emulator
noun
em·u·la·tor
ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tər 
1
: one that emulates
2
: hardware or software that permits programs written for one computer to be run on another computer
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The answer is emulators, for both classic and homebrew games.
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Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
Emulation is another option for classic games, and received a boost when Apple in 2024 dropped its rule banning emulators from loading external files.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
That said, emulators for iPhone and PC can get the job done, too, unlike six-lane highways.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
This has resulted in several quality emulators appearing on the App Store, including Delta, PPSSPP, and RetroArch.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
Emulation is another option for classic games, and received a boost when Apple in 2024 dropped its rule banning emulators from loading external files.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
That said, emulators for iPhone and PC can get the job done, too, unlike six-lane highways.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
This has resulted in several quality emulators appearing on the App Store, including Delta, PPSSPP, and RetroArch.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Emulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulator. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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