eden/docs/user/QuickStart_SteamDeck.md

Eden Quick Start

Use this guide to get starting using the Eden emulator on Steam Deck.

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Pre-Requisites

• Firmware dumped from your console
• Keys extracted from your console
• Games dumped from your console
• Internet Connection

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Steps

1. Access Steam Desktop Mode.

2. Download either the Stable or Nightly Eden AppImage onto your Steam Deck and save it somewhere accessible.

   TIP: If you have questions about the requirements, architectures, or general information surrounding what release you need - see the Basics Guide and Architectures Guide.

3. Double-Click the Eden executable to launch the program.

   NOTE: The first time you run the AppImage you will get a notification asking you to confirm you want to launch the program. Hit Continue.

4. If you have had a different Switch emulator installed, it will detect and ask if you want to import those settings. Make your selection to close the screen.

5. Eden will now launch and notify you about missing Encryption keys. Close the dialog box by hitting OK.

6. Navigate to Tools → Install Decryption Keys, navigate to the folder containing your prod.keys file and select the file and hit Open.

7. Navigate to Tools → Install Firmware → Select From Folder or From ZIP - depending on how your firmware is stored, navigate to where it is stored and select it.

8. Double-Click the main window to add the folder containing your games.

9. Go to Emulation > Configure > Input and set up your controller. Click OK to close the dialog window.

10. Double-Click a game to run it.