This will take you to a long list of emulation cores where all the system names for them are listed. You need to select ‘Load Core’ from the first menu (The one with the Space Invader-like icon), then scroll down and select ‘Download a Core’. In this example, we are going to download a libretro core that emulates a number of Sega systems, including the Sega MegaDrive/Genesis. This simply means you will now install the emulator of your choice. Step 4 – Installing your first Emulation ‘Core’ Use the arrow/cursor keys to move around the menu, press return to select a menu option, and backspace will take you back a step to the previous menu/selection. You can navigate around the menu via your keyboard or any controller that may already be connected (RetroArch will auto-configure a number of wired and wireless controllers).īasic navigation with the keyboard is easy though. Once you have successfully installed RetroArch, open the application and you will be presented with the main menu.

Once you have downloaded the RetroArch installer file, open it and proceed with the installation. Advertisements Step 2 – Open the Installer File and proceed with the Installation Simply download the version which matches your installed Windows type listed here. (If you are unsure whether to install the 64bit or the 32bit version, press the Windows key and Pause Break together on your keyboard, this will bring up the Windows System Control Panel – Here you will see under ‘System Type’ which version of Windows you have installed. Visit, go to the downloads page and download the installer file. 7 Step 6 – Enjoy the Retro Gaming goodness! Step 1 – Download RetroArch

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