azahar-emu/azahar

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    What it does
      Emulates Nintendo 3DS
      Runs 3DS games
    Platforms
      Windows and Mac
      Linux via Flathub
      Android Play Store
    Requirements
      OpenGL 4.3 or Vulkan
      2GB RAM desktop
      Snapdragon 835 Android
    Community
      Compatibility list
      Discord server
      Transifex translations
    History
      Based on Citra
      Merger of two forks

mindmap root((repo)) What it does Emulates Nintendo 3DS Runs 3DS games Platforms Windows and Mac Linux via Flathub Android Play Store Requirements OpenGL 4.3 or Vulkan 2GB RAM desktop Snapdragon 835 Android Community Compatibility list Discord server Transifex translations History Based on Citra Merger of two forks

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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Play your Nintendo 3DS game collection on a Windows, Mac, or Linux PC without owning the original hardware.

USE CASE 2

Run 3DS games on an Android phone with a Snapdragon 835 chip or better via the Google Play Store.

USE CASE 3

Contribute translations for non-English languages to the emulator using the Transifex platform.

Tech stack

C++OpenGLVulkan

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

You must supply your own 3DS game files, the emulator does not include any games.

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In plain English

Azahar is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo 3DS handheld game console. An emulator is a program that lets you run software from one device on a different device, in this case playing 3DS games on a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android device. Azahar is based on Citra, which was a widely used 3DS emulator that was shut down in 2024. After that happened, two separate continuation projects formed, and Azahar is the result of those two projects merging into one. The project is available on all major platforms. On Windows and Mac, you download an installer or zip file from the releases page. On Linux, the recommended installation is through Flathub, which is a store for Linux applications, or alternatively as an AppImage file you can run directly. On Android, Azahar is available on the Google Play Store, making it accessible to anyone with a modern Android phone. To run games, you need either digital copies of games you own or cartridge dumps. The emulator itself does not include any games. Minimum hardware requirements for desktop use are a 64-bit processor, a graphics card supporting OpenGL 4.3 or Vulkan 1.1, and 2GB of RAM. Android users need a Snapdragon 835 chip or better, which covers most mid-range and high-end phones from the last several years. The project is actively developed and accepts community contributions. There is a compatibility list where users can report how well specific games run, which helps the team track overall emulator quality. Translation contributions for non-English languages are handled through Transifex, a platform for managing software translations. Upcoming planned changes are tracked publicly through GitHub milestones so anyone can see what features or fixes are in progress. A community Discord server exists for questions, announcements, and connecting with other users and contributors.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

How do I install Azahar on Linux using Flathub and load a 3DS game file?

Prompt 2

Walk me through setting up Azahar on Android, what are the minimum phone requirements and where do I get it?

Prompt 3

Help me troubleshoot why a specific 3DS game runs poorly in Azahar, what graphics settings should I adjust?

Prompt 4

How do I report a game's compatibility with Azahar so the team can track emulator quality?

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