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As is the case for all beta software, the app isnt perfect.

Some games run very well.

Super Mario Bros 2 3DS running on CitraVR. Mario is stomping a Koopa

This what a 3DS game looks like on CitraVR with passthrough turned off

Others much less so.

But CitraVR is a bigger deal than people may realize at first.

If you want to develop an app for a platform you usually need to use its SDK.

Hamish Hector wearing the Meta Quest Pro with the controllers raised up in their hands

Lookout for inventive new VR software if you sideload

CitraVR doesnt need to agree to any of Metas SDK license terms because it isnt made using the SDK.

A statement to players and developers alike of whats possible for independent VR app development.

That said there is one downside to this freedom.

The Meta Ques menu with arrows showing you how to turn on developer mode on your Quest headset

From here tap on Developer Mode.

With that done, head over toSideQuest.

Once the SideQuest install is complete on your headset unplug it from your PC and put your Quest on.

The SideQuet installer showing that no headset has been connected

Done everything right? The red light should go green and you can install SideQuest

Using the SideQuest search bar look for CitraVR and Sideload the app to your Meta Quest headset.

Return to the Unknown Sources section of your Quest Library and now open Citra.

We created new files to keep things organized.

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