Emulator Setup

PCSX2 is the best PS2 emulator there is, and it is x86 only. Here is the full setup, the settings that actually matter, and the upscaling trade nobody explains.

shadPS4 has gone from a curiosity to something you can genuinely play. Here is how to set it up on an x86 handheld, and an honest read on what will actually run.

A step by step RPCS3 setup guide for handhelds. Install the firmware, pick the right SPU and PPU decoders, build shader caches, and get PS3 games running on a Steam Deck or Windows handheld.

A step by step Xenia setup guide for handhelds. Why you want Canary, how to pick a graphics backend, how the patch system works, and an honest look at Linux and Steam Deck support.

How to set up Cemu and play Wii U games on your handheld in 2026. Steam Deck steps, the experimental Android port, GamePad controls, and the settings that matter.

PS3 and Xbox 360 games were often locked to 30fps and sub-HD. Emulators and patches now unlock 60fps, 120fps, and up to 4K. Here is how it works in 2026.

Delta is the best Nintendo emulator on iPhone, and it is free. Here is how to install it, load games, add controller support, and sync saves.

How to play classic MS-DOS games on a retro handheld with DOSBox. Doom, Commander Keen, and the LucasArts classics, plus how to handle keyboard and mouse controls.

How to set up DuckStation, the best standalone PlayStation 1 emulator, on your retro handheld. BIOS, upscaling, and the settings that make PS1 games look great.

How to set up arcade emulation on a retro handheld with MAME and FinalBurn Neo. ROM sets, BIOS files, and why the romset version matters so much.

How to set up mGBA, the most accurate Game Boy Advance emulator, on a retro handheld. BIOS, link cable features, solar sensor games, and the best display settings.

How to emulate the Sega Saturn on a retro handheld. Which emulator to use, the BIOS you need, and the device power required for smooth Saturn play in 2026.

How to set up ScummVM on a retro handheld to play classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. Folder layout, controls, and tips.

How to emulate the Sega CD and Sega 32X on a retro handheld. The BIOS files you need, the right RetroArch cores, and how to get CD audio working correctly.

Two cult handhelds, the WonderSwan and Neo Geo Pocket Color, hold some real gems. Here is how to emulate them and the games worth playing.

How to set up Azahar, the modern 3DS emulator, on your handheld in 2026. The best dual-screen devices, install steps, system files, and settings.

How to set up Flycast and play Sega Dreamcast games on your handheld in 2026. The best devices, install steps, BIOS files, and widescreen settings.

How to set up Vita3K and play PlayStation Vita games on your handheld in 2026. The best devices, install steps, firmware, GPU drivers, and game notes.

Step by step guide to setting up AetherSX2 for PS2 emulation on Android retro handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 5, Retroid Pocket 6, and other Snapdragon devices.

The best Dolphin settings for Android handhelds, the real hardware requirements for GameCube and Wii emulation, and controller mapping that just works.

The complete melonDS guide: best settings for smooth DS emulation, every screen layout option, keyboard and controller mapping, BIOS setup, and touch input.

PPSSPP brings your PSP collection to life on modern handhelds. Device picks, standalone vs RetroArch core, graphics settings, and control mapping.

The complete beginner's guide to RetroArch — from installing cores to scanning your library, configuring saves, and making your games look great.