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How-to: Start using RetroDECK
Information
If you don't know what RetroDECK is, read:
Step-by-step Getting Started Guide
Step 0: Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have:
- A device to install RetroDECK on.
- Related BIOS & Firmware ready.
- Game backups of various formats or purchased titles ready to play.
Step 1: Installation
Steam Deck - Installation
Most of the initial setup needs to be done in Desktop Mode.
Follow the guide: Steam Deck - Installation
Linux Desktop - Installation
Follow the guide:
Step 2: Place BIOS & Firmware
Place BIOS & Firmware files in the retrodeck/bios/ directory.
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Step 3: Place ROMs and Games
RetroDECK follows ES-DE's folder structure.
Place ROM files in their corresponding system directory inside the retrodeck/roms/ folder (the location of the retrodeck/roms/ folder depends on your installation location choice).
Example:
You have an example NES game called: ExampleNESGame.nes
- Place
ExampleNESGame.nesin theretrodeck/roms/nes/folder. - The result should be:
retrodeck/roms/nes/ExampleNESGame.nes
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Step 4: Read the ES-DE Frontend & RetroDECK Hotkey Guides
ES-DE is the main user interface for RetroDECK and RetroDECK uses Steam Input for it's hotkeys.
Read up on:
Step 5: Playing the Games
Launch RetroDECK via Steam or by itself. The systems you placed ROM files for should be shown and playable.
Example:
The NES category should now be shown in the ES-DE Frontend with ExampleNESGame.nes from Step 3.
The Optional Step: Explore & Be Part of the Community
Feel free to explore the wiki!
- The RetroDECK community is active and widespread. You can find our social links on the Wiki Start Page.
- You can learn how to tweak certain systems from various articles.
- You can read The RetroDECK Blog to stay updated with development updates.
- You can contribute to the project: How-to: Contribute to RetroDECK