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If you are on an Old 3DS/2DS, you shouldn't bother with continuing.}} | If you are on an Old 3DS/2DS, you shouldn't bother with continuing.}} | ||
== Installation == | |||
=== What you need === | === What you need === | ||
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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 | ||
# | # Eject the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device | ||
=== Section II - Installation === | === Section II - Installation === | ||
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# 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> | ||
# | # Scroll down and press {{B|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code> | ||
* Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can | * Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can press <code><current directory></code> -> <code>Install all CIAs</code> | ||
**Note there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your home screen this is not recommended | |||
=== Section III - Launching your ROM === | === Section III - Core Optimization === | ||
# 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 HOME to enter the HOME Menu. | # Once your core(s) have finished installing, press HOME to enter the HOME Menu. | ||
# Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it. | # Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it. | ||
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{{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | {{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] | |||
Revision as of 08:33, 31 October 2023
| Console | Nintendo 3DS |
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| Version | (May 20, 2019) |
| Links | |
| GitHub | libretro/RetroArch |
RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, & more. It can emulate up to PlayStation 1 on NEW 3DS/2DS ONLY via PCSX ReARMed.
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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. |
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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.7zwith 7-Zip - Move the
retroarch&ciafolders onto the root of your SD card - Eject 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 and press A on the core you want to install, and select
Install CIA
- Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can press
<current directory>->Install all CIAs- 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
- Navigate to
sd:/retroarch/cores/ - Select all the uninstalled cores and place them in a new folder at
/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/
- Leave any installed cores in the
coresfolder, these are required for "Load Core" functionality - If you want to use any of the uninstalled cores, move them from
/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/to/Retroarch/Cores/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 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
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You should now be playing your game on RetroArch! |
Resources
RetroArch Install Guide
PCSX ReARMed optimal configuration
PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List