3DS Emulator(s) that will run on Win XP?

[krauzer]

A few days ago I found out a build of PPSSPP emulator, v1.8.0 which, despite of being (very) old, it runs many games from PSP on Windows XP, and that lit some hope on finding a 3DS emulator that will run on Windows XP as well.

So, is there any? I don't mind if it's a very old version, as long as it runs. I've been searching for legacy versions of current 3DS emulators, but they're likely to be lost forever.

Thank you.

 

[tekkaman]

Last legacy version Citra developers have on site is for Windows 7/8. I never tried 3ds emulation so I don't know if they ever realeased a version for XP.

*Edit*: According to https://3dsemulator.fandom.com/wiki/Citra

There was a version for XP in 2014. I don't know where to find it though.

 

[Martingonn]

While reading up on the topic, I found No$GBA and R4 3DS (based on No$GBA)

 

[tekkaman]

While reading up on the topic, I found No$GBA and R4 3DS (based on No$GBA)

No$GBA only emulates Gameboy advance and NDS. The person wants 3DS emulation. It's a different console.

 

[Martingonn]

No$GBA only emulates Gameboy advance and NDS. The person wants 3DS emulation. It's a different console.

You're right. It claims to work well for 3DS games though, yet it is mainly for NDS and DSi

 

[tekkaman]

You're right. It claims to work well for 3DS games though, yet it is mainly for NDS and DSiI

I searched the whole site and I don't see any mention for 3DS emulation anywhere. It only emulates DS and Gameboy Advance.

 

[Martingonn]

I searched the whole site and I don't see any mention for 3DS emulation anywhere. It only emulates DS and Gameboy Advance.

I meant R43DS, some guy said it supports 3DS, yet on the official site they say:
"DS homebrew Apps work, but the new 3DS games are currently not compatible. Support for the latest 3DS games will be added in later versions."

 

[tekkaman]

Have you tested R43DS ? All the screenshots show that it's just the same No$GBA running DS games. I can't even find an official website as many just lead me to flash carts instead that are also called R4.

 

[Martingonn]

Have you tested R43DS ? All the screenshots show that it's just the same No$GBA running DS games. I can't even find an official website as many just lead me to flash carts instead that are also called R4.

I don't think they have an official site/repo, but there are many unofficial download links

 

[Martingonn]

A few days ago I found out a build of PPSSPP emulator, v1.8.0 which, despite of being (very) old, it runs many games from PSP on Windows XP, and that lit some hope on finding a 3DS emulator that will run on Windows XP as well.

So, is there any? I don't mind if it's a very old version, as long as it runs. I've been searching for legacy versions of current 3DS emulators, but they're likely to be lost forever.

Thank you.

I know the original posting person is long gone from this forum, but leaving the solution to this problem here for others to come.
First, download Azahar Emulator:
https://azahar-emulator.org/

Then download OneCore API:
https://github.com/shorthorn-project/One-Core-API-Binaries

Once you install OneCore API, run the Azahar installer with Compatibility Mode with a more modern Windows version (Properties -> Compatibility -> Run this program in compatibility mode for -> [New Windows version here])

It should work, OneCore API worked with other apps for me and others on WinClassicForums

 

[tekkaman]

I know the original posting person is long gone from this forum, but leaving the solution to this problem here for others to come.
First, download Azahar Emulator:
https://azahar-emulator.org/

Then download OneCore API:
https://github.com/shorthorn-project/One-Core-API-Binaries

Once you install OneCore API, run the Azahar installer with Compatibility Mode with a more modern Windows version (Properties -> Compatibility -> Run this program in compatibility mode for -> [New Windows version here])

It should work, OneCore API worked with other apps for me and others on WinClassicForums

It's not just the One core Api. You have to look at all the requirements. It requires a videocard with OpenGL 4.3 support. On the AMD side of things means a videocard from the HD7000 series. Most XP users don't have good video cards like that. And considering the 3DS specs. Maybe it would require a quadcore CPU for good performance.

 

[Martingonn]

It's not just the One core Api. You have to look at all the requirements. It requires a videocard with OpenGL 4.3 support. On the AMD side of things means a videocard from the HD7000 series. Most XP users don't have good video cards like that. And considering the 3DS specs. Maybe it would require a quadcore CPU for good performance.

Most don't, but some have. That's the emulator I found as Citrus was taken down due to pirates using it for piracy, I think they either did that themselves or Nintendo gave them a slight push.

I just preferred to post it here for the few that could use it, others would either have to upgrade or look for something more lightweight. You can find anything on the internet, you just need to know where to look.