Apple's App Store Now Hosts Retro Game Emulators: Delta, RetroArch, and PPSSPP

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Apple's App Store now hosts retro game emulators: Delta, RetroArch, and PPSSPP
Apple's decision has sparked excitement among older gamers and those who want to preserve classic games as an important art form
Delta can emulate old-school handhelds and consoles like Game Boy and SNES
PPSSPP requires users to provide their own PSP games to play on the app
RetroArch is a front end for various emulator cores that can emulate NEC PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy, Neo Geo Pocket and PSP
Apple's App Store Now Hosts Retro Game Emulators: Delta, RetroArch, and PPSSPP

In a recent development, Apple has allowed retro video game emulators on its App Store, enabling classic games to run on iPhones and iPads. This decision has sparked excitement among older gamers and those who want to preserve classic games as an important art form. Among the popular emulators that have emerged is Delta, which can emulate old-school handhelds and consoles like Nintendo's Game Boy and SNES.

Delta, developed by Riley Testut and Shane Gill, has seen millions of downloads since its release on the App Store. Two more emulators, RetroArch and PPSSPP, have also been made available for iPhones.

Emulation is a popular trend as it allows gamers to enjoy classic games or even preserve them. Some classic games are lost as studios fold or merge and ownership of old intellectual property becomes murkier. Emulation software itself is not illegal, but downloading game files (ROMs) that users don't own can be considered anti-consumer behavior.

RetroArch, a front end for various emulator cores, was released on the iOS App Store for free. It can emulate a large number of retro consoles including NEC PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy, Neo Geo Pocket and PSP.

PPSSPP is another popular emulator that has made its way to the iOS App Store. Users must provide their own PSP games to play on PPSSPP through the App Store. The app is free to download but a paid version with additional features is also available.

Apple's decision to allow retro game emulators on its App Store has been met with mixed reactions, as some argue it could lead to piracy and copyright infringement. However, for many gamers, it offers an opportunity to revisit childhood favorites or discover classic games they may have missed.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Are all the emulated games legally obtained?
  • Is it possible for Apple to enforce against piracy through their App Store?

Sources

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Old-school video game emulation comes to iPhones

Axios News Site: https://www.axios.com/2024/01-30/prior-authorization-gap-insurer-drug-decisions Alex Fitzpatrick Thursday, 16 May 2024 09:00
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has allowed video game emulators on its App Store, enabling older games to run on iPhones and iPads.
    • Delta, an emulator for old-school handhelds and consoles like Nintendo’s Game Boy and SNES, has seen millions of downloads since being added to the App Store.
    • Two more emulators, RetroArch and PPSSPP, have also been released for iPhones.
    • Emulation is popular among those who want to enjoy classic games and those who want to preserve them as an important art form. ROM hacks, where game fans modify existing games, are also common.
    • Some classic games are lost as studios fold or merge and ownership of old intellectual property gets murkier.
  • Accuracy
    • Apple has allowed video game emulators on its App Store
    • RetroArch emulates 38 different consoles including Commodore 64, Nintendo Game Boy, original Sony PlayStation and more.
    • PPSSPP, an emulator for playing PSP games, is now available on the iOS App Store.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

A new retro gaming app has landed on iOS – and it can emulate 38 different consoles

TechRadar Alex Blake Thursday, 16 May 2024 10:13
  • Unique Points
    • RetroArch, a retro gaming app, is now available on iOS and iPad.
    • RetroArch emulates 38 different consoles including Commodore 64, Nintendo Game Boy, original Sony PlayStation and more.
    • Apple has clarified that emulators are permitted to load ROMs downloaded from the web as long as they emulate retro console games only.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority when it states 'Apple has forged ahead, which has cleared the way for apps like RetroArch to make an appearance.' This statement implies that Apple's actions are validating the use of emulator apps on iOS. However, this is not a logical conclusion and does not necessarily mean that all emulators are legal or acceptable. Additionally, there is a potential for ambiguous language when it states 'RetroArch only comes bundled with one title (the puzzle game 2048).' This statement could be interpreted as the app only having one game available to play, or it could mean that the app only comes with one pre-installed ROM. Without further clarification, this statement is unclear and potentially misleading.
    • ]Apple has forged ahead, which has cleared the way for apps like RetroArch to make an appearance.[/
    • RetroArch only comes bundled with one title (the puzzle game 2048).
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Sony PSP emulator PPSSPP hits the iOS App Store

Engadget Mariella Moon Thursday, 16 May 2024 14:53
  • Unique Points
    • PPSSPP, an emulator for playing PSP games, is now available on the iOS App Store.
    • Developer Henrik Rydgård announced the release of PPSSPP on the App Store.
    • Users must provide their own PSP games to play on PPSSPP through the App Store.
  • Accuracy
    • Apple updated its developer guidelines in early April to allow retro game console emulators on the store.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

RetroArch brings its free multisystem emulation to the iOS App Store

The Verge Wes Davis Wednesday, 15 May 2024 18:31
  • Unique Points
    • RetroArch is now available for free on the iOS App Store.
    • RetroArch can emulate a large number of retro consoles, including NEC PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy, Neo Geo Pocket, and PSP.
    • RetroArch is not an emulator itself but a front end that supports various emulator cores.
    • To play a game in RetroArch, you need to load the correct emulator core for that game first.
    • RetroArch offers features like online gameplay, button remapping, fast-forward and rewind, and gyro control.
    • iOS / iPadOS 14.2 is required to run the new version of RetroArch or own a Vision Pro.
  • Accuracy
    • ]RetroArch is now available for free on the iOS App Store.[
    • RetroArch offers features like online gameplay, button remapping, fast-forward and rewind.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication