Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Games to Your PIXL POCKET™ R36S Device with ArkOS 2.0

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Games to Your PIXL POCKET™ with ArkOS 2.0

1. Preparing Your Games (ROMs)

Before you can add games to your PIXL POCKET™, you’ll need ROM files. These are game files extracted from original cartridges or discs. 

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Accepted Formats:

• NES, SNES, Genesis/Mega Drive: .nes, .sfc, .smc, .bin
• PlayStation 1: .bin, .cue, .pbp
• Nintendo 64: .n64, .z64, .v64
• Game Boy, Game Boy Advance: .gb, .gbc, .gba
• Other Consoles: Check ArkOS documentation for supported file formats.

2. Removing the ROM SD Card from Your PIXL POCKET™

1. Power off your PIXL POCKET™ completely.
2. Locate the ROM SD card slot on your PIXL POCKET™ (this will typically be a microSD card).
3. Gently remove the SD card from the device.

3. Inserting the SD Card into Your Computer

1. Insert the SD card into your computer's SD card reader or use an SD card adapter if necessary.
2. Once inserted, the SD card should appear as a storage device on your computer.

4. Locating the ROMs Folder on the SD Card

After your computer detects the SD card, follow these steps:

• Open the SD card on your computer to view its contents.
• Look for a folder named roms. Inside, you’ll find subfolders for each supported console. These folders are typically named based on the system, such as:
  • roms/nes
  • roms/snes
  • roms/genesis
  • roms/psx
  • roms/gba
  • roms/n64

Each folder corresponds to a different console emulator. For example, if you're adding SNES games, you'll want to place the ROM files into the roms/snes folder.

5. Transferring Games (ROMs) to the SD Card

1. Copy and Paste the ROM files:
   • Simply copy the ROM files from your computer and paste them into the corresponding folder on the SD card. For example, place your NES ROMs in the roms/nes folder and your PlayStation ROMs in the roms/psx folder.
2. Ensure Proper File Structure:
   • For multi-file games (e.g., PlayStation games with .bin and .cue files), ensure that all related files are together in the same folder.
   • For disc-based games, keep the .bin and .cue files together, or use .pbp files to consolidate multiple files into one.

6. Organizing BIOS Files (If Required)

Certain consoles, like the PlayStation 1 or Sega CD, require BIOS files to run games properly. These BIOS files should be placed in the appropriate system folder within the SD card’s bios directory.

Common BIOS Files:

• PlayStation 1: scph1001.bin
• Sega CD: bios_CD_U.bin, bios_CD_E.bin

Be sure to name and place these BIOS files correctly based on the system’s needs. Refer to ArkOS documentation for the full list of required BIOS files.

7. Ejecting the SD Card from Your Computer

1. Once you’ve transferred your ROMs, safely eject the SD card from your computer.
2. Insert the SD card back into your PIXL POCKET™.

8. Booting Up Your PIXL POCKET™ and Accessing Games

1. Power on your PIXL POCKET™ after reinserting the SD card.
2. Once the system boots, navigate to the main menu.
3. Select the system for the games you’ve just added (e.g., NES, SNES, PlayStation, etc.). The newly added games should now appear in the game list.
4. Select and launch a game to play!

9. Organizing and Removing Games

• Removing Games: If you want to delete games, remove the SD card, reinsert it into your computer, and navigate to the ROM folder for the system. Delete the unwanted ROM files directly from the folder.

• Subfolder Organization: You can also create subfolders within each ROM directory (e.g., by genre, region, etc.) to keep your games organized.

10. Adding Box Art and Metadata (Optional)

For a more polished look, you can add box art and metadata to your games:

1. Use the Scraper Tool: ArkOS comes with a built-in scraper tool that can download box art and game information automatically from online databases like TheGamesDB.
2. Manual Box Art Addition: Alternatively, you can manually place artwork in the game folder. Ensure the image is named exactly the same as the ROM file (e.g., SuperMarioWorld.sfc and SuperMarioWorld.png).

Conclusion

Adding games to your PIXL POCKET™ running ArkOS 2.0 is a simple and seamless process with the use of the ROM SD card. Whether you’re rediscovering childhood favorites or expanding your retro game library, the PIXL POCKET™ offers an effortless way to enjoy all your favorite titles on one powerful, portable device. Just pop in your SD card and start playing!

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