how to emulate video games on mobile devices
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This was an Ignite Style presentation that I did for a class entitled "Writing In Digital Environments". It is a presentation that will teach the viewer the basics of video game emulation and how they can emulate video games on their mobile devices.TRANSCRIPT
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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