Xenia Manager Version 4.0.0

Xenia Manager v4.0.0 has been released, enhancing the Xenia Emulator for Xbox 360. It simplifies the installation of game patches and offers an intuitive interface for adjusting settings. New features include automatic account creation, expanded patch management, and refined Mousehook bindings. The update also introduces bulk game optimization, dynamic settings, improved performance, and a streamlined UI. Key enhancements involve a manual compatibility rating, advanced directory scanning, and XUID-based save backups. This version boasts a significant file size reduction and optimizes app loading speed by improving performance for large libraries. Download Xenia Manager v4.0.0 for enhanced gaming experience.

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Xenia Manager v4.0.0 has been launched. This tool is crafted to enhance the user experience of the Xenia Emulator, allowing for easier game play and straightforward installation of specific patches. It also features a user-friendly interface for managing Xenia settings. Xenia serves as an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360.

Xenia Manager Changelog:
✨ New Features
Automatic Account Creation
Automatically generates Xenia profiles upon installation if no existing profiles are found.
Account Editor
Comprehensive account management enabling users to modify profiles.
Enhanced Patch Management
Improved patch settings for adding, editing, exporting, and removing patches within the same interface, along with toggling them on or off.
Smart Patch Switching
Enhanced patch management featuring support for duplicate patches—enabling different patch files for various game instances with automatic switching depending on the running game.
DLC/TU Installation
Facilitates the installation of DLC and Title Updates without requiring Xenia.
Mousehook Bindings Editor
Improved Mousehook bindings interface with manual key selection capabilities and enhanced input detection thanks to AvaloniaUI.
Profile Export/Import
Introduced the ability to export and import Xenia profiles.
Bulk Game Optimization
Introduced an “Optimize Games” option for applying optimized settings to all games in the collection.
Settings SearchBox
Added functionality to filter Xenia settings and sections through search.
HID.WinKey bindings
Introduced the capability to edit HID.WinKey bindings, typically used for debugging games without the need for a controller. This editor features a textbox with a format guide tooltip for user clarity.
♻️ Refactors
Dynamic Xenia Settings
Revamped Xenia Settings for complete dynamism based on the config file, significantly reducing the effort needed to add or remove settings.
Cross-Platform InputListener
Redesigned InputListener utilizing Avalonia’s input system for cross-platform capabilities—now only active while the window is focused.
MVVM + DI Architecture
Cleaned codebase to adhere to the MVVM pattern with a Dependency Injection structure, improving maintainability and testability.
Unit Tests
Implemented comprehensive unit tests for core functionalities to ensure code reliability and prevent regressions.
Removed List View
Eliminated the List View option to streamline the library interface, although it may return in a future version.
Removed Automatic Updates
Disabled automatic updates for Xenia at startup to enhance loading speeds—update checks can now be manually toggled in the settings.
🚀 Improvements
Request Caching
Implemented caching of API requests that refresh daily to enhance performance.
Manual Compatibility Rating Updates
Replaced the automatic compatibility rating updater with a manual button on the LibraryPage to minimize loading times.
Xenia Game Details Toggle
Provided an option to enable or disable the use of Xenia for parsing game details (necessary only for .zar formats currently unsupported).
Enhanced Steam Shortcuts
Refined Steam shortcut creation to properly add artwork, now creating shortcuts only for the most recently used account. (Thanks to RPCS3 for this inspiration)
Dynamic Loading Screen
The loading screen now appears and disappears dynamically based on game loading, rather than adhering to fixed timing.
XUID-Based Save Backups
AutomaticSaveBackup now operates using XUID instead of profile slot for creating backups.
Improved Directory Scanning
Enhanced directory scanning for better game detection and library organization.
Optimized Settings Preview
Upgraded optimized settings to preview all alterations, remove undesired configurations, highlight differences, and skip mismatched types.
Performance Optimization
Significantly improved app loading time—approximately a 300x increase in speed for large libraries (around 1500 games).
WINE/Proton Improvement
Thanks to the updated code and UI library, the app now performs better under WINE/Proton; shortcut creation is the only current limitation, with plans to address this in the future.
Reduced file size
File size has been decreased by around 43% (from ~75MB to ~43MB).
🎨 UI & Design
UI & Themes Enhancement
Refined UI and updated themes for a sleeker appearance.