Homebrew Retroarch Emulation Thread (Nightly Builds Included)

Spiderkid08 · Mar 17, 2017

for the next nightly or whatever, can you guys get rid of like 90% of the retroarch folder? it has a lot of unnecessary stuff (specifically the .rdb's) like theres stuff for ps3, ds, vtech, dreamcast, etc. Its just padding that doesn't need to be there.

Hi-Dro · Mar 17, 2017

how on earth do I create the XML file for Fbalpha ? thanks

Also I would like to ask about Fb Alpha, do i need each individual FBA CIA installed to play the Alpha v0.2.97.36 romset? although im hoping v0.2.97.38 set will work as I cant find .36

Edit: I think I made the XML file but what do I name it and where do I put it ?

MrHuu · Mar 17, 2017

Hi-Dro said:
how on earth do I create the XML file for Fbalpha ? thanks

Also I would like to ask about Fb Alpha, do i need each individual FBA CIA installed to play the Alpha v0.2.97.36 romset? although im hoping v0.2.97.38 set will work as I cant find .36

Edit: I think I made the XML file but what do I name it and where do I put it ?

You'll need the v0.2.97.39 ROMset.

For a playlist, create a file called: 'FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl'

In this file add:

Code:

sdmc:/retroarch/roms/FBA v0.2.97.39/donpachi.zip
[FBA] Donpachi
DETECT
DETECT
00000000|crc
FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl

sdmc:/retroarch/roms/FBA v0.2.97.39/NeoGeo/mslug.zip
[NeoGeo] Metal Slug
sdmc:/retroarch/cores/fbalpha2012_neogeo_libretro.core
FB Alpha 2012 Neo Geo
00000000|crc
FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl

sdmc:/retroarch/roms/FBA v0.2.97.39/CPS3/sfiii.zip
[CPS3] Street Fighter III
sdmc:/retroarch/cores/fbalpha2012_cps3_libretro.core
FB Alpha 2012 CPS3
00000000|crc
FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl

*Added a line between entry's for readability. You may have to remove them.

For this example i've include 3 games from my setup.

- Location of the ROM
- Name of the rom shown in playlist.
- Location of the core to use (DETECT, makes retroarch ask which core to use on first launch; RECOMMENDED)
- Name of the core to use (DETECT, makes retroarch ask which core to use on first launch; RECOMMENDED)
- CRC of the rom (This is not required, just leave at 00000000)
- Name of the playlist

Place it in: '/retroarch/cores/playlists/'

That's it!

Hi-Dro · Mar 17, 2017

MrHuu said:
You'll need the v0.97.39 ROMset.

For a playlist, create a file called: 'FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl'

In this file add:

Code:

sdmc:/retroarch/roms/FBA v0.2.97.39/donpachi.zip [FBA] Donpachi DETECT DETECT 00000000|crc FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl sdmc:/retroarch/roms/FBA v0.2.97.39/NeoGeo/mslug.zip [NeoGeo] Metal Slug sdmc:/retroarch/cores/fbalpha2012_neogeo_libretro.core FB Alpha 2012 Neo Geo 00000000|crc FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl sdmc:/retroarch/roms/FBA v0.2.97.39/CPS3/sfiii.zip [CPS3] Street Fighter III sdmc:/retroarch/cores/fbalpha2012_cps3_libretro.core FB Alpha 2012 CPS3 00000000|crc FB Alpha - Arcade Games.lpl

*Added a line between entry's for readability. You may have to remove them.

For this example i've include 3 games from my setup.

- Location of the ROM
- Name of the rom shown in playlist.
- Location of the core to use (DEFAULT, makes retroarch ask which core to use on first launch; RECOMMENDED)
- Name of the core to use (DEFAULT, makes retroarch ask which core to use on first launch; RECOMMENDED)
- CRC of the rom (This is not required, just leave at 00000000)
- Name of the playlist

Place it in: '/retroarch/cores/playlists/'

That's it!

Sorry I should have been clearer, the Xml file I believe is to make use of more memory using or piggybacking off an app like youtube or UMH4 Demo, so you can run Fb Alpha at full speeds.

I believe the scrip should look like this

thanks

MrHuu · Mar 17, 2017

That's just for .3dsx if i remember correctly. Not for the .cia release you're using.

Hi-Dro · Mar 17, 2017

MrHuu said:
That's just for .3dsx if i remember correctly. Not for the .cia release you're using.

oh really wow nice one thanks, I'll Give it a try, this guide is very outdated, I think I might have to start making a new one at some point.

MrHuu · Mar 17, 2017

I'm already in the process of making a more detailed and up-to-date guide. It's just a lot of work, setting up every core and romset. But it's being worked on already. Take a look at my sig.

djalmafreestyler · Mar 17, 2017

Any progress with pcsx rearmed on 1.5.0 version?
What is that RetroArch.cia? It doesn't boot.

Hi-Dro · Mar 17, 2017

MrHuu said:
I'm already in the process of making a more detailed and up-to-date guide. It's just a lot of work, setting up every core and romset. But it's being worked on already. Take a look at my sig.

Brilliant If you need any help let know, I'm already running Fullsets of Snes, nes, neogeo pocket colour, Msx, ms gg, md/Gen 32X Sega CD, TurboGrafx, and Turbo Grafx CD. all through retro arch, plus one Standalone Snes9x_3ds.cia (which is amazing) and all done recently so pretty fresh in my mind.
goodluck

TimX24968B · Mar 17, 2017

MrHuu said:
I'm already in the process of making a more detailed and up-to-date guide. It's just a lot of work, setting up every core and romset. But it's being worked on already. Take a look at my sig.

you should put somewhere in it that turning off audio sync can improve performace, usually across the board (if there is a section for improving performance). However, I recommend more testing be done with this. haven't noticed any side effects or issues from it.

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djalmafreestyler said:
Any progress with pcsx rearmed on 1.5.0 version?
What is that RetroArch.cia? It doesn't boot.

it launches the last retroarch core you ran. Install another core, then run it.

djalmafreestyler · Mar 17, 2017

TimX24968B said:
you should put somewhere in it that turning off audio sync can improve performace, usually across the board (if there is a section for improving performance). However, I recommend more testing be done with this. haven't noticed any side effects or issues from it.

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it launches the last retroarch core you ran. Install another core, then run it.

LOL, I didn't have any retroarch emulator installed when I tried.

Thank you.

MrHuu · Mar 17, 2017

TimX24968B said:
you should put somewhere in it that turning off audio sync can improve performace, usually across the board (if there is a section for improving performance). However, I recommend more testing be done with this. haven't noticed any side effects or issues from it.

Yes, you are absolutely right. When you take a look at the pcsx entry, you'll notice this setting is mentioned.
This setting is worth mentioning, but before i'll note it as a 'general' setting, i want to check for every core. Else it will be provided with the 'core specific' settings.

As far as the settings go, disabling 'Audio Sync' improves fps the most. But i've noticed some games have audio issues (mostly PSX), for some music plays out of sync or FX playing way to fast.

While testing Sonic for genesis, i've chosen to use only default settings. Makes it easier to compare results and makes it clear if you didn't set-up retroarch correctly.

djalmafreestyler said:
Any progress with pcsx rearmed on 1.5.0 version?
What is that RetroArch.cia? It doesn't boot.

The answer for your question can be found on just about every last page on this thread, or in the thread i mentioned in the post right above your question. Reading can be fun!

Blaithnaid · Mar 18, 2017

Figured it out! Thank you @Muxi for helping me with that.
You install the emulator cias you want, put the icons for those cias in a folder somewhere on the 3ds home screen, and then install the retroarch_3ds.cia! Then, you boot up retroarch_3ds.cia and you can easily switch between cores without having to use the different home screen icons.

Spiderkid08 · Mar 18, 2017

Spiderkid08 said:
for the next nightly or whatever, can you guys get rid of like 90% of the retroarch folder? it has a lot of unnecessary stuff (specifically the .rdb's) like theres stuff for ps3, ds, vtech, dreamcast, etc. Its just padding that doesn't need to be there.

another request, can you guys start working on the psx emulator again? they haven't worked (in the nightles) for awhile and they haven't been in a stable release in long time also.I really want to see where the psx emulator goes, because of close you peeps were to getting ff7 and crash work 100% (it looks like they're some what around 60-70% working).

Fatalanus · Mar 18, 2017

my little finder tells me that retroarch is kinda discontinued.
MrHuu is doing his investigations in his own thread, "but" that's all, sadly.

Ginchoko1 · Mar 19, 2017

how do I put original controls on retroarch? I put a hotkey for quit retroarch by mistake and now i can't play any game because it closed, and I can't remap the hotkey to "nothing"...this is so annoying

Spiderkid08 · Mar 19, 2017

Ginchoko1 said:
how do I put original controls on retroarch? I put a hotkey for quit retroarch by mistake and now i can't play any game because it closed, and I can't remap the hotkey to "nothing"...this is so annoying

delete retroarch.cfg

majoru · Mar 21, 2017

what's the best emulator for sega cd games ?

RocketRobz · Mar 21, 2017

majoru said:
what's the best emulator for sega cd games ?

PicoDrive

MrHuu · Mar 22, 2017

Ginchoko1 said:
how do I put original controls on retroarch? I put a hotkey for quit retroarch by mistake and now i can't play any game because it closed, and I can't remap the hotkey to "nothing"...this is so annoying

If you press 'start' while having a menu option selected, it will reset to default. In case of hotkey's it will clear your input.

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