Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
Tanuki3DS
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsmacOS, Linux, Windows
- 4System software supportYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Tanuki3DS is ranked #11 of 14 in Nintendo 3DS emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on Nintendo 3DS emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Linux, Windowsgithub.com
- System software support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Tanuki3DS is a Nintendo 3DS emulator written in C that aims to be simple, fast, and compatible.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Stable releases and latest builds are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with x86_64 and arm64 downloads listed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Game formats
- It supports .cci/.3ds, .cxi/.app, .elf/.axf, and .3dsx files, and games must be decrypted.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Controls
- The emulator supports keyboard input, mouse use for the touch screen, and controller input; keyboard and freecam controls can be remapped.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Save data
- Settings and save data are stored in the operating system’s application data path by default, with an optional portable mode using portable.txt beside the executable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- System files
- Open replacements for the shared font and Mii resource are used by default, and the UI can load originals dumped from a real 3DS.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Command line
- The executable can be run from the command line with a ROM file as an argument, or with -h to see options.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The project says many games work, while some have bugs ranging from graphical glitches to crashes.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Issue support
- The README asks users to report bugs as GitHub issues and include the generated ctremu.log file from the application data folder.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Community
- The README invites users to join its Discord to ask questions or discuss the emulator.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the project as licensed under GPL-3.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Build requirements
- Building requires SDL3, xxhash, cglm, fdk-aac, capstone, and a compiler that supports C23; Windows builds are done within MSYS2.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Recent features
- The v0.5.0 release notes list GPU emulation improvements, camera and microphone support, motion control fixes, and a new game list UI.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Recent graphics updates
- The v0.5.1 release notes list a procedural texture unit and depth buffer reading, which enables outlines in Pokémon games.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Tanuki3DS is a 3DS emulator written in C that aims to be simple, fast, and compatible.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Decryption requirement
- All games must be decrypted.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Keyboard and freecam input can be remapped in the input settings menu.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Settings and save data are stored in the operating system's application data path by default, with an optional portable mode.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project asks users to report bugs as GitHub issues and include the generated ctremu.log file.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Recent release
- Release v0.5.1 lists fixes to shadow map precision, procedural texture unit support, and depth buffer reading.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Other release features
- Release v0.5.0 lists GPU emulation improvements, camera and microphone support, motion control fixes, and a new game list UI.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Nintendo 3DS Emulators in 2026#11 of 14
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Sources
- github.com/burhanr13/Tanuki3DS· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/burhanr13/Tanuki3DS/releases· checked 4 Oct 2026