To get Batocera (or any Linux) running on an Xbox 360, your console must be:
| Feature | Batocera (Linux) | Windows 10/11 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Easy frontend, hard backend | Install Xenia, double-click EXE | | Xenia Performance | Good (Vulkan only) | Best (Vulkan + D3D12) | | Game Compatibility | Limited to Vulkan games | Full (D3D12 fixes many titles) | | Boot Time | 10 seconds | 30+ seconds | | Controller Latency | Excellent | Good | | Cost | Free | Windows license |
Boot into Batocera. Connect to Wi-Fi. Update the controller configuration. Ensure your GPU is detected.