The Cocoon frontend just released a new 2.0 "Shell" beta update, and in this video I'll walk you through its setup and configuration on Android-based handhelds. It has a beautiful visual style inspired by the 3DS UI, and works great on both single and dual-screen devices.

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00:00 introduction
01:00 Cocoon vs ES-DE
03:40 installation and initial setup
10:05 Cocoon settings
12:06 manually add systems
14:00 adding media
17:57 more settings
20:12 organizing folders
24:25 finished product
26:45 dual-screen demo
28:42 summary and conclusion

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Cocoon is a visual frontend launcher for retro gaming emulation with dual-screen support. The 2.0 beta update enables migration from Emulation Station Desktop Edition, preserving scraped artwork and metadata. Setup involves configuring ROM folders, selecting emulators per system, and scraping box art from Steam Grid DB or ScreenScraper. The interface organizes games by system with customizable icons, heroes, and logos. Dual-screen devices like AYn Thor can display artwork on one screen while navigating on another. The launcher supports Android app integration, custom folder organization, and home screen shortcuts for individual games.

Cocoon Frontend: Beautiful New Launcher!