Intro
RetroArch 1.4.0+.
The RetroArch Team did a wonderfull job on bringing us a 3DS version of their project.
Seeing how development on the 3DS version of RetroArch has slowed down nowadays,
i thought it would be best to just get the most out of what we've got up until today.
In this thread you will be provided with Libretro 'cores' which the RetroArch Team doesn't compile themselves for the 3DS.
[B]matt![/B] has created some genuine looking artwork for these builds, Special thanks to matt!
And of course, credits to the RetroArch team!
MrHuu
Setup
How to Setup RetroArch
How to Update RetroArch
How to Change Themes
Frequently Asked Questions
Libretro Cores for 3DS
Unofficial builds:
*New3DS performance
4DO - Panasonic 3DO ~8fps
Atari800 - Atari 800 / 5200 N/A
FBAlpha2012 - CPS3 ~35fps / ~50fps
FBAlpha2012 - Neo Geo
Fuse - Unix Spectrum N/A
GW - Game&Watch ~58fps
Handy - Atari Lynx ~75fps
O2EM - Odyssey2 and/or Videopac+ ~60fps
ProSystem - Atari 7800 ~60fps
Stella - Atari 2600 ~60fps
TGB-Dual - Nintendo Gameboy / Gameboy Color ~60fps
VecX - GCE Vectrex ~55fps
VirtualJaguar - Atari Jaguar ~10fps
Yabause - Sega Saturn ~5fps
Unofficial builds
4DO
Panasonic 3DO
1.4.1 / 4DO 1.3.2.3
BIOS file(s):
panafz10.bin (Panasonic FZ-10 BIOS)(md5): 51f2f43ae2f3508a14d9f56597e2d3ce
Place in; 'SD:/retroarch/cores/system/'
Gex - 8fps
Worms - 8fps
Old3DS
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Download(s):
4DO_Libretro_CIA_28-02-2017.7z
4DO_Libretro_3DSX_28-02-2017.7z
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Atari800
Atari 800 / 5200
1.4.0 / Atari800 3.1.0
BIOS file(s):
For 5200:
atari5200.rom
For 400/800:
ATARIOSB.ROM
ATARIOSA.ROM
For XL/XE:
ATARIXL.ROM
For BASIC:
ATARIBAS.ROM
Place in; 'SD:/retroarch/cores/system/'
Download(s):
N/A
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FBAlpha2012_CPS3
Capcom CPS3
1.6.9 / FB Alpha 2012 CPS-3 v0.2.97.29
Set the controls to: Arcade
The CORE options provide a 'CPU Speed Overclock' function.
Set to 110% or 120% to get better results. Works pretty well for play-ability.
Jojo's Venture (jojon.zip) ~45fps
Street Fighter III - New Generation (sfiii.zip) ~38fps
Red Earth (redearth.zip) ~42 fps
Download(s):
FBAlpha2012_CPS3_Libretro_CIA_08-12-2017.7z
FBAlpha2012_CPS3_Libretro_3DSX_08-12-2017.7z
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FBAlpha2012_NEOGEO
SNK NEOGEO
1.4.1 - 1.6.9 / FB Alpha 2012 Neo Geo v0.2.97.29
This build will save the *.fs files next to your roms, not on the root of the sd.
Metal Slug
Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 4
Metal Slug 5
Metal Slug X
All are running ok.
Make sure to load your games from a playlist!
Download(s):
FBAlpha2012_NEOGEO_Libretro_CIA_11-12-2017.7z - 1.6.9
FBAlpha2012_NEOGEO_Libretro_CIA_16-12-2017.7z - 1.4.1
FBAlpha2012_NEOGEO_Libretro_3DSX_16-12-2017.7z - 1.4.1
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Fuse
ZX Spectrum
1.4.0 / fuse 1.1.1
Needs controls sorted out
Download(s):
N/A
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GW
Game & Watch
1.4.1 / Game & Watch 1.0
Games can be downloaded here:
https://bot.libretro.com/assets/cores/Game and Watch/
Controls:
Start - Shows current controls on screen
Select - Zoom in /out
L1 - Power button
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Old3DS
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Download(s):
GW_Libretro_CIA_28-02-2017.7z
GW_Libretro_3DSX_28-02-2017.7z
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Handy
Atari Lynx
1.6.9 / Handy 0.97
BIOS file(s):
lynxboot.img (Lynx Boot Image)(md5): fcd403db69f54290b51035d82f835e7b
Place in; 'SD:/retroarch/cores/system/'
Chip's Challenge 60fps -Thanks matt!
Old3DS
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Download(s):
Handy_Libretro_CIA_08-12-2017.7z
Handy_Libretro_3DSX_08-12-2017.7z
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O2EM
Odyssey2 and/or Videopac+
1.6.9 / O2EM 1.18
BIOS file(s):
o2rom.bin (Odyssey2 BIOS - G7000 model)(md5): 562d5ebf9e030a40d6fabfc2f33139fd
Optional:
c52.bin (Videopac+ French BIOS - G7000 model)(md5): f1071cdb0b6b10dde94d3bc8a6146387
g7400.bin (Videopac+ European BIOS - G7400 model)(md5): c500ff71236068e0dc0d0603d265ae76
jopac.bin (Videopac+ French BIOS - G7400 model)(md5): 279008e4a0db2dc5f1c048853b033828
Place in; 'SD:/retroarch/cores/system/'
Note:
Joystick is functional,
Keyboard mappings are not.
Most games need the keyboard to launch. They can't be launched right now.
Some boot straight into the game itself. Only those games are working.
needs more testing
New3DS:
Atlantis
Turtles
Old3DS
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Download(s):
O2EM_Libretro_CIA_08-12-2017.7z
O2EM_Libretro_3DSX_08-12-2017.7z
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ProSystem
Atari 7800
1.6.9 / ProSystem 1.3e
BIOS file(s):
7800 BIOS (U).rom (7800 BIOS)(md5): 0763f1ffb006ddbe32e52d497ee848ae
Place in; 'SD:/retroarch/cores/system/'
Note:
Loading custom palettes is currently not available.
Download RomHacks:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/232487-atari-7800-homebrews-and-hacks-thread/
Thanks to Excalibur007, who made some of these wonderful RomHacks.
If a specific CRC for a game needs to be added to the internal database, PM me.
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Old3DS
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Download(s):
ProSystem_Libretro_CIA_10-12-2017.7z
ProSystem_Libretro_3DSX_10-12-2017.7z
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Stella
Atari 2600
1.6.9 / Stella 3.9.3
Runs great!
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Old3DS
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Download(s):
Stella_Libretro_3DSX_08-12-2017.7z
Stella_Libretro_CIA_08-12-2017.7z
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TGB-Dual
Nintendo GameBoy, GameBoy Color
1.6.9 / TGB Dual v0.8.3
This core by default only emulates one Gameboy.
Enable 'GB Link Enable (restart)' in Core-options and restart to enable the second Gameboy.
- Controls not working on second Gameboy
- Unable to select 2 different ROMS.
Download(s):
TGBDual_Libretro_CIA_08-12-2017.7z
TGBDual_Libretro_3DSX_08-12-2017.7z
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VecX
GCE Vectrex
1.4.1 / VecX 1.2
No overlay support.
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Old3DS
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Download(s):
VecX_Libretro_CIA_28-02-2017.7z
VecX_Libretro_3DSX_28-02-2017.7z
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VirtualJaguar
Atari Jaguar
1.4.1 / Virtual Jaguar v2.1.0
P.O.C.
Raiden - 20fps, blank screen - lisreal2401
Rayman - 8fps, looks beautiful in game however lisreal2401
Fight For Life - 8fps, crashes on menu screens lisreal2401
Tempest 2000 - 0fps, barely runs at all lisreal2401
Wolfenstein 3D - 0fps, crashes Retroarch lisreal2401
Old3DS
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Download(s):
VirtualJaguar_Libretro_CIA_28-02-2017.7z
VirtualJaguar_Libretro_3DSX_28-02-2017.7z
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Yabause
Sega Saturn
1.4.1 / Yabause v0.9.14
BIOS file(s):
saturn_bios.bin (Saturn BIOS)(md5): af5828fdff51384f99b3c4926be27762
Place in; 'SD:/retroarch/cores/system/'
Note:
P.O.C.
New3DS:
Sega Saturn BIOS Menu: 13-14fps with frameskip enabled, 4fps with frameskip disabled. - Robz8
Nights into Dreams 4-7fps average / No sound/Frameskip enabled - haazet
Sonic Jam: ~20fps with frameskip enabled. - Robz8
Old3DS
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Download(s):
Yabause_Libretro_CIA_28-02-2017.7z
Yabause_Libretro_3DSX_28-02-2017.7z
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Initial Setup
Download the latest STABLE or NIGHTLY build from the Libretro Buildbot:
https://buildbot.libretro.com/
Stable Builds (1.6.9 )
Nightly Builds
.3dsx installation
- Extract retroarch_3dsx.7z
- Copy 'retroarch' folder to root of your SD; 'SD:/'
- Copy the folders including cores you want to use to: 'SD:/3ds/'
.cia installation (recommended)
- Extract retroarch_cia.7z
- Copy 'retroarch' folder to root of your SD; 'SD:/'
- Install all the .cia's (cores) you want to use, using your preferred method. (like FBI)
- (optional) Install the 'retroarch_3ds.cia', using your preferred method. (like FBI)
The 'retroarch_3ds.cia'
This is the RetroArch frontend compiled without a core.
It is used to launch the last loaded core.
To use this you need to have at least one 1.4.X+ .cia core installed.
Before launching the 'retroarch_3ds.cia', you'll need to:
- Launch a separate core first
- Load a game
- Exit trough the menu
unofficial builds don't have icons yet
If you get the 'SD has been removed' message, it tries to load a NON-installed core.
Repeat the above steps. If you have used retroarch before (pre-1.4.X), read THIS.
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Update RetroArch
When upgrading from a pre-1.4.0 version of RetroArch, it is important to start with clean configuration files.
Make sure you replace the 'SD:/retroarch/' folder.
Update 1.3.X
- Backup / rename your old 'retroarch' folder; 'SD:/retroarch/'
- Delete / rename your old 'retroarch' folder
- Follow the Setup again, upgrading all cores
- Optional: Restore savefiles from backup
Update 1.4.X+
- Follow the Setup again, upgrading all cores. No need to replace the 'SD:/retroarch/' folder.
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RetroArch XMB 'Themes'
'rgui' / 'xmb' / 'xmb' theme
The release of 1.4.0 added support for XMB menu.
You can switch between the old 'rgui' and the new 'xmb'
- Settings / Driver / Menu Driver
You can change the 'Menu Color Theme' and the 'Menu Icon Theme' to suit your liking.
- Settings / User Interface / Menu /
*restart is required to load changes
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FAQ
General:
Q) I still have the 'old' green GUI (RGUI) / theme. How do i change it?
A) Change 'Menu Driver'. See: RetroArch Themes *'RGUI' is recommended!
Q) How do i Disable / Edit the yellow console messages on the top screen?
A) Settings / Onscreen Display / Onscreen Notifications / Enable Onscreen Notifications
Q) CORE switch doesn't work, game loads with the current (wrong) core.
A) Try to remove CORE overrides: SD:/retroarch/config/*CORE/*CORE.cfg
Q) All cores are really slow on my New3DS (comparing to game compatibility lists).
A) Check if you've got 804mhz, L2 Cache enabled, using NTR or similar. (RetroArch should set this by itself)
Q) Your download contains a VIRUS!!
A) Some antivirus software may detect some 'suspicious' code inside the builds i provide.
This is called a 'false positive', the code is taken straight from Libretro's git.
Minimal changes are made to fix errors and compile 3DS builds.
Core Specific:
Q) Do CPS3 games run on my old3DS?
A) No, only on New3DS
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Latest changes
16-12-2017
-Added FBAlpha2012_NEOGEO 1.4.1
11-12-2017
-Added FBAlpha2012_NEOGEO 1.6.9
10-12-2017
-Fixed ProSystem's internal database
08-12-2017
-Added W.I.P. build of TGB-Dual
-Updated the following cores to reflect changes up to 1.6.9:
ProSystem
O2EM
Handy
FBAlpha2012_CPS3
-Cleaned thread in preparation for core updates.
06-03-2017
-Merged community results, Thanks to all!
28-02-2017
-Build with NEW icons and banners provided by [B]matt![/B]
-Updated banner, provided by Matt!
