How to Emulate Video Games on Mobile Devices

How to Emulate Video Games on a PCJordan Blume@bigblume74 http://flic.kr/p/4a4FJk

What is Emulation?

● Imitating a program or electronic system

● Video games are easy to emulate● Run files called .roms

What is a Rom?

● The coding that makes up a game● Games cannot run without roms● Roms hold everything that makes up a

game

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Is this legal?

● Absolutely!● Do not download a console or game

you have not purchased beforehand● You cannot tell people where to find

emulators or roms.

Why use Emulation?

● It’s fun● Allows us to replay some of our favorite

games● To be able to replay games that you

may have but cannot because of a broken console

What can I Emulate?

● Only games and consoles you have already paid for at some point

● NES● SNES● Gameboy (original, color, advance)● N64● PSOne

What can run Emulators?

Personal Computers (laptops, PCs, Macs, etc.)Smart Phones!Tablets

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Find an Emulator

● Pick what system you would like to emulate

● Use google to find a website that allows you to download the emulator. (trust me, there are tons)

● Download and install

Familiarize Yourself

● Save states● Frame skips● Experiment with different emulators

Find some Roms

● Pick what games you want to play.● Use google again to search for

websites that will let you download roms.

● Download

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Stay Organized

● Avoid clutter● Use folders ● Make it easy for yourself

Starting up your Emulator

Right click program.Click run.

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Starting up a game

● ---File● ---Run Rom● Select folder where you keep your

roms● Click on Rom you want to play

Editing Controls

● Controls can be tricky● Edit your control scheme layout to fit

you● Be familiar with your Emulator

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Enjoy!

● Once youre settled begin enjoying your game

● Explore your Emulator● Find out what different things you can

do

• Any Questions?

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