The Emulator Frontend 'Retroarch' is Now Available on iOS Devices
Colin Smith — May 16, 2024 — Tech
References: apps.apple & theverge
RetroArch, the versatile gaming emulator, has made its debut on iOS devices, marking a significant expansion in its availability. Previously accessible on platforms such as PC and Mac, RetroArch’s arrival on the iOS App Store represents a notable shift in Apple’s policy towards gaming emulators. The application acts as a frontend for a multitude of game console emulators, offering extensive support for a wide array of systems, including but not limited to Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony consoles. This release follows Apple’s recent update to its App Store guidelines, which now accommodate game emulators, sparking a surge of new applications in this category.
The RetroArch app on iOS is described as a free, ad-free, open-source, and cross-platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players, and other applications. It supports a broad range of systems through libretro cores, encompassing everything from classic consoles like the Nintendo NES and SNES to handhelds such as the Game Boy and modern systems like the PlayStation Portable. With its comprehensive coverage and full MFi controller support, RetroArch on iOS is poised to offer a consolidated emulation experience for enthusiasts looking to streamline their collection of emulation apps.
Image Credit: Retroarch
The RetroArch app on iOS is described as a free, ad-free, open-source, and cross-platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players, and other applications. It supports a broad range of systems through libretro cores, encompassing everything from classic consoles like the Nintendo NES and SNES to handhelds such as the Game Boy and modern systems like the PlayStation Portable. With its comprehensive coverage and full MFi controller support, RetroArch on iOS is poised to offer a consolidated emulation experience for enthusiasts looking to streamline their collection of emulation apps.
Image Credit: Retroarch
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