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Citra is a Nintendo 3DS emulator for Android that's capable of running tons of games from this console's catalog at full speed. This is the developer's first official public version after several forks or versions modified by third parties have popped up. It compiles some of the features implemented by the other versions and unifies them in a common project that, after several years of upgrades, has finally reached its prime.
The emulator can show both screens of the console in real time, or you can choose to see only one in full screen and assign a button to alternate between both. As for the controls, you can customize the touch buttons as you please, although your screen will most likely be filled with virtual controls. That said, Citra's official version supports external physical controllers.
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Citra supports a large number of games from the Nintendo 3DS catalog, many of which have significantly better graphics than what you'd find on the original platform. Games like Pokémon Sun and Moon and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds look incredible. You can even add graphic modifications to add higher resolution textures.
Citra is quite possibly the best and most advanced Nintendo 3DS emulator available for Android. We're talking about an open-source project created altruistically that lets you enjoy your laptop games from the comfort of your Android smartphone.
Requirements (Latest version)
- Android 9 or higher required
Frequent questions
What are the requirements for Citra Emulator on Android?
The requirements for using Citra Emulator on Android are pretty basic. Almost any mid-range device with Android 7.0 or higher, plus a Snapdragon 750 processor or better, can play games without any trouble.
Does Citra Emulator cost money?
No, Citra Emulator is totally free. Even though it's free, you can also pay for a premium version, which shows the developers your support and lets you make changes to the interface's aesthetic.
Can I use a gamepad on Citra Emulator?
Yes, you can use any Bluetooth gamepad to play Citra Emulator. There's no compatibility list, but any controller you can connect to your Android device will work on Citra Emulator.
How much space does Citra Emulator take up on Android?
The Citra Emulator APK takes up about 30 MB, which is a little less than the Windows and Mac versions. Despite this difference in size, all versions have exactly the same features.
How often is Citra Emulator updated on Android?
The Windows, Mac, and Linux versions of Citra Emulator are updated at least once a week, but the Android version is usually updated once or twice a year.
Comments
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It is a very good emulator but there are fps drops and my phone is a samasung z fold 3 with 12 GB of ram and a snapdragon 888 processor
It doesn't install on my phone and my Android is 13
Dear Citra developer can you please downgrade the android version requirements to 8.1 both the canary and nightly since I have the phone version below 9 now I'm stuck using old version and I really wa...
Great 👍