Emulator Setup

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.

How to install and configure Dolphin on your Android retro handheld for GameCube and Wii emulation. Covers settings, performance tips, and controller mapping.

The complete guide to MelonDS. Installing standalone and the RetroArch core, BIOS setup, dual-screen layouts, touch input, and performance tuning.

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.