How to Download and Install 3DS Emulator 1.1.7 BIOS
If you want to play Nintendo 3DS games on your PC, you will need a 3DS emulator and a BIOS file. A 3DS emulator is a software that mimics the graphical system and process of the Nintendo 3DS console, allowing you to play 3DS games on your PC. A BIOS file is a basic input/output system that allows the emulator to run the games.
One of the most popular 3DS emulators is Citra, which is an open-source project that has been in development since 2014. Citra can run most of the 3DS games at full speed and with high resolution. However, Citra requires a decrypted 3DS ROM and a bootrom (BIOS) file to run the games.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install 3DS emulator 1.1.7 BIOS for Citra. This BIOS file is compatible with Citra and can help you run most of the 3DS games without any errors.
Step 1: Download the BIOS file
The first step is to download the BIOS file for Citra. You can find it on various websites, but we recommend using DocsLib, which is a reliable source for emulator files. Here are the steps to download the BIOS file from DocsLib:
- Go to https://docslib.org/doc/123018/3ds-emulator-bios-v1-1-7-download
- Click on the “Download” button at the top right corner of the page.
- Wait for a few seconds until the download starts.
- Save the file to your preferred location on your PC. The file name should be “Nintendo 3DS Emulator 1.1.7 BIOS.rar”.
Step 2: Extract the BIOS file
The next step is to extract the BIOS file from the compressed archive. You will need a software that can handle RAR files, such as WinRAR or 7-Zip. Here are the steps to extract the BIOS file using WinRAR:
- Right-click on the “Nintendo 3DS Emulator 1.1.7 BIOS.rar” file and select “Extract Here”.
- Enter the password “emulator-zone.com” (without quotes) when prompted.
- You should see a folder named “Nintendo 3DS Emulator 1.1.7 BIOS” with two files inside: “boot9.bin” and “boot11.bin”. These are the bootrom files that Citra needs.
Step 3: Install Citra
The final step is to install Citra on your PC. You can download Citra from its official website: https://citra-emu.org/download/. There are two versions of Citra: Nightly and Canary. Nightly is more stable but less updated, while Canary is more experimental but has more features. You can choose either one depending on your preference.
Here are the steps to install Citra on your PC:
- Download the installer for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) from https://citra-emu.org/download/.
- Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen.
- Select a destination folder for Citra and click “Install”.
- Wait for the installation to finish and click “Finish”.
Step 4: Copy the BIOS files to Citra folder
The last step is to copy the BIOS files that you extracted earlier to the Citra folder. This will allow Citra to use them when running 3DS games. Here are the steps to copy the BIOS files to Citra folder:
- Go to the folder where you installed Citra (usually C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Citra