In this guide I’ll show you how to play your favorite retro (and modern) game systems via software emulation. This guide will primarily use an app called EmuDeck to set up your emulation experience, but I will also touch on other solutions like RetroDeck and Batocera. Table of ContentsĮmuDeck vs Batocera vs RetroDeck vs EmulationStation If you are looking for a general setup guide for the Steam Deck itself, I recommend this comprehensive Steam Deck guide from GitHub user mikeroyal. Updating EmuDeck and emulators CryoUtilities
Let’s take a quick look at some of your emulation options on the Steam Deck.ĮmuDeck is a tool that integrates many functions into one: it will download emulators from their official sources, pre-configure your settings and hotkeys, and work together with EmulationStation and the Steam ROM Manager.
