If you already have Retroarch installed, backup your config files to your SD somewhere or your PC. Here i will tell you how to get games to play at 50-60 fps on the PS1 emulator, 'PCSX reARmed' that is included in RetroArch for the NEW 3ds/2ds. O N L Y W O R K S O N N E W 3 D S / N E W 2 D S X L ! ! W I L L N O T W O R K O N O L D 3 D S / 2 D S Or just by a used psp for 50 Dollars on craigslist. While the core its self uses a built in bios, you can increase your compatibility with games by using the proper bios file.
While i do not consider it abandoned and unfinished, it could use some updates. Lets keep in mind, this emu was not designed for the 3ds, its a port, but if its unplayable or not playing at all, read this tutorial. I want to note that some games play fine with sound.
Most of these directions are for turning basically all sound off, plus adjusting a couple other settings. This tutorial is to try and get the most speed out of this port. Final Edit, unnecessary info removed, easier to read/follow