From 1f8fe18d5d6e2cb9eae676b796967b9ce0ffb92b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lazorne Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:58:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] stuff --- .../wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md | 36 +++++++--------- .../docs/wiki_howto_faq/retrodeck-start.md | 42 +++++++++---------- 2 files changed, 35 insertions(+), 43 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md index dd3062b9..278afe28 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md +++ b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md @@ -1,16 +1,13 @@ # How do I install RetroDECK on the Steam Deck? -### Do you want to move RetroDECK from a old Steam Deck to a new Steam Deck? -Read up here: [How to: Move RetroDECK to a new device](/wiki_faq_guide/move-retrodeck) - ## Quickstart guide - Put the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode `Steam button` > `Power` > `Switch to Desktop` - Install RetroDECK from Discover - Start RetroDECK first time in Desktop Mode - Choose where RetroDECK should create the `roms` folders `Internal` or `SDCard`. -- Put the BIOS inside `~/retrodeck/bios/` for more information read: [[Emulators: BIOS and Firmware]] -- Put the ROMS inside `~/retrodeck/roms/` or `/retrodeck/roms/` depending on your choice +- Put the BIOS inside `~/retrodeck/bios/`. +- Put the ROMS inside `~/retrodeck/roms/` or `/retrodeck/roms/` or a custom location. - In Steam desktop go to the tab `Games` press `Add non Steam game to My library` and select RetroDECK to add it into your library. If that is not working you can `Right Click` on the RetroDECK desktop icon and press `Add to Steam` in the menu. - **Optional way:** Get RetroDECK Steam Grid art and add it to your Steam library with BoilR. Or add the art manually from [SteamgridDB](https://www.steamgriddb.com/search/grids?term=RetroDeck) for the Steam Grid. - Switch over to game mode and go to RetroDECK on the Steam Grid under `Library > Non-Steam` @@ -18,10 +15,10 @@ Read up here: [How to: Move RetroDECK to a new device](/wiki_faq_guide/move-retr - Launch RetroDECK and enjoy ### Other quick tips: -- Read up on the [[Controllers: Steam Deck]] to ease your navigation. -- Read up on the [[EmulationStation DE: User Guide]] -- Check out our other software recommendations [[Steam Deck: Software recommendations]]. -- Check various optional optimizations that can make some emulators run even better [[Steam Deck: Optimizations]]. +- Read up on the [[Steam Deck - Controls](wiki_controllers/controls-steamdeck.md) to ease your navigation. : +- Read up on the [EmulationStation DE: User Guide](wiki_emulationStation_de/esde-guide.md) +- Check out our other software recommendations for the Steam Deck [Steam Deck - Software Recommendations](wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-software.md). +- Check various optional optimizations that can make some emulators run even better [Steam Deck - Optimizations](wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-optimize.md). ## Full step by step guide: @@ -47,28 +44,27 @@ Read up here: [How to: Move RetroDECK to a new device](/wiki_faq_guide/move-retr - Go into `Controller Layouts` and press `Templates` - Add the layout for RetroDECK called `RetroDECK: Official Layout` with a version number. - You can now use RetroDECK and it's ready to populate with ROMS. -- If you are unsure on how to add ROMS and BIOS to RetroDECK follow the [Getting Started Guide ](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/How-to:-Getting-started) from Step 2 and onward on how to add them. - - +- If you are unsure on how to add ROMS and BIOS to RetroDECK follow the [How-to - Start using RetroDECK](wiki_howto_faq/retrodeck-start.md) +Start using RetroDECK: ### Step 4 (Optional): Extras - Get RetroDECK Steam Grid art with BoilR or add it manually from [SteamgridDB](https://www.steamgriddb.com/search/grids?term=RetroDeck) for the Steam Grid. -- Check various optional optimizations that can make some emulators run even better [[Steam Deck: Optimizations]]. -- Read up on the [[Controllers: Steam Deck]] to ease your navigation. -- Read up on the [[EmulationStation DE: User Guide]] -- Check out our other software recommendations [[Steam Deck: Software recommendations]]. +- Read up on the [[Steam Deck - Controls](wiki_controllers/controls-steamdeck.md) to ease your navigation. : +- Read up on the [EmulationStation DE: User Guide](wiki_emulationStation_de/esde-guide.md) +- Check out our other software recommendations for the Steam Deck [Steam Deck - Software Recommendations](wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-software.md). +- Check various optional optimizations that can make some emulators run even better [Steam Deck - Optimizations](wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-optimize.md). -# How do I update RetroDECK on the Steam Deck? +## How do I update RetroDECK on the Steam Deck? -## From Desktop Mode: +### From Desktop Mode: - Put the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode `Steam button` > `Power` > `Switch to Desktop` - Open the Discover application. - Click on the updates tab. - If there are any updates available it will be shown here. - Click on the `Update` or `Update all` buttons. -## Decky: AutoFlatpaks +### Decky: AutoFlatpaks If you have Decky installed and the AutoFlatpaks plugin. You can update RetroDECK from gamemode.
-Read more here: [[Steam Deck: Software recommendations]] +Read more here: [Steam Deck - Software Recommendations](wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-software.md). diff --git a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_howto_faq/retrodeck-start.md b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_howto_faq/retrodeck-start.md index 4c5b0f0b..a54d0014 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_howto_faq/retrodeck-start.md +++ b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_howto_faq/retrodeck-start.md @@ -2,42 +2,38 @@ This is a guide on how to get started with RetroDECK -### Do you want to move RetroDECK from another device to a new device? -Read up here: [[How to: Move RetroDECK to a new device]] +## Step 0: Prerequisites -# Step 0: Prerequisites - -## What do I need? +### What do I need? You need to meet the following prerequisites before you start following this guide: * You need to have a device to install RetroDECK on. * Have related BIOS & Firmware ready * Have game backups of various formats ready that you want to play - -# Step 1: Installation & Configuration +## Step 1: Installation & Configuration Only install RetroDECK from the official channels via flathub! -## Steam Deck - Installation
+### Steam Deck - Installation
Read and follow the following guide [Steam Deck - Installation and Updates](wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md) -## Linux Desktop - Installation
+### Linux Desktop - Installation
Read and follow the: [Linux Desktop - Installation and Updates](wiki_devices/linux_desktop/linux-install.md) -## Other SteamOS / Linux gaming devices - Installation
+### Other SteamOS / Linux gaming devices - Installation
(more information later) -# Step 2: BIOS & Firmware +## Step 2: BIOS & Firmware **NOTE:** On the Steam Deck this step needs to be done in Desktop Mode -## Information +### Information Read up on [BIOS & Firmware](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/BIOS-and-Firmware) * The BIOS & Firmware files go into the `~/retrodeck/bios/` directory
@@ -46,31 +42,31 @@ Read up on [BIOS & Firmware](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/BIOS-an **Example:**
You have a BIOS for the PSX called `exampleBIOSPSX.bin`, you just put that file into the `~/retrodeck/bios/` folder. -# Step 3: ROMs +## Step 3: ROMs **NOTE:** On the Steam Deck this step needs to be done in Desktop Mode -## On ROMs +### On ROMs Rom files needs to be put in their corresponding system directory inside the `roms` folder.
Note that the `roms` folder location can be different depending on where you choose to put it during the installation process. The following options are available during the installation: -### **Choice: Internal**
+#### **Choice: Internal**
If during the installation of RetroDECK you choose the Internal option for the roms folder:
The roms folder is:`~/retrodeck/roms/` -### **Choice: SDCard**
+#### **Choice: SDCard**
If during the installation of RetroDECK you choose the SDCard option for the roms folder:
The roms folder is: `/retrodeck/roms/`
(Please note that the `` is an example and not called so inside your Linux/SteamOS system but rather your unique per SDCard ID number).
-### **Choice: Custom**
+#### **Choice: Custom**
If during the installation of RetroDECK you choose the Custom option for the roms folder:
The roms folder where ever you choose. -## Let's get started on ROMs: +### Let's get started on ROMs: Read up on [ES-DE Folders and Files](wiki_emulationStation_de/esde-folders-files) to see what folder each system has or read the readme file in each systems folder under `~/retrodeck/roms/` @@ -80,21 +76,21 @@ Read up on [ES-DE Folders and Files](wiki_emulationStation_de/esde-folders-files You have an example NES game called `ExampleNESGame.nes`
You have to put that game into the `/retrodeck/roms/nes` folder. -# Step 4: Playing the Games +## Step 4: Playing the Games -## Steam Deck - Gamemode +### Steam Deck - Gamemode Return to gamemode on the Steam Deck and start up RetroDECK. Now the systems you put rom files for should be shown and be able to be played. **Example:**
The NES column should now be shown with our `ExampleNESGame.nes` from `Step 3` -## Linux Desktop +### Linux Desktop Start up RetroDECK from Steam. Now the systems you put rom files for should be shown and be able to be played. **Example:**
The NES column should now be shown with our `ExampleNESGame.nes` from `Step 3` -# Step 5: Making the games "pretty" with videos, images and art. +## Step 5: Making the games "pretty" with videos, images and art. Do the following: @@ -105,7 +101,7 @@ Do the following: 5. Start scraping. 6. Look at your nice pretty games. -# Step 6: EmulationStation-DE Themes +## Step 6: EmulationStation-DE Themes You can download more themes for ES-DE's frontend with the built in theme downloader you can find it in: `UI Settings > Theme Downloader`