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Front-Ends

List of Available Android Launchers/Front-Ends

Frontend Price Notes
AOSP Launcher Free Pre-Installed
ARC Browser $7.49
Daijishō Free
Dig Free / In-App Purchases
Launchbox Free / Subscription
Lemuroid Free
Pegasus Free Pegasus Installer
RetroArch Free
Retroid Launcher Free Pre-Installed
RESET Collection $4.99

Daijishou

Daijishō is a retro launcher that let you manage your retro games libraries.

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How to add systems to Daijishou

Add systems

  1. Settings > Download Platforms > Select each system you want to add > Import

  2. Platforms > Select Paths, Add and navigate to the systems folder > Finish

  3. Hit Sync to let the front-end find and scrape your games

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  • To add systems not available through the download I'd recommend editing one of these JSON files and importing it through Settings > More Settings > Import platform

How to change default emulator for Daijishou

Change default emulator

  1. On the Platforms click 🖊️ > Player Settings drop down

  2. Select the emulator > Save

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How to change emulator per game for Daijishou

Change emulator per game

  1. Library > Swipe the bottom section to the right until you get to Edit Item

  2. Custom Player On > Use Drop-down > Save

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How to download wallpaper packs for Daijishou

Wallpaper packs

  1. Settings > Scroll down to Appearance > Download platform wallpapers pack

  2. Choose a pack > Download Pack

Retroid Launcher

The Retroid Launcher is one of two preinstalled front-ends that you can use when loading up your Retroid Pocket 2 Plus.

You can do the following in the Retroid Launcher:

  • Add systems, roms, and launch apps
  • Use Retroid's RetroArch/Standalone preconfigured setup
  • To use Retroid's preconfigured RetroArch/Standalone setup:Retroid Launcher System Screen > Setup
  • To switch cover art with your own on the device: long press the game and select "Box Cover" and navigate to the .png.
  • To add your own custom box art via computer place your .pngs in the Internal storage RP3Launcher\Emulations\systemname folders. Make sure to exit and re-enter the Retroid Launcher for it to take effect.

How to add systems to Retroid Launcher

Add Systems dropdown
  • Click Systems > Select a system you wish to add > Ok
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How to add roms to Retroid Launcher

Add roms dropdown
  • Select the system > roms > select either internal storage or external > locate and select the systems roms folder > scan
  • The Retroid Launcher has tons of problems with numbered series you can edit the title by long pressing game > Rename This Game
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How to change default emulator for system in Retroid Launcher

Change emulator dropdown
  • Click Edit > Select emulator for the dropdown > Click Save
  • Read Launch Commands sections to learn how to add emulators/cores
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How to add game to favorite for Retroid Launcher

  • Long press game > Set Favorite
  • To switch to Favorite filter: Swipe left side of screen > Favorite

How to orginize system list for Retroid Launcher

  • Long press system image > Move system image

Launch Commands

  • These are launch commands for the Retroid Launcher.
  • To add: Retroid Launcher > Game list > Edit > New
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Retroid Launcher Commands Dropdown
AetherSX2 (PS2)
Option Command/Input
Name AetherSX2
Package xyz.aethersx2.android
Activity xyz.aethersx2.android.EmulationActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key bootPath
Data Type */*
Citra - Antutu (3DS)
Option Command/Input
Name Citra Antutu
Package com.antutu.ABenchMark
Activity org.citra.emu.ui.EmulationActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key SelectedGame
Data Type
Dolphin (GC/Wii)
Option Command/Input
Name Dolphin
Package org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu
Activity org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.ui.main.MainActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key AutoStartFile
Data Type
Dolphin MMJ (GC/Wii)
Option Command/Input
Name Dolphin MMJ
Package org.mm.j
Activity org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.ui.main.MainActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key AutoStartFile
Data Type
Dolphin MMJR2 (GC/Wii)
Option Command/Input
Name Dolphin MMJR2
Package org.dolphinemu.handheld
Activity org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.ui.main.MainActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key AutoStartFile
Data Type
DuckStation Standalone (PS1)
Option Command/Input
Name DuckStation
Package com.github.stenzek.duckstation
Activity com.github.stenzek.duckstation.EmulationActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key bootPath
Data Type
ePSXe (PS1)
Option Command/Input
Name ePSXe
Package com.epsxe.ePSXe
Activity com.epsxe.ePSXe.ePSXe
RetroArch Core
Rom path key com.epsxe.ePSXe.isoName
Data Type
FPSE (PS1)
Option Command/Input
Name FPSE
Package com.emulator.fpse
Activity com.emulator.fpse.Main
RetroArch Core
Rom path key path
Data Type */*
FPSE64 (PS1)
Option Command/Input
Name FPSE64
Package com.emulator.fpse64
Activity com.emulator.fpse64.Main
RetroArch Core
Rom path key path
Data Type */*
My Boy! Free (GBA)
Option Command/Input
Name My Boy! Free
Package com.fastemulator.gbafree
Activity com.fastemulator.gba.EmulatorActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key
Data Type application/x-gbc-rom
My Boy! Pro (GBA)
Option Command/Input
Name My Boy! Pro
Package com.fastemulator.gba
Activity com.fastemulator.gba.EmulatorActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key
Data Type application/x-gbc-rom
Pizza Boy Basic (GBA)
Option Command/Input
Name Pizza Boy Pro
Package it.dbtecno.pizzaboygba
Activity it.dbtecno.pizzaboygba.MainActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key rom_uri
Data Type
Pizza Boy Pro (GBA)
Option Command/Input
Name Pizza Boy Pro
Package it.dbtecno.pizzaboygbapro
Activity it.dbtecno.pizzaboygbapro.MainActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key rom_uri
Data Type
Redream (Dreamcast)
Option Command/Input
Name Redream
Package io.recompiled.redream
Activity io.recompiled.redream.MainActivity
RetroArch Core
Rom path key
Data type */*
RetroArch
Option Command/Input
Name RetroArch (Core Name)
Package com.retroarch
Activity com.retroarch.browser.retroactivity.RetroActivityFuture
RetroArch Core corename_libretro_android.so
Rom path key ROM
Data type
RetroArch 32bit
Option Command/Input
Name RetroArch 32bit (Core Name)
Package com.retroarch.32bit
Activity com.retroarch.browser.retroactivity.RetroActivityFuture
RetroArch Core corename_libretro_android.so
Rom path key ROM
Data type
RetroArch AArch64
Option Command/Input
Name RetroArch AArch 64 (Core Name)
Package com.retroarch.aarch64
Activity com.retroarch.browser.retroactivity.RetroActivityFuture
RetroArch Core corename_libretro_android.so
Rom path key ROM
Data type
Yaba Sanshiro 2 (Saturn)
Option Command/Input
Name Yaba Sanshiro 2
Package org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2
Activity org.uoyabause.android.Yabause
RetroArch Core
Rom path key org.uoyabause.android.FileNameEx
Data Type
Yaba Sanshiro 2 Pro (Saturn)
Option Command/Input
Name Yaba Sanshiro 2 Pro
Package org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2.pro
Activity org.uoyabause.android.Yabause
RetroArch Core
Rom path key org.uoyabause.android.FileNameEx
Data Type
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