaling And Latency Options Part 1
21:52 - Controller Hotkeys
22:56 - Changing Latency Options Part 2
23:20 - Retro Achievements
23:38 - Netplay Username Setup
23:50 - Save Your Retroarch Config
24:06 - My Xbox Playlist Has Core Setup Information!
24:37 - Returning To Retail Mode
25:03 - Returning To Dev Mode
25:21 - Outro/Support

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