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|title = Nintendo 3DS
|logo = 3ds.png
|imagecaption=Nintendo 3DS XL
|developer = [[:Nintendo]]
|type = [[:Category:Handheld consoles|Handheld game console]]
|generation = [[:Category:Eighth-generation video game consoles|Eighth generation]]
|release = 2011(3DS)<br/>2014 (new 3DS)|discontinued = 2017 (new 3DS)<br/>2020(3DS)|predecessor = [[Nintendo DSi DS emulators|Nintendo DSiDS(i)]]|successor = [[Nintendo Switch emulators|Nintendo Switch]]
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The '''[[wikipedia:Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 3DS]]''' is an eighth-generation handheld game console by Nintendo, released on March 27, 2011, for {{inflation|USD|249|2011}}. The original model and the 2DS had a dual-core ARM11 MPCore at 268 MHz and a single-core ARM9, 128 MBs of RAM and 6 MBs of VRAM, and a DMP PICA200 GPU. The New 3DS and New 2DS XL models upgrade this to an 804 MHz quad-core ARM11 and 256 MBs of RAM, along with an extra pair of shoulder buttons and a right analog stick.
The most notable feature of this console is the use of [[wikipedia:Autostereoscopy|autostereoscopic]] (glasses-free) 3D, which can be configured using a slider. This was omitted on the cost-reduced 2DS and New 2DS XL models, which were released due to eye health concerns with children ages 6 and under whom Nintendo advised not to use the 3DS' stereoscopic mode (though it is speculated that said advisories were more for liability reasons in case of a health-related lawsuit). ;Remember, [[Wikipedia:Category:New_Nintendo_3DS_games|certain titles are exclusive to the New 3DS, New 3DS XL and New 2DS XL]]. Make sure your chosen emulator supports these variations if you want to play them.
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==Emulators==
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! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest Version
! scope="col"|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Network Nintendo<br/>Network]
! scope="col"|<abbr title="In addition to its own software, the Nintendo 3DS is backward compatible with all Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software. Like the DSi and DSi XL, the Nintendo 3DS is incompatible with DS software that requires use of the Game Boy Advance port. Nintendo DS and DSi software cannot be played with 3D visuals on the 3DS.">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_3DS#Backward_compatibility DS]</abbr>
! scope="col"|New 3DS
! scope="col"|<small>[https://retroachievements.org/gameList.php?c[#Hardware_features|Hardware features]]! scope=62 Retro<br/>Achievements"col"|[[#Enhancements|Enhancements]</small>]! scope="col"|Compatibility
! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr>
! scope="col"|[[libretro]]
! scope="col"|[[Amiibo]]
! scope="col"|[[Texture_packs#Nintendo_3DS_.28Citra.29|<small>Texture<br/>Replacement</small>]]</abbr>
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
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!colspan="1310"|PC / x86
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|[[Citra(PabloMK7 fork)]]
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|[https://citra-emugithub.org/download/#downloads-canary Canary]<br/>[https:com/PabloMK7/citra-emu.org/downloadreleases/#downloads-nightly Nightly]<br/>[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core'''s'''latest git]|{{✓}}|{{~}}|{{?}}|{{?}}<ref group=N name=pretendo>Possible with [https://pretendo.network/#about Pretendo]: Open-source project that aims to recreate Nintendo Network for the 3DS and Wii U using clean-room reverse engineering. Pretendo supports any client that can interact with Nintendo Network. '''Currently [[Citra]] does not support true online play and thus does not work with Pretendo, and does not show signs of supporting true online play at all. [[Mikage]] may provide support in the future though this is far from certain.'''</ref>|{{}}[https://community.citra-emu.org/t/ds-game-support/33133 *]
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|[https://github.com/Lime3DS Lime3DS]
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|[https://github.com/Lime3DS/Lime3DS/releases {{Lime3DSVer}}]
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|{{~}} ([https://citra-emu.org/help/feature/custom-textures/ <small>WIP</small>])
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|[[Panda3DS]]|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macOS}}|[https://github.com/wheremyfoodat/Panda3DS {{Panda3DSVer}}]|{{✓}}|{{~}}|{{~}}|[https://github.com/Panda3DS-emu/Panda3DS-Games-List/issues 34%<br/><small>46 out of 135 reported titles</small>]|{{✓}}|{{✓}}|{{~}}|-|[[Mikage]](御影)
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux}}
|{{na}} <small>(WIP)</small>
|{{~}}|{{~}}|{{~}}|N/A|{{~}}<ref group=N name=pretendomikageopen>[https://mikage.app/faq/#willmikagebeopensource FAQ: Will Mikage be open-source?]</ref>|{{✓}}|{{TBD}} <small>(WIP)</small>|-|[https://github.com/Gamer64ytb/Lemonade Lemonade]|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macOS}}|[https://github.com/Lemonade-emu/Lemonade/releases {{LemonadeVer}}] ‡|{{✓}}|{{?}}|{{?}}|{{?}}|{{✓}}
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|[[Citra]]<small><br/>[https://docs.libretro.com/library/citra/ citra_libretro]
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|[https://git.libretro.com/libretro/citra ''libretro cores'']<ref group=N name=Citralibretro>Similar to Dolphin, PPSSPP and melonDS libretro cores, the standalone version of Citra is highly recommended over the libretro core as the libretro core version is outdated and can be slow and unstable.</ref><br/>[https://citra-emu.org/ Former website] ‡
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|[http://web.archive.org/web/20240301112349/https://citra-emu.org/game/ 63%<br/><small>327 out of 519 reported titles</small>]
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|{{~}}<ref name=mikageopen>[https://mikage.app/faq/#willmikagebeopensource FAQ: Will Mikage be open-source?]</ref>
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|{{TBD}} <small>(WIP)</small>
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|Corgi3DS
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|Panda3DSVVCTRE|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macos}}|[https://githubarchive.comorg/wheremyfoodatdetails/Panda3DS gitvvctre-bestbuild archive]|{{✓}}
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!colspan="1310"|Mobile / ARM
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|[[Citra(PabloMK7 fork)]]
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.citra.citra_emu Beta 15]<br/>[https://github.com/citra-emuPabloMK7/citra-nightly/releases Nightly]<br/>[https://github.com/citra-emu/citra-canary/releases Canarygit]|{{✓}}|{{~}}|{{?}}|{{?}}|{{✓}}<ref group=N name=pretendo></ref>|{{}}
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|-|[https://github.com/Lime3DS Lime3DS]|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}|[https://github.com/Lime3DS/Lime3DS/releases {{Lime3DSVer}}]
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|{{~}} ([https://citra-emu.org/help/feature/custom-textures/ <small>WIP</small>])
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|[https://github.com/weihuoya/citra/releases git]
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|[[Panda3DS]]
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|[https://github.com/wheremyfoodat/Panda3DS 1.0]
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|[https://emuplacegithub.appcom/emuthreeds emuThreeDSemuPlace/Limon/ Limón]
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|[https://github.com/emuPlace/emuThreeDSLimon/releases git/tag/v1.0.8.5.1 1.0.8.5.1]|{{✗}}<ref group=N name=pretendo></ref>|{{✗}}|{{✓}}|{{✗}}
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|Discontinued, Use [https://folium.emuplace.app/ Folium]
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|[https://github.com/rinsuki/citra Citra [Mikage]] (rinsuki御影)]|align=left|{{Icon|iOSAndroid}}|[https:{{na}} <small>(WIP)</small>|{{~}}|{{~}}|{{~}}|N/github.com/rinsuki/citra/releases git]A|{{~}}<ref group=N name=pretendomikageopen></ref>|{{✗}}
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|{{✗}}|{{✓}}|{{✗}}|{{✗}}|{{✗}}|{{✓}}|{{✗TBD}}<small>(WIP)</small>
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|Citra-Enhanced[https://github.com/Gamer64ytb/Lemonade Lemonade]
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|[https://github.com/Gamer64ytbLemonade-emu/Citra-EnhancedLemonade/releases gitAlpha 2]|{{✗}}<ref group=N name=pretendo></ref>|{{✗}}
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|[[MikageCitra]]|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}|{{naIcon|iOS}} <smallref group=N>(WIP)iOS support only available with rinsuki builds.</smallref>|{{✗}}[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/android/latest/arm64-v8a/ ''libretro core'']<ref group=N name=pretendoCitralibretro></ref><br/>[https://citra-emu.org/ Former website] ‡<br/>[https://github.com/rinsuki/citra rinsuki builds for iOS] ‡|{{✓}}|{{~}}|{{~}}|[http://web.archive.org/web/20240301112349/https://citra-emu.org/game/ 63%<br/><small>327 out of 519 reported titles</small>]|{{✓}}
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|{{TBD}} <small>(WIP)</small>
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===Comparisons===
;[[Citra]]
: An open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator made by experienced emulator developers. The devs insist that it's still experimental, but as of mid-2019, around half of all games are fully playable with minor or no issues, on top of that its supports lots of [[#Hardware_features|hardware features]] and [[#Enhancements|enhancements]]. An official Android version was [https://web.archive.org/web/20240229131511/https://citra-emu.org/entry/announcing-citra-android/ released in May 2020], also there is a VR project for this emulator called "[[Virtual_reality#Emulators_with_VR_support|CitraVR]]". As of March 4th 2024, the [[Yuzu#Lawsuit|lawsuit filed by Nintendo]] against the management of the yuzu emulator has led to the unfortunate decision to cease official distribution of yuzu and Citra.
 
:;[[Citra (PabloMK7 fork)]]: A fork of Citra that was initially created to add online play[https://twitter.com/Pablomf6/status/1719705943028449372], but continues to receive new updates and other new features following the end of support for upstream Citra. PabloMK7 was a contributor of Citra. The repository has also seen work from GPUCode, who was one of the most active contributors for Citra before the repository was deleted.
===Comparisons===:;[[CitraMMJ]] <small class="plainlinks" style="font-weight:normal;">([https://citra-emu.org/game/ compatibility])</small>:An open-source unofficial Nintendo 3DS emulator made for Android written by experienced emulator developersweihuoya and forked from Citra. The devs insist that it's still experimentalOffers less stuttering and greater performance than mainline Citra on Android, but as of mid-2019, around half of all games are fully playable along with minor or no issues, on top of that its '''partially''' supports HOME Menu. [https://citra-emu.org/entry/announcing-citra-android/ An official Android version was released in May 2020]additional features.
:;[[Mikage]]Limón:An emulator Port of Citra to iOS/iPadOS devices, developed by Tony Wasserka, aJarrod Norwell.kPreviously known as emuThreeDS.Now continued as a. ''neobrain'', focused on optimization and stability in Android and PC, willing to fill the gap left by Citra. It is closed[[Multi-source but developers will release the source code bit-by-bit after the official app release.<ref name=mikageopen></ref> [https://mikage.app/faq/ Mikage is an stage of developmentsystem_emulators|multi emulator]], but it [https://twitter.com/MikageEmu/status/1652792416250871817 fully emulates the HOME Menu] and can play many commercial games alreadyFolium.
:;Corgi3DSLime3DS:A unique 3DS emulator designed for macOS systemsFork of Citra. Its GitHub activity started on [The main goal of the project is to act as a revival of Citra<ref>https://github.com/PSILime3DS#lime3ds-Rockin/Corgi3DS/commit/1b81c7e00c9a7a73f2da12d07ec3a9e4bc69c6ac May 5, 2019]. The main programmer is -a self-proclaimed dogproject-which-aims-lover and has previously created CorgiDS and DobieStation, though the former seemed to be abandoned. Corgi3DS is mainly indigenous, but -revive-citra-the preliminary [https://github.com/PSI-Rockin/Corgi3DS/commitmost-popular-open-source-nintendo-3ds-emulator</a60b06683495e4e8fd0c170ec4ca8c453ce31609 Wi-Fi code] was ported from [[melonDS]]' code. The project is on an indefinite hiatus. PSI said this about the matter: "''Haven't worked on it in several months, it's basically a hobby project of mine that I touch when I feel the urge''"ref>.
:;emuThreeDSLemonade:Based off Fork of Citra. Previously known as Citra-Enhanced. Development ceased temporarily in March, it is 2024[https://old.reddit.com/r/EmulationOnAndroid/comments/1bbos29/citraenhanced_is_going_to_be_continued_and/] due to the first 3DS emulator [[Yuzu#Lawsuit|stoppage of Citra development]]. After which, the project changed its focus to run on iOSthe Android platform and planned to add new [[#Hardware_features|features]] and [[#Enhancements|enhancements]]. However, due to critique stemming from Lemonade's developers stealing code from other forks, violating Citra's GPL license, and berating developers of other forks<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240411140255/https:/iPadOS devices/twitter. It is being developed by Antiquecom/Pablomf6/status/1778376166098825515</ref>, the team has since abandoned the project[https://github.com/Lemonade-emu/Lemonade/pull/2/files#diff-b335630551682c19a781afebcf4d07bf978fb1f8ac04c6bf87428ed5106870f5R16].
;[[TronDSMikage]]:A An emulator developed by Tony Wasserka, a.k.a. ''neobrain'', which focuses on optimization and stability on Android and PC, willing to fill the gap left by Citra. It is closed-source Nintendo 3DS emulator, presumably made but the developers have stated that they will release the source code bit-by -bit after the iDeaS authorapp's official release.<ref name=mikageopen></ref> [https://mikage. Little app/faq/ Mikage is known about in an early stage of development], but according to its developers it other than that it can run simple homebrew. It cannot be used for playing already supports some [[#Hardware_features|hardware features]] and several commercial games.
;[[3dmooPanda3DS]]:Another open-source Nintendo A [[High/Low_level_emulation|HLE approach]] 3DS emulatorfounded by Alber and wheremyfoodat (Peach), made and currently developed by experienced an array of developers in the DS hacking scene. It was released shortly after Citra and received similar progress for a few monthscan run many games, but was eventually aborted by its authors after a whileeven including some Nintendo 3DS applets.
==Emulation issues==Citra currently can't emulate any of ;Corgi3DS: A unique 3DS emulator designed for macOS systems. Its GitHub activity started on [https://github.com/PSI-Rockin/Corgi3DS/commit/1b81c7e00c9a7a73f2da12d07ec3a9e4bc69c6ac May 5, 2019]. The main programmer is a self-proclaimed dog-lover and has previously created CorgiDS and DobieStation, though the former seems to have been abandoned. Corgi3DS is mainly indigenous, but the 3DSpreliminary [https://github.com/PSI-Rockin/Corgi3DS/commit/a60b06683495e4e8fd0c170ec4ca8c453ce31609 Wi-Fi code] was ported from [[melonDS]]' online features aside from LAN multiplayercode. It canThe main programmer said that they "''haven't connect to Nintendoworked on it in several months, it's serversbasically a hobby project of mine that I touch when I feel the urge''". Thus, but users can create rooms and play through the internetproject is on an indefinite hiatus.
Corgi3DS ;[[TronDS]]: A closed-source Nintendo 3DS emulator, presumably made by the iDeaS author. Little is known about it other than that it can't run any simple homebrew. It cannot be used for playing games without heavy stuttering.
Citra emulates ;[[3dmoo]]: An open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator, made by experienced developers in the home menu, although, with heavy issuesDS hacking scene. It was released shortly after Citra also can't close games or launch other installed titles while inside and received similar progress for a game launched from the menu. Attempting to do this will result in few months, but was eventually aborted by its authors after a crashwhile.
==Hardware features==
<div style="overflow-x:auto;width:100%">{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:100%"|- ! colspan=2 | Name ! Citra ! Citra (PabloMK7 fork) ! Citra MMJ ! Mikage ! Panda3DS|- | rowspan=1 | [[Wikipedia:Nintendo_3DS_system_software|3DS system software]] | [[Wikipedia:Nintendo_3DS_system_software#Home_menu|HOME Menu]] | {{✓}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20240229150223/https://citra-emu.org/entry/citra-progress-report-2023-q2/#home-menu *] | {{✓}} | {{✗}} | {{✓}}[https://www.youtube.com/@MikageEmu/videos *] | {{✓}}[https://github.com/wheremyfoodat/Panda3DS#compatibility *]|- | colspan=2 | [[#DS Mode|DS Mode]] | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{✗}}|- | colspan=2 | [[Virtual_Console|Virtual Console]] | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{?}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | colspan=2 | [[Virtual_reality#Emulators_with_VR_support|3D Screen]] | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Citra supports Stereoscopic 3D mode (Side by Side, Anaglyph, Interlaced, Reverse Interlaced).</ref> | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Supports Stereoscopic 3D mode (Side by Side, Anaglyph, Interlaced, Reverse Interlaced).</ref> | {{?}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | colspan=2 | [[Amiibo]] | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{TBD}} | {{~}}[https://github.com/wheremyfoodat/Panda3DS#compatibility *]|- | rowspan=6 | Inputs | Circle Pad Pro/C-Stick | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | Motion Control (Gyroscope/Accelerometer) | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Citra supports motion control in Mouse (Right click), CemuhookUDP and SDL modes.</ref> | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Citra supports motion control in Mouse (Right click), CemuhookUDP and SDL modes.</ref> | {{TBD}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | [[Wikipedia:Nintendo_3DS_system_software#Nintendo_3DS_Camera|Camera]] | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Citra supports Front and Rear cameras in single (2D) and double (3D) modes. The camera can be a still image or system camera.</ref> | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Supports Front and Rear cameras in single (2D) and double (3D) modes. The camera can be a still image or system camera.</ref> | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | Microphone | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Citra supports microphone as Static noise and Real device.</ref> | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Supports microphone as Static noise and Real device.</ref> | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | [https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/13743 Head-tracking] | {{?}} | {{?}} | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | Touch-screen | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Citra supports touch-screen in Emulator Window and CemuhookUDP modes. It's possible to use button mapping.</ref> | {{✓}}<ref group=N>Supports touch-screen in Emulator Window and CemuhookUDP modes. It's possible to use button mapping.</ref> | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{?}}|- | rowspan=6 | Connectivity | [[Wikipedia:SpotPass_and_StreetPass#Nintendo_3DS|SpotPass/StreetPass]] | {{✗}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20240118041239/https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/issues/4928 *] | {{✓}} | {{~}}[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvSlRyWH32c *] | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | NFC Reader/Writer | {{✗}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20201217073356/https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/issues/4797 *] | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | [[Nintendo_Network|Nintendo Network]] | {{✗}}[https://pretendo.network/progress#juxtaposition-(miiverse) *] | {{✓}} | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | [[Wikipedia:Nintendo_3DS#Download_Play|Download Play]] | {{✓}} | {{✓}} | {{TBD}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | DS(i) Connectivity | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|- | Wii U Connectivity | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{✗}} | {{TBD}} | {{?}}|}</div><references group=N />===DS Mode===:[[Wikipedia:Nintendo_3DS#Backward_compatibility|Wikipedia - Nintendo 3DS backwards compatibility]]In addition to its own software, the Nintendo 3DS is backward compatible with all Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software. Like the DSi and DSi XL, the Nintendo 3DS is incompatible with DS software that requires use of the Game Boy Advance port. Nintendo DS and DSi software cannot be played with 3D visuals on the 3DS.*None of the 3DS emulators support this feature. There was a [https://web.archive.org/web/20240301010422/https://community.citra-emu.org/t/ds-game-support/33133 feature request] for implementing this feature to Citra emulator. ==Enhancements==<div style="overflow-x:auto;width:100%">{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;width:100%"
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! colspan=2 | Name! Citra ! Citra MMJPanda3DS
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| Circle Padrowspan=6 | Graphics| [[Resolution|Resizable Internal Resolution]]| {{Y}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| [[Widescreen_hacks#Nintendo_3DS|Ultrawide hack]]<br/><small>Widescreen already supported on 3DS system.<br/>However for DS backwards compatibility titles you need to use patches to play in widescreen mode.<br/>There is no support by system for render games in other ratios such as ultrawide 21:9 and 32:9.</small>| {{N}}| {{N}}| {{?}}|-| [[Texture_packs#Nintendo_3DS_.28Citra.29|Texture Replacement]]| {{~}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20240304211606/https://citra-emu.org/help/feature/custom-textures/ *]| {{N}}| {{?}}|-| Ray-tracing<br/><small>([https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/announcing-microsoft-directx-raytracing/ DXR], [https://www.khronos.org/blog/ray-tracing-in-vulkan VRT] and [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/metal/metal_sample_code_library/accelerating_ray_tracing_using_metal MRT])</small>| colspan=3 | <small>Implementing ray-tracing in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future.<br/>However you can try "[[Shaders_and_filters#Notable_ReShade_shaders|Screen-Space Ray Traced Global Illumination]]" shader using ReShade.[https://reshade.me/forum/general-discussion/5442-release-misc-emulators-with-depth-buffer-access#34388][https://reshade.me/forum/general-discussion/5442-release-misc-emulators-with-depth-buffer-access?start=60#46417]</small>|-| Pre-rendering AA<br/><small>(MSAA, SSAA)</small>| {{?}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| Super-resolution techniques<br/><small>([https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/Streamline/blob/main/docs/ProgrammingGuideDLSS.md DLSS], [https://github.com/intel/xess/?tab=readme-ov-file XeSS] and [[Wikipedia:GPUOpen#FidelityFX_Super_Resolution|FSR 2+]])</small>| colspan=3 | <small>Requires access to the depth buffer and temporal data like motion-vectors so it's quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future.<br/>Besides any GPU that can use DLSS can run these emulators at 4k native with ease anyway.</small>|-| rowspan=4 | Performance| [[Overclocking|Overclock]]| {{Y}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20220428210656/https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/issues/5975 *]| {{N}}| {{?}}|-| [[30/60_FPS_cheat_codes|Internal Framerate Hack]]| {{?}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| [https://blurbusters.com/frame-generation-essentials-interpolation-extrapolation-and-reprojection/ Frame generation technologies]<br/><small>([https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/ LSFG], [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/Streamline/blob/main/docs/ProgrammingGuideDLSS_G.md DLSS-G], [https://www.techpowerup.com/316835/extrass-framework-paper-details-intels-take-on-frame-generation ExtraSS] and [https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming/amd-fluid-motion-frames-is-out-now-on-amd-radeon-rx-7000-series/ba-p/634372 AFMF])</small>| colspan=3 | <small>Implementing frame generation technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future, however post-processing techniques such as [[Wikipedia:Motion_interpolation|motion interpolation]] is quite possible. [[Input_lag|Input latency]] will be a crucial factor, but its impact likely varies depending on the specific technique employed, it's recommended to use '''after applying the "Internal Framerate Hack"'''.<br/>While '''AFMF''' or '''LSFG''' could be used with Citra?, please be aware that some visual glitches and artifacts may occur at this time.|-| Preload [[Wikipedia:ROM_image|ROM image]] to RAM<br/><small>For users with sluggish multi-platter HDDs or plagued by horrible seek times, this enhancement '''might''' offer smoother experience, potentially reduced power consumption; it also shines when images reside on a network drive.<br/>Although keep in mind that preloading image would take some time, and it will require additional amount of RAM capacity.</small>| {{N}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| rowspan=6 | Post-Processing| [[Wikipedia:Category:Anti-aliasing_algorithms|Post-rendering AA]]<br/><small>(FXAA, TXAA and MLAA/SMAA)</small>| {{N}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20201217074552/https://github.com/Ccitra-emu/citra/issues/3623 *]| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| [[Wikipedia:Comparison_gallery_of_image_scaling_algorithms|Post-Stickrendering scaling]]<br/><small>(Sharp bilinear, Lanczos and [[Wikipedia:GPUOpen#FidelityFX_Super_Resolution|FSR 1]])</small>| {{Y}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| [[Shaders_and_filters|Filters]]| {{N}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-|[[Shaders_and_filters#AI-powered filters|AI-powered filter compatible]]<br/><small>([https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/gfecnt/nvidia-freestyle-ansel-enhancements-geforce-experience-article/ Freestyle])</small>| {{?}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| [[Shader_Presets|Shader Chain]]| {{~}}<ref group=N2 name=lrExclusive>Exclusive to libretro core.</ref>| {{?}}| {{?}}|-|[[High_dynamic_range#Inverse_tone_mapping|Inverse tone mapping compatible]]| {{?}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| rowspan=5 | [https://tasvideos.org/Emulatorresources/Features TAS features]| [[Wikipedia:Macro_(computer_science)|Macros/Scripts]]/[https://tasvideos.org/LuaScripting Lua]| {{?}}| {{Y}}| {{?}}|-| Rewind| {{N}}[https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/issues/5859 *]| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| Fast-Forward/Turbo Speed| {{Y}}[https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/pull/3353 *]| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| Savestates| {{Y}}| {{?}}| {{?}}|-| [https://tasvideos.org/Movies Movie recording/playback]| {{Y}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20201217052538/https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/pull/3500 *]| {{N}}| {{?}}
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| Motion Control (Gyroscope/Accelerometer)rowspan=2 | Controls| [[Controllers#Mouse_Injectors_for_Emulators|Mouse Injector Compatible]]| {{N}}<ref group=N>Citra supports motion control in Mouse (Right click), CemuhookUDP and SDL modes.</ref>| {{TBDN}}| {{TBD?}}
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| 3D Screen[[Input_lag|Input lag-mitigating technique]]| {{N}}| {{N}}| {{?}}<ref group|-| rowspan=N>Citra supports Stereoscopic 3D mode (Side by Side, Anaglyph6 | Quality of life| Built-in [[Mods, Interlaced, Reverse Interlaced)_hacks_and_fan-translations#Built-in_graphics_mod_editor.<2Fmanager_for_emulators|Graphics mod editor/ref>manager]]
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| CameraBuilt-in [[Cheats_and_patches|Cheat Manager]]| {{Y}}| {{Y}}<ref group=N>Citra supports Front and Read camera in single (2D) and double (3D) modes[https://github. Camera can be still image or system camera.<com/wheremyfoodat/ref>Panda3DS#compatibility *]| {{?}}|-| [[Save_disk_space_for_ISOs|Streamable compression format]]| {{N}}| {{N}}| {{?}}|-| Per-Game Profiles| {{?}}| {{?}}| {{?}}
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| MicrophoneCommand Line Options| {{?}}<ref group=N>Citra supports microphone as Static noise and Real device.</ref>| {{?}}| {{?}}
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| [https://github[Frontends#Graphical_User_Interfaces_.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/13743 Head-tracking28GUIs.29|Big Picture Mode]]| {{TBDN}}| {{?}}| {{?}}
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| Touch-screenrowspan=3 | Misc| [https://retroachievements.org/gameList.php?c=62 RetroAchievements]| {{N}}<ref group=N>Citra supports touch-screen in Emualtor Window and CemuhookUDP modes. It's possible to use button mapping.</ref>| {{N}}| {{?}}
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| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpotPass_and_StreetPass[Virtual_reality#Nintendo_3DS SpotPass/StreetPassVR_game_room_simulations|EmuVR support]]| {{✗}}[https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/issues/4928 *]colspan=3 | {{✓}} Exclusive to [https://www.youtubeemuvr.comnet/wiki/watch?v=nvSlRyWH32c *Installation_Guide#Downloads libretro cores]| {{✗}}at the moment.
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| NFC Reader/Writer[[Wikipedia:Category:Debugging|Debug Features]]| {{?}}[https://github.com/citra-emu/citra/issues/4797 *]| {{?}}| {{?}}
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==Game images==
Due to one format being so far restricted to overpriced flashcarts and the very slow Citra development (meaning playing on an actual 3DS is still the preferred way to go), the CIA format is preferred in many sharing websites, downloader tools and even tools to dump your own games.
However, converting a CIA image to 3DS format (and vice-versa) is still possible with no loss of content. Read the Encryption section below for a guide.
Some outdated dumping utilities intended for use with Citra (like braindump) produce damaged decrypted 3DS images that can't be easily converted back. No known solution exists so far to fix those dumps.
The game changer was the sighax exploit, which allowed for the dumping of the 3DS bootrom, which includes these encryption keys. This file can be downloaded from the [[Emulator Files#Nintendo 3DS|Emulator Files]] page. You can then use a program like '''[https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-extract-decrypt-games-nand-backups-and-sd-contents-with-fuse-3ds.499994/ fuse-3ds]''' to decrypt games using this file. Simply place boot9.bin in the same folder, run the program, mount the encrypted CIA or 3DS, and find the '''decrypted.cxi''' file inside (usually in the first folder). Citra should be able to load this file without issues.
Due to these keys being available, Citra can now play encrypted games (3DS or CIA) without decrypting them. Read [https://web.archive.org/web/20240229064914/https://citra-emu.org/wiki/aes-keys this page]. Then, go to this Reddit page and copy the code from the [https://www.reddit.com/r/CemuPiracy/comments/gpo2ey/aes_key_nintendo_3ds_title_keys_for_citra second comment] (credit floppydoppy2). Copy it and make a new TXT file named '''aes_keys.txt'''. Place this TXT file in the sysdata folder of Citra's user directory. This key file is already included in the 3DS Shared Data download in the [[Emulator files#Nintendo_3DS|Emulator Files]] page.  ==Emulation issues==For more information about Nintendo 3DS hardware and reverse engineering;* MVG: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAKujG8SXKY The most important Nintendo 3DS Game Ever Made], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjFGxIfDX70 Homebrew on a $100 New Nintendo 3DS LL], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-guh8hXo1bc The Nintendo 3DS eShop Is Going Offline Forever. How to Play All Games After 2023], * Citra: [https://web.archive.org/web/20240304201632/https://citra-emu.org/tags/progress-report/ Blog], [https://discord.gg/FAXfZV9 Discord]* Panda3DS: [https://discord.gg/UyepRMm Discord]* [https://www.3dbrew.org/wiki/Main_Page 3dbrew]* [https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/3DS_Homebrew_Development GBATemp - 3DS Homebrew Development]* [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ 3DS Hacks Guide]* [https://fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event/fosdem-2024-1726-panda3ds-climbing-the-tree-of-3ds-emulation/ FOSDEM '24: Panda3DS - Climbing the tree of 3DS emulation]
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