citra
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Description:
Nintendo 3DS emulator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @citraemu  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator nintendo gaming 3ds homebrew
Install: brew install --cask citra
About:
Citra is an open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator that enables users to play 3DS games on macOS. It focuses on high compatibility and performance, offering features like upscaling resolutions and enhancing graphics beyond the original hardware capabilities.
Key Features:
  • High compatibility with a large library of 3DS titles
  • Resolution upscaling and texture filtering for improved visuals
  • Support for local multiplayer via network play
  • Save state functionality and controller support
Use Cases:
  • Playing Nintendo 3DS games on a modern Mac
  • Preserving and archiving 3DS game libraries
  • Game development and testing for 3DS homebrew
Alternatives:
  • RetroArch – Multi-system emulator that can run 3DS games via the Libretro core, offering a unified interface but potentially less specialized performance than Citra.
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