r/EmulationOniOS

Hello everyone, after posting my Beta help request for the LudiHub Duo update, there were some questions regarding the RetroSockets side project for RetroArch. The project was renamed to RetroCarts and is available again for free via TestFlight on the https://ludihub.app/retrocarts website. It's the same concept as before: A game launcher for RetroArch with ASMR physical media sound effects. You need to install the latest RetroArch Testflight beta and login with your ScreenScraper account for the game labels. Tap the sync button and the app takes care of the rest.

Minimum iOS Version: 18

Supported RetroArch systems:  GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, N64, NDS, 3DS, PS1, PSP, Sega Saturn, Genesis/MD

Once RetroArch releases its next update, I will submit it for public AppStore release and will be available for free.

Done some further testing with the latest release of Madeira. All games are owned (some aren’t for sale anymore but you can obtain from various sources I won’t discuss due to rules). However these are the games I’ve been able to run from my library (average of 30-60 fps) only dipping lower on certain cutscenes however props to the DEVs and their hard work there’s still a long road ahead but we they got this. Just be patient, test what you can and before you know it’ll be perfect. (Not a dev or anywhere close just providing what I’ve tested and wanting the best for everyone) (check the official discord for more info)

Recomp of COD 4 running so smoothly on Iphone 17 pro (COD4IOS)

Skyrim running on iPhone Air iOS 26
Thank you to the developers

Hey everyone, today I'm releasing my PS-Vita emulator, Tsubomi!

JIT is required. No, I will not add non-JIT support.

You can download Tsubomi here: https://github.com/125hz/Tsubomi/releases/tag/0.47.0

It's been a few months since I posted my original post, I think most games that work on Vita3K should work now, but honestly I haven't worked on it for about 1.5 months (been busy working on Madeira, a PC emulator, which you should check out here)!

If you have any issues, please post the in "Issues" on GitHub, or put a Pull Request in. I'll get to it when I have time.

Setup Guide:

Prerequisites - Stikdebug and PS Vita setup files (Preinstall, Font, and Firmware file. You can acquire these online from Sony as well as through the official Vita-3k emulator)

1. Install IPA with your preferred method/service

2. Attach "universal.js" to Tsubomi in Stikdebug

3. Launch Tsubomi through Stikdebug, and follow onboarding setup (installing all the firmware files)

4. Add your game's work.bin/license file and .pkg file, and play!

I do not support piracy. You will not get any support for pirated games. Please own a copy of the game you are trying to emulate. It will take me a while to get to any issues, as I am focused on upcoming midterms and busy with work.

If you run into any issues with games (i.e. graphics look off, performance issues, etc) change some of the settings around! Try high accuracy, async pipeline compilation, resolution multiplier, etc!

There is no Tsubomi discord, or any social media account. I do not want to run a discord server, so please don't ask lol

Credits: Original Vita3K team and all of it's contributors. They did most of the work, I just did the work of porting it to iOS.

AI Disclosure: Claude Opus/Sonnet 5 were used during development for both coding + debugging. The app has been thoroughly tested with the following games to ensure it works: Persona 4 Golden, VA-11 Hall-A, Amagami Ebikore+, Gravity Rush

Running natively on iPhone 17 Pro, all ahead of time code, no JIT. Claude and Codex AI have done all of the heavy lifting in the porting process. A lot had to change to get this working on iOS and a lot of work is still needed to further optimize (runs better without the screen recorder.) You’ll notice frame drops here and audio issues but the game is fully playable now. No release date yet as this isn’t even close to being a quality port but we are getting there.

UNBELIEVEABLE! HUGE thanks to u/iDevZer0!

I thought this is a fake project but I’m absolutely SHOCKED! You can install it through LiveContainer and this thing won’t need any debugger or JIT thingies! Just solid 60FPS on all maxed out settings, I can’t believe this goated game running on iPhone 11 CPU! Thanks a lot u/iDevZer0 again, u da GOAT‼️ I can’t wait to see more ports like this.

Lil request: Add Apple Smart Keyboard/Mouse support pleaseee I wanna play this game on plane bro!

Check this project on GitHub: https://github.com/DevZer0D4Y/COD4iOS-COD4NS

Airstrike/UI scorestreaks need you to touch the screen to work, but other than that the game is absolutely amazing

https://github.com/NicholasDominici/halo-ce-ios

Just wanted to share this with the community here in case anyone missed it. Huge thank you to the developers for their efforts.

I’ve gotten a few of my favorite indie Steam games running on my iPhone Air! Playing the games in portrait mode isn’t best for my eye-sight, but I’m loving this setup! In the this photo from bottom to top:

• GameSir Pocket Taco
• Forestrike (via Madeira 1.3, iOS 27.0.1)
• PIP Video of Sunday Night Football
• Live Activity for my team winning in fantasy baseball.

Hopefully get’s fixed in an upcoming update, Minecraft PS Vita splash screens and then black screens, if anyone knows a fix please let me know!!’