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Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-02-08T20:25:36Z

Updated for v20

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	= Game library =		= Game library =
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	To browse local or network files, the source can be added to the Games window. This is similar to how videos and music are added to Kodi. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].		To browse local or network files, the source can be added to the Games window. This is similar to how videos and music are added to Kodi. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].


	===Game Launchers / Game Browsers===		===Game Launchers / Game Browsers===
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	* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=70115		* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=70115
	* <b>Lutris</b> - https://github.com/RobLoach/lutris-kodi-addon (for GNU/Linux only)		* <b>Lutris</b> - https://github.com/RobLoach/lutris-kodi-addon (for GNU/Linux only)


	= Game add-ons =		= Game add-ons =
	Kodi Gaming (RetroPlayer and Kodi Game API) window supports starting/running both [[libretro]] emulator cores and stand-alone games or emulators that does not use the Libretro API.		Kodi Gaming (RetroPlayer and Kodi Game API) window supports starting/running both [[libretro]] emulator cores and stand-alone games or emulators that does not use the Libretro API.


	===Emulator Cores===		===Emulator Cores===
	:{{Main\|Game add-ons\|Libretro}}		:{{Main\|Game add-ons\|Libretro}}
	Kodi's Game API in the Kodi has a Libretro wrapper which is 1:1 compatibility with the [[libretro]] API, so all libretro cores are valid game add-ons. [[Libretro]] itself is a well defined cross-platform interface to handle the communication between a frontend (Kodi with RetroPlayer) and an Emulator Core (e.g. nestopia).		Kodi's Game API in the Kodi has a Libretro wrapper which is 1:1 compatibility with the [[libretro]] API, so all libretro cores are valid game add-ons. [[Libretro]] itself is a well defined cross-platform interface to handle the communication between a frontend (Kodi with RetroPlayer) and an Emulator Core (e.g. nestopia).


	= Troubleshooting =		= Troubleshooting =
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	Latest (experimental) builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases		Latest (experimental) builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases


	==See also==		==See also==
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	** [[Compiling_Kodi-Game\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]		** [[Compiling_Kodi-Game\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]

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	[[Category:RetroPlayer]]		[[Category:RetroPlayer]]
	[[Category:Gaming]]		[[Category:Gaming]]

MYnDstrEAm: /* Game Launchers / Game Browsers */ Lutris

2021-07-25T13:36:42Z

Game Launchers / Game Browsers: Lutris

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	* <b>Advanced Emulator Launcher</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=287826		* <b>Advanced Emulator Launcher</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=287826
	* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=70115		* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=70115
			* <b>Lutris</b> - https://github.com/RobLoach/lutris-kodi-addon (for GNU/Linux only)

	= Game add-ons =		= Game add-ons =

Karellen at 21:24, 21 May 2020

2020-05-21T21:24:09Z

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	** [[Game development]] - A guide to developing games for Kodi		** [[Game development]] - A guide to developing games for Kodi
	** [[Compiling Kodi-Game\|Compiling Kodi with RetroPlayer]]		** [[Compiling Kodi-Game\|Compiling Kodi with RetroPlayer]]
	** [[~~Compiling game add~~-~~ons~~\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]		** [[Compiling_Kodi-Game\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]

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Gamester17: /* See also */

2018-10-26T12:55:44Z

Gamester17: /* Game add-ons */

2018-10-26T07:51:00Z

Game add-ons

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	= Game add-ons =		= Game add-ons =
	~~:{{Main\|Game add-ons}}~~
	Kodi Gaming (RetroPlayer and Kodi Game API) window supports starting/running both [[libretro]] emulator cores and stand-alone games or emulators that does not use the Libretro API.		Kodi Gaming (RetroPlayer and Kodi Game API) window supports starting/running both [[libretro]] emulator cores and stand-alone games or emulators that does not use the Libretro API.

	===Emulator Cores===		===Emulator Cores===
	Kodi's Game API in the Kodi has a Libretro wrapper which is 1:1 compatibility with the [[libretro]] API, so all libretro cores are valid game add-ons. [[Libretro]] itself is a well defined cross-platform interface to handle the communication between a frontend (Kodi with RetroPlayer) and an Emulator Core (e.g. nestopia).		:{{Main\|Game add-ons\|Libretro}}
			Kodi's Game API in the Kodi has a Libretro wrapper which is 1:1 compatibility with the [[libretro]] API, so all libretro cores are valid game add-ons. [[Libretro]] itself is a well defined cross-platform interface to handle the communication between a frontend (Kodi with RetroPlayer) and an Emulator Core (e.g. nestopia).

	= Troubleshooting =		= Troubleshooting =

Gamester17: /* Troubleshooting */

2018-10-26T07:31:56Z

Troubleshooting

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	If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. This will be fixed when Kodi is able to install emulators from the add-on store.		If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. This will be fixed when Kodi is able to install emulators from the add-on store.

	Alternatively, you can use a "build" from the lead Kodi developer working on ~~games~~. These builds are typically an unmodified version of Kodi, but with all emulators installed.		Alternatively, you can use the latest (experimental) "build" from the lead Kodi developer working on Kodi Games features and functions. These builds are typically an unmodified version of Kodi, but with all emulators installed.

	~~The~~ builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases		Latest (experimental) builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases

	==See also==		==See also==

Gamester17 at 07:30, 26 October 2018

2018-10-26T07:30:01Z

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	= Game library =		= Game library =
			Kodi does not have a game-library yet, although one is in development. Currently, games are managed using a basic file browser, and artwork is not yet supported.
	Kodi does not have a game library yet, although one is in development. Currently, games are managed using a basic file browser, and artwork is not yet supported.

	To browse local or network files, the source can be added to the Games window. This is similar to how videos and music are added to Kodi. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].		To browse local or network files, the source can be added to the Games window. This is similar to how videos and music are added to Kodi. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].

	= Game ~~add~~-~~ons =~~		===Game Launchers / Game Browsers===
			Game Launchers / Game Browsers (Python script addons for Kodi) can provide a fuller game experience similar to that of a game-library, although configuration is sometimes required.

	Game ~~add~~-~~ons provide a fuller game experience, although configuration is sometimes required~~.		Note! The versions of Game Launchers / Game Browsers available in Kodi Addon Repository can be outdated. You can find the latest versions in the forum:
			* <b>Advanced Emulator Launcher</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=287826
			* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=70115

	~~The versions available in~~ Kodi ~~are outdated~~. ~~You can find the latest versions in the forum:~~		= Game add-ons =
			:{{Main\|Game add-ons}}
			Kodi Gaming (RetroPlayer and Kodi Game API) window supports starting/running both [[libretro]] emulator cores and stand-alone games or emulators that does not use the Libretro API.

	* <b>Advanced Emulator ~~Launcher</b>~~ - ~~https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread~~.~~php?tid=287826~~		===Emulator Cores===
	* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - ~~https://forum~~.~~kodi~~.~~tv/showthread~~.~~php?tid=70115~~		Kodi's Game API in the Kodi has a Libretro wrapper which is 1:1 compatibility with the [[libretro]] API, so all libretro cores are valid game add-ons. [[Libretro]] itself is a well defined cross-platform interface to handle the communication between a frontend (Kodi with RetroPlayer) and an Emulator Core (e.g. nestopia).

	= Troubleshooting =		= Troubleshooting =

	If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. This will be fixed when Kodi is able to install emulators from the add-on store.		If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. This will be fixed when Kodi is able to install emulators from the add-on store.

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	The builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases		The builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases

			==See also==
			* [[Kodi Game\|Gaming in Kodi]] - Index of game related articles
			** [[Game management]] - A guide to managing game files for and in Kodi
			*** [[Game playback controls]] - A guide that describes the player controls and menus for gaming in Kodi
			*** [[Game controllers]] - Guides for configuring gamepads and jooystick controllers in Kodi
			** [[Game development]] - A guide to developing games for Kodi
			** [[Compiling Kodi-Game\|Compiling Kodi with RetroPlayer]]
			** [[Compiling game add-ons\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]
			** [[Porting Libretro cores to game add-ons]]
			*** [[Libretro]]

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Garbear at 22:27, 21 October 2018

2018-10-21T22:27:07Z

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	= ~~Adding sources~~ =		= Game library =

	~~Games~~ are managed using a file browser. ~~Folders and drives~~ can be added ~~as sources,~~ and ~~browsed for games~~. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].		Kodi does not have a game library yet, although one is in development. Currently, games are managed using a basic file browser, and artwork is not yet supported.

			To browse local or network files, the source can be added to the Games window. This is similar to how videos and music are added to Kodi. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].

			= Game add-ons =

			Game add-ons provide a fuller game experience, although configuration is sometimes required.

			The versions available in Kodi are outdated. You can find the latest versions in the forum:

			* <b>Advanced Emulator Launcher</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=287826
			* <b>Rom Collection Browser</b> - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=70115

	= Troubleshooting =		= Troubleshooting =

	If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. ~~Emulators must~~ be ~~installed or visible in~~ the add-on ~~repo in order for~~ Kodi ~~to know which files can be played~~.		If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. This will be fixed when Kodi is able to install emulators from the add-on store.

			Alternatively, you can use a "build" from the lead Kodi developer working on games. These builds are typically an unmodified version of Kodi, but with all emulators installed.

			The builds are available here: https://github.com/garbear/xbmc/releases

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Garbear: Add section on Troubleshooting

2018-10-05T20:36:15Z

Add section on Troubleshooting

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			= Adding sources =

	Games are managed using a file browser. Folders and drives can be added as sources, and browsed for games. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].		Games are managed using a file browser. Folders and drives can be added as sources, and browsed for games. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].

			= Troubleshooting =

			If a source is added but no games appear, then you are missing emulators that support your files. Emulators must be installed or visible in the add-on repo in order for Kodi to know which files can be played.

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Garbear: New page

2018-10-05T20:31:38Z

New page

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	Games are managed using a file browser. Folders and drives can be added as sources, and browsed for games. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].		Games are managed using a file browser. Folders and drives can be added as sources, and browsed for games. For more information on adding sources, see [[Adding video sources]].

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	*** [[Game playback controls]] - A guide that describes the player controls and menus for gaming in Kodi		*** [[Game playback controls]] - A guide that describes the player controls and menus for gaming in Kodi
	*** [[Game controllers]] - Guides for configuring gamepads and jooystick controllers in Kodi		*** [[Game controllers]] - Guides for configuring gamepads and jooystick controllers in Kodi
			**[[Game add-ons]]
			*** [[Porting Libretro cores to game add-ons]]
			**** [[Libretro]]
	** [[Game development]] - A guide to developing games for Kodi		** [[Game development]] - A guide to developing games for Kodi
	** [[Compiling Kodi-Game\|Compiling Kodi with RetroPlayer]]		** [[Compiling Kodi-Game\|Compiling Kodi with RetroPlayer]]
	** [[Compiling game add-ons\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]		** [[Compiling game add-ons\|Compiling existing game add-ons]]
	** [[Porting Libretro cores to game add-ons]]
	*** [[Libretro]]

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