We’re excited to guide you in setting up your Arcade2TV-XR to work seamlessly with two amazing Arcade VR games: Age of Joy (AOJ) and Arcade Time Capsule (ATC). These games bring the retro arcade experience to life in VR!
A heartfelt thanks to Curif, developer of Age of Joy, Halfdeck, creator of Arcade Time Capsule, and passionate user Vjsantoro for their invaluable help in setting up the Arcade2TV-XR for these games. They are true retro arcade heroes, embodying the spirit of what we at X-Arcade aim to achieve: reviving the joy of arcades for a new generation.
Feel free to donate to support their incredible work:
Setup Guide for Age of Joy (Standalone Meta Quest App)
For detailed instructions, visit the official documentation: Age of Joy Documentation.
1. Join the Discord: Stay updated with the latest version of the game (0.5.0 or above): AOJ Discord.
2. Download AOJ APK: Use this link to get the APK file (version 0.5.0 RC13 used in this tutorial).
3. Set Up SideQuest: Install SideQuest (sidequestvr.com) to sideload apps onto your Meta Quest. Tutorials are available on their site.
4. Prepare Your Quest Headset:
• Enable Developer Mode via the Meta app: Devices > Your Headset > Developer Mode > Enable.
• Connect your headset to the PC via USB-C. Grant permissions to sideload files.
5. Install AOJ:
• In SideQuest, click “Install APK from Folder,” and select the downloaded AOJ APK.
6. Run AOJ:
• In the Quest Library, navigate to Unknown Sources to find and open AOJ.
Cabinet and ROM Setup:
• Cabinets: Download cabinets from AOJ page and transfer them to /sdcard/Android/data/com.curif.AgeOfJoy/cabinets.
• ROMs: To make cabinets playable, you must provide your own legally owned game copies. ROMs can be downloaded from sources like the Internet Archive. Please note that downloading ROMs for games you do not own may violate copyright laws. Xgaming does not take legal responsibility for any ROM usage. Copy ROMs to /sdcard/Android/data/com.curif.AgeOfJoy/downloads.
Controller Setup for Arcade2TV-XR:
• Download the custom controller configuration file (2sticksplayer1.yaml).
• Rename to global.yaml and transfer it to /sdcard/Android/data/com.curif.AgeOfJoy/configuration/controllers.
Setup Guide for Arcade Time Capsule (PCVR)
For detailed instructions, join their Discord: ATC Discord.
1. Download the Game:
• Access the latest game files (~11GB) from the Discord link above.
• Extract the files ensuring no spaces in the folder path (e.g., C:\ArcadeTimeCapsule).
2. Cabinet and ROM Setup:
• Use this cabinet list to find matching MAME2010 ROMs.
• ROMs must be downloaded legally. Please ensure you own copies of the games to comply with copyright laws. Xgaming does not assume responsibility for any improper usage. Download ROMs from sources like the Internet Archive and place them in \RetroVRArcade\Content\Roms.
3. Set Up Arcade2TV-XR:
• Connect to PC via USB and enable XINPUT mode. Test inputs via Devices and Printers > Game Controllers.
4. Configure Meta Quest for PCVR:
• Use AirLink, Virtual Desktop, or USB-C Link for connecting to your gaming PC.
• Ensure SteamVR is installed and functional.
5. Launch ATC: Run RetroVRArcade.exe from the game folder.
Tips for Both Games
• AOJ Coin Insert: Use your Quest controller’s grip button to interact with the coin door.
• ATC Game Start: Approach the cabinet, use your Quest controller’s grip to insert a coin, then press the Arcade2TV-XR’s Player 1 Start button.
Enjoy your retro arcade experience brought to life in VR! If you encounter any issues, contact our support team.