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* [https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/ WiiU nightly builds] | * [https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/ WiiU nightly builds] | ||
− | == | + | == Installation == |
− | === | + | === Note === |
+ | This guide assumes that you know how launch a CFW (custom firmware), how to get into the HBL (Homebrew Launcher) and as an optional step (if you want a RetroArch channel on your homescreen) how to get into WUP Installer GX2. | ||
+ | You can get the HBL, Haxchi Installer, Mocha CFW and WUP Installer GX2 here: | ||
+ | [http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/ WiiuBru Appstore] | ||
− | * | + | === What you need === |
+ | * SD card | ||
+ | * '''optional:''' USB drive or stick for roms (if you don't want them to be stored on your SD card) | ||
+ | * PC | ||
+ | * Wii U at least with FW 5.5.1 | ||
+ | * Homebrew Launcher | ||
+ | * Custom firmware (either Haxchi, CBHC or Mocha) | ||
+ | * latest RetroArch Wii U nightly build (rpx) from buildbot | ||
+ | * '''optional:''' WUP Installer GX2 | ||
+ | * '''optional:''' RetroArch Launcher channel | ||
− | + | === Steps === | |
+ | # make sure your SD card is formatted in FAT32 with 32 or 64 k cluster size | ||
+ | # download ... *still working here* | ||
+ | == Usage == | ||
=== Game collection === | === Game collection === | ||
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--explain how to use retroarch, each button, etc.-- | --explain how to use retroarch, each button, etc.-- | ||
+ | == List of currently available cores == | ||
+ | * 81_libretro | ||
+ | * atari800_libretro | ||
+ | * bluemsx_libretro | ||
+ | * cap32_libretro | ||
+ | * dosbox_libretro | ||
+ | * fbalpha2012_libretro | ||
+ | * fbalpha_libretro | ||
+ | * fceumm_libretro | ||
+ | * fuse_libretro | ||
+ | * gambatte_libretro | ||
+ | * genesis_plus_gx_libretro | ||
+ | * gw_libretro | ||
+ | * hatari_libretro | ||
+ | * mame2000_libretro | ||
+ | * mame2003_libretro | ||
+ | * mame2009_libretro | ||
+ | * mednafen_lynx_libretro | ||
+ | * mednafen_ngp_libretro | ||
+ | * mednafen_pce_fast_libretro | ||
+ | * mednafen_supergrafx_libretro | ||
+ | * mednafen_vb_libretro | ||
+ | * mednafen_wswan_libretro | ||
+ | * mgba_libretro | ||
+ | * mrboom_devel_libretro | ||
+ | * mrboom_libretro | ||
+ | * nekop2_libretro | ||
+ | * nestopia_libretro | ||
+ | * nxengine_libretro | ||
+ | * prboom_libretro | ||
+ | * puae_libretro | ||
+ | * quicknes_libretro | ||
+ | * snes9x2005_libretro | ||
+ | * snes9x2010_libretro | ||
+ | * snes9x_libretro | ||
+ | * stella_libretro | ||
+ | * tyrquake_libretro | ||
+ | * vice_x64_libretro | ||
+ | * vice_xplus4_libretro | ||
+ | * vice_xvic_libretro | ||
+ | == Recommendations == | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! System | ||
+ | ! Recommended folder name for roms | ||
+ | ! Recommended core | ||
+ | ! Rom set | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Nintendo Entertainment System / Famicon | ||
+ | | Nintendo - Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
+ | | [https://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Nestopia Nestopia] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Super Nintendo Entertainment System / Super Famicon | ||
+ | | Nintendo - Super Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
+ | | [https://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Snes9x Snes9x] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | *still working here* | ||
+ | | some more data | ||
+ | | some more data | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | == FAQ == | |
'''Q: Which RetroArch version should I use?''' | '''Q: Which RetroArch version should I use?''' | ||
− | A: | + | A: Get the recent nightly build. If it doesn't work for you, get the recent stable build. |
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'''Q: Which one should I pick? RetroArch.7z or RetroArch_rpx.7z?''' | '''Q: Which one should I pick? RetroArch.7z or RetroArch_rpx.7z?''' | ||
− | A: RetroArch.7z is the ELF version. You should pick the RPX version. Only disadvantage is that it takes a bit more space. | + | A: RetroArch.7z is the ELF version. You should definitely pick the RPX version. Only disadvantage is that it takes a bit more space. |
− | + | '''Q: PSX/N64 games don't work!''' | |
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− | '''Q: PSX games don't work!''' | + | |
A: That's because someone has to make a dynarec core for the Wii U. Please participate here to attract some devs: | A: That's because someone has to make a dynarec core for the Wii U. Please participate here to attract some devs: | ||
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'''Q: Can I install RetroArch to my home menu?''' | '''Q: Can I install RetroArch to my home menu?''' | ||
− | A: Yes, brienj made a forwarder. You need to have CBHC set up or launch a custom firmware (Haxchi or Mocha) everytime in order to use it. Pick it up here and install it through WUP Installer: | + | A: Yes, [[User:brienj|brienj]] made a forwarder. You need to have CBHC set up or launch a custom firmware (Haxchi or Mocha) everytime in order to use it. Pick it up here and install it through WUP Installer: |
https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/page-185#post-7069903 | https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/page-185#post-7069903 | ||
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'''Q: How can I change RetroArch themes?''' | '''Q: How can I change RetroArch themes?''' | ||
− | A: Navigate to Settings > User Interface > Menu > Menu Icon Theme. Then press right on the D-Pad to cycle through themes. (thanks to ploggy) | + | A: Navigate to Settings > User Interface > Menu > Menu Icon Theme. Then press right on the D-Pad to cycle through themes. (thanks to [[User:ploggy|ploggy]]) |
'''Q: What is the correct romset for FB Alpha 2012?''' | '''Q: What is the correct romset for FB Alpha 2012?''' | ||
− | A: FB Alpha v0.2.97.30 (thanks to ploggy) | + | A: FB Alpha v0.2.97.30 (thanks to [[User:ploggy|ploggy]]) |
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== Changelog == | == Changelog == |
Latest revision as of 11:42, 5 October 2017
RetroArch is reference frontend for the libretro API, a cross-plateform program used as hub for your different programs such as emulators or multimedia application. A single place to manage and launch all your games or media.
Contents
Wii U version
RetroArch for the WiiU is the frontend developed for libretro's Wii U emulators.
Libretro has multiple cores which you can install independently, each emulating a different console, arcade or computer.
Retroarch lets you organize your game's list and set your games and cores location.
Links
- Official website : libretro, github, official FAQ
- Official gbatemp's thread
- Compilation and development guide
- WiiU nightly builds
Installation
Note
This guide assumes that you know how launch a CFW (custom firmware), how to get into the HBL (Homebrew Launcher) and as an optional step (if you want a RetroArch channel on your homescreen) how to get into WUP Installer GX2. You can get the HBL, Haxchi Installer, Mocha CFW and WUP Installer GX2 here: WiiuBru Appstore
What you need
- SD card
- optional: USB drive or stick for roms (if you don't want them to be stored on your SD card)
- PC
- Wii U at least with FW 5.5.1
- Homebrew Launcher
- Custom firmware (either Haxchi, CBHC or Mocha)
- latest RetroArch Wii U nightly build (rpx) from buildbot
- optional: WUP Installer GX2
- optional: RetroArch Launcher channel
Steps
- make sure your SD card is formatted in FAT32 with 32 or 64 k cluster size
- download ... *still working here*
Usage
Game collection
--if it requires specific folder structure for games--
or link to install tutorial page here.
temporary guide here : https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-guide-clean-games-collection-faq.468193/
Controls
--explain how to use retroarch, each button, etc.--
List of currently available cores
- 81_libretro
- atari800_libretro
- bluemsx_libretro
- cap32_libretro
- dosbox_libretro
- fbalpha2012_libretro
- fbalpha_libretro
- fceumm_libretro
- fuse_libretro
- gambatte_libretro
- genesis_plus_gx_libretro
- gw_libretro
- hatari_libretro
- mame2000_libretro
- mame2003_libretro
- mame2009_libretro
- mednafen_lynx_libretro
- mednafen_ngp_libretro
- mednafen_pce_fast_libretro
- mednafen_supergrafx_libretro
- mednafen_vb_libretro
- mednafen_wswan_libretro
- mgba_libretro
- mrboom_devel_libretro
- mrboom_libretro
- nekop2_libretro
- nestopia_libretro
- nxengine_libretro
- prboom_libretro
- puae_libretro
- quicknes_libretro
- snes9x2005_libretro
- snes9x2010_libretro
- snes9x_libretro
- stella_libretro
- tyrquake_libretro
- vice_x64_libretro
- vice_xplus4_libretro
- vice_xvic_libretro
Recommendations
System | Recommended folder name for roms | Recommended core | Rom set |
---|---|---|---|
Nintendo Entertainment System / Famicon | Nintendo - Nintendo Entertainment System | Nestopia | |
Super Nintendo Entertainment System / Super Famicon | Nintendo - Super Nintendo Entertainment System | Snes9x | |
*still working here* | some more data | some more data |
FAQ
Q: Which RetroArch version should I use?
A: Get the recent nightly build. If it doesn't work for you, get the recent stable build.
Q: Which one should I pick? RetroArch.7z or RetroArch_rpx.7z?
A: RetroArch.7z is the ELF version. You should definitely pick the RPX version. Only disadvantage is that it takes a bit more space.
Q: PSX/N64 games don't work!
A: That's because someone has to make a dynarec core for the Wii U. Please participate here to attract some devs:
Q: Can I install RetroArch to my home menu?
A: Yes, brienj made a forwarder. You need to have CBHC set up or launch a custom firmware (Haxchi or Mocha) everytime in order to use it. Pick it up here and install it through WUP Installer:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/page-185#post-7069903
Q: How can I change RetroArch themes?
A: Navigate to Settings > User Interface > Menu > Menu Icon Theme. Then press right on the D-Pad to cycle through themes. (thanks to ploggy)
Q: What is the correct romset for FB Alpha 2012?
A: FB Alpha v0.2.97.30 (thanks to ploggy)
Changelog
RetroArch is build automatically every day.
You can find nightly version for Wii U here : https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/