From 309169d14c47af689ef93170c85698f3e10c01ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Connor McLaughlin Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:53:50 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] README: Add instructions for Xbox One/UWP --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ad79d2cc5..4222f82e5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ A "BIOS" ROM image is required to to start the emulator and to play games. You c ## Latest News Older entries are available at https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/blob/master/NEWS.md +- 2021/07/11: UWP/Xbox one port added. Follow the instructions in "Universal Windows Platform / Xbox One" below. +- 2021/07/10: Direct3D 12 hardware renderer added. It does not support downsampling or postprocessing (was mainly intended for Xbox). - 2021/06/25: Ability to undelete files from memory card editor added. - 2021/06/22: Measured achievements for RetroAchievements added. - 2021/06/19: Leaderboards for RetroAchievements added. @@ -105,6 +107,24 @@ To set up: The Qt frontend includes an automatic update checker. Builds downloaded after 2020/08/07 will automatically check for updates each time the emulator starts, this can be disabled in Settings. Alternatively, you can force an update check by clicking `Help->Check for Updates`. +### Universal Windows Platform / Xbox One + +The DuckStation fullscreen UI is available for Universal Windows Platform and Xbox One. + +To use on Xbox One: + +1. Ensure your console is in developer mode. You will need to purchase a developer license from Microsoft. +2. Download the duckstation-uwp.appx file. +4. Navigate to the device portal for your console (displayed in the home screen). +5. Install the appx file by clicking Add in the main page. +6. Set the app to Game mode instead of App mode: Scroll down to DuckStation in the listinng, press the `Change View` button, select `View Details`, and change `App` to `Game`. +7. Upload a BIOS image to the local state directory for DuckStation, or place your BIOS image on a removable USB drive. If using a USB drive, you will need to set the BIOS path in DuckStation's settings to point to this directory. +8. Add games to the local state games directory, or use a removable USB drive. Again, you will have to register this path in Game List Settings for it to scan. +9. Launch the app, and enjoy. By default, the `Change View` button will open the quick menu. +10. Don't forget to enable enhancements, an Xbox One S can do 8x resolution scale with 4K output, Series consoles can go higher. + +**NOTE:** I'd recommend using a USB drive for saving memory cards, as the local state directory will be removed when you uninstall the app. + ### Linux #### Binaries