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- gpu docs - user guide stuff - removed unused named.svg - added link to ES-DE frontend stuff from 3rdparty Signed-off-by: lizzie lizzie@eden-emu.dev Reviewed-on: https://git.eden-emu.dev/eden-emu/eden/pulls/3078 Reviewed-by: Caio Oliveira <caiooliveirafarias0@gmail.com> Reviewed-by: crueter <crueter@eden-emu.dev> Co-authored-by: lizzie <lizzie@eden-emu.dev> Co-committed-by: lizzie <lizzie@eden-emu.dev>
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# Eden Quick Start
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Use this guide to get starting using the Eden emulator.
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**Click [Here](https://evilperson1337.notion.site/Eden-Quick-Start-2b057c2edaf6817b9859d8bcdb474017) for a version of this guide with images & visual elements.**
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## Windows
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### Pre-Requisites
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- The [*latest C++ Redistributable*](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-supported-redistributable-version) from Microsoft.
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- Eden will not even launch without it see [*Eden Fails to Launch*](./Troubleshoot.md) for more information.
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- Firmware dumped from your console
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- Keys extracted from your console
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- Games dumped from your console
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- Internet Connection
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### Steps
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1. Download either the *Stable* or *Nightly* Eden application.
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<aside>
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***TIP***: If you have questions about the requirements, architectures, or general information surrounding what release you need - see the [*Basics Guide*](./Basics.md) and [*Architectures Guide*](./Architectures.md).
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</aside>
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2. Extract the contents to wherever you want to store the program on your computer.
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<aside>
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***TIP***: If you want to run Eden completely portable (everything is stored in the folder you extracted it to) - create a folder called **user** if it is not there by default.
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</aside>
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3. Run ***Eden.exe*** to launch the program.
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<aside>
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***INFO***: You may get a “*Windows protected your PC”* SmartScreen message that appears. This is just Windows Defender saying it did not recognize the application and did not run it - Eden is completely safe. Click **More info** and then **Run anyway** to dismiss this message.
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</aside>
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4. Eden will now launch and notify you about missing Decryption keys. Close the dialog box by hitting **OK**.
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5. Navigate to **Tools → Install Decryption Keys**, navigate to the folder containing your key files and select the file, you should only be able to select one.
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6. 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.
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7. Double-Click the main window to add the folder containing your games.
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8. Go to *Emulation > Configure > Input* and set up your controller of choice. Click **OK** to close the dialog window.
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9. Double-Click a game to run it.
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## Steamdeck
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### Pre-Requisites
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- Firmware dumped from your console
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- Keys extracted from your console
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- Games dumped from your console
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- Internet Connection
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### Steps
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1. Access Steam Desktop Mode.
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2. Download either the *Stable* or *Nightly* Eden AppImage onto your Steam Deck and save it somewhere accessible.
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<aside>
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***TIP***: If you have questions about the requirements, architectures, or general information surrounding what release you need - see the [*Basics Guide*](./Basics.md) and [*Architectures Guide*](./Architectures.md).
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</aside>
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3. Double-Click the Eden executable to launch the program.
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<aside>
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***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**.
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</aside>
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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.
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5. Eden will now launch and notify you about missing Encryption keys. Close the dialog box by hitting **OK**.
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6. Navigate to **Tools → Install Decryption Keys**, navigate to the folder containing your ***prod.keys*** file and select the file and hit **Open**.
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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.
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8. Double-Click the main window to add the folder containing your games.
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9. Go to *Emulation > Configure > Input* and set up your controller. Click **OK** to close the dialog window.
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10. Double-Click a game to run it.
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