# What is RetroDECK?

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For a quick overview check the website.

[retrodeck.net]( https://retrodeck.net/)

## What is RetroDECK?

RetroDECK is an all-in-one game application powered by[ES-DE Frontend](https://es-de.org)and available as a [Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/net.retrodeck.retrodeck). It includes various pre-configured software like emulators, systems and game engines.

### Easy to Install

You can easily download RetroDECK from Flathub via your software center, such as KDE Discover or Gnome Software.

### Easy to Update

RetroDECK updates through your software center, just like other system updates.

### RetroDECK is contained

By being an all-in-one flatpak application RetroDECK is sandboxed and contained. Thus put all important files from all software in a minimal amount of locations, instead of having them spread out over your entire system. That also makes RetroDECK very easy to remove and clean-up (if you so wish).


### Saves Space

RetroDECK also saves space comparing to installing all emulators separately as we can cross reference libraries and functions the Emulators / Engines have in common and only ship one instead of several.

### RetroDECK Configurator

The RetroDECK Configurator, accessible from the ES-DE main menu, allows you to change and configure settings across many systems from one interface.


## What software and features are included in RetroDECK?

**Read more here:**

[RetroDECK: What is included?](../wiki_about/what-is-included.md)

## RetroDECK is currently in in BETA

RetroDECK is still under development, and big updates can change or add features. 

It is fine for daily use, but some minor and major features are still being added before we consider it a full release. 

### Missing Features

Some features that are still being worked on include:

- Cloud sync
- USB transfer
- STFP / FTP
- Better gyro support
- Dynamic external display resolution support
- Emulators & Engines supported by default ES-DE
- A rebuilt Configurator and first run installer in Godot
- Better art: Mascot, Easter Eggs, Logos
- A multi-user system with user profiles

### What is the difference between the main version and the cooker version?

The main version of RetroDECK is the stable version, while the cooker version is the unstable version that is always under heavy development.

Experimental features may be unstable and are exclusive to cooker builds or must be enabled by CLI.

##  What are you working on right now?

To get the latest updates first:

- Follow us on socials, you can find the links on the [Wiki Start Page](../index.md).
- Follow [The RetroDECK Blog](../blog/index.md).
- Look at [Github issues](https://github.com/XargonWan/RetroDECK/issues/) for clues.

## Patch Notes and Known Issues

[Version History](../wiki_rd_versions/version-history.md)

[Known Issues & Reporting a Problem](../wiki_general/known-issues.md)

### The FAQs❔

Could answers several questions you might have about the project as well.

[FAQ: General Questions](../wiki_faq/faq-rd-general.md)

[FAQ: Usage Questions](../wiki_faq/faq-rd-usage.md)

[FAQ: Feature Requests](../wiki_faq/faq-feature.md)

[FAQ: Documentation Questions](../wiki_faq/faq-documentation.md)