MakeUseOf » emulation http://www.makeuseof.com Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Sat, 25 May 2013 09:23:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Project64 – The Best Way To Emulate Nintendo 64 Games http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/project64-is-the-best-way-to-emulate-nintendo-64-games/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/project64-is-the-best-way-to-emulate-nintendo-64-games/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:31:39 +0000 Craig Snyder http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=150399
Project64
I still remember the exact day that I unboxed my Nintendo 64. I've always been a huge gamer and a bit of a nerd, and that console was a big step for me. Playing my NES, SNES, and Genesis every day became a thing of the past once I got my hands on Wave Race 64, Super Mario 64, and Diddy Kong Racing. I never picked those consoles up again. The Nintendo 64 is definitely one of the best gaming consoles of all time.

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Do you want a gamepad for your Mac, but don't want to buy yet another controller? Use your WiiMote as a gamepad with Wjoy. This app doesn't enable motion controls on your Mac, but it does let you use your WiiMote as a simple gamepad – perfect for games and even emulators if that's what you like to do. Not everyone knows it, but the WiiMote connects to the Wii using Bluetooth – and there's nothing stopping you from using the WiiMote with any computer that uses Bluetooth.

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Gameboy Advance
As the first major handheld console and a gem of the Nintendo brand, Gameboy pushed out some incredibly cool and classic video games, such as Super Mario, Mega Man, Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon, which are just a few major series that made the transition to this platform (or even started there). Tim did a great article last year reviewing some of the best emulators for handheld consoles, but of that group I think that VisualBoyAdvance really shines.

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Mobile Phone Emulators Intro
It’s been about one year since I purchased my first smartphone. I remember having such a difficult time deciding which phone I wanted. Back then, I had no idea that mobile phone emulators existed. And boy, that sure would’ve made my life easier. Whether you’re looking to purchase your very first smartphone or considering switching from one type to another, these mobile phone emulators will definitely come in handy.

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Android on Windows
Back in January, BlueStacks was introduced to MUO readers in an article that provides similar alternatives to the emulation software. Since then, the development of BlueStacks has progressed in a way that, in my opinion, blows the other two right out of the water. BlueStacks has officially joined my circle of "holy grail" software like Dropbox and Steam. If you've never used BlueStacks before, it's a way to bring the Android platform to you right from your desktop or laptop.

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There are a lot of exciting new Web technologies emerging at the moment, with Google’s Native Client joining HTML5 and CSS3 in paving the way to a more versatile and interactive Internet. Robert Isaacs has put this technology to good use with NaClBox, a version of DOSBox that runs in Google’s Chrome browser. The project is a little over a year old and has recently launched a closed beta for the site’s most exciting feature - the ability to upload your own DOS games and store them in the cloud.

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Run DOS software on your Wii, just because you can. DOSbox for Wii puts the complete DOS experience – command prompt and all – on your Wii. DOSbox isn't just for Windows, though: it works on Linux, OS X and almost any platform you can imagine...including, believe it or not, the Wii. You'll need to know your way around DOS to get your favorite games working, but if a DOS prompt doesn't scare you it won't be a problem.

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What is your favorite video game of all time? If you’re in your twenties, or older, there’s a good chance that you answer to this question isn’t a recent title. It may be a classic RPG like Baldur’s Gate. Perhaps it’s Halo, a benchmark against which all other console shooters are compared. It could be X-Com, a brilliant strategy that is now repeatedly ruined by spin-offs. Or maybe you’re a fan of Elite, a founding game in the space trading genre, which today is nearly extinct. We did a thorough investigation into the afterlife of gaming, and where it's headed.

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]]> http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fading-games-yesterday-theyre-preserve-feature/feed/ 56 Play DOS Games On Your Mac In Style With Boxer [MUO Gaming] http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/play-dos-games-mac-style-boxer-muo-gaming/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/play-dos-games-mac-style-boxer-muo-gaming/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:31:17 +0000 Tim Brookes http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=115989
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When it comes to DOS emulation, the general consensus around these parts is that DOSBox is the way to go. It’s free, completely cross-platform and runs virtually any DOS game or app you can throw at it. If you’re a Mac OS X user interested in simplifying the process and making everything look good while you’re at it then you might be interested in Boxer, an app that wraps your favourite DOS games in an app-like wrapper.

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I have been a gamer for as long as I can remember. Long enough, in fact, to recall my amazement at the graphics the Atari 2600 was capable of. In hindsight I realize they really weren't pretty, but as a kid this piece of kit producing colorful games on my parents' television was like something from the future. Since then I have owned numerous games consoles, and there is a constant need to move onwards and upwards.

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Set up Android on your netbook or install it on your PC in VirtualBox. Run games like Angry Birds or Amazing Alex perfectly, or just try out Android apps without the need for an Android device. I showed you guys how to run Android on your netbook and since then you've flooded me with comments and questions. This surprised me – I expected the post to be a niche topic.

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The fact that video game platforms come and go so quickly is both a blessing and curse. It means that the medium has evolved rapidly in its short lifetime, but that there are old classics that many of us can no longer play due to an inability to keep every single console ever released. Even PC gamers cannot keep playing the classics due to new operating systems.

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Get retro games working on your Wii, regardless of whether they're on sale on Virtual Console. A variety of emulators await everyone with the Homebrew Channel installed on their Wii. In this article, we're going to show you how to get games made for the NES, the SNES, the Sega Genesis and the Game Boy Advance working on your Wii.

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A few years ago Simon took a look at PCSX2, a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux. Thanks to a couple of years advancement in hardware and a Mac port, your modern day Apple computer is also a suitable candidate for near-perfect emulation of Sony’s fondly remembered second home console. This particular tutorial will help you get PCSX2 up and running on a Snow Leopard or Lion Mac computer.

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With cellphones and tablets gaining in processing power, we are seeing a slow but steady convergence of mobile and desktop computing. Usually, this means you get to enjoy software similar to desktop applications on your mobile, but the reverse is possible as well - using mobile software on your home computer. With close to half a million applications in the Google Play store, there are bound to be a number of apps to complement your desktop computing experience.

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