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Sonic 3 A.I.R. Guide

1. Obtain the Game ROM​

  • Refer to the following documentation for instructions on how to obtain your ROM if you do not have the delisted Sonic 3 & Knuckles on Steam: Sonic 3 & Knuckles ROM Guide

2. Install the Sonic 3 A.I.R. App​

  • Install the app package via the Xbox Dev Portal.
  • Install the included dependency file.

3. Add the ROM to Xbox​

  • Once you have obtained your ROM (named Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin), place it in one of these locations:
    • The app's LocalState folder using the Xbox Dev Portal file explorer.
    • An external drive at the specific path: E:\Sonic3AIR.

4. Launch and Initial Setup​

  1. Launch the app on your Xbox Series console.
  2. On first launch, the game will automatically generate the following folders:
    • data
    • storage
    • mods
  3. Storage Behavior: - If the ROM is found on your external drive (E:\Sonic3AIR), that location becomes the active root for saves, mods, and config files.
    • If no ROM is found there, the game defaults to LocalState.

Additional Notes​

  • Remastered Audio: The audio download is functional and will save to whichever storage root is active.
  • Controller Support: Full support and rebinding are available in-game.

Contributor: MewLew