There are tons of communities in gaming, and one is the emulation community. The internet is home to emulators on both mobile and non-mobile platforms. Well, the Apple App Store just got a new emulator, and we’re all pretty surprised about that. The Delta emulator is now available to download on iOS.
Emulators seem far off the beaten path for iPhones, so people would assume that this is exclusive to folks within the EU- Apple was recently forced to allow third-party apps on iOS devices. While the Delta emulator is available for the ALTStore, a third-party app store alternative, it is also available for Apple’s own App Store. So, several users outside of the EU can emulate games. We were able to download it in the US.
The Delta emulator is available for iOS users
If you are a person looking for an all-in-one emulation solution, then you should definitely look into the Delta emulator. First and foremost, it is completely free. You can download it for your iPhone or iPad. It downloads at only 68MB, so it’s a very lightweight app.
The Delta emulator covers a wide range of consoles including the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. So, if you are extremely nostalgic for these titles or if you just want to experience the amazing games that came out during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, this should be the solution for you.
There are different ways of controlling the games. Firstly, you have on-screen controls. The on-screen controls will match the console that you’re playing. So, if you’re in the mood for some Sonic 2, you will see the classic Sega Genesis controls. However, if you want to play some Super Mario 64, the control scheme will change to match the Nintendo 64 control scheme.
If on-screen controls aren’t your jam, then you can use Bluetooth controllers. The Delta emulator can use controllers like the Xbox One controller and the PS5 controller.
With this emulator, you’ll get other popular emulated features such as the ability to fast-forward gameplay and save states. One thing to note is that this emulator does not come with the actual ROM files you will need. Those, you will have to provide yourself.
Something important to note
The topic of emulation is a pretty murky one. While emulation does not automatically qualify as piracy, many large corporations view it that way. As such, if you are emulating games and distributing those games, you run the risk of facing legal action from large corporations. So, emulate carefully.