Why Choose Lime3DS over Citra?

After the original Citra project was discontinued, developers stepped up to create Lime3DS. It is an optimized, actively updated fork that fixes graphical glitches, enhances performance on lower-end mobile devices, and introduces advanced features like Asynchronous Shader Compilation to completely eliminate stuttering.

How to Setup Lime3DS & Play on Android

Follow these quick steps to configure the emulator on your phone and start playing Pokémon, Zelda, or Mario instantly:

1. Download the Emulator: Get the latest Lime3DS APK from the Android button above and install it.
2. Prepare the Game: Download any 3DS ROM from our library. Use an app like ZArchiver to extract the downloaded .zip file to get the .3ds game file.
3. Create a Save Folder: Open Lime3DS for the first time. It will ask you to select a "User Data" folder. Create an empty folder on your phone (e.g., Lime3DS_Saves) and select it.
4. Add Your Games: Tap the (+) icon on the emulator's home screen, locate the folder where you extracted your .3ds games, and tap "Use this folder".
5. Boost Performance: Go to Settings > Graphics > Enable "Asynchronous Shader Compilation" to make gameplay buttery smooth.