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# Citra
[Citra](https://citra-emu.org/) is a 3DS [emulator](./emulators.md).
## Setup
Citra can be installed on different systems, a list for this can be found on
the [Citra website](https://citra-emu.org/download).
Additionally it can be installed using [Flatpak](../linux/flatpak.md) where the
package is called `org.citra_emu.citra`.

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Check the `Start in Fullscreen` box to start games automatically in fullscreen
mode.
To exit it use `Esc`.
### Running a game without selection in the menu
To run a game instantly the path to the [ROM](./emulators.md) needs to be
appended to the command used for starting Dolphin.
This should be made in quotation marks as it could contain characters that need
to be escaped.

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Emulators usually need ROMs to run games.
ROMs are a digital copy of a video game.
Due to its form factor emulators can be installed and used nicely on a
[Steam Deck](/wiki/games/steam_deck.md).
Emulator games can even be
[started through the normal interface](/wiki/games/steam_deck.md#running-a-game-directly-through-the-interface).
## List of Emulator software
- [PPSSPP](./ppsspp.md) is made to emulate Playstation Portable games
- [Dolphin](./dolphin.md) is made to emulate GameCube and Wii games
- [PPSSPP](/wiki/games/ppsspp.md) is made to emulate Playstation Portable games.
- [Dolphin](/wiki/games/dolphin.md) is made to emulate GameCube and Wii games.
- [Citra](/wiki/games/citra.md) is made to emulate 3DS games.

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- Upscale level: `2x`
- Upscale type: `Hybrid + Bicubic`
- Deposterize: `on`
### Running a game without selection in the menu
To run a game instantly the path to the [ROM](./emulators.md) needs to be
appended to the command used for starting PPSSPP.
This should be made in quotation marks as it could contain characters that need
to be escaped.

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### Setting Icons and Banners for Games
The following paragraph explains the usage of [SteamGridDB](https://www.steamgriddb.com/) in a
normal Steam installation.
For [Steam Deck](/wiki/games/steam_deck.md) users the
[plugin manager Decky](/wiki/games/steam_deck.md#plugin-manager-decky) can be used to install
SteamGridDB in a package of the same name.
Icons and Banners can then be changed by opening the menu after selecting a game and selecting
`Change Artwork...`.
Images for games can be changed by downloading them and applying them manually.
An easier route can be taken by using
[SGDBoop](https://www.steamgriddb.com/boop).
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After the installation of the game, the system may need to restart to correctly
work with [SGDBoop](https://www.steamgriddb.com/boop) for the game.
## Steam Cloud
### Steam Cloud and Game Synchronization
The [Steam Cloud](https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/cloud) allows
games and the platform to utilize cloud storage hosted by Steam.
games and the platform to utilize cloud storage hosted by Steam.
Games can use this to store data including game settings and saves.
### Synchronize games saves without non-Steam-Cloud
By using [Syncthing](../syncthing.md) game saves can be synchronized without
the Steam Cloud.
First set up Syncthing as described in the

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- Esc: `STEAM + D-Pad Left`
- Show Keyboard: `STEAM + X`
### Running a Game Directly Through the Interface
Simple programs can be started from inside the gaming mode by adding it as a
[non-Steam game](/wiki/games/steam.md#adding-non-steam-games).
For [emulator games](/wiki/games/emulators.md) the setup is more complex.
Firstly the emulator needs to be added as a
[non-Steam game](/wiki/games/steam.md#adding-non-steam-games).
To run a game instantly the path to the [ROM](./emulators.md) needs to be
appended to the command used for starting the emulator needed for it.
This should be made in quotation marks as it could contain characters that need
to be escaped.
Afterwards the icons and banners of it can be set using
[SteamGridDB](/wiki/games/steam.md#setting-icons-and-banners-for-games).
### Plugin Manager Decky
The Steam Deck features a wide variable of customization options.
Some of these options can be accessed by installing
[the plugin manager Decky](https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader).
To install it download the setup file from the
[Github page](https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader) and run it.
Afterwards the plugin manager will be available after pressing the `...` button on the Deck and
navigating to the bottom of the menu.
There plugins can be installed and removed aswell as managed.
The following list includes some useful plugins.
- [SteamGridDB](/wiki/games/steam.md#setting-icons-and-banners-for-games): setting new images for
games

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