You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

The developer behind DuckStation has confirmed that there will be no more updates for the Android version of the emulator.

Original Xbox emulator X1 BOX arrives on Android through an unofficial xemu port, but performance issues and setup requirements remain for now.

RPCS3 is looking to improve PS3 emulation on handheld gaming PCs. The team is asking users what features or changes would ...

Games aren't exactly playable, but it's mostly a step in the right direction.

With the all-powerful mobile tech universe getting updated at a breakneck pace, cloud Android emulators have turned into essential tools for gaming enthusiasts and developers as well. As we enter 2026 ...

Announced at CES 2026 this week, the new 8BitDo Flip Pad is a USB-C controller for Android phones (and iPhones too) that sits on top of your display and seems just perfect for emulators. Bluetooth ...

I love emulators. Since I was able to play Super Mario 64 on my Windows 98 PC back in 1999, I’ve had a fascination with how emulators can not only run games at various speeds but also improve others.

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

Emulation has really come into its own over the past few years, thanks to a resourceful development community. Right along with it, we've seen a host of new Android-based emulation and retro game ...

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Recently, Linux has been rising in desktop popularity in no small part to the work on WINE and Proton. But for some, the year of the Linux desktop is not enough, and the goal is now for the year of ...