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About Panda3DS
Panda3DS is a newer emulator for the Nintendo 3DS that runs on laptops, desktops, the Steam Deck and phones. Its developers focus on features beyond plain playback, including scripting support, enhancements and development tools.
Builds are available from the project's download page, and development happens openly on GitHub. Support and feature requests go through a Discord server or GitHub issues. It suits people who want to play their own 3DS games on a computer or Android device.
Strengths
- Runs on desktop, Steam Deck and Android
- Scripting support and development tools
- Open development on GitHub
Limitations
- Newer project, so game compatibility is still growing
- Requires your own game files
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- The Panda3DS contributors
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Playing Nintendo 3DS games on a PC, Steam Deck or Android phone
- Categories
- Emulators
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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