Android’s best 3DS emulator levels up with dual-screen support, playtime tracking, and more

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Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority

• Azahar 2123 is now out of beta, marking the first full release of the highly rated 3DS emulator.
• The update adds dual-screen support, playtime tracking, and performance improvements.
• New ROM formats shrink file sizes, though standard .3ds files still need to be converted on desktop.

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Azahar has quickly become the go-to Nintendo 3DS emulator for Android after Citra’s shutdown last year, and it’s now hitting a major milestone. Version 2123 has officially got its full release, bringing some pretty big upgrades for mobile players.


As detailed in the GitHub changelog, one eye-catching addition is proper dual-screen support. On Android, that means you can send the second screen to an external display like a TV via Chromecast or Miracast, or even use your phone as a gyro controller and secondary display. The timing couldn’t be better since Retroid just released its own dual-screen accessory, so playing classic 3DS games should start to feel a lot closer to the real thing.



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