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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>
#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>
*Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can press <code><current directory></code> -> <code>Install all CIAs</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
**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 <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===
===Section III - 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  

Latest revision as of 02:46, 5 August 2024

RetroArch
RetroArch Logo
Developer(s)Libretro
ConsoleNintendo 3DS
Version1.15.0 (March 11, 2023; 20 months ago (2023-03-11))
Links
Websiteretroarch.com
GitHublibretro/RetroArch
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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.

Info icon 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 Emulators page.

Installation

What you need

Section I - Prep Work

  1. Power off your console
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Extract the RetroArch_cia.7z with 7-Zip
  4. Move the retroarch & cia folders onto the root of your SD card
  5. Create a Cores-Notused folder within the retroarch folder
  6. Navigate to sd:/retroarch/cores/
  7. 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/ to sd:/Retroarch/Cores/ and install them with FBI, or use the "Load Core" option within RetroArch
  1. Reinsert your SD card into your console

Section II - Installation

  1. Power on your console
  2. Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
  3. Navigate to SD -> retroarch -> cores
  4. Scroll down and press A on the core you want to install, and select Install CIA
    • 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 - Launching your ROM

  1. Once your core(s) have finished installing, press Home
  2. Press A on your newly installed core to unwrap it
  3. Press A to open it
  4. 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.
Success icon You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!

Resources

RetroArch Install Guide
PCSX ReARMed optimal configuration
PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List

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