Best handhelds for 3DS emulation
22 handhelds rated as running 3DS games well in the reviews we cite. 3DS emulation needs a strong Android chip, and dual-screen devices show it more naturally than single-screen ones.
22 handhelds
- Full speed
- Most games
- Some games
- Not playable
- Not tested yet
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- 5.5″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale
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- 6″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale
- 5″ 16:9 IPS screen, drawn to scale
- 3.5″ 4:3 IPS screen, drawn to scale
- 3.7″ 4:3 AMOLED screen, drawn to scale
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How to choose
Start with the 3DS rating and its note: 3DS is demanding, and 'most games' usually means some titles need lower resolution or per-game settings. Then decide how you want two screens shown. A dual-screen device keeps the bottom touchscreen separate; on a single screen both are shown side by side or swapped, which works better on a large display. 3D effects are not reproduced on any of these screens.