RetroDeck has the advantage of being a Flatpak and not needing Deckyloader plugin if you’re using a Steam Deck.
I’ve had a great experience with it👍
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TheMinions@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
So what’s the difference between Retrodeck and Emudeck? Is there a benefit to switching over really?
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 day ago
RetroDeck has the advantage of being a Flatpak
Download Size: 2.14 GiB
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 16 hours ago
So what? How much bigger is it than the other one?
If it allows me to not change too many things on the Deck to install, I’m okay with wasting some space compared to other solutions.
Also it can emulate not just one console.
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 15 hours ago
That’s nice but for me if a software is also available as a Flatpak it’s an advantage for people that use Flatpak. If it’s available only as a Flatpak (which this one is) it’s a disadvantage for all the people that don’t use it. 2GB for one app is insane. Duckstation is ~80MB
Allero@lemmy.today 15 hours ago
Most people don’t care as long as it’s not 100 GiB
The ease of installation, management, and removal is a higher priority for most. Hence, Flatpak is superior for an average Joe.
Doesn’t hurt to use native options if you like them.
Blaiz0r@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
RetroDeck doesn’t leave crap all over your system and cleans up after itself.
TheMinions@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 hours ago
Perfect answer, thanks!