Mandarine

Mandarine is a fork of the discontinued Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra, to which a number of tweaks and small hacks have been added with the goal of improving the overall performance of the emulator. The result is a completely revamped version of what was already the best emulator for Nintendo's popular handheld.

Unzip and play

To get started with Mandarine you won't need to install or configure anything. Just unzip the compressed file in a folder and double-click on the executable. By default, the emulator is already configured so that you can load a ROM instantly and start playing, although it is always recommended to take a look at all the available configuration options. You will find the options menu in the Emulation tab.

A number of configuration options

Though not strictly necessary, you can configure Mandarine to your liking, so that you can get the most out of it. From the configuration options menu you can choose the graphics API you want to use (OpenGL by default), you can change the resolution, enable and disable VSYNC, and even add texture filters for the games. You can also establish a preferred microphone among those connected to your PC and, of course, you will be able to configure the controls. If you have an Xbox or PlayStation controller, they will be configured automatically.

Enjoy the best 3DS games

The compatibility list for Mandarine is huge, as it includes all the titles supported by the original version of Citra, plus a few more. Currently, there is no reliable online listing where you can check the correct operation of each ROM, but in general all tests are very positive. Almost all titles can be played without graphical inconsistencies or known bugs, although it is true that some games simply do not work.

Play online with your friends

Another of Mandarine's interesting features is that it allows you to play online with your friends. Creating an online gaming room is very simple. The trickiest part is making sure that all players who want to participate have exactly the same version of the game. In an ideal world, you and your friends should use the same ROM version so that there are no potential issues there.

The best Nintendo 3DS emulator for Windows

Download Mandarine if you are looking for a good Nintendo 3DS emulator that allows you to play hundreds of great video games, many of them exclusive to this legendary portable. Best of all, you can do so through a simple and easy-to-use interface. An accessible emulator that offers hours and hours of fun.