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Borked3DS

Ch 057.2of 14 Nintendo 3DS Emulators
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: borked3ds.github.io
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Overview

Borked3DS is a free, open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator project derived from Citra. It offers builds for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and the project describes Desktop and Android as having nearly the same applicable settings and functions, with Offset Time excepted. Desktop releases include a Qt graphical interface and an SDL command-line frontend that accepts options. Desktop versions also include Skylanders IR portal support for most compatible 3DS games. On Desktop and Android, users can adjust SPIR-V shader optimization, disable it, and enable validation or legalization; Android adds log-level selection and regex filtering. The Android APK supports 64-bit Android 9 or later on ARM or x86 hardware, with Vulkan 1.3 or later recommended. The unified Mac binary supports 64-bit x86 and ARM, with minimum macOS versions 13 and 14 respectively. Linux builds are 64-bit AppImages based on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04. The project warns that testing and support are limited, so bugs may persist; LLE audio may fail or crash on some Android hardware, where HLE audio is the suggested workaround.

Who it is for

Borked3DS suits users seeking a free 3DS emulator across desktop and Android who are comfortable with experimental software. Android users should be prepared to use HLE audio if LLE audio fails or crashes on their hardware.

What is good

  • Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Desktop offers graphical and command-line frontends
  • Android supports log-level selection and regex filtering
  • Desktop includes Skylanders IR portal support for most compatible games

What to know first

  • The project describes testing and support as limited
  • LLE audio may fail or crash on some Android hardware
  • Android Offset Time is an exception to feature parity

Verdict

Borked3DS lists detailed platform requirements and configurable features across its builds. Its experimental status and limited support are important considerations before choosing it.

Compared on Nintendo 3DS emulators

Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Androidborked3ds.github.io

Facts

Purpose
Borked3DS is a Citra-derived project that continues Nintendo 3DS emulation development.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Experimental status
The project describes itself as experimental, with limited testing and minimal support, and says bugs may go undiscovered or unfixed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Desktop and Android features
The project says its Desktop and Android versions have near-feature parity for applicable settings and functions, with Offset Time as an exception.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Skylanders support
The Desktop version has built-in Skylanders IR portal support for most compatible 3DS games.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Shader options
On Desktop and Android, users can customize SPIR-V shader optimization for size, performance, or turn it off, and can enable validation or legalization.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Android logging
The Android version supports log-level selection and regex filtering.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Desktop frontends
Desktop releases include a Qt GUI frontend and an SDL command-line frontend, which can take command-line options.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Android requirements
The project says its APK supports 64-bit Android 9 or later devices with ARM or x86 hardware, and recommends Vulkan 1.3 or later for the best experience.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
macOS requirements
The unified Mac binary supports 64-bit x86 and ARM Macs; the stated minimum is macOS 13 for x86 and macOS 14 for ARM.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Linux builds
The project offers 64-bit Linux AppImages based on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04, including a GCC option based on Ubuntu 24.04.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Known Android issue
The release notes warn that LLE audio may fail or crash on some Android hardware and recommend using HLE audio as a workaround.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository lists the GPL-2.0 license.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Project maintainer
A release page identifies Reg Tiangha as a release contributor.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Product
Borked3DS is an experimental Nintendo 3DS emulator based on Citra.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Origins
The project continues work from Citra and incorporates elements from the PabloMK7 fork, Lime3DS, and Mandarine.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Feature parity
The Desktop and Android versions have near-feature parity, with Offset Time listed as an exception for Android.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Desktop interfaces
Desktop releases include a QT-based GUI and an SDL-based command-line frontend that supports scripting or use with other frontends.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Downloads
Releases are offered for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, including Linux AppImages and an Android APK.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Requirements
The stated minimums include Windows 10, macOS 13 for x86 or macOS 14 for ARM, modern 64-bit Linux, or 64-bit Android 9; desktop and Android requirements also specify GPU API support and 4 GB RAM.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The project says it works with Bravely Offline after renaming borked3ds.exe to citra-qt.exe and copying the bundle into the relevant Citra directory.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Stability
The maker describes Borked3DS as experimental, with limited testing and minimal support, and advises users seeking a more stable experience to use another fork.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Known issue
The release notes say LLE audio may fail or crash on some Android hardware and recommend HLE audio as a workaround.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Support and community
The maker says community management time is limited and identifies GitHub as the main place the project offers for users to get going.github.com · 7 Oct 2026

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