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{{lowercase title}}{{Infobox homebrew
{{Infobox homebrew
| title = RetroArch
| developers= Libretro
| for3ds = 1
| image= RetroArch_Logo.png
| releasedate = 2019-05-20
| imagesize = 256px
| 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 device
#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
#Eject the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device
#Reinsert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console


===Section II - Installation===  
===Section II - Installation===  
#Power on your device
#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 screen, 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===
===Section III - Core Optimization===
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===Section IV - Launching your ROM===
===Section IV - Launching your ROM===
#Once your core(s) have finished installing, press HOME to enter the HOME Menu.
#Once your core(s) have finished installing, press {{B|Home}}
#Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it.
#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 (A) to select your ROM</code> -> <code>Choose your core</code>
#Press {{B|A}} to open it
* Be patient for your ROM to load, things don't load quickly in RetroArch on 3DS
#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!}}

Latest revision as of 02:34, 28 March 2024

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.

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg 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. Reinsert your SD card into your console
  6. Power on your console

Section II - Installation

  1. Launch FBI from your HOME Menu
  2. Navigate to SD -> retroarch -> cores
  3. 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 screen, it is recommended to only install the cores you want to use

Section III - Core Optimization

  1. Navigate to sd:/retroarch/cores/
  2. Select all the uninstalled cores and place them in a new folder at /Retroarch/Cores-Notused/
  • Leave any installed cores in the cores folder, 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

  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.
OOjs UI icon information-constructive.svg You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!

Resources

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