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| imagealt= RetroArch Logo | | imagealt= RetroArch Logo | ||
| for3ds= 1 | | for3ds= 1 | ||
| releasedate= | | releasedate= 2025-11-20 | ||
| version= 1. | | version= 1.22.2 | ||
| website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com | | website= https://www.retroarch.com/index.php retroarch.com | ||
| github = libretro/RetroArch | | github = libretro/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. | '''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 | {{info|Most standalone emulators are better than RetroArch in terms of performance. For a list of recommended emulators, see the [[3DS:Emulators|Emulators]] page.}} | ||
==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
===What you need === | ===What you need === | ||
*[ | *[https://buildbot.libretro.com/stable/1.22.2/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download) | ||
*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] | *The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] | ||
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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 | ||
===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> | ||
#*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 | ===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 | ||