How to Getting Started with RetroArch on Linux

GNU/Linux RetroArch Getting Started Visual Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Get Started with RetroArch Visually in GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the RetroShare UI is a little intimidating for a Beginner.

So here I’ll detail in easy Steps How to Run your First Game on an Emulator of choice.

Especially relevant: to achieve this Task you will need to Download the Game Media from some widly available Online Sources.

Last, it’s recommended to dispose of a Game Controller, but else in Settings you can try to Customize the Keyboard Keys.

1. 1. Installing RetroArch

   How to Install RetroArch in Linux

   RetroShare Linux Setup Guide

   GNU/Linux RetroArch Installation Tutorial.

2. 2. Customizing Controls

   (Optional and Skip it over First Run)
   Possibly to Change Controls Input Mapping
   Access Settings >> Input:

   
   Then Choose RetroPad Binds:
   
   Again, Port 1 Controls:
   
   Now you can change the Input Bindings:
   

3. 3. Loading Core

   So first, provide to Load the Emulator Core
   First, choose “Load Core“:

   
   Next “Download a Core“:
   
   Choose One and it is quickly installed:
   

4. 4. Playing Game

   Next to Play Game
   Choose “Load Content“:

   
   Browse on your File System for it:
   
   Last, Select the downloaded Game to Run:
   
Finally, Enjoy your RetroArch Game! :)