3DS:RetroArch - Revision history

ItsCrocoSwine: update infobox and download for 1.22.2

2025-12-03T04:51:40Z

update infobox and download for 1.22.2

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	\| imagealt= RetroArch Logo		\| imagealt= RetroArch Logo
	\| for3ds= 1		\| for3ds= 1
	\| releasedate= 2025-05-01		\| releasedate= 2025-11-20
	\| version= 1.21.0		\| version= 1.22.2
	\| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com		\| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com
	\| github = libretro/RetroArch		\| github = libretro/RetroArch
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	===What you need ===		===What you need ===
	*[https://buildbot.libretro.com/stable/1.21.0/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download)		*[https://buildbot.libretro.com/stable/1.22.2/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download)
	*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]		*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]

Aspect X: /* Section II - Installation */ grammar fix

2025-06-03T06:15:11Z

Section II - Installation: grammar fix

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	#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>		#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>
	#Scroll down and press {{B\|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code>		#Scroll down and press {{B\|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code>
	#*As there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your HOME Menu, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use		#*As there are over 80 cores, and these cores show up as titles on your HOME Menu, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use

	===Section III - Launching your ROM===		===Section III - Launching your ROM===

ItsCrocoSwine at 07:17, 2 June 2025

2025-06-02T07:17:56Z

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	'''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.		'''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.

	{{info\|Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance. ~~If you would like to see~~ a list of recommended emulators, see the [[3DS:Emulators\|Emulators]] page.}}		{{info\|Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance. For a list of recommended emulators, see the [[3DS:Emulators\|Emulators]] page.}}

Aspect X: Typo and wording fix

2025-06-01T06:23:36Z

Typo and wording fix

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	'''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.		'''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.

	{{info\|Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance~~, if~~ you would like to see a list of recommended emulators ~~then~~ see the [[3DS:Emulators\|Emulators]] page.}}		{{info\|Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance. If you would like to see a list of recommended emulators, see the [[3DS:Emulators\|Emulators]] page.}}


	==Installation==		==Installation==

Aspect X: /* Section I - Prep Work */ fixed it going from step 7 to 1 in the same section

2025-06-01T06:00:34Z

Section I - Prep Work: fixed it going from step 7 to 1 in the same section

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	#Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code>		#Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code>
	#Move any cores you don't plan on using to <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code>		#Move any cores you don't plan on using to <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code>
	*If you want to use any of the unused cores later, move them from <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code> to <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores/</code> and install them with FBI, or use the "Load Core" option within RetroArch		#*If you want to use any of the unused cores later, move them from <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code> to <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores/</code> and install them with FBI, or use the "Load Core" option within RetroArch
	#Reinsert your SD card into your console		#Reinsert your SD card into your console

ItsCrocoSwine: update version to 1.21.0 and switched release link to stable

2025-05-09T20:48:05Z

update version to 1.21.0 and switched release link to stable

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	\| imagealt= RetroArch Logo		\| imagealt= RetroArch Logo
	\| for3ds= 1		\| for3ds= 1
	\| releasedate= 2025-01~~-05~~		\| releasedate= 2025-05-01
	\| version= 1.20.0		\| version= 1.21.0
	\| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com		\| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com
	\| github = libretro/RetroArch		\| github = libretro/RetroArch
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	===What you need ===		===What you need ===
	*[~~http~~://buildbot.libretro.com/~~nightly~~/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download)		*[https://buildbot.libretro.com/stable/1.21.0/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download)
	*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]		*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]

SammyGoesHowdy: capitalize the "R" and "A" in the info box

2025-01-18T14:43:04Z

capitalize the "R" and "A" in the info box

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	'''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.		'''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.

	{{info\|Most standalone emulators are better than ~~retroarch~~ in terms of performance, if you would like to see a list of recommended emulators then see the [[3DS:Emulators\|Emulators]] page.}}		{{info\|Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance, if you would like to see a list of recommended emulators then see the [[3DS:Emulators\|Emulators]] page.}}

	==Installation==		==Installation==

ItsCrocoSwine: update version to 1.20.0

2025-01-18T04:29:29Z

update version to 1.20.0

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	\| imagealt= RetroArch Logo		\| imagealt= RetroArch Logo
	\| for3ds= 1		\| for3ds= 1
	\| releasedate= ~~2023~~-03-11		\| releasedate= 2025-01-05
	\| version= 1.15.0		\| version= 1.20.0
	\| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com		\| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com
	\| github = libretro/RetroArch		\| github = libretro/RetroArch

ItsCrocoSwine: move Core Optimization section into prep work

2024-08-05T02:46:42Z

move Core Optimization section into prep work

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	#Extract the <code>RetroArch_cia.7z</code> with 7-Zip		#Extract the <code>RetroArch_cia.7z</code> with 7-Zip
	#Move the <code>retroarch</code> & <code>cia</code> folders onto the root of your SD card		#Move the <code>retroarch</code> & <code>cia</code> folders onto the root of your SD card
			#Create a <code>Cores-Notused</code> folder within the <code>retroarch</code> folder
			#Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code>
			#Move any cores you don't plan on using to <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code>
			*If you want to use any of the unused cores later, move them from <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code> to <code>sd:/Retroarch/Cores/</code> and install them with FBI, or use the "Load Core" option within RetroArch
	#Reinsert your SD card into your console		#Reinsert your SD card into your console
	~~#Power on your console~~

	===Section II - Installation===		===Section II - Installation===
			#Power on your console
	#Launch FBI from your HOME Menu		#Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
	#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>		#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>
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	#*As there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your HOME Menu, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use		#*As there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your HOME Menu, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use

	===Section III ~~- Core Optimization===~~		===Section III - Launching your ROM===
	~~#Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code>~~
	~~#Select all the uninstalled cores and place them in a new folder at <code>/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code>~~
	*Leave any installed cores in the <code>cores</code> folder, these are required for "Load Core" functionality
	*If you want to use any of the uninstalled cores, move them from <code>/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code> to <code>/Retroarch/Cores/</code> and install them with FBI, or use the "Load Core" option within RetroArch

	~~===Section IV~~ - Launching your ROM===
	#Once your core(s) have finished installing, press {{B\|Home}}		#Once your core(s) have finished installing, press {{B\|Home}}
	#Press {{B\|A}} on your newly installed core to unwrap it		#Press {{B\|A}} on your newly installed core to unwrap it

ItsCrocoSwine: home screen -> HOME Menu

2024-05-18T10:24:28Z

home screen -> HOME Menu

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	#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>		#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>
	#Scroll down and press {{B\|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code>		#Scroll down and press {{B\|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code>
	#*As there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your ~~home screen~~, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use		#*As there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your HOME Menu, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use

	===Section III - Core Optimization===		===Section III - Core Optimization===