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# How-to: Start using RetroDECK
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/retrodeck/icon-rd.svg" width="100">
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## Information
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If you don't know what RetroDECK is, read:
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[What is RetroDECK?](../wiki_about/what-is-retrodeck.md)
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## Step-by-step Getting Started Guide
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### Step 0: Prerequisites
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/emblem-default.png" width="50">
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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
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/steam.png" width="50"> <img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/linux.png" width="50">
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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](../wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md)
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#### Linux Desktop - Installation
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**Follow the guide:**
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[Linux Desktop - Installation](../wiki_devices/linux_desktop/linux-install.md)
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### Step 2: Place BIOS & Firmware
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/cpu.png" width="50">
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Place BIOS & Firmware files in the `retrodeck/bios/` directory.
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**Read up on:**
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[BIOS/Firmware](../wiki_management/bios-firmware.md)
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### Step 3: Place ROMs and Games
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/folder-blue-games.png" width="50">
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RetroDECK follows ES-DE's folder structure.
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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).
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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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- The result should be: `retrodeck/roms/nes/ExampleNESGame.nes`
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**Read up on:**
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[RetroDECK Folders](../wiki_management/retrodeck-folders.md)
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### Step 4: Read the ES-DE Frontend & RetroDECK Hotkey Guides
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<img src="../../wiki_images/logos/es-de-logo.png" width="55">
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ES-DE is the main user interface for RetroDECK and RetroDECK uses Steam Input for it's hotkeys.
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**Read up on:**
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- [ES-DE Frontend: General Guide](../wiki_system_guides/es-de/esde-guide.md)
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- [RetroDECK: Controller Hotkeys](../wiki_rd_controls/hotkeys-retrodeck.md)
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### Step 5: Playing the Games
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/retrodeck.png" width="50">
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Launch 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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### The Optional Step: Explore & Be Part of the Community
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/pixelitos/distributor-logo-knoppix.png" width="50">
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Feel free to explore the wiki!
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- The RetroDECK community is active and widespread. You can find our social links on the [Wiki Start Page](../index.md).
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- You can learn how to tweak certain systems from various articles.
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- You can read [The RetroDECK Blog](../blog/index.md) to stay updated with development updates.
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- You can contribute to the project: [How-to: Contribute to RetroDECK](../wiki_about/contibute-retrodeck.md)
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