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To properly save and reload your game progress, please follow these steps:


▶️ Access the RetroArch Quick Menu
While playing a game, press and hold Select, then press X to open the RetroArch quick menu.

▶️ Save State
In the quick menu, scroll down and select Save State.
Choose a save slot (e.g., Slot 1, Slot 2) to store your progress.

▶️ Load State
To resume your game later, return to the quick menu and select Load State, then choose the save slot you previously used.

▶️ Optional: Enable Auto Save and Auto Load
For automatic saving and loading:

Access the RetroArch settings via Select + X

Navigate to Settings > Saving

Enable Auto Save State and Auto Load State

Save these preferences by going to Configuration File > Save Current Configuration

▶️ Important Tips
Always exit the emulator properly via the menu before switching off the R36S console to avoid potential data loss.

Manual save states are a reliable way to keep your progress exactly where you want it.🎮

Yes! Gamelab supports cheat codes, including EXP multipliers, Rare Candy cheats, and GameShark/CodeBreaker codes. You can easily enable cheats using the built-in RetroArch emulator.

How to Use Cheats:

▶️ Open the RetroArch Menu – While playing, press Select + X.

▶️ Go to "Cheats" – Scroll down in the menu.

▶️ Load Cheat File – Choose the correct cheat file for your game.

▶️ Enable Your Cheat Codes – Toggle them to "On".

▶️ Apply & Resume Playing – Go back and enjoy your game with cheats enabled!

Unlock new possibilities and level up your gameplay! 🎮

Want to expand your game collection? Gamelab lets you add more games easily! Follow these steps to load your favourite titles onto the console.

How to Add Games:

▶️ Prepare Your Files – Download compatible ROM files for your favourite retro games.

▶️ Use a microSD Card – Insert the microSD card into your computer and create a "Games" folder.

▶️ Transfer Your Games – Copy the ROM files into the correct console folder inside "Games".

▶️ Insert the microSD Card – Place it back into your Gamelab console.

▶️ Refresh Game List – Open the menu and update the library to find your new games.

Now you’re ready to play even more classics! 🎮

Yes! Gamelab supports Pokémon trading, so you can complete your Pokédex just like in the original games. To trade using Netplay, follow these steps:

How to Trade Pokémon on Gamelab:

▶️ Before launching the ROM, press Select to open Options.

▶️ Scroll down and select "Edit this game’s metadata".

▶️ Set the emulator to Retroarch32.

▶️ Choose the core as GPSP.

▶️ Save your settings.

▶️ Launch the game and go into Netplay.

▶️ Select Host.

▶️ Set Max Simultaneous Connections to 2.

▶️ Switch Netplay NAT Traversal to OFF.

▶️ Start Netplay Host and begin trading!

Now you can evolve trade-exclusive Pokémon and complete your team! 🎮