Note: cores for more demanding consoles with 3D graphics and so on (N64, PS1, Sega Saturn) will be more straining on your device. There will be certain games that don’t quite conform to this list, but for most people we believe that it’s optimal. So which cores are best for which console? Below are our core picks for the most popular consoles, based on the broadest compatibility and best performance with the most games. (The only way to then uninstall a core is to go to the Retroarch app settings, and “Clear Data.”) Note that as soon as you tap a core in the list, it will download to your device. Just go to “Load Core -> Download Core” and select what you want from the list. These are console emulators which have been adapted to work as plugins through Retroarch and can be downloaded directly through the app. Once you’ve done that, open Retroarch and you’ll be presented with the main menu, which may mean absolutely nothing to you if you’re unfamiliar with Retroarch.įirst, let’s get some cores downloaded to your device. The first thing you need to do, of course, is install Retroarch from the Play Store. So if you’ve downloaded Retroarch and don’t know your core from your content, or just want to know which cores are best for running your favorite console games, read on.

The all-in-one package designed to load up all your favorite consoles and games from one place is available for Android, too, though the intricacies of setting it up are much less talked about. For years Retroarch has been the indomitable platform of choice for discerning emulation connoisseurs on PC.

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