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132 lines
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Markdown
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A BIOS or firmware is like the brain of a computer or electronic device. It helps the device start up and makes sure all its parts work together smoothly. In emulation, having the correct BIOS/firmware is important because it allows the software to pretend to be the real device and work properly.
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That's why some emulators require BIOS and Firmware files to work correctly or at all.
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Generally the bios files should be put in `~/retrodeck/bios`.
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## RetroArch (Libretro)
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Some cores may need some BIOS files to work or run correctly.
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Here are the most common systems, if you find more we can add them to this wiki.
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However the extended information can be found on the [official libretro documentation](https://docs.libretro.com/guides/bios/), just search for your core.
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More info by clicking on the system name down here.
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[Sony Playstation](https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_psx/#bios)
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```
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scph5500.bin PS1 JP BIOS - Required for JP games 8dd7d5296a650fac7319bce665a6a53c
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scph5501.bin PS1 US BIOS - Required for US games 490f666e1afb15b7362b406ed1cea246
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scph5502.bin PS1 EU BIOS - Required for EU games 32736f17079d0b2b7024407c39bd3050
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```
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[SegaCD](https://docs.libretro.com/library/genesis_plus_gx/#bios)
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```
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bios_CD_E.bin | MegaCD EU BIOS - Required for MegaCD EU games | e66fa1dc5820d254611fdcdba0662372
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bios_CD_U.bin | SegaCD US BIOS - Required for SegaCD US games | 854b9150240a198070150e4566ae1290
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bios_CD_J.bin | MegaCD JP BIOS - Required for MegaCD JP games | 278a9397d192149e84e820ac621a8edd
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[Sega Saturn](https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_saturn/#bios)
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sega_101.bin | Saturn JP BIOS - Required for JP games | 85ec9ca47d8f6807718151cbcca8b964
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mpr-17933.bin | Saturn US.mdEU BIOS - Required for US/EU games | 3240872c70984b6cbfda1586cab68dbe
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mpr-18811-mx.ic1 | The King of Fighters '95 ROM Cartridge - Required for this game | 255113ba943c92a54facd25a10fd780c
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mpr-19367-mx.ic1 | Ultraman: Hikari no Kyojin Densetsu ROM Cartridge - Required for this game | 1cd19988d1d72a3e7caa0b73234c96b4
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```
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*only required for a specific game
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[PPSSPP](https://docs.libretro.com/library/ppsspp/)<br/>
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Starting everything should be included. <br/>
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But if you want the original PSP fonts you can place them in `system/PPSSPP/flash0/font`
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[MSX / SVI / ColecoVision / SG-1000](https://docs.libretro.com/library/bluemsx/#bios)<br/>
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Content of [blueMSXv282full.zip](http://bluemsx.msxblue.com/download.html).<br/>
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Not the zip itself, its contents must be extracted in `~/retrodeck/bios` folder, more info [here](https://docs.libretro.com/library/bluemsx/#bios).
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Starting from v0.5.0b this is automatically provided.
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## Yuzu
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Yuzu needs the key files `prod.keys`, `title.keys` and the firmware files in the following directories:
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**Yuzu keys:** `~/retrodeck/bios/switch/keys`
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**Yuzu firmware:** `~/retrodeck/bios/switch/registered`
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The directory tree should look like this example:
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```
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~/retrodeck/bios/switch
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├── keys
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│ ├── prod.keys
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│ └── title.keys
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└── registered
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├── 02259fd41066eddbc64e0fdd217d9d2f.nca
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├── 02582a2cd46cc226ce72c8a52504cd97.nca
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├── 02b1dd519a6df4de1b11871851d328a1.nca
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├── other 217 files...
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└── fd0d23003ea5602c24ac4e41101c16fd.nca
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```
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You can find a complete guide in the [Yuzu official wiki](https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/#downloading-and-installing-yuzu) on how to extract the BIOS from your Switch.
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## XEMU (Xbox)
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These files must be placed with the correct name in the given folders:
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~/retrodeck/bios/mcpx_1.0.bin'
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~/retrodeck/bios/Complex.bin'
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~/retrodeck/saves/xbox-eeprom.bin'
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[OPTIONAL] ~/retrodeck/bios/xbox_hdd.qcow2'
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```
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The hard disk is optional as RetroDECK already provides a pre-built 8G Xbox HDD image, free of any copyrighted content, and only containing a dummy dashboard.
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So if you want to the complete experience you have to provide your own.
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Usually those files are dumped/found as:
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mcpx_1.0.bin
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Complex.bin -> Complex_4627v1.03.bin or Complex_4627.bin
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xbox-eeprom.bin -> eeprom.bin
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xbox_hdd.qcow2 -> xbox_harddisk-D4920.qcow2
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```
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So don't forget to rename them for the RetroDECK standards.
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## PICO-8
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Pico-8 it's not freeware hence it cannot be included with RetroDECK, however it's supported by using these steps:
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1. Download PICO-8 for `Linux 64-bit` from the [official website](https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates) or where you bought it.
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2. Extract the zipfile somewhere on your desktop
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3. Copy the content of the extracted pico-8 folder into `~/retrodeck/bios/pico-8/`
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## MelonDS (Standalone), (NDS)
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MelonDS by default needs those files:<br/>
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- `~/retrodeck/bios/bios9.bin`<br/>
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- `~/retrodeck/bios/bios7.bin`<br/>
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- `~/retrodeck/bios/firmware.bin`
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However there is a setting to disable the need of these files by going to: `Tools` -> `Start MelonDS` -> `Yes` -> `Config` -> `Emu settings` -> `DS-mode` and removing the check on `Use external BIOS/firmware files`.
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Please be advised that this operation may prevent the games from running correctly.
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## PCSX2 (PS2)
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There a multitude of PS2 bios for a complete list with the hashes check <br>
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[Gametechwiki](https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/File_hashes#Known_BIOS_Hashes)
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The PS2 bios could be named in the following ways
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<br>
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By bios version: `ps2-0200a-20040614.bin`
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By system name:`SCPH-70012.bin`
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Put the bios inside the bios folder: `~/retrodeck/bios/SCPH-70012.bin`
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Here is a list of common used bios with `bios versions/system names/hashes`.
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```
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ps2-0200a-20040614 - SCPH-70001/SCPH-70011/SCPH-70012 - d333558cc14561c1fdc334c75d5f37b7 -PS2 US BIOS
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ps2-0200e-20040614 - SCPH-70002/SCPH-70003/SCPH-70004/SCPH-70008 - dc752f160044f2ed5fc1f4964db2a095 - PS2 EU BIOS
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ps2-0200j-20040614 - SCPH-70000 - 0eee5d1c779aa50e94edd168b4ebf42e - PS2 JP BIOS
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```
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## RPCS3 (PS3)
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- Download the [latest PlayStation 3 firmware](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps3/system-software/).
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- `Tools` -> `RetroDECK Configurator` -> `Change settings` -> `RPCS3` -> `File` -> `Install Firmware`.
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For more information on how to load the games check the [official quickstart guide](https://rpcs3.net/quickstart).
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