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[GH-ISSUE #3835] [Feature Request]: Update the wiki #1148

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opened 2026-02-27 21:10:12 +03:00 by kerem · 5 comments

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Originally created by @Missake212 on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3835

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.

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Kinda similar to #3415 technically, the wiki has last been updated in August, since then shadPS4 has become SDL only and is using another repository to have a GUI, so if someone were to refer to the wiki right now they would find a ton of outdated information. Like I said it is similar to the other issue because if you just update this time and forget about it again, it's bound to become outdated again at some point, whereas if you take care of 3415 this shouldn't happen again.

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Outdated information leaves users confused, they then either open issues/come to the Discord server for further help or try to find information on Google which isn't necessarily ideal.

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Originally created by @Missake212 on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/3835 ### Checklist - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. ### Description Kinda similar to #3415 technically, the wiki has last been updated in August, since then shadPS4 has become SDL only and is using another repository to have a GUI, so if someone were to refer to the wiki right now they would find a ton of outdated information. Like I said it is similar to the other issue because if you just update this time and forget about it again, it's bound to become outdated again at some point, whereas if you take care of 3415 this shouldn't happen again. ### Reason Outdated information leaves users confused, they then either open issues/come to the Discord server for further help or try to find information on Google which isn't necessarily ideal. ### Examples _No response_

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2026-02-27 21:10:13 +03:00

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@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025):

When I was thinking about the Wiki, I had the idea that we should create several Wikis. For example, the existing one should be moved to the QtLauncher repository and tailored entirely to the Qt version of the emulator, and a new Wiki should be created in the SDL repository that would only cover SDL versions and their configuration. This way, we'll have complete separation of information between different emulator types. Also, as recently discovered, it's worth mentioning the Flatpak repository if anyone downloads the emulator through Flathub.

@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025): When I was thinking about the Wiki, I had the idea that we should create several Wikis. For example, the existing one should be moved to the QtLauncher repository and tailored entirely to the Qt version of the emulator, and a new Wiki should be created in the SDL repository that would only cover SDL versions and their configuration. This way, we'll have complete separation of information between different emulator types. Also, as recently discovered, it's worth mentioning the Flatpak repository if anyone downloads the emulator through Flathub.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:10:13 +03:00

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@Missake212 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025):

When I was thinking about the Wiki, I had the idea that we should create several Wikis. For example, the existing one should be moved to the QtLauncher repository and tailored entirely to the Qt version of the emulator, and a new Wiki should be created in the SDL repository that would only cover SDL versions and their configuration. This way, we'll have complete separation of information between different emulator types. Also, as recently discovered, it's worth mentioning the Flatpak repository if anyone downloads the emulator through Flathub.

I don't disagree with this but I still think most people will come to this repository first instead of the QtLauncher one, especially since I also believe most people get the launcher through the website, so it might be a bad thing to separate the information to have only SDL related info here in my opinion, I think duplicating would be fine here or at least have only this wiki and a copy of it on the website so that all the info is gathered on it.

@Missake212 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025): > When I was thinking about the Wiki, I had the idea that we should create several Wikis. For example, the existing one should be moved to the QtLauncher repository and tailored entirely to the Qt version of the emulator, and a new Wiki should be created in the SDL repository that would only cover SDL versions and their configuration. This way, we'll have complete separation of information between different emulator types. Also, as recently discovered, it's worth mentioning the Flatpak repository if anyone downloads the emulator through Flathub. I don't disagree with this but I still think most people will come to this repository first instead of the QtLauncher one, especially since I also believe most people get the launcher through the website, so it might be a bad thing to separate the information to have only SDL related info here in my opinion, I think duplicating would be fine here or at least have only this wiki and a copy of it on the website so that all the info is gathered on it.

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2026-02-27 21:10:13 +03:00

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@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025):

I don't disagree with this but I still think most people will come to this repository first instead of the QtLauncher one, especially since I also believe most people get the launcher through the website, so it might be a bad thing to separate the information to have only SDL related info here in my opinion, I think duplicating would be fine here or at least have only this wiki and a copy of it on the website so that all the info is gathered on it.

Hmmm... It's possible to actually duplicate the Wiki into two (or more) repositories, if no one objects, in which case we'll just have to add more short chapters that describe SDL and QtLauncher separately.

If @Hermiten has time, I think he is the person who could help us with updating the information, if he doesn’t mind.

@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025): >I don't disagree with this but I still think most people will come to this repository first instead of the QtLauncher one, especially since I also believe most people get the launcher through the website, so it might be a bad thing to separate the information to have only SDL related info here in my opinion, I think duplicating would be fine here or at least have only this wiki and a copy of it on the website so that all the info is gathered on it. Hmmm... It's possible to actually duplicate the Wiki into two (or more) repositories, if no one objects, in which case we'll just have to add more short chapters that describe SDL and QtLauncher separately. If @Hermiten has time, I think he is the person who could help us with updating the information, if he doesn’t mind.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:10:13 +03:00

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@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025):

Everything is starting to break down here: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/wiki/I.-Quick-start-%5BUsers%5D#2-installation

Download, Installation, Additional components. (It's worth renaming this item to something like this)

Here it's worth mentioning right away that the emulator is divided into two types of builds: SDL and Qt (without describing them), and then it's worth inserting information from the FAQ:

What's the difference between Qt and SDL builds?

Qt Builds: Qt builds have a GUI and it makes configuration easy.
SDL Builds: SDL builds contain only the bare application to run the games and make them work.

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2.1 Download shadPS4 (SDL)

1, 2, 3, 4.

2.2 Download shadPS4 (Qt)

Note: Starting with version 0.12.1 preview, we've discontinued support for Qt builds. Instead, the graphical shell has been separated from the emulator and moved to a separate repository.
The advantage of this approach is that by downloading this shell, you won't be tied to a specific emulator version, as you can install multiple versions and freely switch between them. This graphical shell is called shadPS4QtLauncher. Because this shell isn't tied to any specific emulator version and is constantly updated, you'll always have an up-to-date interface, which we can quickly fix as needed.

1, 2, 3, 4.

P.S. I haven't checked further yet.

@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2025): Everything is starting to break down here: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/wiki/I.-Quick-start-%5BUsers%5D#2-installation 2. Download, Installation, Additional components. (It's worth renaming this item to something like this) Here it's worth mentioning right away that the emulator is divided into two types of builds: SDL and Qt (without describing them), and then it's worth inserting information from the FAQ: What's the difference between Qt and SDL builds? Qt Builds: Qt builds have a GUI and it makes configuration easy. SDL Builds: SDL builds contain only the bare application to run the games and make them work. Tip 2.1 Download shadPS4 (SDL) 1, 2, 3, 4. 2.2 Download shadPS4 (Qt) Note: Starting with version 0.12.1 preview, we've discontinued support for Qt builds. Instead, the graphical shell has been separated from the emulator and moved to a separate repository. The advantage of this approach is that by downloading this shell, you won't be tied to a specific emulator version, as you can install multiple versions and freely switch between them. This graphical shell is called shadPS4QtLauncher. Because this shell isn't tied to any specific emulator version and is constantly updated, you'll always have an up-to-date interface, which we can quickly fix as needed. 1, 2, 3, 4. P.S. I haven't checked further yet.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:10:13 +03:00

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@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2025):

Section I. Quick start [Users] has been updated, I looked through it and now everything is fine there, all that remains is to update section II. Setting up shadPS4 [Users], which will be enough for the average user.

@GHU7924 commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2025): Section `I. Quick start [Users]` has been updated, I looked through it and now everything is fine there, all that remains is to update section `II. Setting up shadPS4 [Users]`, which will be enough for the average user.