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RetroArch
Console	Nintendo 3DS
Version	(May 20, 2019; 5 years ago)
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GitHub	libretro/RetroArch
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Revision as of 17:07, 30 October 2023

RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, & more. It can emulate up to PlayStation 1 on NEW 3DS/2DS ONLY via PCSX ReARMed.

NES, & SNES should be done with VirtuaNES and Snes9x for Old 3DS instead, if you want to have VC Injections for Genesis games then use the PicoDrive core in RetroArch, otherwise use the standalone PicoDrive instead.

If you are on an Old 3DS/2DS, you shouldn't bother with continuing.

Installation

What you need

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

Section I - Prep Work

Power off your device
Insert your SD card into your computer
Extract the RetroArch_cia.7z with 7-Zip
Move the retroarch & cia folders onto the root of your SD card
Remove the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device

Section II - Installation

Power on your device
Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
Navigate to SD -> retroarch -> cores
Scroll down until you find the core you want, then install it like you would any other CIA.

Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can just press <current directory> -> Install & Delete All CIAs

Section III - Launching your ROM

Once your core(s) have finished installing, press HOME to enter the HOME Menu.
Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it.
Wait for it to load, then -> Load Content -> sdmc:/ -> Go to wherever your ROM is located -> Press (A) to select your ROM -> Choose your core

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!

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-{{Infobox homebrew
+{{lowercase title}}{{Infobox homebrew
-| developers= Libretro
+| title = RetroArch
-| image= RetroArch_Logo.png
+| for3ds = 1
-| imagesize = 256px
+| releasedate = 2019-05-20
-| imagealt= RetroArch Logo
-| for3ds= 1
-| releasedate= 2023-03-11
-| version= 1.15.0
-| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com
 | github = libretro/RetroArch
 }}
-{{shortcut|3DS:RA}}
-'''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.}}
+'''RetroArch''' is a frontend for emulators, & more. It can emulate up to PlayStation 1 on '''NEW''' 3DS/2DS '''ONLY''' via '''PCSX ReARMed'''.
-==Installation==
+{{info|
+NES, & SNES should be done with [[udb:3ds/virtuanes|VirtuaNES]] and [[udb:3ds/snes9x|Snes9x for Old 3DS]] instead, if you want to have VC Injections for Genesis games then use the PicoDrive core in RetroArch, otherwise use [[udb:3ds/picodrive|the standalone PicoDrive instead.]]}}
+{{warning|
+If you are on an Old 3DS/2DS, you shouldn't bother with continuing.}}
-===What you need ===
+=== Installation ===
-*[http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download)
-*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]
-===Section I - Prep Work===
+=== What you need ===
-#Power off your console
+* [http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download)
-#Insert your SD card into your computer
+* The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 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
-#Reinsert your SD card into your console
-#Power on your console
-===Section II - Installation===
+=== Section I - Prep Work ===
-#Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
+# Power off your device
-#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>
+# Insert your SD card into your computer
-#Scroll down and press {{B|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code>
+# Extract the <code>RetroArch_cia.7z</code> with 7-Zip
-#*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
+# Move the <code>retroarch</code> & <code>cia</code> folders onto the root of your SD card
+# Remove the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device
-===Section III - Core Optimization===
+=== Section II - Installation ===
-#Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code>
+# Power on your device
-#Select all the uninstalled cores and place them in a new folder at <code>/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code>
+# Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
-*Leave any installed cores in the <code>cores</code> folder, these are required for "Load Core" functionality
+# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code>
-*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
+#  Scroll down until you find the core you want, then install it like you would any other CIA.
+* Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can just press <code><current directory></code> -> <code>Install & Delete All CIAs</code>
-===Section IV - Launching your ROM===
+=== Section III - Launching your ROM ===
-#Once your core(s) have finished installing, press {{B|Home}}
+# Once your core(s) have finished installing, press HOME to enter the HOME Menu.
-#Press {{B|A}} on your newly installed core to unwrap it
+# Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it.
-#Press {{B|A}} to open it
+# Wait for it to load, then -> <code>Load Content</code> -> <code>sdmc:/</code> -> <code>Go to wherever your ROM is located</code> -> <code>Press (A) to select your ROM</code> -> <code>Choose your core</code>
-#Wait for it to load, then -> <code>Load Content</code> -> <code>sdmc:/</code> -> <code>Go to wherever your ROM is located</code> -> <code>Press A to select your ROM</code> -> <code>Choose your core</code>
+* Be patient for your ROM to load, things don't load quickly in RetroArch on 3DS
-* Be patient for your ROM to load, this can take a while depending on file size.
 {{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}}
-===Resources===
-[https://docs.libretro.com/guides/install-3ds2ds/ RetroArch Install Guide] <br />
-[https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/jvkotb/full_speed_psx_finally_here_on_new_3ds_new_2ds_xl/ PCSX ReARMed optimal configuration] <br />
-[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pl2bTkzTe736EOaQjk8FBWY9ixfgoNSYSitbm5Gnyqs/edit#gid=0 PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List]