# Final Steps

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We'll be returning to **Gaming Mode** for these steps, so you may want to open this page on another device.
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## A Few Tips Before Starting <a href="#a-few-tips-before-starting" id="a-few-tips-before-starting"></a>

### Save Often! <a href="#save-often" id="save-often"></a>

* **Save the game often and use all of the save slots.** You get 16 of them for a reason!
  * We recommend saving every night or every other night at the Dojima residence.

### Steam Deck Button Prompts

* Custom Steam Deck controller prompts are available in the game's **Config** menu.
  * **Config > Gamepad > Button Display > Steam**

### Configuring Custom Sub Menu <a href="#configuring-custom-sub-menu" id="configuring-custom-sub-menu"></a>

* The first time you open the Sub Menu, you'll be asked to configure the **Custom Sub Menu**.
  * If you just want all the basic QOL improvements, simply press the back button and Custom Sub Menu will set itself up automatically.
  * If you'd like to know more about each feature, select it in the menu for a brief explanation and deeper customization options.
* You can change these settings at any time—open the Sub Menu and press the Command Menu button to get back to the configuration window. See the [**FAQ**](https://p4g.cep.one/appendix/faq#how-do-i-open-the-configuration-menu-for-custom-sub-menu) for more info.

## Launch P4G

### Return to Gaming Mode

* Double-click the **Return to Gaming Mode** shortcut on your Steam Deck's desktop.

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If you are using a USB-C hub, you can unplug it now.
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### Launch P4G

* Find **Persona 4 Golden (Reloaded)** in your game library and launch it.
  * If you can't find the game in the main menu, it will be in the **Non-Steam** section of your library.
* You'll see a **Launching from Wine** warning. We've already set up Proton and don't need the ASI Loader, so tap or click **Start Application**.

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* You should see a console window pop up for a few seconds, and after that P4G should load.

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* If you see the text **MOD LOADER ENABLED** on the title screen, your mods are working!

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## All Done!

You're ready to play Persona 4 Golden!

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Run **Persona 4 Golden (Reloaded)** to launch P4G with mods.\
Run the original **Persona 4 Golden** app to launch vanilla P4G without mods.

Achievements, cloud saves, etc. still work when using mods.
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You can jump right in, or you can check out the [**Extras**](https://p4g-deck.cep.one/appendix/extras) page if you'd like to remove the **Launching with Wine** warning at startup.