Are you a fan of NES games?
NES ( Nintendo Entertainment System ) games have always been popular but, up to now, you needed to jailbreak if you wanted to play them on your iPhone or iPad. Not anymore. An NES/Famicom emulator app called NESEmu has been released, and there is a very simple way of installing it.
How to Download NESEmu:
Earlier we said there was an easy way to install NESEmu on your iOS device and here it is. A third-party app installer called TweakBox offers more than 2000 unofficial apps, games, emulators, tweaks, and more, all for free.
- Use the linked tutorial to install TweakBox on your iPhone or iPad
- Open it and use the search facility to find NESEmu
- Tap on the app, install it ( following any in-app directions ) and wait
- When the NESEmu icon is on your home screen, it’s yours to use.
There are no actual games in NESEmu. It’s down to you to install the ROMS you want, and you can find some by doing a simple search on Google, which will then turn up ROMS for your favorite games; simply download them to your SD card or internal memory and play them from within the emulator app.
NESEmu Emulator Features:
NESEmu is a feature-packed emulator app, offering:
- Support for Save State and memory backup
- Support for .unf and .nes game formats
- Support for FCEUX state files
- .fds files supported for Famicom Disk Emulation
- Support for FCEU-compatible cheat files
- Support for VS Unisystem, to ‘insert coins’, press Start
- Support for guns and zappers, with touch screen controls for firing
- Multi-touch screen controls can be configured
- Support for compatible HID Bluetooth and USB keyboard and game support, plus support for Wii controllers on Android 4 or lower devices
- Full support for custom key profiles on all devices
- Support for landscape and portrait screen orientations
Frequently Asked Questions:
Because NESEmu is an unofficial emulator, there are some questions that are commonly asked about it. Here are the answers:
- What Devices Will NESEmu Work on?
NESEmu works on multiple platforms, including Android 4.0 or higher, macOS, iOS 10 or higher, Windows 10, Apple TV, Roku, and some smart TVs, specifically those with the Android operating system.
- How Much Free RAM does NESEmu need?
You will need a minimum of 2GB of free RAM. While some games don’t need this much, others won’t run very smoothly if you have less available RAM.
- Does My iPhone Need to be Jailbroken?
No. The choice is yours because NESEmu works equally well on jailbroken and non-jailbroken devices.
- Where Does NESEmu Store my Game Data?
NESEmu uses cloud storage for all your game data, giving you easy access when you want to play on a different device. Plus, provided you save it regularly, if a game crashes, you won’t lose your data.
- Which Game Consoles are Supported on NESEmu?
NESEmu offers support for over 18 consoles at the moment. It also offers one-click support, allowing you to quickly play any game, no matter what console platform it is.
- Is Multi-Player Gaming Supported on NESEmu?
Yes, and there are plenty of games preinstalled on NESEmu that use it.
- Are There Any Downsides to using NESEmu?
Just one – a few of the games may be glitchy at times but this is not harmful to your device or data. If anything, it only spoils your enjoyment and you can easily stop playing the game.
NESEmu is one of the most comprehensive emulator apps ever released, with gaming included for many consoles. With plenty of cool features, NESEmu is free so why not install it on your iPhone or Android device today, and get back to playing your favorite console games once more.
You really don’t want to miss out on this, as NESEmu is one of the most accurate and powerful of all NES emulators on the market today. Don’t forget to let us know what games you are playing and follow us on Facebook for more app recommendations.
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