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# What is RetroDECK?
Instead of having several different software on your system for a variety of emulators and frontends you only need to have one: RetroDECK.
RetroDECK is a [EmulationStation Desktop Edition](https://es-de.org) (ES-DE) powered flatpak application that builds in a variety of emulators and other software that allows you to play your favorite retro (and even not-so-retro) games in one complete package.
It's inspired by embedded emulation systems like:
- AmberELEC
- EmuELEC
- CoreELEC
- Lakka
- Batocera
The RetroDECK team consists of several veterans from some of the projects mentioned above as well as a bunch of other talented individuals.
RetroDECK also adds the `RetroDECK Framework` and the `RetroDECK Configurator` on top of the emulators and ES-DE frontend that allows deeper integrations between emulators and easier exposure to a variety of features that you otherwise need to set per emulator basis to create a uniformity between them.
For our long term vision you can check out the following wiki page:
[RetroDECK: Visions and Goals](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/RetroDECK%3A-Visions-and-Goals)
### The RetroDECK community:
[Website](https://retrodeck.net)
[Wiki](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki)
[Discord](https://discord.gg/Dz3szYsP8g)
[Lemmy](https://lemmy.zip/c/retrodeck)
[Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/retrodeck)
# How do I start using RetroDECK?
We have an in depth How To on how to get started over here:
[How to: Start using RetroDECK](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/How-to%3A-Start-using-RetroDECK)
## What devices/systems does RetroDECK support:
RetroDECK currently supports:
- Steam Deck
- Linux Desktop
For more information read up here:
[Supported Systems](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/RetroDECK%3A-Supported-Systems)
## Is RetroDECK in Beta?
Yes, here you can read more about the beta period:
[RetroDECK: Beta period](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/RetroDECK%3A-Beta-period)
## Can I contribute to the project?
Yes, off course!
Read up here on how to help out, there is something for everyone:
[How to: Contribute to RetroDECK](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/How-to%3A-Contribute-to-RetroDECK)
# The RetroDECK Wiki
Please check out the [Wiki](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki) for even more information.
## The FAQ
The RetroDECK [FAQ](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/wiki/FAQs%3A-Frequently-asked-questions) on the wiki has a vast variety of questions and awnsers.
# How to get support?
Use the supports channels on [Discord](https://discord.gg/Dz3szYsP8g).