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 device
 * 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) Eject the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device

Section II - Installation

 * 1) Power on your device
 * 2) Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
 * 3) Navigate to  ->   ->
 * 4) 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 HOME to enter the HOME Menu.
 * 2) Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it.
 * 3) Wait for it to load, then ->  ->   ->   ->   ->
 * Be patient for your ROM to load, things don't load quickly in RetroArch on 3DS

You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!

Resources
RetroArch Install Guide

PCSX ReARMed optimal configuration

PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List