Use this guide to get starting using the Eden emulator on Steam Deck.

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Before You Begin

This guide will will try to explain things as clearly as possible, but make some assumptions about your environment and your familiarity with the operating system. Most notably, that you are familiar with the basic operations of your PC (how to download files, how to extract them, etc.). This guide will not cover adding Eden to Steam, setting Eden up in Emulation Station, nor how to import games using Steam Rom Manager - those will be a separate guide.

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WARNING: These guides assume that you already have the necessary files (firmware, keys, games, etc.) to run the emulator. Neither the Eden Team nor Their Discord will assist you in obtaining these files. Asking for these files on the Discord may result in a ban from the server without support or chance to appeal.

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Pre-Requisites

• Firmware dumped from your console
• Keys extracted from your console
• Games dumped from your console
• Internet Connection

Steps

1. Access Steam Desktop Mode.

2. Download either the Stable or Nightly Eden AppImage onto your Steam Deck and save it somewhere accessible.

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   TIP: If you need the download link or need help determining which one to download, see the Eden FAQ page.

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3. Double-Click the Eden executable to launch the program.

   

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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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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.

   

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