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{{Infobox homebrew | |||
| | | developers= Libretro | ||
| for3ds = 1 | | image= RetroArch_Logo.png | ||
| releasedate = | | imagesize = 256px | ||
| 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 | | 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.}} | |||
==Installation== | |||
== | ===What you need === | ||
*[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=== | ||
#Power off your console | |||
#Insert your SD card into your computer | |||
#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 | ===Section II - Installation=== | ||
# | #Launch FBI from your HOME Menu | ||
# | #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> | |||
#*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 | |||
# | |||
=== Section | ===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> | |||
# Navigate to <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}} | |||
#Press {{B|A}} on your newly installed core to unwrap 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> | |||
* Be patient for your ROM to load, this can take a while depending on file size. | |||
=== Section IV - Launching your ROM === | |||
# Once your core(s) have finished installing, press | |||
# | |||
# Wait for it to load, then -> <code>Load Content</code> -> <code>sdmc:/</code> -> <code>Go to wherever your ROM is located</code> -> <code>Press | |||
* Be patient for your ROM to load, | |||
{{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | {{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | ||
===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
[https://docs.libretro.com/guides/install-3ds2ds/ RetroArch Install Guide] <br/> | [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://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] | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pl2bTkzTe736EOaQjk8FBWY9ixfgoNSYSitbm5Gnyqs/edit#gid=0 PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List] |
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