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The video provides a comprehensive guide on setting up Batocera on a Steam Deck, covering each crucial step methodically. The process begins with downloading and unzipping the Batocera disk image file on a Windows computer, using 7-Zip and Balena Etcher to flash the file onto a microSD card. Following a successful flash, the user downloads and configures essential BIOS files from archive.org. The presenter demonstrates how to install Batocera on a Steam Deck by booting from the microSD card. The tutorial includes connecting the Steam Deck to a Wi-Fi network, accessing its file system remotely via a computer for transferring BIOS and ROM files, and finally updating the games list to synchronize new game collections on the device. Throughout, the presenter offers clear instructions on handling potential issues and optimizing the setup, concluding with an encouragement for viewer engagement and further assistance through the comments.
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In this segment of the video, the host demonstrates how to set up Autocera on a Steam Deck. They start by opening a web browser on a regular computer and navigating to the Batocera website. From there, they go to the download tab and click on the direct link for the Steam Deck version, which initiates the download process. The host already has the file downloaded to save time, so they move on to unzipping it using 7-Zip on their Windows 11 computer. After extracting the files, they locate the disk image file and move it to the desktop for easier access. The host then introduces Balena Etcher, a software needed for the next step, and opens it to prepare for flashing the file.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to use a disk image file to flash a microSD card. Initially, they show how to locate the disk image file on the desktop and insert a microSD card into the computer using either a read/write slot or a USB reader. They then click on “Select Target,” choose the microSD card, and proceed with the flashing process. The presenter highlights a warning about erasing existing files on the card, confirms the action, and starts the flashing, which takes around three and a half minutes followed by a brief validation process. The segment concludes with a successful flash confirmation message.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to confirm that the flashing process using balenaEtcher was successful and notes that occasional errors can occur, requiring a repeat of the process. After ensuring the process is complete, the presenter outlines the next steps involving a separate micro SD card or USB flash drive to locate and download BIOS files for Batocera version 35 from archive.org. The presenter guides viewers through the downloading and extraction process of these BIOS files using 7-Zip, including tips for organizing the files by moving them to the desktop for convenience.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to install and boot Batocera on a Steam Deck using a micro SD card. They X out of their web browser and access the necessary files on their desktop. Next, they insert a 1TB SanDisk micro SD card into the Steam Deck. The presenter explains the precise method to power on the Steam Deck to boot from the micro SD card. They press the power button and volume down button simultaneously, letting go of the power button after hearing a sound but holding the volume down button. This action brings up the boot manager, where they select the micro SD card to boot into Batocera. The system then quickly resizes the partition and begins to boot into Batocera 35.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter guides viewers through the process of connecting a Steam Deck to a Wi-Fi network. First, they navigate to the main menu and select “network settings.” They enable Wi-Fi, choose the appropriate network, and input the Wi-Fi password either by touchscreen or with the analog stick. After confirming the password and ensuring the connection, the presenter instructs viewers to note down the IP address displayed. Lastly, they explain how to remotely access the Steam Deck’s file system from a regular computer to transfer files wirelessly, emphasizing the need to keep the Steam Deck connected to Wi-Fi throughout the process.
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In this part of the video, the presenter walks through the process of accessing the Bottasera file system on a Steam Deck using a regular computer. The key steps include opening File Explorer, entering the IP address from the Steam Deck’s network settings, and inputting the default credentials (username: root, password: Linux). The presenter then demonstrates how to transfer BIOS files from the desktop to the Bottasera file system by copying them and pasting them into the ‘share’ folder within the file system. They also mention handling potential overwrites during the file transfer, ensuring the BIOS files are correctly added to the directory.
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In this segment of the video, the host explains the process of updating the games list on a Steam Deck, focusing on bringing changes onto the device using Batocera. The demonstration includes accessing the ROMs folder on a computer, adding ROMs for various game systems like GameCube, Main, and PS2, and then transferring them to the Steam Deck. Once the ROMs are added, the host returns to the Steam Deck, navigates to the game settings in the main menu, and updates the games list to include the newly added ROMs. This ensures all files and game collections are synchronized on the Steam Deck.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains that the collections shown, such as “Classic Kong” for Super Nintendo and “Space Twins” for Game Boy Advance, are the only games displayed because they were included during the initial installation of Batocera on the Steam Deck. The presenter emphasizes that adding more games would populate those collections further. The video concludes with the presenter encouraging viewers to ask questions in the comments, like the video if they found it helpful, and subscribe to the channel for more retro gaming content.