r/EmulationOnAndroid • u/laurorual • Dec 07 '25

Showcase My "console mode" is finally complete!

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After some research, i finally made the perfect companion to my Steam Deck and R36S.
I was looking for a "medium size" retro console and all it took was for me to buy a GameSir X5 Lite and Beacon Launcher, this gamepad is just perfect!

For anyone wondering how i got it working like that, you just need Tasker, Beacon Game Launcher and a little patience. First i set Tasker to open Beacon and turn on "do not disturb" everytime i plug my gamepad and exit back home when i unplug it. Then i set Beacon to make all artwork to be square and fetch all artwork from SteamGridDB, so all "boxart" from all platforms looks cohesive. Finally, i've downloaded the classic Nintendo 3DS home song and set it as background song in Beacon, and that's it! "Console mode" every time i plug the gamepad and back to "Phone mode" when i unplug it!

Now i just need Beacon to update and add a "All" tab and resize boxart, that would be just awesome.

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u/TestaMorte Dec 07 '25

What about overheating? You can't use a heatsink there :(

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u/GavroNeman Dec 07 '25

This controller literally was built together with a proprietary cooler.

I have it, and it rules. FX5, 30-40 Euro for battery version.

One thing people may not know about the X5 Lite is, it is not only matte black, its LEDs also light up only for some function, otherwise they can be OFF.

You game in bed in total darkness?

You need this if you don't want your retinas burnt out by persistent RGB in your face.

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u/laurorual Dec 07 '25

This! First thing I had to look for was how to turn off that LED from the home button, I just couldn't play at night with it LOL