DuckStation Not Detecting PS1 ROMs on Retroid Pocket 5 (Beacon)

Rany • 1 week ago • 48 views

Got my shiny RP5, loaded PS1 CHDs on the SD card via Beacon frontend, but DuckStation acts blind—game list empty even after pointing the ROM folder manually. Launching gives black screen + "failed to load CD image" error. RetroArch core works fine, Retroid launcher too. Internal storage full, so SD it is. Beacon config glitch?

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Admin Answer

RP5 + Beacon quirk, but easy: Android Settings > Apps > DuckStation > Storage > Clear Cache + Clear Data (fresh start, backs up your saves if set). Flip all permissions ON, relaunch, rescan ROM path. Test standalone first (add 10-20 games max to avoid scan hangs), then Beacon syncs perfect. No more black screens!

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