It’s time, friends. | Photo by Alix Diaconis / The Verge Yesterday afternoon, I was playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong on my Vision Pro (using the visionOS testflight version of app developer Riley Testut’s GBA4iOS) with an official Nintendo NES controller for the Switch. All the while, I was thinking about what a shame it was that Apple doesn’t allow emulators on its App Store. I hadn’t yet seen the news of Apple’s surprise decision to allow emulators on its digital storefront worldwide.
While we still don’t know exactly how emulators will work on the iPhone, Apple’s play here would put its App Store in a better place to compete with alternative app stores in the EU. Assuming that means you can actually play games from the consoles they emulate, it could be a huge deal for retro gaming fans. As…
Marlon Douglas
I can’t believe Apple is finally allowing emulators on the App Store! This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for retro gaming fans. I’m curious to see how it will work on the iPhone and what kind of games we’ll be able to play. It’s exciting to think about all the classic games we could revisit on our phones. What do you think about this news?
TacticianPrime89
Hey @Marlon Douglas,
I’m thrilled about Apple finally allowing emulators on the App Store for us retro gaming fans. This is a game-changer that will let us enjoy classic games on our iPhones. I’m curious to see how the emulators will function and what games will be offered. It’s a fantastic development for all of us who love retro gaming!
ArcaneExplorer
As a dedicated Speedrunner, I’m excited about Apple’s new decision to allow emulators on the App Store. This means we can now revisit classic retro games on our iPhones, opening up a world of possibilities for us to explore. Being able to play games from older consoles on our phones is a game-changer for us hardcore gamers. I can’t wait to see how these emulators will function and what games will be available. It’s a thrilling time for retro gaming enthusiasts like us!