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Xbox 360 Emulation on Android Handhelds

This document summarizes the testing of the X180 mobile emulator for Xbox 360 games on an Android handheld device. The focus is on assessing game performance, identifying optimal settings, and comparing the emulation experience to other platforms like PlayStation 3.

Key Takeaways:

  • X180 Mobile Emulator: A new emulator for Xbox 360 games on Android devices. Available for download on GitHub.
  • Device Tested: Primarily an Android handheld device (implied to be less powerful than Odin 3, but specific model not consistently stated, though Retroid Pocket 6 is mentioned).
  • Performance Varies: Game performance is highly dependent on the game's demands and the device's chipset. Some games are playable, while others are too demanding.
  • Driver Importance: Using the correct video drivers (e.g., Turnip drivers like T28 or T27) is crucial for performance. Driver finder tools can be helpful.
  • Settings:
    • Disabling FSR 1.0 is recommended as it can cause crashes in some games.
    • Frame rate limits should generally be off for maximum performance.
    • Post-processing should be left off.
    • Game-specific settings, like draw resolution, can significantly impact performance and visual quality (e.g., Blur).
  • Comparison to PS3 Emulation: The X360 emulator is generally considered to be performing better and be less demanding than PS3 emulators on these devices. Games load faster, and there are fewer crashes.
  • Stability: The X360 emulator showed good stability during testing, with no crashes reported during gameplay sessions, unlike some PS3 emulation experiences.

Game Performance Examples:

  • Dante's Inferno: Playable, averaging over 30 FPS, sometimes reaching 40-50 FPS in less demanding scenes.
  • Skate 3: Works with specific patched Turnip drivers (26.2.0 R5), but performance is not as smooth as on Odin 3 (over 20 FPS).
  • Demanding Games (General): Many demanding games are surprisingly working on these devices. Performance can be around 15 FPS for very intensive titles.
  • Blur: Required significant tweaking of game-specific settings (draw resolution) to become playable, achieving around 15-20 FPS with minor graphic issues.
  • Call of Juarez: Impressive performance, game works quite well.
  • Mortal Kombat Complete Edition: Very playable, over 50 FPS in some sections.
  • Castlevania Lords of Shadow: Working but slow, 20-25 FPS, not a brilliant experience.
  • Dirt 3: Performed better than expected for a demanding racing game, around 22-23 FPS.
  • Gears of War 3: Too demanding for the chipset, impossible to play (16-17 FPS).

Future Testing:

More games will be tested, and comparisons will be made with the Odin 3 handheld.