Ask API. GET https://whichemulator.wtf/ask answers questions from the same data as this page, and it is the only place the setup steps are published. It takes the question as q and, optionally, this page's path as page, and returns JSON with answer, sources and follow_ups, or Markdown with Accept: text/markdown. No key needed.
curl -G 'https://whichemulator.wtf/ask' --data-urlencode 'q=Which Nintendo 3DS emulator should I use on a Mac?' --data-urlencode 'page=/3ds/'Questions it answers:
Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo, 2011. New 3DS models supported too.
whichemulator.wtf calls its recommendation for each system the Gold Cartridge pick. For the Nintendo 3DS, the Gold Cartridge pick is Azahar.
After Citra shut down in 2024, the two best forks merged as Azahar. Good compatibility, upscaling, and an Android build that runs well on a decent phone.
Runs on Windows · Mac · Linux · Android. Open source. Download: https://azahar-emu.org
Dump your own games: You'll need games and system files dumped from your own 3DS. The Azahar setup guide walks through it.
honestly, just use standalone Azahar
Stereoscopic 3D is emulated and works with anaglyph glasses, side-by-side for VR headsets, or interlaced displays. Most people play in 2D.
Azahar reads Citra’s user folder, so saves and settings carry over.
Reference: WEM-3DS-XENN