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run_batocera_in_vm [2023/04/18 06:41] – cleanup atarirun_batocera_in_vm [2025/02/06 00:36] (current) – Fix numbering on last point by removing the blank line above "Enjoy" dekay
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-Except massive performance deficits compared to bare-metal installation. Virtual Machines don't take kindly to newer/modern graphics APIs and standards.+Expect massive performance deficits compared to bare-metal installation. Virtual Machines don't take kindly to newer/modern graphics APIs and standards.
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 If you need further help with installing VirtualBox, refer to their helpful [[https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#hostossupport|user manual]] If you need further help with installing VirtualBox, refer to their helpful [[https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#hostossupport|user manual]]
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 +  - If you downloaded the Batocera image file from the website, it is in ''.img.gz'' format. Uncompress the ''.gz'' part with your favorite uncompressing tool (7-Zip, WinRar...) to make it a ''.img'' file. Some browsers uncompress the file you downloaded by default.
   - Convert the Batocera IMG file to a VDI using the command line (''[Win]'' + ''[R]'', then type ''cmd''). For example, for the default VirtualBox installation using Batocera v33 beta: <code>   - Convert the Batocera IMG file to a VDI using the command line (''[Win]'' + ''[R]'', then type ''cmd''). For example, for the default VirtualBox installation using Batocera v33 beta: <code>
 "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" convertdd C:\batocera-x86_64-33-20211108.img C:\batocera-x86_64-33-20211108.vdi "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" convertdd C:\batocera-x86_64-33-20211108.img C:\batocera-x86_64-33-20211108.vdi
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     - Connect the gamepad into a USB port on the host computer.     - Connect the gamepad into a USB port on the host computer.
     - On the virtual machine, go to **View** -> **Redirect USB Devices** and then select the connected gamepad.\\ {{:qemu-redirectusbdevice.png?direct&400|}}     - On the virtual machine, go to **View** -> **Redirect USB Devices** and then select the connected gamepad.\\ {{:qemu-redirectusbdevice.png?direct&400|}}
 +  - (Optional) For external storage device support:
 +    - Connect the USB external disk into a USB port on the host computer.
 +    - On the virtual machine, go to **View** -> **Redirect USB Devices** and then select the connected USB disk device.\\ {{:qemu-externalstoragedevice.png?direct&400|}}
 +    - Now goes to Settings -> Storage Devices -> And select the USB Disk, system will reboot to apply the changes.
   - Enjoy!   - Enjoy!
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