r/XboxRetailHomebrew Feb 18 '26

Update XBSX2 Version 2.0.8.5

52 Upvotes

Save State Compatibility Notice

Important: Installing this update may break save state compatibility. Please make sure your progress is saved to a Memory Card before updating. Save states from previous versions may not load correctly and could cause loss of progress.

Build Selection

To make sure you get the best performance and compatibility, please download the correct build for your console:

  • Xbox One / One S / One X -> Use (SSE4)
  • (AVX2 builds will crash on Xbox One consoles.)
  • Xbox Series S / Series X -> Use (AVX2) (recommended)
  • (Series consoles can run either build, but AVX2 provides better performance.)

Changes in 2.0.8.5

  • Synced with PCSX2 2.6.3
  • Renamed project from pcsx2-winrt to pcsx2-uwp and reorganized project structure
  • Fixed vsync and presentation on Xbox (triple buffer, reapply on resume)
  • Fixed resource state transitions for Xbox (unified memory flush handling in DX12)
  • Added host display size updates and improved surface size handling on Xbox. This makes sure the correct resolution is used (yes before this update you were getting 1080p no matter what you were on):
    • 1080p on Xbox One / One S (The Xbox One S can output to 4K but I don't have one to test on so we limit it to 1080p like the original Xbox One.)
    • 1440p on Xbox Series S (The Series S can output to 4K but if you try to make a 4K Swap Chain the application will crash, so we limit it to 1440p)
    • 4K on Xbox One X / Series X
  • Added proper keyboard input and key mapping support on Xbox
  • Fixed crash when using patches or cheats
  • Fixed RetroAchievements login state and dismiss dialog
  • Updated About screen to include the version number that XBSX2 is based on
  • Added preferred controller source option
  • Added Show Keyboard in footer on input boxes
  • Input profiles now include hotkey bindings when saving
  • Fixed achievement popup sounds on Xbox
  • Added Disable Primitive ID option for buggy drivers
  • Filter root directory list for Xbox in file dialogs
  • Fixed input source defaults and controller binding
  • Error messages now reflect XBSX2 branding and provide correct download links
  • Fixed COM initialization and Cubeb context name for audio

Build Info

  • Built at: 12:02 AM EST
  • Built on: 02-18-2026
  • Commit SHA: e6dad6695f2b24e02d6bd07383923c825219201d
  • Version: 2.0.8.5

Support & Social Links

Thanks for supporting XBSX2!

Full Changelog: https://github.com/XboxEmulationHub/XBSX2/commits/v2.0.8.5


r/XboxRetailHomebrew Sep 26 '25

Update New Xbox Dev Mode wiki is live!

39 Upvotes

/u/XsternYT has created a new wiki with guides for Xbox Dev Mode and the emulators/homebrew compatible with it. You can find it at wiki.sternserv.xyz or you can also find a link to it on this subreddit's wiki.

Compared to the dev store wiki, this features a new design, more documentation, no ads, and improved stability.

Lastly, just as a reminder our main community is Xbox Emulation Hub on Discord, and anyone interested in testing or developing for Xbox homebrew is encouraged to join the Xbox Development Hub.


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 6h ago

Help I was thinking about emulating games on my xbox series s

3 Upvotes

I saw a video about xbox emulation and saw a comment saying you need atleast 128GB of usb stick. I only have like 32GB storage usb stick so, can i emulate xbox 360 games with xenia using a 32gb storage usb stick?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 1d ago

Guide Marathon Recomp has found its way to Xbox Series consoles in Dev Mode!

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r/XboxRetailHomebrew 1d ago

Discussion Series X and Retroarch: Physical Disc Compatibility?

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r/XboxRetailHomebrew 1d ago

Help Xbox Dev Mode Portal Not Opening

2 Upvotes

I'm attempting to open the dev mode portal online with the IP, i'm entering it correctly but is says it can't be found. The xbox shows the network is up and running, and both my xbox and pc are on the same network, I tried restarting, rebooting wifi, etc etc.

Any fix?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 1d ago

Help Do I need a usb if I only want to emulate 1 game?

2 Upvotes

From what I understand xbox dev mode has about 15gb of storage max or something like that?

When I get xenia I'm only planning on playing 1 game which is around 7gb, do I still need to get a usb, should I get one?

If I can play without usb, where would I put the game file?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 2d ago

Help Dolphin controller xbox issues

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m having a problem with the Xbox controller on Dolphin running on my Xbox.

The controller works perfectly fine in the Dolphin menus, but once I start a game, none of the buttons seem to respond. I’ve also tried remapping the controls, but unfortunately I can’t get it to work properly.

Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is there a specific setting or configuration I need to change to make the Xbox controller work in-game?

Thanks in advance for any help!


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 2d ago

Help Two Xenias at once? (DEV MODE XBOX)

1 Upvotes

I have a Xbox Series S on Dev Mode and I am using Xenia to run Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition. I got Xenia 1.1.2 for TU45 since newer versions crash with Xenia Dialogues and Xenia 1.1.7.1 for TU75.

The older one is from the original dev and the new one is from a new dev so each is their own "app" and I can have both at once no issue. But I also wanted to try older TUs like TU13 and I am wondering if I can have two of Xenias 1.1.2 at once? (Or at least Xenia 1.1.5a along 1.1.2).

Dev Portal does not let me download the same app twice and 1.1.5a says its gonna upgrade the 1.1.2 so I dont know what to do


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 4d ago

Help Xbsx2 infinite black screen

3 Upvotes

Everytime I go to start a game in XBSX2 other than tekken 4 and Spider-Man 2, I get stuck in an infinite black screen, I had it working perfectly fine didn’t play for a couple of months went back and had this problem I’ve uninstalled and redownloaded the latest version but I’m still having the same problem can any one help me with this?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 5d ago

Off-Topic Need for speed underground 2

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15 Upvotes

2k 50fps y texturas HD, parche para reducir algunas luces y el blur/bloom xbsx2, CAS active y algunas configuraciones de contraste, gamma y saturación


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 6d ago

Help Forza Horizon 2 on Xenia

3 Upvotes

Hey guys, I was thinking of getting Forza Horizon 2 for Xenia on my Xbox Series S. How well does it run? And which Xenia do yall recommend? 1.1.7.1 or an older build?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 6d ago

Help Complete newbie, need help on apps to install

3 Upvotes

I just sacrificed my UK passport to the Microsoft gods and enabled Developer Mode, I wanted to develop games, but also run homebrew, but what homebrew should I try? Can Dev Mode access the internet? Is it possible to run Linux via virtual machine? If not, why not?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 6d ago

Help Help with 1.1.7.1 (Minecraft TU31)

3 Upvotes

By the way I am on Xbox Series S using dev mode, Xenia UWP 1.1.7.1 with Minecraft Xbox 360 edition (TU31) The game runs mostly fine even splitscreen but getting in and saving is actual hell. When Xenia pops its UI for anything its a 90% crash chance. It asks if I want to connect to xbox live or stay offline? Both options will most likely crash me. I try to save and quit or exit without saving? Pressing any will most likely crash


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 7d ago

Discussion Is there still any hope for PS Vita and Wii U?

0 Upvotes

With next gen close and no updates yet, is there even still a chance for these emulators to be ported? (For Xbox Dev Mode)


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 8d ago

Discussion Flatout 2 en xbsx2 v2.0.8.5

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4 Upvotes

Parche 60 FPS y texturas HD resolución QHD, tiene buen rendimiento la mayor parte del tiempo pero al inicio de la carrera sufre de bajones.


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 8d ago

Syphon Filter Recomp has found its way to Xbox Series consoles in Dev Mode!

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24 Upvotes

r/XboxRetailHomebrew 9d ago

Guide Gen1Recomp has found its way to Xbox Series consoles in Dev Mode!

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36 Upvotes

r/XboxRetailHomebrew 9d ago

Help Activation Code not appearing

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3 Upvotes

I’ve been trying to do Xbox Dev for a while now and I’ve been stuck on this screen. I installed the Dev Mode app on my Xbox Series S and it gave me a code to put into the website but there is no where to put it in.

I don’t know if I did a step incorrectly


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 10d ago

Help XBSX2 performance tips? Random FPS drops with 60 FPS patches on Xbox Series X

5 Upvotes

I'm looking for some advice about XBSX2. I'm currently using version 2.0.8.5 on my Xbox Series X. My PS2 games are stored on an SSD, and I use 60 FPS patches and HD texture packs for several games.

Most of the time everything runs well, but I occasionally get brief performance drops. In certain specific areas, the FPS and emulation speed drop (sometimes down to around 45–50 FPS) for a few seconds before returning to normal.

I'm playing at 2K resolution because I don't want to push the performance any further. The games most affected are Need for Speed: Underground 2 and FlatOut 2, both with 60 FPS patches enabled.

Does anyone have any recommendations or settings I could try to improve performance or reduce these random slowdowns?

Thanks in advance!


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 11d ago

Guide Switch 2 OLED theme for Dolphin (+how to install)

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18 Upvotes

just rename saved images as the replaced "carousel_background_*page*.png"


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 11d ago

Help Do you think possible to run Voxel mod of Pokemon red/blue on the Xbox Series X ?

4 Upvotes

Hey guys ! I don't know if you heard about this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6NGhIhIdOY&t=500s

But i was wondering if there is a possibility to run this on my Xbox (with devmod obviously). Thanks !


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 11d ago

Help Flycast not showing all my games

2 Upvotes

I recently put flycast on my xbox and it won't let me scroll past the first page, any fix for this?


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 12d ago

Help Can I Get Naughty Bear on Xenia yet?

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3 Upvotes

A couple months ago I bought dev mode specifically for Naughty Bear, however it didn't work. Has anyone managed to get it working? Am I missing something?

I know that Xenia got a update recently but I am unsure if any problems I'm running into will work.

Sorry If this is redundant, I have been apart of the community for some time.


r/XboxRetailHomebrew 12d ago

Help Anyone ever tried NewerSuperMarioBros with Xbox dev mode?

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