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FAQ: RetroDECK - Usage Questions
Do I Need to Partition or Format My Disk/SD Card for RetroDECK?
No, RetroDECK installs as a flatpak. Just install it like any other app and launch it from your desktop or Steam library.
Where is RetroDECK Installed?
~/retrodeck
: Contains user data like ROMs, mods, and themes. This folder is not deleted during uninstallation.
~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck
: Contains the core flatpak, emulators, and settings. This folder is removed during uninstallation.
Can I Move the RetroDECK Folders?
Yes, you can move it using the RetroDECK Configurator's "Move Tools".
Read more on: RetroDECK Configurator 🛠️
Is There a Way to Reset RetroDECK?
Yes, you can reset various parts of the software using the RetroDECK Configurator's reset functions.
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How Do I Update RetroDECK?
Check the guide at: How-to: Update RetroDECK
How Do I Remove RetroDECK?
Check the guide at: How-to: Remove RetroDECK
How do I move RetroDECK to a New Device?
Check the guide at: How-to: Move RetroDECK to a New Device
Where to Find Logfiles?
You can find the logfiles in the retrodeck/.logs/
folder.
Does RetroDECK ship with Stable or Nightly Versions of Systems?
RetroDECK ships with the best version for running games. For bleeding-edge emulators like RPCS3, it ships nightly versions. For RetroArch, it ships stable releases, but uses nightly versions of cores if no stable version exists.
Recovering Deleted Folders
If you've accidentally deleted folders (BIOS, Saves, etc.) under retrodeck/
, you can get them back by doing a Full Reset and redoing the initial setup.
I have .bin + .cue files and the games shows up twice in ES-DE
We recommend that you use the built-in compression tool in the configurator to compress the games into another format like .chd
. You will only get one entry and you will also save space.