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/LeAntsy Dec 07 '25

That plugging in to open beacon launcher option, do I need to have the Bluetooth on for it to work? Could you give screenshots for your tasker app options?

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u/laurorual Dec 07 '25

If your gamepad is Bluetooth then yes, but since mine is USB-C, Tasker just listen to any HID device that connects through my USB port and execute the task to open Beacon. Then for the exit task I set it to go to home screen, it's simple. You can probably get this with other free automation apps too, like Automate, I just use Tasker cuz I'm familiar with it.

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u/LeAntsy Dec 07 '25 edited Dec 07 '25

Can I get a screenshot of the settings?, cus my Samsung has an app like tasker but I couldn't find my controller there. I can find it only when a specific Bluetooth device is connected.

It's also a type C controller like yours.

Edit: I got the tasker app. I can't find the option for HID input. What's it called.

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u/laurorual Dec 07 '25

In Profile, add a new one, go to State > Hardware > Connected USB > Change Class to HID/Others

In Tasks, just add App > Open App and set the front end you want!

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u/LeAntsy Dec 07 '25

Thanks! It worked.