PortMaster - General Guide
PortMaster is a simple GUI tool designed to facilitate the downloading and installation of game ports for Linux devices and is self contained.
One of the goals of PortMaster is to not install or upgrade any existing OS libraries for any ports. Any of the ports that need a particular non-standard library are maintained within the ports' folder and made available specifically to that port during execution.
Note:
Not all ports are available for the X86_64 system, but the list is continuously growing.
PortMaster Links:
Does PortMaster require BIOS / Firmware / Other files?
PortMaster does not require BIOS or Firmware but depending on the game you might need to supply the official game files from purchased titles to get them to run.
Check the PortMaster Games List for details.
Folder structure
| Type | Folder | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Scripts Folder | retrodeck/roms/portmaster/ |
This contains the auto generated launch scripts for ES-DE as .sh files. |
| Game Data Folder | retrodeck/PortMaster/ports/ |
This contains the game files, savefiles and directories. This is also where you add any required game files. |
How-to launch PortMaster?
You go into the PortMaster menu in ES-DE and Open PortMaster.
How-to update PortMaster?
PortMaster is self-contained and will auto-update by itself when launched.
You can also manually update it by going to Options -> Update PortMaster and Update Ports
How can see what ports that are available?
Go to the PortMaster Gamelist website.
Filter Devices -> Steam Deck
You can also combine this with the filters:
Ready to Run - Shows games that you can just download and play.
Files Needed - Shows games that you need to provide additional files for.
Will more games be added?
Yes, the PortMaster team is continuously updating the Ports list. As the application is updated, more ports will be added for X86_64 systems.
How-to: Add PortMaster Games to RetroDECK
Open PortMaster -> All Ports and choose the port you want to install (some ports might require additional files).
After you have downloaded the games you want to play exit PortMaster.
ES-DE: Rescan Rom Directory
In the ES-DE Frontend go to the Utilities Menu
Press the Rescan Rom Directory to have the games show up (you could also just restart RetroDECK).
If the game requires additional files
Check the PortMaster Games List for details on the specific files needed for each game. You might also need to create new subfolders.
The required files and/or folders should be put inside the retrodeck/PortMaster/.
Can I hide PortMaster in ES-DE?
Yes, there is a hide PortMaster tool in the Configurator.