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Citra vs Dolphin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Citra

5.0
Games

Nintendo 3DS emulator

Dolphin

8.0
Games

Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games

Metric Citra Dolphin
Category Games Games
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 22 261
90-day Installs 78 733
365-day Installs 378 2.5K
Version 2.0 2603a
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 100 14.7K
GitHub Forks 50 3.0K
Open Issues 6 422
License NOASSERTION
Language HTML C++
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 30, 2019 Oct 25, 2013

Reviews

Citra

Citra is a Nintendo 3DS emulator known for its accuracy and performance. It allows users to play 3DS games on their computers, benefiting retro gamers and console enthusiasts.

Citra emulates the Nintendo 3DS, enabling users to run 3DS games on their macOS devices.

Pros

  • + Highly accurate 3DS emulation
  • + Supports older DS games
  • + Community-driven development

Cons

  • - Uncertain future due to recent shutdown
  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited support and resources

Dolphin

Dolphin is a popular emulator for playing GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware. It offers improved performance and compatibility, benefiting retro gaming enthusiasts looking to enjoy classic titles on their PCs.

Emulates GameCube and Wii consoles to play their games on PC.

Pros

  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates
  • + Supports multiple platforms including macOS
  • + Large and engaged community
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - Unclear license terms
  • - Performance may vary depending on hardware