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Citra vs PCSX2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Citra
5.0Nintendo 3DS emulator
PCSX2
8.0Playstation 2 Emulator
| Metric | Citra | PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 22 | 167 |
| 90-day Installs | 78 | 476 |
| 365-day Installs | 378 | 1.5K |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 100 | 14.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 50 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | 6 | 744 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 6, 2025 |
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
PCSX2
PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables users to play PS2 games on their Mac. With a large, active community and ongoing development, it's a top choice for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic PS2 titles.
Emulates PlayStation 2 games on macOS.
Pros
- + Open-source with a large, active community contributing to its development.
- + Supports a wide range of PlayStation 2 games, offering compatibility and performance improvements over time.
- + Regular updates and active issue tracking, showing commitment to quality and functionality.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Some performance issues, such as stuttering and AMD-related problems, are still being addressed.