Retro Emulation on iPhone/iOS Tested: The Floodgates Have Opened!

While Android devices have played host to retro game emulation for many years now, the same can't be said for iOS... until recently, that is. Apple has lifted the emulation ban, opening the door to a range of perfectly playable experiences based on emulated 8-bit and 16-bit systems. But what about more demanding systems like PlayStation, PSP and Nintendo 64? Oliver Mackenzie has this exhaustive breakdown.

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00:00 Overview
00:40 Setup
02:16 8-Bit and 16-Bit Systems
03:41 PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS
06:16 Sony PSP
07:37 3DS Emulation and JIT Issues
09:23 Analysis and Conclusion