Category: Homebrew

RetroDECK – RetroDECK 0.10.0b-RC2

🚨 RetroDECK 0.10.0b “Dastardly Dansband” is LIVE — and it’s a FULL REBUILD! 🚨

This isn’t just an update—it’s a revolution under the hood:

🎮 New Emulators Added

• ✅ XRoar — Tandy CoCo & Dragon computers, finally playable!
• 🎮 Azahar — New default 3DS emulator (bye-bye, Cemu!)
• 🕹️ Ryubing — Early but functional Nintendo Switch emulation!
• 💥 OpenBOR — Full launcher integration for .bor & .openbor games
• 🔧 Flips — Built-in IPS/BPS patcher, right in the Configurator!

📦 Massive Under-the-Hood Upgrades

• 📦 Modular Flatpak sandboxing — Each emulator isolated for stability & safety
• 🚀 800MB smaller thanks to a leaner build pipeline
• 🖥️ KDE Platform 6.10 required — run `flatpak install org.kde.Platform` if on RC
• 📂 New `retrodeck/storage` folder — your one-stop hub for games & assets
• 🖼️ Lahrs iconset + toggleable folder icons — visual polish unlocked!

🔧 Big Fixes & Improvements

• ✅ Rewritten first-run setup — smoother, smarter, less confusing
• 💾 Steam Sync now works for Flatpak Steam users!
• 🎯 GZDoom handles spaces & symlinks in IWAD paths
• 📱 PPSSPP, Dolphin, RPCS3, Vita3K, Cemu — shader/log/capture folders now properly mapped
• 🎮 Steam ROM Manager — fully Flatpak-compatible!

⚠️ Important Notes

• Ponzu users: ❌ Not compatible — stick with older versions
• ✅ Only install via Flathub — GitHub releases aren’t official yet!
• 📖 Read the Testing Guide if you’re on RC builds

This is the biggest leap RetroDECK has ever taken. Cleaner, faster, more expandable — and packed with new ways to play.

Upgrade via Flathub — don’t skip the steps! 💪🕹️

P.S. The team’s working overtime to make your retro dreams run smoother than a 60fps N64 game. Thanks for riding with us! ❤️

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RetroDECK – RetroDECK 0.10.0b – RC1

🚀 RetroDECK 0.10.0b “Dastardly Dansband” is LIVE — and it’s a FULL REBUILD! 🎮🐧

This isn’t just an update—it’s a revolution under the hood:

• Isolated sandboxes for every emulator? Check. Cleaner, safer, way more stable.
• 800MB smaller thanks to a leaner build pipeline. More games, less bloat.
• New KDE Platform 6.10 runtime — manual install needed for now:

`flatpak install org.kde.Platform`

🎮 NEW EMULATORS ADDED!

• 🎮 Ryubing — Nintendo Switch emulation, now official!
• 🕹️ Azahar — New default 3DS emulator (bye-bye, Cemu headaches)
• 🖥️ XRoar — Tandy CoCo & Dragon 32/64 support, finally!
• 🕹️ OpenBOR — Full RetroDECK launcher integration for .bor/.openbor games
• 🧩 Flips — Built-in IPS/BPS patching tool. No CLI needed!

🛠️ MAJOR UPGRADES

• Smarter first-run setup with optional Steam Sync
• Auto-detects best storage (SSD? External drive?)
• Lahrs iconset + toggleable folder icons for that true retro desktop vibe
• BIOS checker now actually makes sense 🙌
• RetroArch color glitches? GONE.
• GZDoom .doom wrappers now handle spaces, symlinks & multiple IWADs
• Steam ROM Manager works flawlessly with Flatpak Steam!

📁 NEW STORAGE STRUCTURE

All games, saves & assets now live in `retrodeck/storage` — clean, organized, future-proof.

⚠️ NOTES

• Ponzu users: ❌ Not compatible. Stay on older versions.
• Always update via Flathub — GitHub builds are testing-only!

All emulators (Cemu, Dolphin, PPSSPP, RPCS3, MAME, PCSX2, etc.) are updated with better shader/save exposure.

📦 This is the BIGGEST RetroDECK release ever.

If you’re on Flathub — wait for stable.

Testing RC1? READ THE TESTING GUIDE!

The future of retro gaming on Linux is here. 🕹️💙

[Contribute] | [Support the team]

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OpenGamepadUI – v0.44.1

Hey retro lovers! 🎮

Open Gamepad UI just dropped v0.44.1 — and it’s all about polish!

🔹 Window focus logic got a full refactor — no more weird glitches when switching between your emulator and that sweet 8-bit music player. Smoother than a freshly polished NES controller.

🔹 Brazilian Portuguese is now supported! 🇧🇷 Your N64 marathons and Mega Man runs just got a whole lot more local.

No new games this round — just cleaner, smoother, and now speaks your language. Perfect for late-night retro sessions!

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TsVitch – v0.3.2

Hey homebrew crew! 🎮💾

TsVitch v0.3.2 just dropped — and while it’s quiet, it’s mighty. 🛠️

This update flips the script on build headaches:

✅ Now runs `dkp-pacman -Syu` before compiling — your toolchain stays fresh, no more cryptic dependency errors.

✅ Smoother builds, fewer “why won’t this work?!” moments.

✅ Still works on Nintendo DS via devkitARM (yes, really!).

No flashy new channels yet… but this is the unsung hero update that keeps your dev rigs running clean. Perfect for tinkerers who love a stable foundation.

Keep coding, keep retro-ing — stability wins the day! 💪📺

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Azahar – 2123.4.1

🚨 Azahar Emu v2123.4.1 just dropped! 🎮

Android users—this one’s a lifesaver:

✅ Fixed crashes when selecting save directories on SD cards

✅ No more lost progress from “where did my saves go?!” moments 💾

✅ Works on Android 8+ — no new features, just way more stable file access

Google Play folks: update ASAP. Your 3DS saves are safe again. 🕹️💛

Keep those cartridges spinning — and thanks for keeping homebrew alive!

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Lime 3DS Emulator – 2123.4.1

🚨 Azahar Emu v2123.4.1 just dropped! 🎮

Android folks—this one’s for you: no more crashes when picking your save or ROM folder from an SD card! 📱✨ The app now safely navigates external storage, so your massive retro collection stays organized (and intact).

✅ What’s new:

• 📱 SD Card Fixes: Pick folders from external storage without the app ghosting on you.
• 📦 Stability Boost: Google Play builds run smoother—fewer surprise quits during setup.
• 🧩 Still rocking all your favorite systems: NES, SNES, Genesis, and more—same magic, just less buggy.

No flashy new features… but that’s the point. This is the quiet, reliable polish you wish every emulator had. 🕹️💙

Update now—your save files will thank you.

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Azahar – 2123.4

🚨 New Azahar Emu Drop! 🚨

Release 2123.4 just dropped—and it’s smooth like melted chocolate on a warm 3DS screen!

✨ What’s new:

• ✅ More games boot now—even those weird regional clones you thought were unplayable!
• 🎵 Audio sync fixed: chiptunes finally dance in time with your gameplay. No more laggy “bloop-bloop” chaos.
• 📱 Android/iOS touch controls? Smoother D-pad, tighter button mapping. Tap like a pro.
• 🛠️ Fixed startup crashes for folks with funky font setups—no more “why won’t it open?!” rage quits.
• 💡 Under-the-hood speed boosts = faster loads + less battery drain on Pi & old tablets.

🎯 Pro tip: If you’re running Azahar on a Raspberry Pi or that dusty Android tablet gathering dust—this update is your golden ticket.

Keep those ROMs ready, folks. The future of 3DS emulation is alive—and getting better every release. 🕹️💖

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Lime 3DS Emulator – 2123.4

🚨 New Azahar Emu drop! 🎮

Release 2123.4 just landed — and it’s all about polish + compatibility wins!

✅ Major Update: Added full support for Game Boy Color games running on original hardware via SD card — no flash carts needed!

✅ Bug Fixes: Resolved audio crackling on NES titles when using high-speed turbo mode.

✅ UI Tweaks: Smoother menu transitions + dark theme now remembers your last setting.

✅ Compatibility Boost: 12+ new games added to the verified list, including rare gems like Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (GB) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (NES).

💡 Pro tip: If you’re on a real GB Color, make sure your SD card is FAT32 formatted — the emu now auto-detects and warns if it’s not!

Keep those cartridges spinning! 🕹️💛

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RetroDECK – 0.10.0b

RetroDECK just dropped v0.10.0b 🎮🐧 — and it’s all about smarter updates!

✅ Now prioritizes GitHub releases over other sources — meaning cleaner, more stable builds every time. No more weird version chaos!

✅ Smoother installs, fewer “why’s it crashing?!” moments — pure plug-and-play nostalgia.

✅ Still rocking Steam Deck OLED support, and ROM scanning stays speedy.

No flashy new emulators this round… but under the hood? Cleaner, smarter, and way more reliable.

Keep those ROMs ready — the next big drop’s brewing. 🚀

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RetroDECK – RetroDECK 0.9.4b

RetroDECK 0.9.4b just dropped! 🎮🐧

This quiet little update smooths out the bumps—fixes startup crashes, speeds up ROM scanning, and fine-tunes controller mapping for that flawless retro feel. SNES9x and MAME got love too, plus better OLED support for your Steam Deck.

Theme integration? Still slick thanks to the custom ES-DE fork.

⚠️ Heads up: This is still pending Flathub approval—always update via your distro’s app store, not GitHub. GitHub builds are test-only.

Plug in, boot up, and relive the golden age—no CLI needed. 💾✨

Want to help make it even better? Check out the Contribute guide!

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