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# Getting started with RetroDECK
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/retrodeck.png" width="50">
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## Step 0: Prerequisites
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Before you start, make sure you have:
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- A device to install RetroDECK on.
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- Related BIOS & Firmware ready.
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- Game backups of various formats or purchased titles ready to play.
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## Step 1: Installation & Configuration
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**Steam Deck - Installation**
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Most of the initial setup needs to be done in Desktop Mode.
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Follow the guide: [Steam Deck - Installation and Updates](../wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md)
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**Linux Desktop - Installation**
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Follow the guide: [Linux Desktop - Installation and Updates](../wiki_devices/linux_desktop/linux-install.md)
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## Step 2: Place BIOS & Firmware
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Read up on [Manage your BIOS/Firmware](../wiki_management/bios-firmware.md)
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Place BIOS & Firmware files in the `~/retrodeck/bios/` directory.
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## Step 3: Place ROMs and Games
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RetroDECK follows the ES-DE ROM folder structure.
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Place ROM files in their corresponding system directory inside the roms folder. The location of the `retrodeck/roms/` folder depends on your installation location choice.
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**Example:**
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You have an example NES game called: `ExampleNESGame.nes`
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Place `ExampleNESGame.nes` in the `/retrodeck/roms/nes` folder.
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## Step 4: Playing the Games
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Start RetroDECK via Steam or by itself. The systems you placed ROM files for should be shown and playable.
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**Example:**
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The NES category should now be shown in the ES-DE Frontend with `ExampleNESGame.nes` from `Step 3`.
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## Step 5: Making the Games and Interface "Pretty"
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You can enhance your experience by adding videos, images, manuals, and art to your games. ES-DE also offers several different themes to choose from.
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### Scraping and Screenscraper
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1. Read the [ES-DE User Guide](../wiki_system_guides/es-de/esde-guide.md) on scraping.
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2. Create an account on [Screenscraper](https://www.screenscraper.fr/).
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3. Log in to your Screenscraper account inside RetroDECK `ES-DE Menu` -> `Scraper` -> `Account Settings`.
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4. Set up the scraping how you want it under `ES-DE Menu` -> `Scraper` -> `Content Settings`.
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5. Start scraping.
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6. Enjoy your nicely decorated games.
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### ES-DE Themes
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You can download more themes for ES-DE's frontend with the built-in theme downloader:
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`ES-DE Configurations` -> `UI Settings` -> `Theme Downloader`
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Switch between themes in:
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`ES-DE Configurations` -> `UI Settings` -> `Theme Set`
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