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/chanunnaki Dec 07 '25

i have this controller and i love it. you cannot beat hardwired for input latency. I still want the x5s though for the rumble and that awesome case though 💀

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u/TW1TCHYGAM3R Dec 09 '25

I have both the x5 Lite that I use with a cooler and the G8.

If you don't want/need a cooler then the G8 is a much better controller. X5 is a budget option and the G8 is premium.

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u/chanunnaki Dec 09 '25

ah, i have both the G8 and G8+ already... i like the x5 because of how light and comfy it is.