What the heck is emulation? How can I play play play? Relax! Here is a step-by-step tutorial to make you an expert within minutes. First off, here are some definitions:
Emulation: The process of simulating hardware of one machine on another, so in our case, playing SNES, Genesis, N64, etc. games on your PC, Mac or mobile device.
ROM/ISO: The image of the actual game; for example, Super Smash Bros. This is basically a file that has been converted from a game cartridge or CD so that you can run it on your computer or mobile device.
Emulator: A program that allows you to run SNES, Genesis, N64, etc. game images (ROMs/ISOs) on your computer or mobile device.
Now that you know the important terms, here's how to get down and dirty, and start playing!
Step 1: Choose and Download an Emulator
Select the system of the game you wish to run. Some systems have more than one emulator, so just download the one with the highest rating.
Step 2: Choose and Download ROMs/ISOs
Legally you must own a copy of the game you are emulating, but they are easy to find all over the web.
Step 3: Install/Extract Emulator and ROMs/ISOs
If the files are in .zip, .rar or .7z format, you will need an extraction utility, such as WinRAR (Windows), 7-Zip (Windows) or The Unarchiver (Mac) to extract them. Some emulators may need to be installed first.
Step 4: Play Your Game!
Finally! Now all you have to do is run your emulators executable file, load your ROM, and begin playing! Please consult the emulators manual for controls, configurations, and FAQs.
There you go! If you experience any issues, please contact me and I will be more than happy to assist you.
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