Xbox Series Consoles Can Now Run Emulators in Retail Mode: Find Out How

Xbox Series Consoles Now Support Emulators in Retail Mode

Good news for Xbox Series console owners! Emulators can now be used in retail mode once again.

In the past, users were able to download applications from the Microsoft Store, which allowed them to run emulated content on their retail Xbox Series consoles.

However, Microsoft disabled this feature earlier this year, making it only accessible in developer mode.

Fortunately, a group called UWeaPons Store has discovered a new method to run these applications on retail units.

Please note that the group is not publicly disclosing the exact method to avoid Microsoft patching it. However, you can gain access to this new method by supporting the group on Patreon. They are asking for £2/$2 per month.

As of now, it’s unclear if Microsoft will take action against this new method. MVG, in a recent video, confirms that the method is currently working as intended.

In late 2021, Microsoft Edge received an update that made browser-based emulators available for Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Super NES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, MS DOS, Amiga, and more.

While browser-based emulators have some performance limitations, they are a convenient option. However, for optimal performance and compatibility with emulators for PS2, GameCube, Nintendo Wii, Dreamcast, and more, hardware-based software remains the best choice.

If you’re interested in accessing Developer Mode on your Xbox console, it’s possible by paying a $20 fee. This mode allows you to install development builds of software that use the Universal Windows Platform.