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===Game Boy===
* [https://github.com/Steveice10/GameYob/releases/latest GameYob]: forked from a popular emulator used on the DS. Emulates the Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
===Virtual Boy===
* [https://github.com/mrdanielps/r3Ddragon r3Ddragon] - It's kind of surprising that Nintendo never released a Virtual Console for the Virtual Boy on the 3DS, especially given how small the library of games were for the system and how both utilizes 3D effects <strike>and causes eyestrain</strike>. What makes this emulator stand out is the fact that it's able to display the graphics in 3D the way it was intended, something that is almost impossible to do on other platforms, unfortunately compatibility still low and requires a New 3DS to run. Development has since halted.
===Game Boy Advance===
The 3DS does include native firmware for a GBA mode which was mainly used to run ambassador releases instead of having to develop an emulator for them. So far, the only way to access this firmware is by injecting a GBA ROM as a VC application. This can be achieved through various programs such as [https://gbatemp.net/threads/discussion-new-super-ultimate-injector-nsui.500376/ New Super Ultimate Injector]. Compatibility is high with the exception of cartridges with special hardware. The only downside is it can't provide features that are normally available on other emulators, such as savestates, screen filtering, or sleep mode, since technically it's running a "virtual" GBA. Also, each ROM must inject and install individually including the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/godmode9-usage.html#backup-gba-vc-saves save files]. If you're using an old 3DS/2DS, this is the best option to play GBA games.
