Citra 3DS emulator for iOS
Description
Citra 3DS is a new emulator for iOS, enabling you to play your favorite games on your iPhone or iPad (also Windows, MacOS and Android OS).
This is a work-in-progress Nintendo 3DS emulator started in early 2013.
Citra can currently emulate, with varying degrees of success, a wide variety of different homebrew applications and commercial software.
Features
The Citra MMJ version include the following features:
- Compatibility with hundreds of games
- Enhanced graphics, such as resolution scaling and texture filtering (these optional features work best on high-end devices)
- Support for various built-in features, such as the camera, microphone, and motion controls
- Support for external gamepads
The Citra app does not include any games, or copyrighted system files.
You are legally required to dump your games to use with Citra.
The Citra app is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any company that manufactures portable gaming consoles.
Instructions
- Download the Citra 3DS .IPA file on the link below
- Go to your phone’s Settings > Profiles > Device Management
- Find the associated profile for Nintendo 3DS
- Select the Trust option
- Tap Trust again to confirm: this will begin the sideloading process
You can download last version of this app on the button below.
System requirements
In order to run the application correctly, it is necessary to meet the minimum requirements given in the table below.
| OS version | iOS 9.0 (or higher) |
| Device | iPhone 8+ (or equivalent iPad) |
| Jailbreak | Not required |
| Disk space | 32 MB |
It is still possible to install the app on devices not mentioned above, but we cannot guarantee its proper functioning.
We recommend backing up the device on which the app will be installed before performing any installation of third-party apps not from the official app Store.
Update
There will be frequent updates which you can grab from the link below.
The last version implements the following new features:
•Add support for save states.
•Merge latest fixes & improvements from upstream Citra
•Implemented switch for sliding finger across D-Pad and fix sensitivity
•Disable sensors when emulation is paused
•Beta version program is now closed with the last build release
•New GUI improvements for the virtual game pad
•Added multiplayer button in the settings menu (still in experimental step)
This application is from a third-party developer, so an automatic update won’t be available.
You will need to manually update the app by installing the new version from the IPA file; the previous app will be replaced automatically.
All the updates have the latest fixes and optimizations, but their constantly changing nature means that little testing has been done on them and unknown bugs may appear.
Install
- Download AltServer on your computer:
- Install AltStore to your iPhone (or iPad)
- Launch AltStore to begin downloading apps
- Leave AltServer running, and AltStore will do the rest
If you have some problem to install the app, you can try to follow the complete guide.
License
We are not affiliated with any software house company.
All patents and trademarks are owned by their respective holders.
- Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd
- iOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
- AltStore is property of AltStore LLC
All the apps and games are property and trademark of their respective developer or publisher and for home or personal use only.
All resources are obtained via reverse engineering of legally owned devices, games, and information present on the internet.
FAQ
- Does this emulator supports multiplayer functionality?
- Yes, this console emulator offer multiplayer support, allowing you to play games with friends online.
- What system requirements are needed to run console emulator smoothly?
- System requirements vary depending on the emulator and the console being emulated. Generally, a modern device with a decent CPU and GPU is recommended.
- Are ROMs and game files included with emulator, or do I need to find them separately?
- Emulators typically do not come with ROMs or game files due to copyright restrictions. You’ll need to source these files separately.
- Can I use original game controllers with this console emulator?
- Yes, the emulator supports original game controllers. You may need to configure the emulator settings to use the specific controller.
- Are there any legal considerations when using console emulators and ROMs?
- Yes, the legality of using emulators and ROMs can vary by country and jurisdiction. It’s important to ensure you have the legal right to use the games you’re emulating.