Earlier this year, Xbox dealt a blow to emulation on Xbox Series X|S. If you don't recall, the company blocked the use of emulators in the retail mode of the consoles, forcing players to pay for developer mode to continue using them.
The situation has unexpectedly changed, as emulators can now be used again on Xbox Series X|S without the need for developer mode. While this is great news for many, the reality is that part of the community is still disappointed because they will have to make a payment.
Xbox Series X|S can run emulators in retail mode again, but...
A group of emulation enthusiasts has found a way to run emulators on Xbox Series X|S without the need for developer mode. It's important to clarify that Microsoft has nothing to do with this movement.
In fact, the group does not want Microsoft to learn about their method of accessing emulators in retail mode. For this reason, they will not make the steps public. Instead, the information will be behind a paywall.
So those interested in the method will have to spend $2 USD per month to have access to this method. As it is evident, part of the community disagrees with this practice, so they will not pay despite wanting to take advantage of emulation on their consoles.
Various videos confirm that the method works and allows emulators to run smoothly in retail mode. However, the group's decisions have sparked controversy within the community. On the other hand, it is believed that Microsoft will not stand idly by and will do what it can to block this method of access.
At the time of writing this, the company has not commented on the matter. Some players recommended paying for the $20 USD developer mode instead, as it guarantees no issues with the company or access to emulators.
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