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Removed the bias towards new3ds (because RetroArch works on both new and old 3ds) and reworded the first infobox to link to the emulators section of the wiki instead of having just nes/SNES/Genesis (there's emulators than just those)
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'''RetroArch''' is a frontend for emulators, & more. It can emulate up to PlayStation 1 on '''NEW''' 3DS/2DS '''ONLY''' via '''PCSX ReARMed'''. | '''RetroArch''' is a frontend for emulators, & more. It can emulate up to PlayStation 1 on '''NEW''' 3DS/2DS '''ONLY''' via '''PCSX ReARMed'''. | ||
{{info| | {{info|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 [[3DS:Emulators|Emulators]] page.}} | ||
=== | ==Installation== | ||
=== | ===What you need === | ||
*[http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/3ds/RetroArch_cia.7z RetroArch_cia.7z] (direct download) | |||
*The latest release of [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] | |||
=== Section II - Installation === | ===Section I - Prep Work=== | ||
# Power on your device | #Power off your device | ||
# Launch FBI from your HOME Menu | #Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>retroarch</code> -> <code>cores</code> | #Extract the <code>RetroArch_cia.7z</code> with 7-Zip | ||
# Scroll down and press {{B|A}} on the core you want to install, and select <code>Install CIA</code> | #Move the <code>retroarch</code> & <code>cia</code> folders onto the root of your SD card | ||
* Alternatively, if you want to install all the cores you can press <code><current directory></code> -> <code>Install all CIAs</code> | #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 <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 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 | **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=== | ||
# Navigate to <code>sd:/retroarch/cores/</code> | #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> | #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 | *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 | *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 === | ===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. | ||
# 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> | #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, things don't load quickly in RetroArch on 3DS | * Be patient for your ROM to load, things don't load quickly in RetroArch on 3DS | ||
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===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
[https://docs.libretro.com/guides/install-3ds2ds/ RetroArch Install Guide] <br/> | [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://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] | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pl2bTkzTe736EOaQjk8FBWY9ixfgoNSYSitbm5Gnyqs/edit#gid=0 PCSX ReARMed N3DS compatibility List] | ||