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'''[[wikipedia:Citra(emulator)|Citra]]''' (formerly Akiru) is an experimental a discontinued free and open-source [[Nintendo 3DS emulators|Nintendo 3DS ]] emulator/debugger written in C++. It's currently able to run quite is also available as a few games well[[libretro]] core. While the emulator is no longer active, though very few can run at fullspeed on existing hardware, and sound has issues with most titlesa fork maintained by PabloMK7 is still active.

Due ==Overview==Citra emulates a subset of 3DS hardware and therefore is useful for running/debugging homebrew applications, and it is also able to its preliminary run many commercial games. Some of these do not run at a playable state. On May 23, 2020, a [https://citra-emu.org/entry/announcing-citra-android/ official Android release] for Citra came out. The minimum requirements are Android 8 (64-bit) and OpenGL ES 3.2 support. Since 15th September 2023, it Citra has not yet had also added support for Vulkan, resulting in improved performance in a number of scenarios. Many games achieve playable framerates on a variety of hardware, though the developers recommend an Android device with a stable releaseSnapdragon 835 chip or better.

==Downloads=Discontinuation===*See [https://citra-emu.org/page/download Latest Nightly Build[Yuzu#Lawsuit]]*[https://builds.citra-emu.org/ Nightly Builds]

Compatibility list==Download=={| cellpadding="4"|-|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Lin|Mac|Android}}|'''[https: //web.archive.org/web/20240229205025/https://citra-emu.org/download/ Latest Archived Builds]<br>[https://docsweb.googlearchive.org/web/20240304191743/https://github.com/spreadsheetscitra-emu/citra-nightly/releases Latest Archived Nightly (2104)]<br>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240304191843/https://dgithub.com/1tCDLFRY3uFml1a5rt6OuFvvTp_vW7ibatBAAbwwXocitra-gemu/edit#gid=424850216 herecitra-canary/releases Latest Archived Canary (2798)].'''|}

===Unofficial Builds===The fabled Chinese builds ;Also see [[Citra (latest release is July 9thPabloMK7 fork)|PabloMK7]], 2016) have surprisingly higher compatibility than the official ones as well as other nifty features like key remapping[[Citra MMJ]], since they're merging the WIP branches and fixes asap and then adding their own fixes. However its mere existence attracted drama so all uploads for these builds on the internet are being removed enthusiastically by non-Nintendo afflilated parties (for once)[[Nintendo_3DS_emulators#Comparisons|Limón]], because the downloads don't include the source code and thus technically breach the license. You can follow discussion of these builds [http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=citra here[Nintendo_3DS_emulators#Emulators|rinsuki]] and [http://gbatemp.net/threads/citra[Nintendo_3DS_emulators#Comparisons|Citra-unofficial-chinese-builds-discussion.431974/ hereEnhanced]], and hopefully snatch a link to those coveted forbidden fruits before they're smited by a DMCA claim (even in Chinese file sharing sites)forks.

Close to beating ==Shared data==Some 3DS games make use of shared files from the Chinese builds, thereconsole's [https://wwwsystem software.amazon.co.uk/clouddrive/share/UbPpeDPLyV0XL4JkjcNuKfhL9fQUQHYRdSPLQe0ZagA?ref_=cd_ph_share_link_copy Daman's build]. Other unofficial forks include [https://github.com/Subv Subv fork], [https://github.com/DaMan69/citra/tree/franken-build Franken's Build], and [https://github.com/wwylele/citra/tree/cro++ Wwylele's CRO++ build]These games will not boot in Citra if said files are not present in the user folder.

==Importing Saves==Some games like Bravely Second, Zelda Alttp, and the Pokémon X/Y games require this to bypass bugs in title screens.* Get These files are not provided by the Title ID Citra developers for the game version you have from [http://www.3dsdb.com/ here]. For example, we'll try with the European version of Zelda A Link Between Words. Its full Title ID is 00040000000EC400.* Take the last 8 digits of the Title ID. (in our example: 000EC400) In case this method fails laterlegal reasons, take 00000000 instead, or make sure the save file and the ROM image are so they can be downloaded from the same region.* Make an empty folder named as that partial Title ID (000EC400). Put inside it another folder named "data", then inside that one put another folder named "00000001", then inside that one put the actual save data files.* Move the folder with the title ID and put it here:\user\sdmc\[[Emulator Files#Nintendo3DS\00000000000000000000000000000000\00000000000000000000000000000000\title\00040000|Emulator Files]] page.

==Emulation IssuesImporting saves==*Some games require this to bypass bugs in title screens.# Get the Title ID for the game version you have from [http://www.3dsdb.com/ here]. For example, we'''Emulation Speedll try with the European version of Zelda:''' The slow emulation ALBW. Its full Title ID is due to <code>00040000000EC400</code>.# Take the emulator not having a hardware renderer (instead last 8 digits of the software rendererTitle ID. (in our example, <code>000EC400</code>) and a proper recompiler (In case this method fails later, take <code>00000000</code> instead of , or make sure the interpreter mode). The former was fixed, save file and the latter may be coming down the road yet some unofficial builds do optimise ROM image are from the emulator further for slightly faster emulationsame region. *'''Local and Online Multiplayer:''' Connectivity features relying on Wi-Fi still aren't documented let alone emulated, either for DS or 3DS. This may change # Make an empty folder named as emulation progresses down the road and work begins on these areasthat partial Title ID (<code>000EC400</code>).*'''New 3DS Mode:''' The original hardware is being emulated. When loading a New 3DS Exclusive gamePut inside it another folder named "data", the emulator displays a crash errorthen inside that one put another folder named <code>00000001</code>, but commenting then inside that out of one put the source for master allows it to go in-game just fineactual save data files.*'''Stereoscopic 3D:''' The 3D switch is OFF by default. Work has started long ago on a branch featuring this functionality but has been on hiatus for a while.*'''Motion Controls# Move the folder with the title ID and put it here:''' Required for some games like Cubic Ninja. Already emulated but yet to be merged in the master.*'''Yet to be emulated features#:''' Camera, Microphone, NFC...<code>\user\sdmc\Nintendo 3DS\00000000000000000000000000000000\00000000000000000000000000000000\title\00040000</code>

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