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{{Infobox homebrew | {{Infobox homebrew | ||
| | | developers= Libretro | ||
| for3ds = 1 | | image= RetroArch_Logo.png | ||
| releasedate = | | 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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Section I - Prep Work=== | ===Section I - Prep Work=== | ||
#Power off your | #Power off your console | ||
#Insert your SD card into your computer | #Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
#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 | ||
# | #Reinsert your SD card into your console | ||
#Power on your console | |||
===Section II - Installation=== | ===Section II - Installation=== | ||
#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> | ||
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===Section IV - Launching your ROM=== | ===Section IV - Launching your ROM=== | ||
#Once your core(s) have finished installing, press | #Once your core(s) have finished installing, press {{B|Home}} | ||
# | #Press {{B|A}} on your newly installed core to unwrap 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 | #Press {{B|A}} to open it | ||
* Be patient for your ROM to load, | #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. | |||
{{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | {{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 4 December 2023
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| Developer(s) | Libretro |
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| Console | Nintendo 3DS |
| Version | 1.15.0 (March 11, 2023) |
| 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, if you would like to see a list of recommended emulators then 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 - Reinsert your SD card into your console
- Power on your console
Section II - Installation
- 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
- 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