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| Console | Nintendo 3DS |
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| Version | (May 20, 2019) |
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| 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 device
- 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 - Eject the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device
Section II - Installation
- Power on your device
- 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 to enter the HOME Menu.
- Tap on your core to unwrap it, then 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, things don't load quickly in RetroArch on 3DS
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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