setup guide

EmuDeck for Android is now in open beta and turns the painful multi emulator setup ritual into a one click install. Here is how to get it running on your Snapdragon or MediaTek handheld in 2026.

EmuDeck for Android automates 2–4 hours of emulator installation, BIOS pathing, and front-end configuration into about 20 minutes. Here's how to install it on a Retroid Pocket 6 or AYN Thor — and the manual tweaks that make a real difference, especially for DS emulation.

ROCKNIX is the first custom firmware to bring native Steam and Proton to Android handhelds. Here's how to install it on the Retroid Pocket 6, AYN Thor, AYANEO Pocket DMG, or any other supported Snapdragon device — and what to actually expect from Steam on ARM.

Step by step guide to setting up AetherSX2 for PS2 emulation on Android retro handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 5, Retroid Pocket 6, and other Snapdragon devices.

Step by step guide to setting up the Retroid Pocket 5. Covers initial Android setup, emulator installation, BIOS files, controller mapping, and game library organization.

How to install and configure Dolphin on your Android retro handheld for GameCube and Wii emulation. Covers settings, performance tips, and controller mapping.

How to install and configure GammaOS on your Anbernic Android handheld. Transform the stock experience with a gaming-focused launcher, better controls, and optimized emulator settings.

Step-by-step guide to setting up RetroAchievements for Nintendo Wii games using Dolphin. Covers PC, Steam Deck, and Android handhelds.

The complete setup guide for the Retroid Pocket 6 — install emulators, transfer your games, configure a frontend, and get the most out of Android-based emulation.

The complete guide to MelonDS — from installing standalone and the RetroArch core, to BIOS setup, dual-screen layouts, touch input mapping, and performance tuning on retro handhelds.

PPSSPP brings your PSP collection to life on modern handhelds. This guide covers device recommendations, standalone vs. RetroArch core, graphics settings, performance tuning, and control mapping.