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# PICO-8 - General Guide
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<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos//pico-8-logo.png" width="100">
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PICO-8 Fantasy Console is a game engine developed by Lexaloffle Games that you need to buy a license to use.
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### Pico-8 Links:
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[Pico-8 FAQ](https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php?page=faq)
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[Pico-8 Resources](https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php?page=resources)
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[Pico-8 Website](https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php)
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[Itch.io - Pico-8](https://lexaloffle.itch.io/pico-8)
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## Where to put the games?
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PICO-8 games should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/pico8/` directory.
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## What file formats are supported?
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| File Format | Description |
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| .png | PICO-8 game file |
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## Does Pico-8 require BIOS or Firmware?
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Yes, it requires the Pico-8 software.
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You can buy it from the the website or Itch.io.
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### Where to put the BIOS / Firmware files?
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Extract the `pico-8_*.*.**_amd64.zip` file of the Linux version into:
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`retrodeck/bios/pico-8/`
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It should look like:
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`retrodeck/bios/pico-8/pico8 (and all the other files)`
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## Folder structure
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| Type | Folder | Comment |
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| ROMs Folder |`retrodeck/roms/pico8/` | |
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| Saves Folder |`retrodeck/saves/pico-8/` | |
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| BIOS Folder | `retrodeck/bios/pico-8/` | |
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## How to download the games?
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<img src="../pico-8-vampire.png" width="600">
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1. Go to [Pico-8 Carts](https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?cat=7&carts_tab=1#mode=carts&sub=2).
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2. Go to a game page.
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3. Navigate to the bottom left corner of the game and click on the icon called `Cart` (marked in the image).
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4. A static image will now show up.
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5. `Right click` the image and click `Save Image As`.
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6. Give the file a name that reflects the game. In this example: Vampire vs Pope Army.png
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7. Save the game into `retrodeck/roms/pico8/`
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8. It can now be launched from ES-DE.
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