The FBA Arcade Complete ROMs Collection is a comprehensive library of arcade games built for the Final Burn Alpha emulator. The "" designation is crucial: it means the ROM set has been processed through auditing tools (like Clrmamepro) to repair broken files, merge missing dependencies (parent/clone ROMs), and resolve header errors specifically for compatibility with Nintendo Switch homebrew emulators. Supported Arcade Platforms
: Many classic shoot-'em-ups (shmups) run vertically. Rotate your Switch 90 degrees and change the video rotation setting in RetroArch to 90° or 270° for a full-screen arcade cabinet experience.
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Since arcade games are 4:3 and the Switch is 16:9, you’ll have black bars on the sides. You can download "Arcade Overlays" in RetroArch to fill that space with beautiful, game-specific artwork. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Move all the downloaded arcade .zip files into the sdmc:/roms/fba/roms/ directory. Arcade emulators require the files to remain zipped. Rotate your Switch 90 degrees and change the
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: Arcade layouts differ heavily from console controllers. Use the RetroArch Quick Menu ( Minus + Plus by default) > Controls to map layout profiles specifically for 4-button Neo Geo games or 6-button Capcom fighters. You can download "Arcade Overlays" in RetroArch to
A high-quality microSD card (128GB+ recommended for a full arcade library). Installation Steps
Place the RetroArch files into the /switch/ folder on your SD card.
For games like NeoGeo, ensure the neogeo.zip BIOS file is present in the ROMs folder.