Homebrew RetroArch Switch

[lordelan]

hi guys i downloaded retroarch in hopes of playing n64 games
i installed the cores but whenever i try to play it crashes the switch
what am i doing wrong? my version is 1.7.6 downloaded from homebrew app store

That's your mistake.
Take the core from here:

Here is the updated bundle, containing the Win64, Android (aarch64) and Switch core!
This includes the recent fixeshttps://t.co/G2W7pPc0hE

— m4xw (@m4xwdev) March 19, 2019

Also use HBL redirection and nothing else. Atmosphère is highly recommended.

 

[Budsixz]

That's your mistake.
Take the core from here:
https://twitter.com/m4xwdev/status/1108143295648223232
Also use HBL redirection and nothing else. Atmosphère is highly recommended.

ty for reply
yes i am using atmosphere. hb store came with the kosmos package i think
anyways where do i put the core?

 

[stick267]

ty for reply
yes i am using atmosphere. hb store came with the kosmos package i think
anyways where do i put the core?

The most important thing you need to do is launch RetroArch using title redirection. Scroll to "Running RetroArch using title takeover" at this link for a tutorial on how to set it up. If you don't do that then N64 will never work.

The core goes into sd:/retroarch/cores/ folder. Overwrite the old one.

 

[Budsixz]

The most important thing you need to do is launch RetroArch using title redirection. Scroll to "Running RetroArch using title takeover" at this link for a tutorial on how to set it up. If you don't do that then N64 will never work.

The core goes into sd:/retroarch/cores/ folder. Overwrite the old one.

ohh I see ty for giving me the tutorial ill do this and let you know
at work atm

 

[regnad]

Disable shader depth write

That doesn’t fix it.

 

[m4xw]

That doesn’t fix it.

try defaults?

 

[regnad]

try defaults?

Okay. How can I be sure to not lose my present settings when I go back to defaults?

 

[cucholix]

Okay. How can I be sure to not lose my present settings when I go back to defaults?

just rename your current retroach folder to "retroarchold" for example, and let the app generate a clean "retroarch" folder, then just transfer your settings from "retroarchold" one by one to make sure it doesn't break again.

nvm you only have problems with mupen64

 

[itsmefloflo]

Only the latest custom firmware versions (atmosphere, hekate, SXOS) contain the necessary code to allow dynarec to work. This is irrespective of your ofw.

In other words: to get dynarec, update your atmosphere, hekate, or SX OS to the latest version. Keep your official firmware at 6.2 or whatever you want.

I am so lost : when i update dosbox core with the internal downloader all games work (even Heroes2 with midi sound ) but when i overwrite dosbox core by dosbox core from m4xw many games don't work anymore. When I just start the core, it's work but when i try to laucnh conf or exe files it crashes : for example when i launch heroes2 conf, i've got the "switch message error". It's so weird ! Maybe SX Issue ?

 

[rsn8887]

Some thoughts: Install latest Retroarch nightly. Then replace the core (using ftp). Erase you core config/remap files. Use SX OS 2.6.1 beta. Only load Retroarch via nsp injection (hold R while launching nsp game). Always "close" content after "load content" check core options. Core type should be set to "dynamic".

 

[spotanjo3]

https://twitter.com/m4xwdev/status/1110156497063944192

How to run standalone on Switch? /switch/mupen64 folder and /roms folder on the root of the sd card ? Confusion.

 

[stick267]

How to run standalone on Switch? /switch/mupen64 folder and /roms folder on the root of the sd card ? Confusion.

I don't believe you can run it standalone. You have to replace the file linked in the tweet in your sd:/retroarch/cores/ folder and then launch it within RetroArch.

 

[spotanjo3]

Seriously ? I thought you can do standalone. I know about cores/folder but it cannot be done ? Really ?

 

[itsmefloflo]

Some thoughts: Install latest Retroarch nightly. Then replace the core (using ftp). Erase you core config/remap files. Use SX OS 2.6.1 beta. Only load Retroarch via nsp injection (hold R while launching nsp game). Always "close" content after "load content" check core options. Core type should be set to "dynamic".

Thanks for your answer, I’ll try that and

Some thoughts: Install latest Retroarch nightly. Then replace the core (using ftp). Erase you core config/remap files. Use SX OS 2.6.1 beta. Only load Retroarch via nsp injection (hold R while launching nsp game). Always "close" content after "load content" check core options. Core type should be set to "dynamic".

I changed cpu cycles and cpu core and it’s working. I can’t say why but it’s work. Thanks for your help

 

[Billy Acuña]

Seriously ? I thought you can do standalone. I know about cores/folder but it cannot be done ? Really ?

Libretro cores aren't mean to be used as standalone emulators, but if you only want RA for mupen-next, you can use the core as an standalone emulator, just drag&drop the core onto the switch folder and you should be ready to go, also you may want to download the assets from the online updater for XMB/Ozone and build a N64 playlist

Edit: this online playlist editor will help you to build your playlist
https://www.marcrobledo.com/retroarch-playlist-editor/

 

[m4xw]

Libretro cores aren't mean to be used as standalone emulators, but if you only want RA for mupen-next, you can use the core as an standalone emulator, just drag&drop the core onto the switch folder and you should be ready to go, also you may want to download the assets from the online updater for XMB/Ozone and build a N64 playlist

standalone works, but it will conflict with a RA installation since it will try to use salamander.

 

[spotanjo3]

standalone works, but it will conflict with a RA installation since it will try to use salamander.

Libretro cores aren't mean to be used as standalone emulators, but if you only want RA for mupen-next, you can use the core as an standalone emulator, just drag&drop the core onto the switch folder and you should be ready to go, also you may want to download the assets from the online updater for XMB/Ozone and build a N64 playlist

I am not sure I follow you guys.

 

[Billy Acuña]

I am not sure I follow you guys.

Edited my reply with a playlist editor that will help you, I mean, just give it a shot

 

[spotanjo3]

Edited my reply with a playlist editor that will help you, I mean, just give it a shot

Actually.. I don't care about online. I just want to test standalone for the Switch that's all.

 

[Deleted User]

Guys i have question, i was using Hires textures with n64 roms, but then my micro sd car corrupted, i have ExFat