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## Overview
Adding Markdown, simplified versions of the docs hosted on [External Site](https://evilperson1337.notion.site/Eden-Guides-2b057c2edaf680149310edee3024565d).

### Guides Added

- Adding Games into Steam with Steam ROM Manager and Eden
- Adding Eden as an emulator into Steam ROM Manager
- How to modify the Date/Time in Eden
- How to configure controller profiles
- How to set controller profiles per game
- Eden fails to launch but does not leave a log (Windows)
- How to configure motion/gyro controls on steam deck
- How to access logs
- How to import saves into Eden (windows)
- How to install Atmosphere mods
- How to install Updates/DLC
- Quick Start Guide (Steam Deck)
- Quick Start Guide (Windows)
- Allowing Eden to Run on MacOS (MacOS)
- Sync Game Saves with Syncthing (General)
- Sync Game Saves with Syncthing (Windows)
- Sync Game Saves with Syncthing (Linux)
- Using Amiibo with Eden (Windows)
- Using Cheats with Eden (Windows)
- Using Cheats with Eden (Android)

Reviewed-on: https://git.eden-emu.dev/eden-emu/eden/pulls/3139
Reviewed-by: Lizzie <lizzie@eden-emu.dev>
Reviewed-by: MaranBr <maranbr@eden-emu.dev>
Co-authored-by: Evilperson1337 <Evilperson1337@proton.me>
Co-committed-by: Evilperson1337 <Evilperson1337@proton.me>
2025-12-05 23:09:25 +01:00

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Eden Quick Start

Use this guide to get starting using the Eden emulator.

Click Here for a version of this guide with images & visual elements.


Pre-Requisites

  • The latest C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
  • Firmware dumped from your console
  • Keys extracted from your console
  • Games dumped from your console
  • Internet Connection

Steps

  1. Download either the Stable or Nightly Eden application.

  2. Extract the contents to wherever you want to store the program on your computer.

  3. Run Eden.exe to launch the program.

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

  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.

  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.

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

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

  9. Double-Click a game to run it.