Delta Emulator Surges on App Store: Play Retro Games from NES and Nintendo DS on iPhone

United States of America
Allows users to play games from NES and Nintendo DS on iPhone
Delta emulator surges in popularity on App Store
Developed using AltStore, an independent app marketplace
Users need to physically transfer ROMs onto their devices for use with Delta
Delta Emulator Surges on App Store: Play Retro Games from NES and Nintendo DS on iPhone

Apple's recent update to its app review guidelines has led to the surge of retro game emulators on the App Store, with Delta being one of the most popular ones. This emulator, developed by Riley Testut using AltStore, an independent app marketplace that uses a separate development workaround, allows users to play games from various consoles such as Nintendo Entertainment System and Nintendo DS on their iPhones.

However, getting ROMs into Delta can be a tedious process as they need to be transferred from a Mac or external storage connected to the iPhone. The emulator also asks users to physically load game files onto their devices and manage save states, marking a significant departure from Apple's app-based illusion and control over gaming on its devices.

Despite these challenges, Delta has gained popularity among gamers who want to relive their childhood experiences on the go. However, it's important to note that using ROMs for emulation can be considered piracy and is against the law in some jurisdictions.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Is it legal to use ROMs for emulation?
  • What consoles can Delta emulate besides NES and Nintendo DS?

Sources

98%

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Why DolphiniOS’s Wii and GameCube emulator isn’t coming to the App Store

The Verge Emma Roth Monday, 22 April 2024 20:52
  • Unique Points
    • DolphiniOS, a fork of Dolphin emulator for Nintendo Wii and GameCube games, won’t be available on Apple App Store.
    • Apple doesn’t allow third-party apps to use Just-in-Time (JIT) compilers. Only Safari and alternative web browsers in Europe can use JIT.
    • DolphiniOS uses JIT compiler for smoother emulation, but Apple denied a DMA interoperability request for its usage.
  • Accuracy
    • An interpreter is an alternative to JIT, but it’s much slower according to DolphiniOS developer OatmealDome.
  • 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

97%

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

Why a GameCube/Wii emulator may not be possible on the iOS App Store

Ars Technica Kyle Orland Monday, 22 April 2024 16:21
  • Unique Points
    • "DolphiniOS, a GameCube and Wii emulator, is having difficulty getting approved on the iOS App Store due to Apple's restrictions against apps that install executable code."
    • "Apple's regulations prevent just-in-time (JIT) recompilation on iOS, which is necessary for DolphiniOS to run at playable speeds."
  • Accuracy
    • DolphiniOS, a GameCube and Wii emulator, is having difficulty getting approved on the iOS App Store due to Apple’s restrictions against apps that install executable code.
    • Apple’s regulations prevent just-in-time (JIT) recompilation on iOS, which is necessary for DolphiniOS to run at playable speeds.
    • An interpreter, an alternative to JIT recompilation, runs incredibly slowly without providing acceptable performance for users.
  • 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

Everything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhone

AppleInsider News Site Wesley Hilliard Tuesday, 23 April 2024 16:42
  • Unique Points
    • Delta is an emulation app that allows users to play retro games on their iPhone.
    • Delta can run ROMs from various consoles including Gameboy and Nintendo 64.
    • Apple never allowed emulation on iOS until regulations forced it onto the App Store.
    • Delta is a successor to the GBA4iOS app, which was originally developed by Riley Testut in high school.
    • ROMs can only be obtained legally by pulling them from physical hardware.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • 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

76%

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

Apple Has Lost Control of the iPhone. This New Game Emulator Is Proof.

Inverse Inc. Monday, 22 April 2024 20:45
  • Unique Points
    • ,Apple updated its app review guidelines to allow retro game emulators on the App Store.
    • ,Delta was created by Riley Testut using AltStore, an independent app marketplace that uses a separate development workaround to download apps like Delta.
    • ,Getting ROMs into Delta is annoying as they need to be transferred from a Mac or external storage connected to the iPhone.
    • ,Delta asks users to physically load game files onto their iPhones and manage save states, marking a significant departure from Apple’s app-based illusion and control over gaming on its devices.
  • Accuracy
    • Apple updated its app review guidelines to allow retro game emulators on the App Store.
    • Apple's change of heart towards game emulators is due to increased scrutiny and regulation from lawmakers in US and abroad.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article makes editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation by stating 'Apple Has Lost Control of the iPhone' and 'Delta asks you to physically load game files onto your iPhone. It then runs those files, implementing a save state system on top of them that you have to manage. It's the most obvious way an iPhone has behaved like a desktop computer since its inception, and it probably won’t be the last.' These statements are not facts but rather opinions of the author.
    • Delta asks you to physically load game files onto your iPhone.
    • Apple Has Lost Control of the iPhone
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by stating that 'Apple might still be offering a smoother, less confusing, and more secure version of a mobile experience,' implying that this is a reason why game emulators should not be allowed on the iPhone. However, this statement is not based on any evidence or logical reasoning and is simply the author's opinion.
    • Apple might still be offering a smoother, less confusing, and more secure version of a mobile experience,
  • Bias (80%)
    The article expresses a clear bias towards the idea of Apple losing control over the iPhone and its platform becoming more open and computer-like. The author uses phrases like 'looser era', 'bigger changes coming', and 'canary in the coal mine' to imply that this is a negative development. They also express excitement about the potential for increased complexity and utility, which could be seen as positive but is presented in a way that suggests it is desirable because it makes the iPhone more like Android.
    • Apple might be adopting more Android features at its own pace, but not because it necessarily wants to.
      • But Delta and game emulation finally making a splash on the iPhone is really a hint at something bigger.
        • Delta, a game emulator that can play ROMs from the Nintendo Entertainment System to the Nintendo DS, has been hanging out at the top of the App Store’s charts
          • New regulation abroad and increased scrutiny from lawmakers in the U.S. have seemingly ‘encouraged’ Apple to start changing how its platforms operate
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication