Difference between revisions of "Retroarch WiiU"

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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.

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
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:

https://www.bountysource.com/issues/44566014-bounty-to-add-dynarec-core-for-wii-u-port-of-beetle-mednafen-psx

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/

@@ Line 15: / Line 15: @@
 * [https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/ WiiU nightly builds]
-== Usage ==
+== Installation ==
-=== Installation ===
+=== Note ===
-==== What you need ====
+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
@@ Line 27: / Line 32: @@
 * '''optional:''' RetroArch Launcher channel
-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.
+=== Steps ===
-You can get the HBL, Haxchi Installer, Mocha CFW and WUP Installer GX2 here:
-[http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/ WiiuBru Appstore]
-==== Steps ====
 # make sure your SD card is formatted in FAT32 with 32 or 64 k cluster size
 # download ... *still working here*
+== Usage ==
 === Game collection ===
@@ Line 47: / Line 49: @@
 --explain how to use retroarch, each button, etc.--
-=== List of available cores ===
+== List of currently available cores ==
 * 81_libretro
 * atari800_libretro
@@ Line 87: / Line 89: @@
 * 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 ==
@@ Line 97: / Line 123: @@
 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: Which NES core should I use?'''
-A: Most users are recommending Nestopia.
-'''Q: Which SNES core should I use? Snes9x or Snes9x 2010?'''
-A: Definitely Snes9x as 2010 is an outdated version and has a few issues. Snes9x (without 2010) on the other hand runs just fine with almost every game.