From 7c13861987cd8543190fc21f75cbbb98eea9adc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Sanderson Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2019 20:36:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Running PICO 8 on the GameShell (markdown) --- Running-PICO-8-on-the-GameShell.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Running-PICO-8-on-the-GameShell.md b/Running-PICO-8-on-the-GameShell.md index c79de83..c0e7497 100644 --- a/Running-PICO-8-on-the-GameShell.md +++ b/Running-PICO-8-on-the-GameShell.md @@ -1,12 +1,22 @@ **Last updated: June 2019** +_**Originally written by @dddaaannn**_ + +_**Source: https://github.com/clockworkpi/GameShellDocs/wiki/Running-PICO-8-on-the-GameShell**_ + PICO-8 is a fantasy console for making, playing, and sharing small games. PICO-8 is a commercial product by Lexaloffle Games LLP. Versions are available for Windows, mac OS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi version runs on the GameShell, with some set-up. As of Launcher v1.24, the Launcher now has a built-in PICO-8 installer to make this even easier! You will copy PICO-8 to your GameShell, then run this installer to finish set-up. Follow these instructions to get PICO-8 and install it on your GameShell. It will run in the _splore_ mode, which lets you browse, download, and play PICO-8 games. -_Note:_ The current version of the GameShell has an alternate Launcher called "LauncherGo." Only the original Launcher has the PICO-8 installer. Switch back to Launcher, if necessary. +**Updating the Launcher** + +If you haven't already, connect your GameShell to wifi, and perform a software update. You can do both of these under Settings. Locate the "Wi-Fi" and "Update" options, and use them to update to at least Launcher version 1.24. + +You should see a PICO-8 option in the main menu. You will use this to install PICO-8. + +_Note:_ Launcher v1.24 also includes an alternate Launcher called "LauncherGo." Only the original Launcher has the PICO-8 installer. Switch back to Launcher, if necessary. **Purchasing PICO-8**