r/RetroArch is a subreddit with 203k members. The community frequently discusses retroarch, help, controller, core, and shader, and they frequently recommend/review game controller, playstation games, and d-pad, and the most common flair used is technical support, showcase, discussion, and technical support: solved.
/r/RetroArch is a subreddit dedicated to RetroArch and the libretro API framework. Post setup guides, questions and news here!
Popular Topics in r/RetroArch
#1
Retroarch
255 posts
#2
Help
41 posts
#3
Controller
25 posts
#4
Core
25 posts
#5
Shader
20 posts
#6
Save
19 posts
#7
Android
17 posts
#8
N64
15 posts
#9
Game
15 posts
#10
Hard Time
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/RetroArch
Game Controller
12 reviews
#1
8bitdo
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Sony
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Gulikit
5.0★ from 1 review
Playstation Games
8 reviews
#1
PlayStation
4.6★ from 8 reviews
D-pad
7 reviews
#1
Sony
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
8BitDo
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Buffalo
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/RetroArch
#1
Technical Support
: "Can't type my password 😿"
48 posts
#2
Showcase
: "Patched libretro cores that turn netplay into a link cable: mGBA Dual (two GBAs in one core), WonderSwan / NGP / Game Gear dual cores, Gambatte link + infrared"
5 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Overlays editor"
5 posts
#4
Technical Support: SOLVED
: "Is there a way to reduce lag when emulating the NES port of Elite on N3DS?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/RetroArch
Yearly
+29k members(17.0%)
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Last updated: October 30, 2026