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RetroDECK Folder Structure

Here is the RetroDECK folder structure.

Main Folders

Type Folder Comment
Flatpak Folder /var/lib/flatpak/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/current/active/files/ Contains the sandboxed flatpak environment and should not be touched.
User Var Folder ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/ Exposes configuration, cache, and system data from the Flatpak environment.
Userdata Folder retrodeck/ Contains userdata. Has a dynamic location, chosen by the user.

Userdata Folder - retrodeck/

Type Folder Comment
BIOS Folder retrodeck/bios BIOS folder (follows the RetroArch BIOS structure).
Borders Folder retrodeck/borders Border files for supported systems
Cheats Folder retrodeck/cheats
ES-DE Folder retrodeck/ES-DE Userdata from ES-DE
Logs Folder retrodeck/logs RetroDECK logfiles
Mods Folder retrodeck/mods Mods folders for supported systems
PortMaster Folder retrodeck/PortMaster PortMaster downloaded games data
ROMs Folder retrodeck/roms ROMs folders
Saves Folder retrodeck/saves Save folders for supported systems
Screenshots Folder retrodeck/saves Screenshots folders for supported systems
Shaders Folder retrodeck/shaders Shader folders for supported systems
States Folder retrodeck/states State (save state) folders for supported systems
Texture Packs Folder retrodeck/texture_packs Texture Packs folders for supported systems

ES-DE Folder

Type Folder Comment
Collections Folder collections Custom ES-DE Collection
Custom Systems Folder custom_systems Custom Systems
Downloaded Media Folder downloaded_media Scraping data
Gamelists Folder gamelists ES-DE gamelist.xml files
Themes Folder themes ES-DE Themes

BIOS Folder

Most BIOS files are put in the root of the folder.

Type Folder Comment
Cemu Folder cemu
Citra Folder citra
Databases Folder Databases
Dc Folder dc
Fbneo Folder fbneo
Gzdoom Folder gzdoom
HdPacks Folder HdPacks
Machines Folder Machines
Mame-sa Folder mame-sa
Mupen64plus Folder Mupen64plus
Np2kai Folder np2kai
Pico-8 Folder pico-8
PPSSPP Folder PPSSPP
Quasi88 Folder quasi88
Rpcs3 Folder rpcs3
Switch Folder switch
Themes Folder themes
Vita3K Folder Vita3K

ROMs Folder

RetroDECK Follows the ES-DE ROMs Folder Structure.

Type Folder Comment
3DO Folder 3do A 32-bit console known for its high price and multimedia capabilities.
Adam Folder adam A home computer and game console hybrid released by Coleco.
Amiga Folder amiga A family of personal computers known for their graphics and sound capabilities.
Amiga1200 Folder amiga1200 An advanced model of the Amiga computer with improved graphics and processing power.
Amiga600 Folder amiga600 A compact version of the Amiga computer with fewer expansion options.
Amigacd32 Folder amigacd32 A CD-ROM based game console version of the Amiga computer.
Amstradcpc Folder amstradcpc A series of 8-bit home computers popular in Europe.
Apple2 Folder apple2 One of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers.
Apple2gs Folder apple2gs An advanced model of the Apple II with better graphics and sound.
Arcade Folder arcade Coin-operated entertainment machines found in public places.
Arcadia Folder arcadia A lesser-known console with a small library of games.
Archimedes Folder archimedes A family of personal computers developed by Acorn Computers.
Arduboy Folder arduboy A handheld game console based on Arduino technology.
Astrocde Folder astrocde A second-generation home video game console released by Emerson Radio.
Atari2600 Folder atari2600 One of the first successful home video game consoles.
Atari5200 Folder atari5200 A follow-up to the Atari 2600 with improved graphics and sound.
Atari7800 Folder atari7800 A backward-compatible console with better graphics than its predecessors.
Atari800 Folder atari800 An 8-bit home computer known for its gaming capabilities.
Atarijaguar Folder atarijaguar A 64-bit game console with a limited library of games.
Atarilynx Folder atarilynx A handheld game console with a color display.
Atarist Folder atarist A family of home computers known for their MIDI capabilities.
Atarixe Folder atarixe An 8-bit home computer similar to the Atari 800.
Atomiswave Folder atomiswave An arcade system board developed by Sammy Corporation.
BBC Micro Folder bbcmicro A series of microcomputers developed by Acorn Computers for the BBC.
C64 Folder c64 One of the best-selling home computers of all time.
CD-i Mono-I Folder cdimono1 A multimedia CD-ROM game console developed by Philips.
CDTV Folder cdtv A multimedia platform based on the Amiga computer.
ChaiLove Folder chailove A retro game framework for creating games in Lua.
Channel F Folder channelf A second-generation home video game console released by Fairchild.
Colecovision Folder colecovision A second-generation home video game console known for its arcade ports.
Consolearcade Folder consolearcade A general folder for home consoles that play arcade-style games.
Cps Folder cps Capcom's arcade system board used for many popular games.
Cps1 Folder cps1 The first version of Capcom's arcade system board.
Cps2 Folder cps2 The second version of Capcom's arcade system board with improved security.
Cps3 Folder cps3 The third version of Capcom's arcade system board with advanced graphics.
Crvision Folder crvision A home computer and game console hybrid released by VTech.
Daphne Folder daphne An emulator for laserdisc arcade games.
Desktop Folder desktop Folder for .desktop files.
DOOM Folder doom A folder containing files related to the classic first-person shooter game.
DOS Folder dos An operating system for IBM-compatible personal computers.
Dreamcast Folder dreamcast A 128-bit game console developed by Sega.
Easyrpg Folder easyrpg An open-source RPG game engine.
Electron Folder electron A budget home computer developed by Acorn Computers.
Emulators Folder emulators Software that allows one computer system to behave like another.
Famicom Folder famicom The Japanese version of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Fba Folder fba Final Burn Alpha, an arcade game emulator.
Fbneo Folder fbneo Final Burn Neo, an updated version of Final Burn Alpha.
Fds Folder fds Famicom Disk System, a floppy disk add-on for the Famicom.
Flash Folder flash A folder containing files related to Adobe Flash content.
Fm7 Folder fm7 A home computer developed by Fujitsu.
Fmtowns Folder fmtowns A series of personal computers developed by Fujitsu.
Gamate Folder gamate A handheld game console developed by Bit Corporation.
Gameandwatch Folder gameandwatch A series of handheld electronic games developed by Nintendo.
Gamecom Folder gamecom A handheld game console developed by Tiger Electronics.
Gamegear Folder gamegear A handheld game console developed by Sega.
GB Folder gb Game Boy, a handheld game console developed by Nintendo.
GBA Folder gba Game Boy Advance, a handheld game console developed by Nintendo.
GBC Folder gbc Game Boy Color, a handheld game console developed by Nintendo.
GC Folder gc GameCube, a home video game console developed by Nintendo.
Genesis Folder genesis A 16-bit game console developed by Sega.
Gmaster Folder gmaster A handheld game console developed by Watara.
Gx4000 Folder gx4000 A game console developed by Amstrad.
Intellivision Folder intellivision A second-generation home video game console developed by Mattel.
J2me Folder j2me Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, used for mobile devices.
Laserdisc Folder laserdisc A folder containing files related to laserdisc content.
Lcdgames Folder lcdgames A folder containing files related to LCD handheld games.
Lowresnx Folder lowresnx A fantasy console for making games in a low-resolution environment.
Lutris Folder lutris An open-source gaming platform for Linux.
Lutro Folder lutro A framework for creating retro-style games in Lua.
Macintosh Folder macintosh A family of personal computers developed by Apple.
MAME Folder mame Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, a software for emulating arcade games.
Master System Folder mastersystem A third-generation home video game console developed by Sega.
Mega CD Folder megacd A CD-ROM add-on for the Sega Genesis.
Mega CD JP Folder megacdjp The Japanese version of the Sega CD add-on.
Mega Drive Folder megadrive The international name for the Sega Genesis.
Mega Duck Folder megaduck A handheld game console developed by Welback Holdings.
MESS Folder mess Multi Emulator Super System, an emulator for various consoles and computers.
Model2 Folder model2 An arcade system board developed by Sega.
Moto Folder moto A folder containing files related to motorcycle games.
MSX Folder msx A standardized home computer architecture.
MSX1 Folder msx1 The first generation of the MSX computer standard.
MSX2 Folder msx2 The second generation of the MSX computer standard.
MSX turbo R Folder msxturbor An enhanced version of the MSX2 computer standard.
M.U.G.E.N Folder mugen IkemanGO a customizable fighting game engine.
Multivision Folder multivision A home computer and game console hybrid developed by Samsung.
N3DS Folder n3ds Nintendo 3DS, a handheld game console developed by Nintendo.
N64 Folder n64 Nintendo 64, a 64-bit game console developed by Nintendo.
N64DD Folder n64dd A disk drive add-on for the Nintendo 64.
Naomi Folder naomi An arcade system board developed by Sega.
Naomi2 Folder naomi2 An enhanced version of the Sega Naomi arcade system board.
Naomigd Folder naomigd A GD-ROM add-on for the Sega Naomi arcade system board.
NDS Folder nds Nintendo DS, a handheld game console developed by Nintendo.
Neo Geo Folder neogeo A cartridge-based arcade and home video game system developed by SNK.
Neo Geo CD Folder neogeocd A CD-ROM based version of the Neo Geo system.
Neo Geo CD JP Folder neogeocdjp The Japanese version of the Neo Geo CD system.
NES Folder nes Nintendo Entertainment System, an 8-bit home video game console.
NGP Folder ngp Neo Geo Pocket, a handheld game console developed by SNK.
NGPC Folder ngpc Neo Geo Pocket Color, an upgraded version of the Neo Geo Pocket.
Odyssey2 Folder odyssey2 A second-generation home video game console developed by Magnavox.
Openbor Folder openbor Open Beats of Rage, a customizable beat 'em up game engine.
Palm Folder palm A folder containing files related to Palm OS devices.
PC Folder pc Uses for some PC game ports.
PC88 Folder pc88 A series of home computers developed by NEC.
PC98 Folder pc98 An upgraded series of home computers developed by NEC.
PCArcade Folder pcarcade A folder containing files related to PC arcade games.
PC Engine Folder pcengine A home video game console developed by NEC.
PC Engine CD Folder pcenginecd A CD-ROM add-on for the PC Engine.
PCFX Folder pcfx A 32-bit home video game console developed by NEC.
Pico8 Folder pico8 A fantasy console for making, sharing, and playing tiny games.
Plus4 Folder plus4 A home computer developed by Commodore.
Pokemini Folder pokemini An emulator for the Pokémon Mini handheld game console.
PortMaster Folder portmaster A folder containing files related to PortMaster.
Ports Folder ports A folder containing files related to game ports.
PS2 Folder ps2 PlayStation 2, a home video game console developed by Sony.
PS3 Folder ps3 PlayStation 3, a home video game console developed by Sony.
PSP Folder psp PlayStation Portable, a handheld game console developed by Sony.
PSVita Folder psvita PlayStation Vita, a handheld game console developed by Sony.
PSX Folder psx PlayStation, a home video game console developed by Sony.
Pv1000 Folder pv1000 A home video game console developed by Casio.
Quake Folder quake A folder containing files related to the Quake series of games.
Satellaview Folder satellaview A satellite modem add-on for the Super Famicom.
Saturn Folder saturn A 32-bit home video game console developed by Sega.
Satun JP Folder saturnjp The Japanese version of the Sega Saturn.
SCUMMVM Folder scummvm An emulator for classic point-and-click adventure games.
SCV Folder scv Super Cassette Vision, a home video game console developed by Epoch.
Sega32x Folder sega32x A 32-bit add-on for the Sega Genesis.
Sega32x JP Folder sega32xjp The Japanese version of the Sega 32X add-on.
Sega 32x NA Folder sega32xna The North American version of the Sega 32X add-on.
Sega CD Folder segacd A CD-ROM add-on for the Sega Genesis.
SFC Folder sfc Super Famicom, the Japanese version of the Super Nintendo.
SG-1000 Folder sg-1000 A home video game console developed by Sega.
SGB Folder sgb Super Game Boy, an adapter for playing Game Boy games on the SNES.
SNES Folder snes Super Nintendo Entertainment System, a 16-bit home video game console.
SNES NA Folder snesna The North American version of the Super Nintendo.
Solarus Folder solarus An open-source game engine for action-RPGs.
Spectravideo Folder spectravideo A series of home computers developed by Spectravideo.
STV Folder stv Sega Titan Video, an arcade system board developed by Sega.
Sufami Folder sufami Sufami Turbo, an add-on for the Super Famicom.
Supergrafx Folder supergrafx An upgraded version of the PC Engine.
Supervision Folder supervision A handheld game console developed by Watara.
Supracan Folder supracan A 16-bit home video game console developed by Funtech.
Switch Folder switch A hybrid home and handheld game console developed by Nintendo.
TG16 Folder tg16 TurboGrafx-16, the North American version of the PC Engine.
TG-CD Folder tg-cd A CD-ROM add-on for the TurboGrafx-16.
TI99 Folder ti99 A series of home computers developed by Texas Instruments.
TIC80 Folder tic80 A fantasy computer for making, sharing, and playing tiny games.
TO8 Folder to8 A home computer developed by Thomson.
Uzebox Folder uzebox An open-source retro-minimalist game console.
Vectrex Folder vectrex A vector display-based home video game console.
Vic20 Folder vic20 A home computer developed by Commodore.
Videopac Folder videopac The European version of the Magnavox Odyssey².
Virtualboy Folder virtualboy A 3D gaming console developed by Nintendo.
Vsmile Folder vsmile An educational game console developed by VTech.
WASM4 Folder wasm4 A fantasy console for making, sharing, and playing tiny games.
Wii Folder wii A home video game console developed by Nintendo.
WiiU Folder wiiu A home video game console developed by Nintendo.
Windows Folder windows A folder containing files related to the Windows operating system.
Windows3x Folder windows3x A folder containing files related to Windows 3.x.
Windows9x Folder windows9x A folder containing files related to Windows 9x.
Wonderswan Folder wonderswan A handheld game console developed by Bandai.
Wonderswancolor Folder wonderswancolor An upgraded version of the WonderSwan with a color display.
X1 Folder x1 A series of home computers developed by Sharp.
X68000 Folder x68000 A home computer developed by Sharp.
Xbox Folder xbox A home video game console developed by Microsoft.
Zx81 Folder zx81 A home computer developed by Sinclair Research.
Zxspectrum Folder zxspectrum A series of home computers developed by Sinclair Research.