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# Can I contribute to the project?
# How-to: Contribute to RetroDECK
Can I contribute to the project?
Yes! Everybody is welcome to contribute in any way possible if it is personal time or funds.

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# Getting started with RetroDECK
# Start using RetroDECK
<img src="../../wiki_icons/retrodeck/rd_icon_circle_512x512.png" width="75">
## Step 0: Prerequisites
## Information
If you don't know what RetroDECK is, read:
[What is RetroDECK?](../wiki_about/what-is-retrodeck.md)
## Step-by-step Getting Started Guide
### Step 0: Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have:
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- Related BIOS & Firmware ready.
- Game backups of various formats or purchased titles ready to play.
## Step 1: Installation
### Step 1: Installation
<img src="../../wiki_images/logos/steam-deck-logo.png" width="50"> ️ <img src="../../wiki_images/logos/linux-tux-logo.svg" width="50">
### Steam Deck - Installation
#### Steam Deck - Installation
Most of the initial setup needs to be done in `Desktop Mode`.
Follow the guide: [Steam Deck - Installation](../wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md)
### Linux Desktop - Installation
#### Linux Desktop - Installation
Follow the guide: [Linux Desktop - Installation](../wiki_devices/linux_desktop/linux-install.md)
## Step 2: Place BIOS & Firmware
### Step 2: Place BIOS & Firmware
<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/cpu.png" width="50">
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Place BIOS & Firmware files in the `retrodeck/bios/` directory.
## Step 3: Place ROMs and Games
### Step 3: Place ROMs and Games
<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/folder-blue-games.png" width="50">
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- Place `ExampleNESGame.nes` in the `retrodeck/roms/nes/` folder.
- The result should be: `retrodeck/roms/nes/ExampleNESGame.nes`
## Step 4: Read the ES-DE Frontend Guide
### Step 4: Read the ES-DE Frontend Guide
<img src="../../wiki_images/logos/es-de-logo.png" width="55">
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Read up on: [ES-DE Frontend: General Guide](../wiki_system_guides/es-de/esde-guide.md)
## Step 5: Playing the Games
### Step 5: Playing the Games
<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/retrodeck.png" width="50">
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The NES category should now be shown in the ES-DE Frontend with `ExampleNESGame.nes` from `Step 3`.
## The Optional Step: Be Part of the Community
### The Optional Step: Be Part of the Community & Explore
<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/distributor-logo-knoppix.png" width="50">
The RetroDECK community is active and widespread.
Feel free to explore the wiki!
- Explore the Wiki: Learn how to tweak certain systems.
- You can find our social links on the start page of the wiki.
- Read the Blog: Stay updated with development updates by reading the blog, which is available on the wiki.
- Contribute: If you wish to contribute to the project, all the necessary information is available on the wiki.
- The RetroDECK community is active and widespread. You can find our social links on the start page of the wiki.
- You can learn how to tweak certain systems from various articles.
- You can read [The RetroDECK Blog](../../blog/) to stay updated with development updates.
- You can contribute to the project: [How-to: Contribute to RetroDECK](../wiki_community/contibute-rd.md)