The emulator behind the Nintendo 3DS’ Virtual Console is usually locked down to only run ROMs officially distributed through the Nintendo eShop. A new exploit released this week, however, opens the ...

A new exploit has been discovered that lets you boot Game Boy Color ROMs on 3DS. The exploit works by "injecting" ROM files into the memory of a legitimately downloaded Game Boy Color title - one that ...

Citra finally gets added to the mobile marketplace. Emulators have been around for years, its a project that won’t cease and even newer consoles are being emulated on various hardware. While it’s a ...

Over the past months we've kept track of some of the major developments in the 3DS hacking community, as they illustrate just how determined some are to access ROMS and / or homebrew, and likewise ...

While Nintendo's efforts at locking down exploits on the 3DS have been stronger than in past generations, hacks and homebrew have still been possible. Though system updates often shut them off, some ...

Citra, an in-development emulator that plays Nintendo 3DS games, recently added high-definition resolution support and the results are pretty amazing: Games like Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and ...

Given enough time and attention from the development community, it’s practically inevitable that any video game console can and will be emulatable on a general-use computer. Hardware makers, always ...

The landscape of Nintendo emulation has undergone a dramatic transformation in 2026, moving past the shadow of legal shutdowns into an era of remarkable technical refinement. While the Switch scene ...

Azahar 2123 is now out of beta, marking the first full release of the highly rated 3DS emulator. The update adds dual-screen support, playtime tracking, and performance improvements. New ROM formats ...

CitraVR was released in beta late last month, letting you can play your favorite handheld Nintendo games on Quest on a massive screen in full 3D. With its 0.4.0 update released over the weekend, using ...

A Nintendo 3DS loophole is allowing customers to play illicitly-obtained Game Boy Color ROMs on Nintendo's new hardware. To activate the loophole, users need to purchase a legitimate Game Boy Color ...