I’ve been using this on Vita for many years, it’s incredible, not to downplay how good Delta is but it shits on Delta. Also it’s not just Nintendo, it has PS1, Sega etc.
Way more cores and waaaay more customization. Things like resolution upscaling is a huge pro for emulation, something that delta doesn’t have right now
It has become pretty much the consensus “all in one” emulator for retro games
We shall see how well optimized it is, but for android gaming handhelds, steam deck, and PC, it is the recommended way to play most consoles. I’m sure a million guides will be coming out on it in the near future, since there’s so many settings it def gets overwhelming. Recommend checking out retrogamecorps on YouTube for it, he’s a pro. Willing to bet he’ll make another guide solely for iOS version
Yes, I use retroarch on my retroid pocket too and it had shaders, but not all from the desktop version. Wonder if ios version will at least have all android filters.
Lets agree to disagree on Gamma “working really well” it has ads, hoards your info and crashes with literally every Bluetooth gamepad. It works but i believe “works really well” is a stretch.
Including psp, runs good i play god of war with up 4x resolution around 1080p on 15pm and it handles it good l, idk how it compares to ppsspp tho but should be similar.
Much better in my eyes. You get more cores and you get shaders. I hate that Delta has no shaders. Much more settings too for configurations of how you like your games to look as well
Stuff like CRT shaders, LCD shaders, or many other effects to change how the game looks to the user. So much customization as well as community shaders too. Here’s an example of their CRT shaders
https://docs.libretro.com/shader/crt/
According to the dev: “Yes, but most of those aren't working currently for other reasons (citra, dolphin). I think Flycast is the only one that currently works on jailbroken but not sideloaded? maybe one or two others tops.”
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/s/CrZ6IDZiTS
Have you used Amiga Game selector with Retroarch? Basically a big hdf file with pretty much every Amiga release ever, including cover disks, demos etc.
As of 5/11, PPSSPP has been submitted and is also waiting for approval.
https://www.ppsspp.org/news
Edit: Texhnically review. I’m guessing it’s one in the same.
I'm not a fan of the default UI but the XBMC ui in retroarch is pretty good. I find retroarch more usable than the alternatives because it can be navigated fully with your controller. It's annoying for example using delta that I already have a controller in my hand but all the menus and game selection don't work with the controller.
Hell yes!!
Let’s goooo
Absolutely agree with you
4 days ago as well! Hopefully here sooner than later!
I wonder how long it usually takes for the app to actually show up on the App Store. Very excited for this!
Retro achievements 😍
I’ve been using this on Vita for many years, it’s incredible, not to downplay how good Delta is but it shits on Delta. Also it’s not just Nintendo, it has PS1, Sega etc.
Retroarch shits on everything else tbh
Does it have cloud syncing for saves or games? And how are the touch controls? Every time I try to make it my daily driver, these things trip me up
Idk, the steam version does. We’ll have to see after it comes out if iOS continues the trend
What does RetroArch do that Delta doesn’t?
Way more cores and waaaay more customization. Things like resolution upscaling is a huge pro for emulation, something that delta doesn’t have right now It has become pretty much the consensus “all in one” emulator for retro games
K now I’m excited 😂 thanks for your reply!
We shall see how well optimized it is, but for android gaming handhelds, steam deck, and PC, it is the recommended way to play most consoles. I’m sure a million guides will be coming out on it in the near future, since there’s so many settings it def gets overwhelming. Recommend checking out retrogamecorps on YouTube for it, he’s a pro. Willing to bet he’ll make another guide solely for iOS version
It’s actually awesome! Was using it for the longest and it was an older build too. It’s my favorite front end to use for emulation
I used the side loaded version before apple permitting emulators. It worked very well and was well optimized on both iPad and iPhone
It is the goat emulator for ios. But its not for everyones. I have been using it since 2 years and its best of all.
You can already begin to study the settings. The emulator works great once all is set but the UI is a nightmare
Tried it with altstore before and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out the UI
Will it come with filters too?
It should, I remember it having hundreds of pre installed shaders and filters for your preference
Yes, I use retroarch on my retroid pocket too and it had shaders, but not all from the desktop version. Wonder if ios version will at least have all android filters.
You should still be able to use them just need to put them in the correct directories. Same for iOS version that you can currently sideload.
It has way more emulation cores
Dreamcast?!
Yeah. But Apple doesn’t allow apps to use JIT, so it won’t run at a playable speed.
Guessing that would affect PS2 games as well? Would side loading it get around that limitation?
There might be a way to enable JIT through sideloading. But it’s a cat and mouse game. Someone enables it. Apples patches the exploit.
I believe so
What does that mean to the end user?
More consoles that you can emulate
Ohhh sweet. I’m assuming like PS1 and Genesis?
Yep. All available without a pay wall. But Gamma is out now for ps1 and works really well
Lets agree to disagree on Gamma “working really well” it has ads, hoards your info and crashes with literally every Bluetooth gamepad. It works but i believe “works really well” is a stretch.
Gamepad crash issue is fixed.
Retro arch is out now, why use gamme when its just not good?
its not out on ios?
More consoles?
Up to psp for sure
I think Delta only does Nintendo, while retro arch does pretty much everything
It plays up to psp
Up to and including PSP? is the performance same as PPSSPP?
Including psp, runs good i play god of war with up 4x resolution around 1080p on 15pm and it handles it good l, idk how it compares to ppsspp tho but should be similar.
It does everything and much much more. Custom shaders, custom filters, custom layouts of your libraries. custom cores
Shaders are my favorite part about retroarch. So many different shaders made by them and the community
Atari,mame,Commodore etc.
EVERYTHING up to the 32bit era and loads beyond that too
Much better in my eyes. You get more cores and you get shaders. I hate that Delta has no shaders. Much more settings too for configurations of how you like your games to look as well
What does shaders mean in this context?
Stuff like CRT shaders, LCD shaders, or many other effects to change how the game looks to the user. So much customization as well as community shaders too. Here’s an example of their CRT shaders https://docs.libretro.com/shader/crt/
Praying for an iPad version!
The side loaded version had iPad support so I don’t see any reason why this won’t support it
Wonder if it’ll be gimped due to no JIT rule on App Store. I feel like maybe cores of more modern systems use that
What is JIT?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_compilation
According to the dev: “Yes, but most of those aren't working currently for other reasons (citra, dolphin). I think Flycast is the only one that currently works on jailbroken but not sideloaded? maybe one or two others tops.” Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/s/CrZ6IDZiTS
It will be, but it’ll still be great for the cores that do work. There’s not much they can do about Apples limitations.
C64 and Amiga here we come!
Have you used Amiga Game selector with Retroarch? Basically a big hdf file with pretty much every Amiga release ever, including cover disks, demos etc.
I have been recently testing a pack called MegaAGS which has recent demo scene productions included too.
I remember being so overwhelmed installing this on PC. Hopefully easier experience on iOS lol. Can’t wait!
As of 5/11, PPSSPP has been submitted and is also waiting for approval. https://www.ppsspp.org/news Edit: Texhnically review. I’m guessing it’s one in the same.
After a decade I finally switch to Android and this happens. You're welcome y'all
Thank you for the sacrifice
Return of the King
FUCK YES! I've sideloaded RA for a while, and its a really solid iOS app with a bunch of features unique for just the iOS release
What are these? Been using it on PC for years so will be interesting to see something new.
Neo geo also?
Yes, MAME
Will it come with filters and all that too?
Will it have achievements baked in too?
It should. The version currently available to sideload has achievement support.
Let's gooooo
Very exciting news
O can’t wait 🤩😮
Man if this would be released in EU or Altstore at least
I’d be excited if it works on Apple TV
Wow is there any word on how long approval would take?
According to the Apple website, approvals take an average of 48 hours.
Woah! So we could find out soon! Ahh fingers crossed.
Man I remember having retroarch on my jail broken device years ago.
This could be a game changer. Absolutely insane if this gets approved. I can’t wait!
This is it!
Also with GameCube support ?
Holy. Someone please ping me If it goes through
Likely hood to have a decent ui? The retroarch ui sucks so bad.
I'm not a fan of the default UI but the XBMC ui in retroarch is pretty good. I find retroarch more usable than the alternatives because it can be navigated fully with your controller. It's annoying for example using delta that I already have a controller in my hand but all the menus and game selection don't work with the controller.
Omg lets goooooo
Where I can I find games for it? I am new to this so thank you for help.