About RetroDeck Live
RetroDeck Live is cloud gaming at living-room scale: a real PlayStation 1 runs on a server, the video and audio are streamed to your browser over WebRTC, and a second player takes the other controller from wherever they are. Nothing is installed on either machine.
Player 1 unlocks hosting with an email address and a 24-hour key, uploads a disc image and BIOS for the session, and starts the console. An invitation link, valid for fifteen minutes, gives Player 2 the second pad. Spectators can watch, queue for a seat and talk over room voice.
Because each room is a whole console, the number of rooms is small and hosting needs a key. That is why it sits in the lab section rather than the instant games. The player guide explains keys, uploads and the keyboard layout.
How to play
- Generate a 24-hour hosting key with your email, then unlock hosting with it.
- Upload a disc image and BIOS you own. They are used for this session only.
- Start the console and copy the invitation link for Player 2.
- Play with the keyboard layout from the guide or a connected gamepad; spectators join with the room link.
Controls
| Arrow keys | D-pad |
|---|---|
| Z / X / A / S | Cross, Circle, Square, Triangle |
| Enter / Shift | Start / Select |
| Q / W and 1 / 2 | L1 / R1 and L2 / R2 |
Tips
- A wired network on both ends keeps input lag low; Wi-Fi works but can stutter.
- Invitation links expire in fifteen minutes, so send one when your friend is ready.
- Recordings are silent by design; use room voice for commentary.