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RetroArch is reference frontend for the [http://libretro.com/ 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.
 
RetroArch is reference frontend for the [http://libretro.com/ 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.
  
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==WiiU version==
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==Wii U version==
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RetroArch for the WiiU is the frontend developed for libretro's WiiU emulators.
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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.
 
Libretro has multiple cores which you can install independently, each emulating a different console, arcade or computer.
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==Links==
 
==Links==
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* Official website : [http://libretro.com/ libretro], [https://github.com/libretro github]
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* Official website : [http://libretro.com/ libretro], [https://github.com/libretro github], [https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/wiki official FAQ]
 
* [https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/ Official gbatemp's thread]
 
* [https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/ Official gbatemp's thread]
 
* [https://buildbot.libretro.com/docs/compilation/wiiu/ Compilation and development guide]
 
* [https://buildbot.libretro.com/docs/compilation/wiiu/ Compilation and development guide]
 
* [https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/ WiiU nightly builds]
 
* [https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/ WiiU nightly builds]
  
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== Usage ==
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== Installation ==
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=== Installation ===
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=== Note ===
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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.
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You can get the HBL, Haxchi Installer, Mocha CFW and WUP Installer GX2 here:
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[http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/ WiiuBru Appstore]
  
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*write installation step here*
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=== What you need ===
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* SD card
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* '''optional:''' USB drive or stick for roms (if you don't want them to be stored on your SD card)
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* PC
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* Wii U at least with FW 5.5.1
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* Homebrew Launcher
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* Custom firmware (either Haxchi, CBHC or Mocha)
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* latest RetroArch Wii U nightly build (rpx) from buildbot
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* '''optional:''' WUP Installer GX2
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* '''optional:''' RetroArch Launcher channel
  
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Download, copy to SD:/wiiu/apps/, etc.
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=== Steps ===
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# make sure your SD card is formatted in FAT32 with 32 or 64 k cluster size
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# download ... *still working here*
  
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== 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.--
  
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== List of currently available cores ==
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* 81_libretro
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* atari800_libretro
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* bluemsx_libretro
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* cap32_libretro
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* dosbox_libretro
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* fbalpha2012_libretro
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* fbalpha_libretro
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* fceumm_libretro
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* fuse_libretro
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* gambatte_libretro
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* genesis_plus_gx_libretro
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* gw_libretro
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* hatari_libretro
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* mame2000_libretro
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* mame2003_libretro
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* mame2009_libretro
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* mednafen_lynx_libretro
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* mednafen_ngp_libretro
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* mednafen_pce_fast_libretro
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* mednafen_supergrafx_libretro
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* mednafen_vb_libretro
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* mednafen_wswan_libretro
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* mgba_libretro
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* mrboom_devel_libretro
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* mrboom_libretro
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* nekop2_libretro
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* nestopia_libretro
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* nxengine_libretro
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* prboom_libretro
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* puae_libretro
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* quicknes_libretro
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* snes9x2005_libretro
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* snes9x2010_libretro
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* snes9x_libretro
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* stella_libretro
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* tyrquake_libretro
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* vice_x64_libretro
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* vice_xplus4_libretro
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* vice_xvic_libretro
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== Recommendations ==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
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! System
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! Recommended folder name for roms
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! Recommended core
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! Rom set
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|-
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| Nintendo Entertainment System / Famicon
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| Nintendo - Nintendo Entertainment System
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| [https://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Nestopia Nestopia]
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|
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|-
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| Super Nintendo Entertainment System / Super Famicon
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| Nintendo - Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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| [https://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Snes9x Snes9x]
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|
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|-
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| *still working here*
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| some more data
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| some more data
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|
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|}
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== FAQ ==
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'''Q: Which RetroArch version should I use?'''
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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?'''
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A: RetroArch.7z is the ELF version. You should definitely pick the RPX version. Only disadvantage is that it takes a bit more space.
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'''Q: PSX/N64 games don't work!'''
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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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https://www.bountysource.com/issues/44566014-bounty-to-add-dynarec-core-for-wii-u-port-of-beetle-mednafen-psx
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'''Q: Can I install RetroArch to my home menu?'''
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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:
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https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-wiiu-wip.447670/page-185#post-7069903
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'''Q: How can I change RetroArch themes?'''
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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]])
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'''Q: What is the correct romset for FB Alpha 2012?'''
  
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A: FB Alpha v0.2.97.30 (thanks to [[User:ploggy|ploggy]])
  
 
== Changelog ==
 
== Changelog ==
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RetroArch is build automatically every day.
 
RetroArch is build automatically every day.
  
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You can find nightly version for WiiU here : https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/
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You can find nightly version for Wii U here : https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/wiiu/
  
  
  
 
[[Category:WiiU Homebrew]]
 
[[Category:WiiU Homebrew]]

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.

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

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

  1. make sure your SD card is formatted in FAT32 with 32 or 64 k cluster size
  2. 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:

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/

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