[Guide] Getting Started with Kodi Retroplayer
#31
Not sure the problem, but it appeared to be with the Millhouse build.

Installed a fresh copy of the latest LibreElec & everything worked flawlessly.
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#32
Hello.
In Krypton, I was able to run some games from external emulator by editing a "videoextensions" in "advancedsettings.xml", and by adding an "ExternalPlayer" in "playercorefactory.xml".
In Leia, it works. But since there is a "Game" menu entry for games library/add-ons/RetroPlayer features, is there a way to say to Kodi to use an ExternalPlayer of my choice from this menu entry replacing the add-on/retroplayer default player?
Without installing any game addon?
For example with a gameextensions section and a game="true" attribute, simply like for audio and video?
Something like :

<advancedsettings version="1">
    <gameextensions>
      <add>.n64|.z64</add>
    </gameextensions>
</advancedsettings>

And:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<playercorefactory>
    <players>
        
        <player name="Mupen64plus" type="ExternalPlayer" game="true">
            <filename>"/usr/games/mupen64plus"</filename>
            <args>"{0}"</args>
            <hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc>
        </player>
        

    </players>
    
    <rules name="my_rules" action="prepend">
        <rule game="true" filetypes="n64|z64|avi|mp4" player="Mupen64plus"></rule>
    </rules>
    
</playercorefactory>
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#33
Here are the up to date steps that (almost) worked for me with Ubuntu 18.4 and Kodi 18.4:

1. Install emulators from stable ppa:
bash:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi-game*

2. Go to "Settings -> Add-ons -> My Add-ons -> Game Add-ons -> Emulators" and enable the emulator you want to play use.

3. In the main Kodi menu, go to "Games -> Add Games..." and add a path to your gaming library

4. In the main Kodi menu, go to "Games -> Your Path to Game" and start it.

5. If it fails with error that says that something is missing, you need to install this something manually from a zip. For SNES, I was missing 4 addons related to controllers, these can be downloaded from here:

    - https://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/leia/game...r.player2/
    - https://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/leia/game...fier.snes/
    - https://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/leia/game....multitap/
    - https://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/leia/game...per.scope/

6. The game is running now but the screen is black. It should display a hardcoded graphic that explains how to start the emulator, but there is a bug on my system. To see it, press "\" to go into Kodi windowed mode. Press Enter to start the emulator.

7. At this point I was stuck as I do not know how to control the games with a keyboard. Will update post when I find solution.
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#34
Can't edit the post, so I continue from step 7.

7. I have XBOX controller connected via USB to the machine. I tested that it is being recognized and working using jstest-gtk utility (requires installing with apt)

8. Got to Settings -> System -> Input -> Configure Attached Controllers. Choose "Super Nintendo" controller and configure the buttons according to the image. Don't map X on the XBOX to the "X button" as they are at different locations on the controller. Use the image for reference. I also advice to map left thumb-stick to the up/down/left/right keys, it is more pleasant to play this way.

9. That's it, the controller is working now and it is possible to even control the Kodi UI with it.
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#35
Missing a - in the apt-get line for kodi-game
I just noticed when i copy pasted it.
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#36
(2019-10-31, 05:39)t0aster Wrote: Missing a - in the apt-get line for kodi-game
I just noticed when i copy pasted it.

Fixed. Thanks for reporting. @zachmorris hope I didn't screw anything up (our forum can be picky about WYSIWYG editing)
RetroPlayer releases: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases

Donations: eigendude.eth
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#37
@alkhimey Wait, does that mean that it is possible to run mupen64 via Kodi on an raspberry pi 4 as well?
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#38
Is there a way to add sample files yet? for mame/arcade games? Where should they be placed?
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#39
(2019-12-23, 03:52)ewookie Wrote: Is there a way to add sample files yet? for mame/arcade games? Where should they be placed?

I haven't tried this, but it should work the same as bios files/hash files and the like. I would put the same folders you put in your Retroarch system folder in the Addon folder:
In Retroarch the path would be:
xml:

/system/mame2003-plus/samples/

In Kodi it would be (I think):
xml:

..path to kodi userdata folder/game.libretro.mame2003_plus/resources/system/mame2003-plus/samples/
..path to kodi userdata folder/game.libretro.mame2003_plus/resources/system/mame2003-plus/hi/ (for high scores)
etc
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#40
Hi, is the Kodi Retroplayer still available for downloading? I have download MAME ROMs and I want to play them with the Retroplayer if it's still possible.
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#41
Hi!

I get no sound in any games/emulators.

I have audio through spdif setup in kodi.

is there a setting somewhere i can get it to put sound through spdif? (my tv is connected through hdmi, so i guess its defaulting to this output?)

many thanks for any help!

Best Regards
Patric
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#42
Hi,

i follow this guide and i was trying to launch .bin files, especially with pcsx rearmed (psx games) and genesis emulator (genesis games), i still cant launch roms because kodi only propose to me : vectrex, atari, gba, vitrual boy.

- i created an advancedsettings.xml like mentionned in the first post
- psx bios file are in the right folder

How can i add more emulator choices when i launch a specific file ?
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#43
The emulator choices are determined by the file extension. Try changing the extension or using a game file with a different extension.

If you can identify an emulator that should support a file and doesn't, let us know and we'll file a bug report.
RetroPlayer releases: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases

Donations: eigendude.eth
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#44
@zachmorris
looks like your video got age restricted.
A bunch of my kodi tutorial videos also had the same.
Even after "fighting it", Youtube just says nope.
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#45
(2020-01-12, 18:34)zachmorris Wrote:
(2019-12-23, 03:52)ewookie Wrote: Is there a way to add sample files yet? for mame/arcade games? Where should they be placed?

I haven't tried this, but it should work the same as bios files/hash files and the like. I would put the same folders you put in your Retroarch system folder in the Addon folder:
In Retroarch the path would be:
xml:

/system/mame2003-plus/samples/

In Kodi it would be (I think):
xml:

..path to kodi userdata folder/game.libretro.mame2003_plus/resources/system/mame2003-plus/samples/
..path to kodi userdata folder/game.libretro.mame2003_plus/resources/system/mame2003-plus/hi/ (for high scores)
etc
How's it going?! I know this is very late. I haven't been here in a while, but...THANK YOU! lol I'll give this a try if ever start using Kodi for gaming again.
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