Old Nes Games on the Android

When it comes down to it, emulators are legal as long as the bios is not provided with the package. Roms on the other head, are illegal to download unless you have a legal copy and/or ripped the rom out yourself. Now, why would google start to remove those emulators? The main reason would probably be legal pressure from the gaming companies. Especially big ones like Nintendo. Since the Wii  came out, it has featured it’s own emulator, allowing people to buy and download old NES, SNES, and N64 games straight to the Wii.

Thanks to Android developer Yongzh for the amazing emulators offered for free to download. After his apps were removed from the Android Market, Yongzh provided them for free on this site. (Only N64 costs.)

https://slideme.org/user/yongzh

These emulaters are really good, but unfortunatelly the on-screen buttons do present a problem. It’s really hard to run, jump, and hold a turtle shell all at the same time on Mario. I personally use a bluetooth keyboard, and have the keys mapped out the way I like it.

If you have a USB controller, you can plug the controller into your android device, as long as you have the right sized USB port on your phone or tablet. One other option is a bluetooth controller, like the one that I blogged about here: http://splog.samuelpaasch.com/2012/02/wireless-bluetooth-controller-by-gamestop/

This controller allows you to play your games without the strain of using the on-screen controls, bulky keyboard, or the wires on your USB controller. You can program the controller keys how ever you like it for the app. Making the controller the best accessory for you Emulator apps.