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Citra vs Dolphin
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Citra
5.0Nintendo 3DS emulator
Dolphin
8.0Emulator 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