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Set Up RetroArch
Guide Information
RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players. It enables you to run classic games on a wide range of computers and consoles through its slick graphical interface. Settings are also unified so configuration is done once and for all. RetroArch has advanced features like shaders, netplay, rewinding, next-frame response times, runahead, machine translation, blind accessibility features, and more!
- 20+ Minutes
- You will need to add BIOS files for some systems to work.
What You Need
- Unpatched/Modchipped Switch
- MicroSD Card (64GB+)
- RetroArch
Set Up RetroArch
Click the link below, scroll down to the Nintendo Switch icon and click on download to download the RetroArch files.
- Extract the RetroArch.7z to the root of your microSD card.
Adding ROMS
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Create a roms folder on your microSD card.
- Create subfolders inside the roms folder for the different systems you want to emulate.
- roms
- N64
- NES
- SNES
- Place your ROMs into the correct subfolders.
- Boot into Atmosphere CFW.
- Hold the R button whilst launching a game to take you to the hbenu without being in applet mode.
- Once you are in the hbenu you can release the R button, and then launch the RetroArch app.
- You can learn more about using RetroArch on their website.
⚠️ Warning ⚠️
Modifying your Switch is dangerous. It can lead to account bans, which will prevent you from accessing Nintendo's online services and can also lead to potential console bricks. If you decide to modify your Switch in any way, we take no responsibility for any damage you cause to your switch. If you have any questions, or need help getting started, you can join our discord server by clicking the link above.