# Where Do I Put My Rom?

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**Created:** [October 10, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/where-do-i-put-my-rom/4695 "2019-10-10T01:24:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 14, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/where-do-i-put-my-rom/4695/6 "2019-10-14T01:35:04Z")

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Hey Quokka -

You have two options for emulating classic games:

- RetroArch: which is a “frontend” where you load the “core” (that is, the system you want to emulate) and the “rom” (the game itself) - as you have seen already, it can be very complex for a novice user, but in my opinion is the best way to emulate. Many old and cult systems are supported in RetroArch

- A standalone emulator: you only need to load the games on it. Each standalone has its own requirements as to “where to load”, “how to play”, etc. i suggest [you read this link](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-add-new-emulators-gameboy-snes-etc/862/60) - standalone emulators usually work better, are faster and implement a lot of the original quirks.

In any case, you need to understand how to use SSH to move file to/from the CPI to your own computer. [Read this link for more on that using Tiny Cloud.](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/how-to-transfer-files-with-tinycloud-through-ssh/833)

good luck

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