3DS:Emulators: Difference between revisions

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The current recommended way to run GBA software is [[3DS:open_agb_firm|open_agb_firm]] due to its drag-and-drop functionality and ease of save file access. open_agb_firm runs as a payload (similar to GodMode9), meaning it is not directly accessible from HOME Menu (requiring a reboot to enter/exit). If you instead wish to run GBA software as an icon on your HOME Menu, virtual console injects can be created instead, but requires access to a device running Windows.

The GBA can also be emulated, the recommended emulator being [[udb:~~3DS~~/~~mGBA~~|mGBA]]. This is your best option if you wish to use cheats and save-states, but performance won't always be full-speed, ''especially'' on the Old 3DS.

The GBA can also be emulated, the recommended emulator being [[udb:3ds/mgba|mGBA]]. This is your best option if you wish to use cheats and save-states, but performance won't always be full-speed, ''especially'' on the Old 3DS.

GBARunner2 is a middle ground between native playback and emulation, similar to Nintendont on the Wii. It is included with TWiLight Menu++ (which you may already be using for NDS software). Because of the other options available, it generally isn't recommended.

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=== Game Boy Color / Game Boy ===

The Game Boy Color and Game Boy are old enough that all models of the 3DS (and even the DS) can run them at full speed. The historically popular GB(C) emulator has been [[udb:3ds/~~GameYob~~|GameYob]], but due to 3DS-specific issues the [[udb:ds/~~GameYob~~|DS version]] is preferred (ran through TWiLight Menu++). You can also create virtual console injects for GB/GBC games if you prefer individual icons on HOME Menu.

The Game Boy Color and Game Boy are old enough that all models of the 3DS (and even the DS) can run them at full speed. The historically popular GB(C) emulator has been [[udb:3ds/gameyob|GameYob]], but due to 3DS-specific issues the [[udb:ds/gameyob|DS version]] is preferred (ran through TWiLight Menu++). You can also create virtual console injects for GB/GBC games if you prefer individual icons on HOME Menu.

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.

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 The current recommended way to run GBA software is [[3DS:open_agb_firm|open_agb_firm]] due to its drag-and-drop functionality and ease of save file access. open_agb_firm runs as a payload (similar to GodMode9), meaning it is not directly accessible from HOME Menu (requiring a reboot to enter/exit). If you instead wish to run GBA software as an icon on your HOME Menu, virtual console injects can be created instead, but requires access to a device running Windows.
-The GBA can also be emulated, the recommended emulator being [[udb:3DS/mGBA|mGBA]]. This is your best option if you wish to use cheats and save-states, but performance won't always be full-speed, ''especially'' on the Old 3DS.
+The GBA can also be emulated, the recommended emulator being [[udb:3ds/mgba|mGBA]]. This is your best option if you wish to use cheats and save-states, but performance won't always be full-speed, ''especially'' on the Old 3DS.
 GBARunner2 is a middle ground between native playback and emulation, similar to Nintendont on the Wii. It is included with TWiLight Menu++ (which you may already be using for NDS software). Because of the other options available, it generally isn't recommended.
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 === Game Boy Color / Game Boy ===
-The Game Boy Color and Game Boy are old enough that all models of the 3DS (and even the DS) can run them at full speed. The historically popular GB(C) emulator has been [[udb:3ds/GameYob|GameYob]], but due to 3DS-specific issues the [[udb:ds/GameYob|DS version]] is preferred (ran through TWiLight Menu++). You can also create virtual console injects for GB/GBC games if you prefer individual icons on HOME Menu.
+The Game Boy Color and Game Boy are old enough that all models of the 3DS (and even the DS) can run them at full speed. The historically popular GB(C) emulator has been [[udb:3ds/gameyob|GameYob]], but due to 3DS-specific issues the [[udb:ds/gameyob|DS version]] is preferred (ran through TWiLight Menu++). You can also create virtual console injects for GB/GBC games if you prefer individual icons on HOME Menu.
 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.