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If you are on an Old 3DS/2DS, you shouldn't bother with continuing.}} | If you are on an Old 3DS/2DS, you shouldn't bother with continuing.}} | ||
== Installation == | |||
=== What you need === | === What you need === | ||
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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 | ||
# | # Eject the SD card from your computer and put it back into your device | ||
=== Section II - Installation === | === Section II - Installation === | ||
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# 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> | ||
* Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can | * Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can press <code><current directory></code> -> <code>Install all CIAs</code> | ||
**Note there are over 80 cores, and as these cores show up as titles on your home screen this is not recommended | |||
=== Section III - Launching your ROM === | === Section III - Core Optimization === | ||
# Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code> | |||
# Select all the uninstalled cores and place them in a new folder at <code>/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code> | |||
* Leave any installed cores in the <code>cores</code> folder, these are required for "Load Core" functionality | |||
* If you want to use any of the uninstalled cores, move them from <code>/Retroarch/Cores-Notused/</code> to <code>/Retroarch/Cores/</code> 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. | # Once your core(s) have finished installing, press HOME to enter the HOME Menu. | ||
# Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it. | # Tap on your core to unwrap it, then open it. | ||
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{{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | {{success|text=You should now be playing your game on RetroArch!}} | ||
===Resources=== | |||
[https://docs.libretro.com/guides/install-3ds2ds/ RetroArch Install Guide] <br/> | |||
[https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/jvkotb/full_speed_psx_finally_here_on_new_3ds_new_2ds_xl/ PCSX ReARMed optimal configuration] <br/> | |||
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pl2bTkzTe736EOaQjk8FBWY9ixfgoNSYSitbm5Gnyqs/edit#gid=0 PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List] | |||