From d0846ed78fd476d76a3ccd84f9da2888521738a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Abdessamad Derraz <3028866+Abdess@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:29:16 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] fix: which-pack link text, paths, and table clarity --- scripts/generate_site.py | 66 ++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 33 deletions(-) diff --git a/scripts/generate_site.py b/scripts/generate_site.py index b5a1f8dd..564480fb 100644 --- a/scripts/generate_site.py +++ b/scripts/generate_site.py @@ -2138,7 +2138,7 @@ def _build_emulator_file_index(profiles: dict) -> dict[str, dict]: def generate_which_pack() -> str: """Generate the 'Which pack?' decision page.""" - releases = "https://github.com/Abdess/retrobios/releases" + rel = "https://github.com/Abdess/retrobios/releases" return f"""\ # Getting started @@ -2171,61 +2171,61 @@ Nothing else needed. The installer handles everything. ## Manual download -Pick the pack that matches the setup from the [{releases}]({releases}), +Pick the pack that matches the setup from the [releases page]({rel}), download it, and extract the files into the BIOS folder listed below. After extraction, launch a game. If it needed BIOS, it will find it. ### Steam Deck -| Setup | What it is | Pack to download | Extract to | -|-------|-----------|-----------------|-----------| -| [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com/) | Installs and configures multiple emulators, adds each game to the Steam library | [EmuDeck pack]({releases}) | `~/Emulation/bios/` | -| [RetroDECK](https://retrodeck.net/) | Single Flatpak app, all emulators bundled, one-click install from Discover | [RetroDECK pack]({releases}) | `~/retrodeck/` | -| RetroArch standalone | Installed from Discover, Steam, or Flatpak | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `~/.var/app/org.libretro.RetroArch/config/retroarch/system/` (Flatpak) | +| Setup | What it is | Pack | Extract to | +|-------|-----------|------|-----------| +| [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com/) | Installs and configures multiple emulators, adds each game to the Steam library | [EmuDeck]({rel}) | `~/Emulation/bios/` | +| [RetroDECK](https://retrodeck.net/) | Single Flatpak app, all emulators bundled, one-click install from Discover | [RetroDECK]({rel}) | `~/retrodeck/` | +| RetroArch standalone | Installed from Discover, Steam, or Flatpak | [RetroArch]({rel}) | Open RetroArch > Settings > Directory > System, that is the folder | ### Windows -| Setup | What it is | Pack to download | Extract to | -|-------|-----------|-----------------|-----------| -| [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) | Multi-system emulator, loads different cores for each console | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `RetroArch\\system\\` (next to retroarch.exe) | -| [RetroBat](https://www.retrobat.org/) | Windows-native frontend with EmulationStation, includes RetroArch | [RetroBat pack]({releases}) | `RetroBat\\bios\\` | -| [BizHawk](https://tasvideos.org/BizHawk) | Accuracy-focused multi-system emulator, popular for speedruns and TAS | [BizHawk pack]({releases}) | `BizHawk\\Firmware\\` | -| [LaunchBox](https://www.launchbox-app.com/) | Game library manager and launcher, uses RetroArch or standalone emulators | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | The RetroArch system folder configured in LaunchBox | +| Setup | What it is | Pack | Extract to | +|-------|-----------|------|-----------| +| [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) | Multi-system emulator, loads different cores for each console | [RetroArch]({rel}) | The `system` folder next to `retroarch.exe` | +| [RetroBat](https://www.retrobat.org/) | Windows frontend with EmulationStation, includes RetroArch and standalone emulators | [RetroBat]({rel}) | The `bios` folder inside the RetroBat installation | +| [BizHawk](https://tasvideos.org/BizHawk) | Accuracy-focused multi-system emulator, popular for speedruns and TAS | [BizHawk]({rel}) | The `Firmware` folder inside the BizHawk installation | +| [LaunchBox](https://www.launchbox-app.com/) | Game library manager and launcher, uses RetroArch or standalone emulators behind the scenes | [RetroArch]({rel}) | Open RetroArch (via LaunchBox) > Settings > Directory > System | ### Linux -| Setup | What it is | Pack to download | Extract to | -|-------|-----------|-----------------|-----------| -| RetroArch (native) | Installed via package manager or AppImage | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `~/.config/retroarch/system/` | -| RetroArch (Flatpak) | Installed from Flathub | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `~/.var/app/org.libretro.RetroArch/config/retroarch/system/` | -| [Batocera](https://batocera.org/) | Bootable OS dedicated to gaming, runs from USB or full install, works on PC and SBC | [Batocera pack]({releases}) | `/userdata/bios/` | -| [Recalbox](https://www.recalbox.com/) | Bootable OS for retro gaming, streamlined interface, auto-configured | [Recalbox pack]({releases}) | `/recalbox/share/bios/` | +| Setup | What it is | Pack | Extract to | +|-------|-----------|------|-----------| +| RetroArch (native) | Installed via package manager or AppImage | [RetroArch]({rel}) | `~/.config/retroarch/system/` | +| RetroArch (Flatpak) | Installed from Flathub | [RetroArch]({rel}) | `~/.var/app/org.libretro.RetroArch/config/retroarch/system/` | +| [Batocera](https://batocera.org/) | Bootable OS dedicated to gaming, runs from USB or full install, supports PC and SBC | [Batocera]({rel}) | `/userdata/bios/` | +| [Recalbox](https://www.recalbox.com/) | Bootable OS for retro gaming, streamlined interface, auto-configured | [Recalbox]({rel}) | `/recalbox/share/bios/` | ### macOS -| Setup | What it is | Pack to download | Extract to | -|-------|-----------|-----------------|-----------| -| [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) | Multi-system emulator | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `~/Library/Application Support/RetroArch/system/` | +| Setup | What it is | Pack | Extract to | +|-------|-----------|------|-----------| +| [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) | Multi-system emulator | [RetroArch]({rel}) | `~/Library/Application Support/RetroArch/system/` | -### Raspberry Pi / Single-board computers +### Raspberry Pi and single-board computers -| Setup | What it is | Pack to download | Extract to | -|-------|-----------|-----------------|-----------| -| [RetroPie](https://retropie.org.uk/) | The classic Pi emulation setup, largest community, most online guides | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `~/RetroPie/BIOS/` | -| [Lakka](https://www.lakka.tv/) | Lightweight RetroArch OS, minimal config, boots straight into the UI | [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) | `/storage/system/` | -| [Batocera](https://batocera.org/) | Easy setup, works on Pi 3/4/5 and many other boards (Odroid, etc.) | [Batocera pack]({releases}) | `/userdata/bios/` | -| [Recalbox](https://www.recalbox.com/) | Plug-and-play experience, good for a first setup | [Recalbox pack]({releases}) | `/recalbox/share/bios/` | +| Setup | What it is | Pack | Extract to | +|-------|-----------|------|-----------| +| [RetroPie](https://retropie.org.uk/) | The classic Pi emulation setup, largest community, most online guides | [RetroArch]({rel}) | `~/RetroPie/BIOS/` | +| [Lakka](https://www.lakka.tv/) | Lightweight RetroArch OS, minimal config, boots straight into the UI | [RetroArch]({rel}) | `/storage/system/` | +| [Batocera](https://batocera.org/) | Easy setup, works on Pi 3/4/5 and many other boards (Odroid, etc.) | [Batocera]({rel}) | `/userdata/bios/` | +| [Recalbox](https://www.recalbox.com/) | Plug-and-play experience, good for a first build | [Recalbox]({rel}) | `/recalbox/share/bios/` | ### Android handheld (Retroid Pocket, R36S, Miyoo, etc.) -Most Android handhelds run RetroArch. Download the [RetroArch / Lakka pack]({releases}) +Most Android handhelds run RetroArch. Download the [RetroArch pack]({rel}) and extract into `RetroArch/system/` on internal storage or SD card. ### Self-hosted ROM manager -| Setup | What it is | Pack to download | Extract to | -|-------|-----------|-----------------|-----------| -| [RomM](https://github.com/rommapp/romm) | Web-based ROM manager, plays games in the browser via EmulatorJS | [RomM pack]({releases}) | The bios folder in the RomM library, one subfolder per system | +| Setup | What it is | Pack | Extract to | +|-------|-----------|------|-----------| +| [RomM](https://github.com/rommapp/romm) | Web-based ROM manager, plays games in the browser via EmulatorJS | [RomM]({rel}) | The `bios` folder in the RomM library, one subfolder per system | ---