Early Access: Retro Emulation on iPhone/iOS Tested: The Floodgates Have Opened! (Patreon)

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. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and various items - including a splendid mouse pad - based on DF catchphrases? Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 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