Gaming & Minecraft
Best Nintendo 3DS Emulators in 2026
Nintendo 3DS emulators let you compare ways to run 3DS software across different setups. Compared on cheat support, free plan, graphics upscaling, online multiplayer, paid-from price, save states, supported platforms, and system software support, the entries span both compatibility and play features.
- 01 3Beans
3Beans suits people with a physical 3DS and homebrew access who want to explore a developing emulator.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS9.1 Visit Specs - 02 Azahar
Azahar suits Nintendo 3DS owners seeking to use their game libraries on supported desktop or Android platforms, and homebrew developers, researchers or preservation projects.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.8 Visit Specs - 03 Manic EMU
Manic EMU suits iPhone and iPad users who want to emulate classic systems and use save states, cheats, or multiplayer features.
From $0.42/mo Free plan Open source macOS · iOS · Self-hosted8.5 Visit Specs - 04 AzaharPlus
AzaharPlus suits people looking for a 3DS emulator on Android, Linux, or Windows, including those whose CPUs lack SSE4.2.
Free plan Windows · Linux · Android8.1 Visit Specs - 05 Citra MMJ
It suits users interested in running or debugging homebrew applications for Nintendo 3DS on Windows, Linux, or macOS.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.0 Visit Specs - 06
Panda3DS Panda3DS suits Nintendo 3DS fans who want to play on laptops, desktops, Steam Decks, or phones.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Android8.0 Visit Specs - 07 Borked3DS
Borked3DS suits users seeking a free 3DS emulator across desktop and Android who are comfortable with experimental software.
Windows · macOS · Linux · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 08 LunaDS
LunaDS suits iPhone and iPad users seeking DS, DSi, and 3DS emulation, including offline play and DS or DSi local multiplayer.
Free plan macOS · iOS7.8 Visit Specs - 09 CitraVR
CitraVR suits Quest owners who want to play decrypted 3DS homebrew or personal backups in a movable 3D display.
Free plan Android7.4 Visit Specs - 10 Folium
Folium suits iPhone and iPad users who want multiple retro systems in one emulator.
iOS7.3 Visit Specs - 11 Mandarine-Neo
Mandarine-Neo suits users looking for a 3DS emulator with its experimental features and hacks.
Windows · macOS · Linux · Android7.1 Visit Specs - 12 emuThreeDS
It suits iOS users seeking an open-source Citra-based 3DS emulator.
iOS6.9 Visit Specs - 13 Tanuki3DS
Tanuki3DS suits users on Linux, macOS, or Windows who have decrypted 3DS games and want configurable keyboard, touch-screen, or controller input.
Windows · macOS · Linux6.8 Visit Specs - 14 Citra Libretro Core Windows · Linux · Android5.9 Visit Specs
Virtual Jaguar, Azahar, and 3Beans are among the options shown, with Panda3DS and AzaharPlus also included. Check supported platforms and system software against your intended setup, then consider whether features such as upscaling, save states, cheats, or online multiplayer matter to how you plan to use an emulator.