emulators

AppWizard
September 18, 2025
The upcoming release of Pokopia is generating interest among gamers without a Nintendo console. Temtem, an indie game available in the Critter Chaos Bundle for .45 (£1.55 each), offers a Pokémon-like experience with 165 unique creatures, a vibrant visual style, and a complex battle system. Cassette Beasts introduces a nostalgic twist with a tape recorder mechanic and a fusion system for creating powerful creatures. The bundle includes eight games: Temtem, Fruitbus, Farewell North, Meg's Monster, Cassette Beasts, Moonstone Island, Copycat, and Coroman, and is available until October 8, 2025. All titles are verified for Valve's console.
BetaBeacon
September 18, 2025
AYANEO has unveiled the Pocket AIR Mini, their cheapest handheld device, with pricing starting at .99 for the 2+32GB model. The device is fully compatible with PS1, N64, Dreamcast, and Sega Saturn games, with limited compatibility for PS2 and GameCube titles. The selling point of the device is the new 4:3, 4.2-inch LCD screen that offers perfect upscaling for various games. The budget handheld runs on Android 11, which may limit compatibility with certain games and emulators. Pre-orders will begin in mid-October for international customers.
Winsage
September 10, 2025
VirtualBox is a free virtual machine manager that allows users to run Windows as a guest OS on MacOS. Kegworks is a free implementation of Wine for MacOS, optimized for versions 10.15.4 and later, supporting Windows applications and games. CrossOver is a paid solution that simplifies running Windows applications on MacOS, offering a free trial and user-friendly documentation. Parallels is a hypervisor that enables seamless virtualization of Windows and Linux on MacOS, available for a subscription with a free trial. Windows 365 Cloud PC is a cloud-based service that provides virtual Windows PCs, requiring a stable internet connection, with plans starting at a monthly fee.
BetaBeacon
August 21, 2025
Google has not provided much information about the graphics processing unit (GPU) of the Pixel 10, raising concerns that it may not have an improved GPU or that its graphics hardware could be worse than the Pixel 9. This lack of transparency is worrying for consumers, especially for mobile gamers who may face compatibility issues with demanding games.
BetaBeacon
August 13, 2025
Xanite, a new Xbox emulator for Android, was recently launched but was found to be an empty shell lacking actual emulation code. It is not compatible with newer Android devices and includes copyrighted materials, posing legal risks. Experienced developers advise users to avoid Xanite and explore other established emulators like Xemu and Xenia.
AppWizard
August 8, 2025
Google is developing a new Linux terminal app for Android that allows developers to build applications directly on their devices using a Debian image within a virtual machine. This app will provide access to essential tools like Android Studio, although currently, Android Studio does not support ARM-based CPUs, which poses a challenge. Additionally, the Android Canary build includes support for Linux GUI applications, enabling users to run graphical applications such as Chromium, GIMP, and LibreOffice on devices like the Pixel 8 Pro. This initiative may contribute to merging Android and ChromeOS for a unified development platform. The release date is not specified, but Pixel devices are expected to be the first to receive the update.
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