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~~:~~What are recommended emulators?~~ ~~

{{for|a condensed list of the most recommended emulators|List of recommended emulators}}

~~Recommended~~ emulators are ~~reviewed~~ by ~~wiki authors~~/~~contributors~~. The list of recommended emulators is available on each emulation page, check the Wiki page and look at the "'''Recommended'''" column.

===What are recommended emulators?===

Well, most importantly they're emulators that are recommended by /emugen/. The list of recommended emulators is available on each emulation page, check the Wiki page and look at the "'''Recommended'''" column.

Emulators are listed in the order of most recommended on top and least recommended on bottom.

Emulators are listed in the order of most recommended at the top and least recommended at the bottom.

~~:~~Recommendation levels~~ ~~

===Recommendation levels===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col"|Recommendation level

! scope="col"|~~Appearence~~

! scope="col"|Appearance

! scope="col"|Description

! scope="col"|Template call

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|Semi-recommended

|{{~}}

|[[#Semi-recommended|Semi-recommended emulator]]. Typically ~~an emulator lower compatibility~~ than higher recommended emulators.

|[[#Semi-recommended|Semi-recommended emulator]]. Typically less compatible than higher recommended emulators.

|<code>{{T|~}}</code>

|-

|Unknown ~~recommendation~~

|Unknown

|{{?}}

|Untested emulator. An emulator that has not been tested/tested enough.

|<code>{{T|?}}</code>

|-

|Further research needed.

|Further research needed

|{{R}}

|Further research needed to ~~see~~ if recommended. Typically a emulator that was recently added to the article.

|Further research needed to determine if it's recommended. Typically an emulator that was recently added to the article.

|<code>{{T|R}}</code>

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|<code>{{T|✗}} or {{T|N}}</code>

|}

==System emulation status==

Assign these symbols in "Infobox system" panel section based on;

✓: Compatibility is approximately 40% or higher.

~: Compatibility is lower than 40%, even though functional emulators exist.

✗: No functional emulators exist, or compatibility is negligible (near 5%).

==Recommending emulators==

If you want to change the recommendation of a emulator that is listed as 'unknown recommendation' or 'further research needed' you can:

If you want to change the recommendation of an emulator that is listed as 'unknown recommendation' or 'further research needed' you can:

~~:''Note follow~~ the ~~recommendation guide below:''~~

* Ask /emugen/

* Use the discussion page to gather opinions from other editors

* Edit the article yourself, if you have conducted your own research

* Edit the article your self

~~or to be on the safe side~~

* Contact the editor(s) of the article using the talk page

These are not strict rules but ~~a guideline~~ that should be considered while recommending an emulator:

'''These are not strict rules but guidelines that should be considered while recommending an emulator:'''

===Recommended===

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*Have high compatibility (and mappers support for systems like [[Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators|NES]], [[Game_Boy/Game_Boy_Color_emulators|GB/GBC]], [[Master_System_emulators|SMS/GG]], or operating systems support for [[PC_Emulator_Comparisons#Emulators|PC emulators]] etc.)

*Various [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Search&limit=500&offset=0&profile=default&search=%22%7Chardware+features%22 hardware features] like connectivity, peripherals and special hardware support etc.;

*Various [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Search&limit=500&offset=0&profile=default&search=%22%7Chardware+features%22 hardware features] like connectivity, peripherals and special hardware support etc.

*Offering useful [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Enhancements%7CEnhancements%22&title=Special%3ASearch&limit=500&profile=default&fulltext=1 enhancement features];

*Offering useful [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Enhancements%7CEnhancements%22&title=Special%3ASearch&limit=500&profile=default&fulltext=1 enhancement features].

*Supports arcade and other hardware variations[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Arcade+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Hardware+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1];

*Supports arcade and other hardware variations[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Arcade+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Hardware+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1].

*~~Being capable~~ of running on ~~various~~ modern ~~devices/~~operating systems ~~and run full speed on~~ [https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/ ~~modern affordable hardware~~] ~~- ''something like: [https://registry.khronos.org/vulkan/specs/ Vulkan 1.3]/~~[[~~Wikipedia:Direct3D#Direct3D_12_levels|D3D12 (12_1)~~]] ~~GPU with drivers still up-to-date and AVX2 supported CPU~~'';

*Capable of running smoothly at full speed on modern, affordable, and widely used hardware and operating systems. ''See [https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/ Steam HW survey] and [[Computer specifications]] for that.''

*Generally, be usable day-to-day by even the not-so-tech-savvy users;

*Generally, be usable day-to-day by even the not-so-tech-savvy users. (e.g. distributing binaries of the software, without requiring compiling)

*Being improved regularly--in other words, be active and, preferably, be open-source (not closed-source), as that ensures that any active programmer can keep the software in ~~shipshape condition~~ and able to run on latest operating systems.

*Being improved regularly--in other words, be active and, preferably, be open-source (not closed-source), as that ensures that any active programmer can keep the software in good shape and able to run on the latest operating systems.

*[[Emulation_Accuracy|Accuracy]]-focused emulators are ~~'''only~~ recommended~~'''~~ when

*[[Emulation_Accuracy|Accuracy]]-focused emulators are recommended when they have a reasonable amount of compatibility compared to general-use emulators without demanding high-end hardware. Being accurate doesn't always mean more compatible.

** They're have reasonable amount of compatibility compared to general-use emulators. This one should only be considered for [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|Homebrew]], [[Game_engine_recreations_and_source_ports|Game engine recreations and source ports]] and development/developer communities or users that just want to ensure they'll be able to play most games with the least amount of unexpected/unreported glitches or timing issues etc.

** They are playable on mid-end systems, or high-end ~~systems for newer consoles~~.

===Semi-recommended===

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This should be a small amount of the listed emulators, otherwise should be listed as recommended or not recommended.

* Meets only a few of the recommended guidelines, e.g hard to use GUI but ~~meets the other guidelines~~.

* Meets only a few of the recommended guidelines, e.g hard to use GUI but accurate emulation.

* Emulators that aren't the best in those categories. They still may be good emulators, and offer many great features, but are not the best option for general users or ~~falls~~ short compared to other emulators.

* Emulators that aren't the best in those categories. They still may be good emulators, and offer many great features, but are not the best option for general users or fall short compared to other emulators.

* If it has some level of compatibility ~~for~~ emulators ~~that~~ lacking competition (like [[Xbox_360_emulators|Xbox 360]]) or any other system is in [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulation category.

* If it has some level of compatibility, emulators lacking competition (like [[Xbox_360_emulators|Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation_4_emulators|PlayStation 4]]), or any other system in the [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulation category.

===Not recommended===

* If the emulator~~(s) for that system can not~~ run any commercial software or game.

* If the emulator cannot run any commercial software or game.

** [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Not_yet_emulated ~~un-emulated~~ systems], [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulated systems with little or no compatibility, [[MAME]]'s "MACHINE_SKELETON" state.

** [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Not_yet_emulated Unemulated systems], [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulated systems with little to no compatibility, [[MAME]]'s "MACHINE_SKELETON" state.

* ~~Falls~~ short of the ~~semi-recommended~~ emulator~~(s)~~ or ~~considerably short of~~ the ~~recommended~~ emulator(s)

* It falls short compared to other emulators.

* If use of the emulator poses data privacy risks, or if the emulator is/has been associated with questionable practices (including but not limited to adware, bloatware, shady monetization, license violation, illegal activity).

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[[Category:Recommendations]]

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-:<font size="3"><b>What are recommended emulators?</b></font><br>
+{{for|a condensed list of the most recommended emulators|List of recommended emulators}}
-Recommended emulators are reviewed by wiki authors/contributors. The list of recommended emulators is available on each emulation page, check the Wiki page and look at the "'''Recommended'''" column.
+===What are recommended emulators?===
+Well, most importantly they're emulators that are recommended by /emugen/. The list of recommended emulators is available on each emulation page, check the Wiki page and look at the "'''Recommended'''" column.
-Emulators are listed in the order of most recommended on top and least recommended on bottom.
+Emulators are listed in the order of most recommended at the top and least recommended at the bottom.
-:<font size="3"><b>Recommendation levels</b></font><br>
+===Recommendation levels===
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 ! scope="col"|Recommendation level
-! scope="col"|Appearence
+! scope="col"|Appearance
 ! scope="col"|Description
 ! scope="col"|Template call
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 |Semi-recommended
 |{{~}}
-|[[#Semi-recommended|Semi-recommended emulator]].<br>Typically an emulator lower compatibility than higher recommended emulators.
+|[[#Semi-recommended|Semi-recommended emulator]].<br>Typically less compatible than higher recommended emulators.
 |<code>{{T|~}}</code>
 |-
-|Unknown recommendation
+|Unknown
 |{{?}}
 |Untested emulator.<br>An emulator that has not been tested/tested enough.
 |<code>{{T|?}}</code>
 |-
-|Further research needed.
+|Further research needed
 |{{R}}
-|Further research needed to see if recommended.<br>Typically a emulator that was recently added to the article.
+|Further research needed to determine if it's recommended.<br>Typically an emulator that was recently added to the article.
 |<code>{{T|R}}</code>
 |-
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 |<code>{{T|✗}} or {{T|N}}</code>
 |}
+==System emulation status==
+Assign these symbols in "Infobox system" panel section based on;
+    ✓: Compatibility is approximately 40% or higher.
+    ~: Compatibility is lower than 40%, even though functional emulators exist.
+    ✗: No functional emulators exist, or compatibility is negligible (near 5%).
 ==Recommending emulators==
-If you want to change the recommendation of a emulator that is listed as 'unknown recommendation' or 'further research needed' you can:
+If you want to change the recommendation of an emulator that is listed as 'unknown recommendation' or 'further research needed' you can:
-:''Note follow the recommendation guide below:''
+* Ask /emugen/
+* Use the discussion page to gather opinions from other editors
+* Edit the article yourself, if you have conducted your own research
-* Edit the article your self
-or to be on the safe side
-* Contact the editor(s) of the article using the talk page
-These are not strict rules but a guideline that should be considered while recommending an emulator:
+'''These are not strict rules but guidelines that should be considered while recommending an emulator:'''
 ===Recommended===
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 *Have high compatibility (and mappers support for systems like [[Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators|NES]], [[Game_Boy/Game_Boy_Color_emulators|GB/GBC]], [[Master_System_emulators|SMS/GG]], or operating systems support for [[PC_Emulator_Comparisons#Emulators|PC emulators]] etc.)
-*Various [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Search&limit=500&offset=0&profile=default&search=%22%7Chardware+features%22 hardware features] like connectivity, peripherals and special hardware support etc.;
+*Various [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Search&limit=500&offset=0&profile=default&search=%22%7Chardware+features%22 hardware features] like connectivity, peripherals and special hardware support etc.
-*Offering useful [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Enhancements%7CEnhancements%22&title=Special%3ASearch&limit=500&profile=default&fulltext=1 enhancement features];
+*Offering useful [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Enhancements%7CEnhancements%22&title=Special%3ASearch&limit=500&profile=default&fulltext=1 enhancement features].
-*Supports arcade and other hardware variations[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Arcade+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Hardware+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1];
+*Supports arcade and other hardware variations[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Arcade+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Hardware+variations%22&title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=1].
-*Being capable of running on various modern devices/operating systems and run full speed on [https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/ modern affordable hardware] - ''something like: [https://registry.khronos.org/vulkan/specs/ Vulkan 1.3]/[[Wikipedia:Direct3D#Direct3D_12_levels|D3D12 (12_1)]] GPU with drivers still up-to-date and AVX2 supported CPU'';
+*Capable of running smoothly at full speed on modern, affordable, and widely used hardware and operating systems. ''See [https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/ Steam HW survey] and [[Computer specifications]] for that.''
-*Generally, be usable day-to-day by even the not-so-tech-savvy users;
+*Generally, be usable day-to-day by even the not-so-tech-savvy users. (e.g. distributing binaries of the software, without requiring compiling)
-*Being improved regularly--in other words, be active and, preferably, be open-source (not closed-source), as that ensures that any active programmer can keep the software in shipshape condition and able to run on latest operating systems.
+*Being improved regularly--in other words, be active and, preferably, be open-source (not closed-source), as that ensures that any active programmer can keep the software in good shape and able to run on the latest operating systems.
-*[[Emulation_Accuracy|Accuracy]]-focused emulators are '''only recommended''' when
+*[[Emulation_Accuracy|Accuracy]]-focused emulators are recommended when they have a reasonable amount of compatibility compared to general-use emulators without demanding high-end hardware. Being accurate doesn't always mean more compatible.
-** They're have reasonable amount of compatibility compared to general-use emulators. This one should only be considered for [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|Homebrew]], [[Game_engine_recreations_and_source_ports|Game engine recreations and source ports]] and development/developer communities or users that just want to ensure they'll be able to play most games with the least amount of unexpected/unreported glitches or timing issues etc.
-** They are playable on mid-end systems, or high-end systems for newer consoles.
 ===Semi-recommended===
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 This should be a small amount of the listed emulators, otherwise should be listed as recommended or not recommended.
-* Meets only a few of the recommended guidelines, e.g hard to use GUI but meets the other guidelines.
+* Meets only a few of the recommended guidelines, e.g hard to use GUI but accurate emulation.
-* Emulators that aren't the best in those categories. They still may be good emulators, and offer many great features, but are not the best option for general users or falls short compared to other emulators.
+* Emulators that aren't the best in those categories. They still may be good emulators, and offer many great features, but are not the best option for general users or fall short compared to other emulators.
-* If it has some level of compatibility for emulators that lacking competition (like [[Xbox_360_emulators|Xbox 360]]) or any other system is in [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulation category.
+* If it has some level of compatibility, emulators lacking competition (like [[Xbox_360_emulators|Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation_4_emulators|PlayStation 4]]), or any other system in the [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulation category.
 ===Not recommended===
-* If the emulator(s) for that system can not run any commercial software or game.
+* If the emulator cannot run any commercial software or game.
-** [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Not_yet_emulated un-emulated systems], [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulated systems with little or no compatibility, [[MAME]]'s "MACHINE_SKELETON" state.
+** [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Not_yet_emulated Unemulated systems], [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulated systems with little to no compatibility, [[MAME]]'s "MACHINE_SKELETON" state.
-* Falls short of the semi-recommended emulator(s) or considerably short of the recommended emulator(s)
+* It falls short compared to other emulators.
+* If use of the emulator poses data privacy risks, or if the emulator is/has been associated with questionable practices (including but not limited to adware, bloatware, shady monetization, license violation, illegal activity).
 __NOTOC__
 [[Category:Recommendations]]