FAQ

How is OmniConsole licensed?

OmniConsole is licensed under PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0.

What is OmniConsole Pro?

OmniConsole is a personal interest project, written and maintained by a solo developer in their own free time, and your support keeps it going. The Pro page in Settings carries the link and is where you activate it, and it shows who the license is for along with the licenses on this console.

Does OmniConsole replace the XBOX App?

No. OmniConsole registers as the XBOX Mode (FSE) Home App using the official Windows API — the same mechanism Microsoft uses for the XBOX App. The XBOX App continues to work normally as a Windows app, and you can still set it as your launch target inside OmniConsole.

Do I need to be on a handheld?

No. OmniConsole runs on any Windows 11 PC. It requires the Full Handheld edition of XBOX Mode (FSE): desktops, laptops, and tablets use XFSET to switch to it first, while native handhelds (ROG Xbox Ally X, etc.) ship with it.

Do I need an XBOX controller?

Windows 11 Game Bar, XBOX Mode (FSE) navigation, and the XBOX button flow all require an XInput-compatible controller with an XBOX button.

Can I add my own platform?

Yes — OmniConsole supports custom platforms via Protocol URI, executable path, or Packaged App (MSIX / APPX). You can also add cover images and launch arguments (executable path only). Configurations can be exported and imported as JSON, and the Community button browses platforms shared by other people on GitHub so you can add one with a single click. See Custom Platforms for details.

Does OmniConsole auto-update?

Yes — OmniConsole checks for GitHub releases and can download and install updates directly from the Advanced settings page.

How do I uninstall safely?

Always change the XBOX Mode (FSE) Home App to XBOX or None before uninstalling. See How to Revert.

Where can I report bugs?

Open an issue at github.com/8bit2qubit/OmniConsole/issues.