Citra Emulator is a Nintendo 3DS emulator for Android that can run a large part of the console’s catalog at full speed. This release represents the first official public version from the original development team, after years in which several forks and modified versions circulated. Over time, many of those features have been brought together into a single, more mature project.
Dual-screen emulation and controls
Citra Emulator can display both Nintendo 3DS screens in real time, staying true to how the original hardware works. It also lets you show just one screen in full view and assign a button to switch between them, which is especially useful on smaller displays. Touch controls can be customized, although most users will end up with virtual buttons covering part of the screen. The official version also supports external physical controllers.
Game compatibility and visual improvements
The emulator supports a wide selection of Nintendo 3DS games, many of which look noticeably better than on the original console. Titles like Pokémon Sun and Moon or The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds run smoothly and with increased visual clarity. In some cases, it’s even possible to apply graphical mods that add higher-resolution textures.
An open and well-established project
Citra Emulator is one of the most advanced Nintendo 3DS emulators currently available on Android. As an open-source project developed altruistically, it allows players to enjoy their Nintendo 3DS games directly on their Android devices. You can download Citra Emulator and see for yourself how far 3DS emulation has come on mobile.
Requirements (Latest version)
- Android 9 or higher required
154 reviews 
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The emulator is good but it has many problems in the videogames, like some have reduced quality or FPS drops in several games and Citra's apk is not well emulated. If they can improve that detail, the...See more
the best of all, masterpiece
I like Mario Kart 7
I play Pokémon Ultra Moon, and when I win the Super League, the game stops.
it's very good
Undoubtedly, it is one of the best 3DS emulators but it is not compatible with any Remix. They could make it compatible with Remix a2, so I could enjoy my favorite versions of Pokémon.