setup guide

Epic has no Linux client yet, so Steam Deck owners use Heroic. Here is the full setup, from Discover to Game Mode, plus the failures worth knowing about.

Gen1Recomp runs natively on retro handhelds, not through an emulator. Here is what works on Anbernic, Android and Steam Deck, and what quietly does not.

A step by step RPCS3 setup guide for handhelds. Install the firmware, pick the right SPU and PPU decoders, build shader caches, and get PS3 games running on a Steam Deck or Windows handheld.

A step by step Xenia setup guide for handhelds. Why you want Canary, how to pick a graphics backend, how the patch system works, and an honest look at Linux and Steam Deck support.

Cocoon 3.0 is a free, open source Android front end built for retro handhelds, including dual screen devices like the AYN Thor and AYANEO Pocket DS. Here is what is new and how to set it up.

How to set up Cemu and play Wii U games on your handheld in 2026. Steam Deck steps, the experimental Android port, GamePad controls, and the settings that matter.

How to set up Daijishō on your Android handheld in 2026. Platforms, players, scraping, wallpapers, and the settings that make it feel like a console.

How to set up ES-DE on Android handhelds and Steam Deck in 2026. Folder structure, scraping box art, themes, and connecting your emulators.

How to patch ROM hacks and fan translations onto your own game dumps. IPS, BPS, and xdelta formats, the tools for PC and Android, and the checksum gotchas.

Play on your handheld, continue on your PC. How to sync emulator saves across devices with Syncthing, RetroArch cloud sync, and EmuDeck, without corrupting anything.

How to set up Winlator and play Windows PC games on your Android handheld in 2026. Containers, drivers, forks like CMOD, and realistic expectations.

How to set up Azahar, the modern 3DS emulator, on your handheld in 2026. The best dual-screen devices, install steps, system files, and settings.

How to set up Flycast and play Sega Dreamcast games on your handheld in 2026. The best devices, install steps, BIOS files, and widescreen settings.

How to set up RetroDECK on the Steam Deck in 2026, how it differs from EmuDeck, and why the recent rewrite made it one of the easiest options.

How to set up Vita3K and play PlayStation Vita games on your handheld in 2026. The best devices, install steps, firmware, GPU drivers, and game notes.

Where to get the official EmuDeck for Android APK, which handhelds it supports, and the full install walkthrough that turns hours of emulator setup into one click.

ROCKNIX is the first custom firmware to bring native Steam and Proton to Android handhelds. Here is how to install it and what to 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.

A step-by-step guide to setting up the Retroid Pocket 5. Android setup, emulator installation, BIOS files, controller mapping, and library tips.

The best Dolphin settings for Android handhelds, the real hardware requirements for GameCube and Wii emulation, and controller mapping that just works.

How to install and configure GammaOS on your Anbernic Android handheld. Get a gaming-focused launcher, better controls, and tuned 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 melonDS guide: best settings for smooth DS emulation, every screen layout option, keyboard and controller mapping, BIOS setup, and touch input.

PPSSPP brings your PSP collection to life on modern handhelds. Device picks, standalone vs RetroArch core, graphics settings, and control mapping.