How to Use RetroArch on Steam
So you wanna get retro with RetroArch on Steam? Easy peasy! First up, download and install RetroArch – it’s free, so no worries there. Next, launch it through Steam as a non-Steam game. Just go to your Steam Library, click 'Add a Game' at the bottom, select 'Add a Non-Steam Game,' and then browse to your RetroArch exe. Boom, you're all set to dive into those classic games with the convenience of Steam's overlay and friends list!
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Just launch it as a non-Steam game. Did it last weekend, works like a charm.
Listen, nothing beats the old school, but running RetroArch through Steam feels like putting racing stripes on a classic car. Sure, it's cool, but kinda missing the point, no? Stick to the original vibe, folks.
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