Delta, the free Nintendo emulator, is finally available on the Apple App Store just weeks after the company changed it’s policies to allow emulators on iOS.
It’s the latest free emulator app that’s topping the Apple App Store’s Entertainment section. The program requires slightly more setup than most apps, so here’s a quick guide.
How to Use Delta
1. Start by downloading the Delta app on your Apple device.
2. Open it, and you’ll notice it contains no games. You must put their ROM files into your gadget. MakeUseOf recommends using a cartridge dumper like Epilogue’s GB Operator to extract ROM files from game cartridges legally. It only works for Game Boy cartridges, but you may find similar tools for other retro Nintendo gaming devices.
3. Delta only works with the following ROM file formats:
* .gba
* .nes
* .nds
4. You may download from other websites, but beware of malware and follow your country’s laws regarding online intellectual property.
5. Load the ROMs to your iPhone, and then follow these instructions:
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For Game Boy Advance games:
Tap on the GBA tab, then tap on the Import button. Select the ROM file you want to import.*
For Nintendo Entertainment System games:
Tap on the NES tab, then tap on the Import button. Select the ROM file you want to import.*
For Nintendo DS games:
You must add DS BIOS files to your iPhone. You can find many free online sources, but be careful of potential malware and other cyber threats. Once you have the BIOS files, tap Nintendo DS under the Core Settings . Then, import the DS BIOS files by tapping on them.6. Once you have imported the ROM files, you can start playing your games! Simply tap on the game you want to play, and it will launch in Delta.
You can find many free online sources for ROM files, but be careful of potential malware and other cyber threats. Make sure to follow your country’s laws regarding online intellectual property.
