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fix: which-pack link text, paths, and table clarity

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Abdessamad Derraz
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@@ -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 |
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