How to turn your iPhone or iPad into a retro gaming console (without jailbreaking)
Games / / December 19, 2019
Original consoles now in the afternoon with fire will not find, but it does not matter, because they emulate the hardware already learned almost all portable devices and computers. iPhone and iPad too, so able, and without any jailbreak. And now I'll tell you how to "do" from your iOS-device retro console. Go!
What we need
IOS-compatible device
All Soup, starting with the iPhone 4s excellent job emulation. Older devices will also work, but to them you will not get the desired performance and will not be able to use AirPlay.
AV adapter with a HDMI cable or Apple TV
A cheaper alternative is, of course, Apple's official adapter (Lightning or 30-pin) And any HDMI-cable, which we will connect our "console" to the TV. Using Apple TV will get rid of the wires and, depending on the emulator can provide better performance and FPS.
Emulators
We'll talk about them a little later.
If you prefer real buttons and tactile sensations, you can use special gamepad, which is supported by some emulators.
Emulators
Once simulators were only available for jailbroken devices, but now everything has changed and now intervention in filesystem devaysa system, it is not necessary - all described emulators you can simply download from the internet or run them in browser. Little "poshamanit" really have to, but then change the system date, it will not work and it's not such a problem.
Recently released, but has already received recognition emulator users Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. It supports MFi-controllers and AirPlay, letting you enjoy the picture on the big screen. Games can be downloaded directly from the emulator, no transfer will not need the files.
NDS4iOS
As well as GBA4iOS, the emulator has the same features, including support for gamepads and hardvarnogo AirPlay. In addition, you can use the device's screen as an additional lower screen DS-ki, while the TV is a picture from the main screen. You can download games directly from the emulator, without any additional manipulation.
MD.emu
Complete emulator Sega Megadrive (Genesis), which is somewhat demanding import Roma than emulators described above. Download games directly from the emulator does not work, for this you will need to use the iTunes, putting pre-loaded files in the Documents folder. Another unpleasant moment - a virtual gamepad will always be displayed on top of the image, although the game is not a hindrance. Also, there is no support MD.emu MFi-controllers.
SiOS
As MD.emu, SiOS not yet as "polished" as 4iOS-emulators, however, it allows you to run games with the legendary Super Nintendo. The emulator supports the dropped frames, saving and other useful features. She emulation virtually flawless. To download roms, again, you need to use the iTunes, directly download the game will not work.
adjustment
We determine the connection method. If you choose a wired option - simply connect the adapter to your iPhone or iPad and then connect the cable to your TV. Run the emulator, select the game and advance.
With AirPlay is even easier - start the emulator, enable the mirroring and sit down comfortably on the couch.
Regardless of the connection method, do not forget to switch your TV in "The Game" ( "console" mode, or something like that) in order to reduce the delay between pressing the button and taking place at the screen.
MFi-gamepad
The ideal option would be, of course, the use of a gamepad like SteelSeries Stratus, MOGA Ace Power or logitech PowerShell in conjunction with emulators - it will allow you to achieve the maximum immersion in the gameplay, but here too there are some nuances, which you should know.
SteelSeries Stratus
Good wireless controller that allows you to stay in the chair or on the couch without using Apple TV. Unfortunately, for this reason, you can observe a slight delay in the control response. This is clearly seen in racing and platformer, but does not prevent in RPG and other less dynamic genres.
MOGA Ace Power and Logitech PowerShell
Both controllers are designed for connection to the iPhone, so the owners aypadov fly. But unlike the SteelSeries Stratus, these gamepad ideal response, without any hint of lag. However, it should be borne in mind that both controller ports overlap and you can not connect to the iPhone charging, which can be critical if you linger for a long time for gaming.
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And how do you feel about the good old classics, dear readers? Play Super Mario, Double Dragon, Sonic'a or Legend of Zelda on your iPhone and iPad? Tell us about your preferences in the comments, I will be pleased to hear your opinion, as I myself am a fan of old school retro games;)