emuThreeDS is a free, open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator for Apple devices, based on Citra. Its supported platform is iOS. The project describes its core support as basically complete, but says it still needs testing. Audio support is described as complete after removing cubeb and updating SoundTouch. The Video Core no longer crashes, though it too requires testing after a filesystem rewrite. The app creates a Citra folder in its Documents directory, which users can access through Files.app. The README says controllers should still work through SDL2, while input common needs rewriting for iOS. For graphics, Metal and Core::System code has been moved to Objective-C++ and Swift, removing the need for SDL2 for that code. The port also replaces pthread_jit_write_np with mprotect; the maintainer says this change needs further investigation. The README reports no changes to the network, dedicated room, or web service components. It says shader compilation appears faster, but that change has not been timed. The repository page shows no releases or packages, so the project’s stated platform and component support should be read alongside its testing status and distribution information.
Who it is for
emuThreeDS may suit iOS users looking for a Citra-based Nintendo 3DS emulator project with audio support described as complete. It is also relevant to users who need an accessible Documents folder or controller support, while recognizing that core and video support still require testing.
What is good
- Free and open source.
- Based on Citra for Apple devices.
- Audio support is described as complete.
- Creates a Citra folder accessible through Files.app.
- Controllers should still be supported through SDL2.
What to know first
- Core and Video Core support still require testing.
- The mprotect change needs further investigation.
- Input common needs rewriting for iOS.
- The repository page shows no releases or packages.
Verdict
Consider emuThreeDS if you use iOS and want to follow a Citra-based emulator project whose audio support is described as complete. Its core and video support still require testing, and the repository page shows no releases or packages, so those are key constraints for anyone seeking a ready distribution.
Get started with emuThreeDS
- Open the emuThreeDS project website on GitHub.
- Review the project information for its iOS platform and support status.
- If using the app, access its Citra folder through the Documents directory in Files.app.
Limits to know first
Core support is described as basically complete but still requires testing. Video Core also requires testing after a filesystem rewrite; the repository page shows no releases or packages.
Questions about emuThreeDS
Is emuThreeDS free and open source?
Yes. The project is listed as free and open source.
What platform does emuThreeDS support?
The listed supported platform is iOS.
What is emuThreeDS based on?
It describes itself as a Nintendo 3DS emulator for Apple devices based on Citra.
Is audio support complete?
The project says audio support is complete; it removed cubeb and updated SoundTouch.
Where does emuThreeDS store its Citra folder?
It creates the folder in the app’s Documents directory, accessible through Files.app.
Are releases or packages available on the repository page?
The repository page shows no releases or packages.
Compared on Nintendo 3DS emulators
- Supported platforms
- iOS
