This awesome emulator that lets you play NES games in 3D has just been released

Have you ever wondered what your old video games would look like if they were in 3D? Sure, we have remasters of classic games, but what about taking the same sprites and game logic of the original game and adding a 3D plane to it?

That's exactly what the 3dSen PC emulator does. Despite its name, it's not an emulator for PC games; it's just the PC version of the 3dSen app, which has appeared on different devices in the past. However, what it can do is take NES games and give them an extra 3D layer while still keeping the look and feel of the original graphics, and to be honest, it looks really cool. Best of all, it just came out of early access, so you can give it a go at a pretty great price.

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3dSen PC releases out of early access with a 40% launch discount

As spotted by Time Extension, 3dSen PC has now fully launched on Steam. It's a really cool emulator that converts in-game sprites into voxels (think 3D pixels like Minecraft), and from the looks of the screenshots and videos, it really gives the games a new lick of paint while also preserving what made the games beloved in the first place.

Here's how the game describes itself:

3dSen PC is a passion project that reimagines classic NES games by turning them into fully playable 3D voxel dioramas. It’s not just about nostalgia—it's about seeing these beloved games in a whole new light. Whether you're jumping back into old favorites or discovering hidden gems for the first time, 3dSen offers a fresh way to experience retro magic across every genre: platformers, RPGs, shooters, beat ’em ups, puzzlers, and more.

By the looks of the description, each game's graphics have been recreated by hand to ensure everything looks good and proper. The emulator boasts a library of over 100 supported games, including Super Mario Bros, Zelda, and Duck Hunt. You can rotate the camera around the 3D space, and you can even export the current frame as a 3D model and import it elsewhere. And, of course, it comes with emulator staples such as a quick save feature, a rewind tool, and fast forwarding.

If you want to give it a go yourself, head over to the 3dSen PC Steam page. At the time of writing, the game is 40% off at a cool $8.99, which is a great price if you're interested in this sort of thing. And, to avoid disappointment, be sure to double-check that your favorite games are listed in the "Ever growing list of supported games" list curated by the developer. Each game links to a YouTube video where you can see your chosen game in action, so take a peek and see if it's to your liking.