This is the approved revision of this page, as well as being the most recent.
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| Developer(s) | Libretro |
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| Console | Nintendo 3DS |
| Version | 1.15.0 (March 11, 2023) |
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| 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 - 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
- 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 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
- 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