3DS:RetroArch

RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, & more. It can emulate up to SEGA Genesis & SEGA CD on the Old 3DS/2DS, and up to PlayStation 1 on New 3DS/2DS.

What you need

 * RetroArch_cia.7z (direct download)
 * The latest release of 7-Zip

Section I - Prep Work

 * 1) Power off your console
 * 2) Insert your SD card into your computer
 * 3) Extract the  with 7-Zip
 * 4) Move the  &   folders onto the root of your SD card
 * 5) Reinsert your SD card into your console
 * 6) Power on your console

Section II - Installation

 * 1) Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
 * 2) Navigate to  ->   ->
 * 3) Scroll down and press on the core you want to install, and select
 * Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can press  ->
 * Note there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your home screen this is not recommended

Section III - Core Optimization

 * 1) Navigate to
 * 2) Select all the uninstalled cores and place them in a new folder at
 * Leave any installed cores in the  folder, these are required for "Load Core" functionality
 * If you want to use any of the uninstalled cores, move them from  to   and install them with FBI, or use the "Load Core" option within RetroArch

Section IV - Launching your ROM

 * 1) Once your core(s) have finished installing, press
 * 2) Press on your newly installed core to unwrap it
 * 3) Press to open it
 * 4) Wait for it to load, then ->  ->   ->   ->   ->
 * Be patient for your ROM to load, this can take a while depending on file size.

You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!

Resources
RetroArch Install Guide

PCSX ReARMed optimal configuration

PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List