3DS:Emulators - Revision history

Aep: Change Citra to Azahar

2025-10-31T18:58:58Z

Change Citra to Azahar

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	== Emulating the 3DS itself ==		== Emulating the 3DS itself ==

	To emulate the 3DS on another platform, ~~Citra~~ is the recommended option.~~<ref group=Note name=Note01>Citra's website and github repos have been taken down by the owners due to legal action against Yuzu (owned by the same entity) by Nintendo.</ref>~~ Other options include [https://mikage.app Mikage] and [https://github.com/wheremyfoodat/Panda3DS Panda3DS].		To emulate the 3DS on another platform, Azahar is the recommended option. Other options include [https://mikage.app Mikage] and [https://github.com/wheremyfoodat/Panda3DS Panda3DS].

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Aspect X: added VC injects to a few along with other improvements.

2025-08-02T02:26:18Z

added VC injects to a few along with other improvements.

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	units. Also possible with [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].		units. Also possible with [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].

	=== Neo Geo Pocket Color ===		=== Neo Geo Pocket / Neo Geo Pocket Color ===
	Possible through [[udb:3ds/neopop-sdl\|Neopop-SDL]].		Possible through [[udb:3ds/neopop-sdl\|Neopop-SDL]]. Also possible with [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].

	== Home video game consoles ==		== Home video game consoles ==

	=== PlayStation 1 ===		=== PlayStation 1 ===
	Possible through the PCSX ReARMed core on [[3DS:RetroArch\|RetroArch]], with playable speeds on '''New 3DS only'''. A partial compatibility list can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pl2bTkzTe736EOaQjk8FBWY9ixfgoNSYSitbm5Gnyqs/edit#gid=0 here], and optimal configuration can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/jvkotb/full_speed_psx_finally_here_on_new_3ds_new_2ds_xl/ here].		Possible through the PCSX ReARMed core on [[3DS:RetroArch\|RetroArch]], with playable speeds on '''New 3DS only'''. A partial compatibility list can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pl2bTkzTe736EOaQjk8FBWY9ixfgoNSYSitbm5Gnyqs/edit#gid=0 here], and optimal configuration can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/jvkotb/full_speed_psx_finally_here_on_new_3ds_new_2ds_xl/ here]. Also possible with [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].


	=== Nintendo 64 ===		=== Nintendo 64 ===
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	===TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine)===		===TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine)===
	Possible through [[udb:3ds/temperpce\|TemperPCE]], as well as ~~being possible through~~ [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].		Possible through [[udb:3ds/temperpce\|TemperPCE]], as well as [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].

	=== NES / Famicom Disk System ===		=== NES / Famicom Disk System ===
	The NES is old enough that all models of the 3DS can run it at full speed. The recommended emulator is [[udb:3ds/virtuanes\|VirtuaNES]].<br>		The NES is old enough that all models of the 3DS can run it at full speed. The recommended emulator is [[udb:3ds/virtuanes\|VirtuaNES]].<br>
	you can also [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|create Virtual Console injects]] if you prefer to play your games from the ~~home menu~~.		you can also [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|create Virtual Console injects]] if you prefer to play your games from the HOME Menu.

	=== Sega Genesis / CD / 32X / Master System ===		=== Sega Genesis / CD / 32X / Master System ===
	Possible through [[udb:3ds/picodrive\|PicoDrive]], covering the Genesis / Mega Drive and its add-ons (the Sega CD and 32X) as well as the Sega Master System. It is apparently reasonably well-optimized for Old 3DS.		Possible through [[udb:3ds/picodrive\|PicoDrive]], covering the Genesis / Mega Drive and its add-ons (the Sega CD and 32X) as well as the Sega Master System. It is apparently reasonably well-optimized for Old 3DS. Also possible with [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]] with the exception of the Sega CD.

	~~For Genesis / Mega Drive, you can also create [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].~~

	== Arcade cabinets ==		== Arcade cabinets ==

Aspect X: /* WonderSwan */ VC injects

2025-08-02T02:19:41Z

WonderSwan: VC injects

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	=== WonderSwan ===		=== WonderSwan ===
	Possible through the Mednafen (WonderSwan) core on [[3DS:RetroArch\|RetroArch]]. Performance has been reported to be slow on Old 3DS		Possible through the Mednafen (WonderSwan) core on [[3DS:RetroArch\|RetroArch]]. Performance has been reported to be slow on Old 3DS
	units.		units. Also possible with [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].

	=== Neo Geo Pocket Color ===		=== Neo Geo Pocket Color ===

Aspect X: /* Calculators */ Changed Omega link to UDB instead of github.

2025-06-01T05:35:59Z

Calculators: Changed Omega link to UDB instead of github.

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	=== Calculators ===		=== Calculators ===
	''Omega'', a custom firmware for the Numworks graphing calculator, has a simulator available for the Nintendo 3DS~~. The latest available version (as of 2022/08/09) is available {{GitHub\|Omega-Numworks/Omega/releases/download/O1.23.0-E15/simulator.3dsx\|here}}~~.		[[udb:3ds/omega\|Omega]], a custom firmware for the Numworks graphing calculator, has a simulator available for the Nintendo 3DS.

	[https://gbatemp.net/download/wabbitds.7859/ WabbitDS] is a TI-83 Plus emulator for the Nintendo DS. It ''might'' work on the 3DS under TWiLight Menu++ or through a DS flashcart.		[https://gbatemp.net/download/wabbitds.7859/ WabbitDS] is a TI-83 Plus emulator for the Nintendo DS. It ''might'' work on the 3DS under TWiLight Menu++ or through a DS flashcart.

Aspect X: /* Other */ Added RetroArch to the others tab with a link to the main page.

2025-06-01T05:31:27Z

Other: Added RetroArch to the others tab with a link to the main page.

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	[https://gbatemp.net/download/wabbitds.7859/ WabbitDS] is a TI-83 Plus emulator for the Nintendo DS. It ''might'' work on the 3DS under TWiLight Menu++ or through a DS flashcart.		[https://gbatemp.net/download/wabbitds.7859/ WabbitDS] is a TI-83 Plus emulator for the Nintendo DS. It ''might'' work on the 3DS under TWiLight Menu++ or through a DS flashcart.

			=== RetroArch ===
			{{Main\|3DS:RetroArch}}
			[[udb:3ds/retroarch\|RetroArch]], a frontend for many emulators and more is available on the 3DS. Keep in mind that most standalone emulators offer better performance.

	== Overview chart ==		== Overview chart ==

Aspect X: /* Sega Genesis / CD / 32X / Master System */ Added that genesis is compatible with VC injects

2025-06-01T05:10:20Z

Sega Genesis / CD / 32X / Master System: Added that genesis is compatible with VC injects

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	=== Sega Genesis / CD / 32X / Master System ===		=== Sega Genesis / CD / 32X / Master System ===
	Possible through [[udb:3ds/picodrive\|PicoDrive]], covering the Genesis / Mega Drive and its add-ons (the Sega CD and 32X) as well as the Sega Master System. It is apparently reasonably well-optimized for Old 3DS.		Possible through [[udb:3ds/picodrive\|PicoDrive]], covering the Genesis / Mega Drive and its add-ons (the Sega CD and 32X) as well as the Sega Master System. It is apparently reasonably well-optimized for Old 3DS.

			For Genesis / Mega Drive, you can also create [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].

	== Arcade cabinets ==		== Arcade cabinets ==

Aspect X: Added Neo Geo Pocket Color

2025-06-01T03:49:16Z

Added Neo Geo Pocket Color

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	=== WonderSwan ===		=== WonderSwan ===
	Possible through the Mednafen (WonderSwan) core on [[3DS:RetroArch\|RetroArch]]. Performance has been reported to be slow on Old 3DS units.		Possible through the Mednafen (WonderSwan) core on [[3DS:RetroArch\|RetroArch]]. Performance has been reported to be slow on Old 3DS
			units.

			=== Neo Geo Pocket Color ===
			Possible through [[udb:3ds/neopop-sdl\|Neopop-SDL]].
	== Home video game consoles ==		== Home video game consoles ==

Aspect X: Added Game Gear

2025-05-31T06:00:25Z

Added Game Gear

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	The multi-platform GB(C) emulator [https://github.com/RossMeikleham/PlutoBoy/actions PlutoBoy] is currently under active development. A GitHub account is required to download the automated builds.		The multi-platform GB(C) emulator [https://github.com/RossMeikleham/PlutoBoy/actions PlutoBoy] is currently under active development. A GitHub account is required to download the automated builds.

			===Game Gear===
			Currently only possible through [[3DS:Virtual Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]].

	=== Virtual Boy ===		=== Virtual Boy ===

Aspect X: /* Super NES */ Updated link to UDB instead of github

2025-05-31T05:44:42Z

Super NES: Updated link to UDB instead of github

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	=== Super NES ===		=== Super NES ===
	Possible on both Old and New 3DS using [[udb:3ds/snes9x\|Snes9x]], which is optimized so that many SNES games can run well on an Old 3DS. There is also an ~~{{GitHub\|matbo87~~/~~snes9x_3ds/releases/latest~~\|updated Snes9x fork}} that has extra features such as custom game borders, the ability to play on either screen, an improved cheat menu and more. Additionally, New 3DS users can create [[3DS:Virtual_Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]] that use Nintendo's official SNES emulator, while Old 3DS users can create injects that use modified version Snes9x.		Possible on both Old and New 3DS using [[udb:3ds/snes9x\|Snes9x]], which is optimized so that many SNES games can run well on an Old 3DS. There is also an [[udb:3ds/snes9x-updated-fork\|updated Snes9x fork]] that has extra features such as custom game borders, the ability to play on either screen, an improved cheat menu and more. Additionally, New 3DS users can create [[3DS:Virtual_Console/Creation\|Virtual Console injects]] that use Nintendo's official SNES emulator, while Old 3DS users can create injects that use modified version Snes9x.

	===TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine)===		===TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine)===

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2025-05-31T05:37:57Z

Virtual Boy: Added info about red viper

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	=== Virtual Boy ===		=== Virtual Boy ===
	Possible with [[udb:3ds/red-viper\|Red Viper]].		Possible with [[udb:3ds/red-viper\|Red Viper]]. All officially released Virtual Boy games run at full speed on all models of 3DS. Red Viper has various features such as customizable screen colors and 3D support.

	=== WonderSwan ===		=== WonderSwan ===