You can emulate any retro system and most handheld systems. There are no stable emulators for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Vita, or 3DS. Wii U has one emulator as of this writing (cemu), which is somewhat stable but still very early.
RetroArch - This program is a front-end for a variety of emulators. It is the best choice for all retro systems (including PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, and PSP) and Nintendo handhelds (including all Game Boy systems and the Nintendo DS). It can also emulate DOS for old DOS games. PCSX2 - This is the best emulator for PlayStation 2, but be aware that each game will require individual configuration. Dolphin - This emulator can run Wii and GameCube games. nullDC - This is one of the more stable Dreamcast emulators.
Visit the Libretro (RetroArch) website and click the Download link.
If the system has multiple emulators available, try the first one on the list.
For most retro systems, handhelds, and early 3D consoles, you’ll want to use RetroArch. This guide will focus on RetroArch. For PlayStation 2, you’ll want to use PCSX2. For Wii and GameCube, you’ll want to use Dolphin.
It is illegal in most areas to download ROM files for games you don’t own.
If you don’t see anything listed here, the app has not finished installing yet. Check your Home screen and try again once the app is done downloading and installing.
It is illegal in most areas to download ROMs of games that you do not physically own.
If you don’t see this, tap “More” and then tap your emulator.
If you don’t see this, tap “More” and then tap your emulator.
DraStic (Nintendo DS) FPse (PlayStation 1) PPSSPP (PSP) John GBC (Game Boy and Game Boy Color) MD. emu (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive) My Boy! (Game Boy Advance) Nostalgia. NES (NES) SuperRetro16 (SNES)
You can search for “game name rom/iso” to find a specific game, or “system roms/isos” for lists of all available games. It is illegal in most areas to download game files for games you don’t physically own.
Some emulators will scan your storage for game files automatically.
