From f07c53dc96e0fe8beb1b05d0d08b76047582f28d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lazorne Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:55:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] wik --- wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_general/retrodeck-start.md | 61 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_general/retrodeck-start.md b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_general/retrodeck-start.md index 3f85794..e320f71 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_general/retrodeck-start.md +++ b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_general/retrodeck-start.md @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ This is a guide on how to get started with RetroDECK ### 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. @@ -14,20 +15,22 @@ You need to meet the following prerequisites before you start following this gui * Have game backups of various formats ready that you want to play ## 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) @@ -36,12 +39,13 @@ Read and follow the: **NOTE:** On the Steam Deck this step needs to be done in Desktop Mode ### Information + Read up on [Manage your BIOS/Firmware](../wiki_management/bios-firmware.md) -* The BIOS & Firmware files go into the `~/retrodeck/bios/` directory
+* The BIOS & Firmware files go into the `~/retrodeck/bios/` directory -**Example:**
+**Example:** You have a BIOS for the PSX called `exampleBIOSPSX.bin`, you just put that file into the `~/retrodeck/bios/` folder. ## Step 3: ROMs @@ -50,49 +54,55 @@ You have a BIOS for the PSX called `exampleBIOSPSX.bin`, you just put that file ### On ROMs -Rom files needs to be put in their corresponding system directory inside the `roms` folder.
+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**
-If during the installation of RetroDECK you choose the Internal option for the roms folder:
+#### **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**
-If during the installation of RetroDECK you choose the SDCard option for the roms folder:
-The roms folder is: `/retrodeck/roms/`
+#### **Choice: SDCard** -(Please note that the `` is an example and not called so inside your Linux/SteamOS system but rather your unique per SDCard ID number).
+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. +The roms folder wherever you choose. -### Let's get started on ROMs/Games: +### Let us get started on ROMs/Games: Read up on `RetroDECK Management 🗜️` section of this wiki. * Put the corresponding roms inside the corresponding system folder -**Example:**
-You have an example NES game called `ExampleNESGame.nes`
-You have to put that game into the `/retrodeck/roms/nes` folder. +**Example:** + +You have an example NES game called `ExampleNESGame.nes` +You must put that game into the `/retrodeck/roms/nes` folder. ## Step 4: Playing the Games ### 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:**
+**Example:** The NES column should now be shown with our `ExampleNESGame.nes` from `Step 3` ### 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:**
+**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: @@ -103,12 +113,13 @@ Do the following: 5. Start scraping. 6. Look at your nice pretty games. -## 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: +## Step 6: ES-DE Themes -`UI Settings > Theme Downloader` +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` Switch between them and in: -`UI Settings > Theme Set` +`UI Settings - Theme Set`