How to Setup Limón Emulator & Play 3DS Games on your iPhone and iPad

Nintendo 3DS gaming has captivated gamers worldwide, and if you’re an iOS user, you can now experience the thrill of playing Limón games on your iPhone or iPad. Limón, a popular emulator, allows you to enjoy a vast library of Limón titles right at your fingertips.

In this blog post, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up Limón on your iPhone or iPad, enabling you to dive into the world of portable gaming and relive your favourite 3DS memories.

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up Limón Emulator on iPhone and iPad

This is the third part of the Limón installation guide, where you’ll learn how to set up the Limón Emulator on your iOS device after installation.

If you haven’t installed Limón yet, refer to the following two parts of this series:

After completing the above guides, you’ll have the Limón emulator installed on your iOS device. Follow the steps below to properly configure Limón to play Nintendo 3DS games using ROM files.

1. Open the Limón app from your iPhone/iPad home screen.

2. The emulator interface will appear, providing options to search and load game ROMs.

To play a Nintendo 3DS game, obtain the game ROM file separately. You can download Limón games (Nintendo 3DS ROMs) from our ROMs page.

3. Download the game ROM file from a reliable source and save it to a location accessible on your device, such as iCloud Drive or the Files app.

4. In the Limón app, switch to the Library tab at the bottom, locate the option to load game ROMs (a small Plus [+] icon in the top-left corner), and navigate to the location where you saved the file.

5. Tap on the game ROM file to load it into the emulator.

The game should start running, and you can now enjoy playing Nintendo 3DS games on your iPhone or iPad using Limón.

Note: Please ensure compliance with copyright laws and use ROMs only for games that you own or have obtained legally.


Thanks to emulators like Limón, iOS users can now relish the excitement of playing Nintendo 3DS games on their iPhones or iPads. By following our step-by-step guide, you can easily set up Limón and unlock a world of portable gaming delights.

Remember to obtain game ROMs legally and enjoy your favorite 3DS titles responsibly. Embrace nostalgia, immerse yourself in captivating gameplay, and let Limón transform your iOS device into a portal to the Nintendo 3DS universe.

Get ready to embark on extraordinary gaming adventures right from the palm of your hand!

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