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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 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=== | ||
Revision as of 06:15, 3 June 2025
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| Developer(s) | Libretro |
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| Console | Nintendo 3DS |
| Version | 1.21.0 (May 1, 2025) |
| Links | |
| Website | retroarch.com |
| GitHub | libretro/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.
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Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance. For a list of recommended emulators, see the Emulators page. |
Installation
What you need
- RetroArch_cia.7z (direct download)
- The latest release of 7-Zip
Section I - Prep Work
- Power off your console
- 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 - Create a
Cores-Notusedfolder within theretroarchfolder - Navigate to
sd:/retroarch/cores/ - Move any cores you don't plan on using to
sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/- If you want to use any of the unused cores later, move them from
sd:/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/tosd:/Retroarch/Cores/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
- Reinsert your SD card into your console
Section II - Installation
- Power on your console
- 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- 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
- Once your core(s) have finished installing, press Home
- Press A on your newly installed core to unwrap it
- Press A to 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, this can take a while depending on file size.
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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