Why Arcade Game Emulators Rock!

Arcade game emulators are a fantastic way to play your favorite classic games on an updated system. Emulators provide a nearly endless supply of games to enjoy including everything from classic arcade games to console games you may have forgotten ever existed. With a sparked interest in classic games, emulators are popping up everywhere and many consoles including Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation now have emulator capabilities. With this exploding market showing no signs of slowing, we’ve decided to take a look at what makes game emulators so fun and unique!

Play Discontinued & Hard to Find Games

One of the most nostalgic aspects of game emulators is their ability to run old games on new, upgraded systems. Many games enjoyed on emulators are games that have been out of circulation or are extremely hard to find. The Nintendo Virtual Console was launched through the Wii, 3DS and Wii U with Nintendo was one of the first big names to include emulator capabilities. However, not all titles were made available. The most popular games could be downloaded to your Nintendo 3DS, Wii or Wii U and played using the existing controllers. Many other big name console makers followed suit creating a swell of interest among older game enthusiasts.

Fix and Upgrade Old Games

While game emulation has become extremely sophisticated, many older games are written with very simple programs that game enthusiasts enjoy upgrading or modifying. Whether it’s fixing old bugs or updating sports team logos, emulator enthusiasts are able to go into a game’s ROM and rewrite the code! Game graphics can even be improved beyond the original limitations of the technology of the time and programming in cheat codes can be done in a matter of seconds. This makes your favorite classic games easier to play and better looking, as well as more interesting and fun!

Play Virtually any Game on a Single Machine

While many emulators may put lockouts on their systems preventing you from playing most games, our Pro Upright Xtension Arcade Machine “Emulator Edition” allows you to connect your PC, Mac or Raspberry Pi using a simple USB port for immediate game play. If you can download it to your computer, you can play it on our system! Your favorite MAME and computer games are all immediately available through a single arcade console with virtually endless options for customization and modification.

Affordability

Game emulators are an affordable way to play literally thousands of games without breaking the bank. Many older games can be found for very cheap with some games offered for free download. This makes arcade gaming more affordable than ever before! From the comfort of your own home you’ll be able to return to your favorite childhood moments like never before. 

Experiencing your favorite classic arcade and video games has never been easier. Game emulators have brought many games back to life and given the older generation of gamers a reason to love gaming again.

What are your favorite classic games from your childhood? Share your thoughts in the comments below!