r/RetroArch

I am new to emulation and I just wanted to play Sonic 2 for the Genesis. I am trying to use a Macbook to run it and I created a ROMS folder on the desktop with a zip file of Sonic 2 in it. In RetroArch, I downloaded Genesis GX Plus and went to import content, scan directory, then volumes I don't see the ROMS folder. What am I doing wrong? Is there something wrong with the ROMS folder? From the research I did it does seem to be the case so if it is then please simplify the process for me.

Hey guys I have the problem that when I start a DS game and my AirPods are connected then the sound comes out of my iPhone and I can’t change it either. In retroarch itself I still had my AirPods as a sound output it is only so as soon as I start a game. Via bluetooth I also see them as connected. If I switch to YouTube, it also works there, but if I switch back, it works again via my iPhone. I also tried it with and without silent mode

Hey everyone,

I’m having a rough time getting RetroArch to map my 8BitDo M30 correctly when it’s paired to a Windows 11 mini PC using the 8BitDo USB Adapter 2. This is all running on a miniPC with the latest version of LaunchBox as well.

I’ve gone through a bunch of posts here and tried just about everything people suggested, but no luck so far.

Here’s what I’ve tried:

Switched between X-input, Android, and Switch modes on the M30
Updated firmware on both the controller and adapter
Made sure RetroArch is fully updated, including controller profiles
Set the controller to a 6-button Mega Drive/Genesis layout in RetroArch
Tried remapping to the suggested bindings

Half the time, the D-pad doesn't work, and half the time half the buttons don't work.

Is there a straightforward, step-by-step way to get this controller properly mapped and saved as the default for Genesis cores?

I just installed retro arch on my laptop and was run in a ds game but when I try to remap the controls it doesn’t let me change it from the same few keys. Like I can’t register anything to the “j” key if I wanted to, it has to be some variation of the arrows or a,s,x,z and a few other things. I was wondering if this is just how retro arch is with computers or I’m doing something wrong.

As the title says. Is there a way to get James Pacific games running?

I've been wanting to be able to swap back and forth between PC and Android, but whenever I copy a save file from one and paste it into the other, even though the have the exact same name as the roms and are in the right folders for the core, when I actually load up the games it acts like there's no save data at all. I haven't been able to find anything in the settings that looks like it could be the culprit, does anyone have an idea as to why this might be happening?

i have been recently experimenting with shaders on n64 but my pc isn't that great so i can't use more accurate stuff like ParaLLEl N64 or Angrylion, so i need to use GlideN64 most of the time, so i was looking for a way of simulating the VI Filters that ParaLLEl N64 and Angrylion Have with shaders, there probably is a certain combination that can replicate it but i just don't know what that would be.

Hello all,

I'm a blind (retro)gamer and new to this community!

To have a better gaming experience I often work with cheats to enable invincibility or other goodies which make the games for accessible to me.

Got some issues with SNES games like "Donkey Kong Country 2".The cheats could be activated most of the time but the game always crashes after a while, mostly in the 2nd level. It doesn't matter if I play the game with BSNES 2014 balanced or SNEs 9x, if I'm using the european or the amercian version of the game.

Is there something I should keep in mind while activating several cheats (maybe some cheats do not work corectly when they are enabled together).

Which SNES core would be the best for using cheats?

Thank you in advance for your help, I really apreciate it!

Hey all, sorry to ask for help with what’s probably a dumb newb question, but I’m stumped. I installed retroarch on my series s. Followed all the steps. Have it running and everything. I formatted my usb drive to ntfs (didn’t do quick format) and added some ROMs. I plug it into the Xbox and it sees the drive and I choose media. When I go to load a rom though I can’t find anything. I check every drive letter just in case. I tried scanning directories and it seems to crash each time after that. I’ve tried reinstalling retroarch, formatting the drive again using quick format, and changing the drive letter, but nothing. What am I missing here?

Hey! new to retroarch/retroachievements! im playing pokemon firered and idk if im having problems with it or I just dont understand something.

When I log into the game it said i have about 19/170 achievements, but on retroachiements i have 4. for example the one i get from beating brock i dont have it on retroachievements.. can i fix this or is this normal? im so confused

Thanks for anything.

After online update the game don't run, error message appears that files are missing, why?