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;Google Play Games
:Not to be confused with the [[Preservation_projects#Private_Platform_Servers|service of the same name]], Google Play Games is a PC application that lets you browse, download, and play '''select mobile games''' on a Windows desktop or laptop. '''Sse developer build if you want more [[#Hardware_features|hardware feature]] support'''. Google Play Games is not yet available for Mac. Currently, only bunch of games are available across the beta regions but Google adding games on a regular basis.<ref>[https://play.google.com/googleplaygames#section-faqs Google Play Games FAQ]</ref>
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===Comparisons===
;BlueStacks
:A commercial software with a decent compatibility and performance. It has lots of [[#Enhancements|enhancement]] and [[#Hardware_features|hardware feature]] support. Newer versions bundled with "BlueStacks X" software and "BlueStacks services" which you can uninstall it afterwards, and you need to uninstall these during each update session unfortunately (BlueStacks Player do not need these apps). It includes Google Apps by default.
;Genymotion
:A closed-source Android emulator with lots of [[#Hardware_features|hardware features]], available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. [https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003059737-Can-I-play-games-with-Genymotion It's not designed for gaming but it has pretty good compatibility with commercial games] especially with latest versions of the games. It's a commercial product though, aimed at software developers and QA teams. You'll need to create an account and download the free non-commercial use license. Except for the pay-to-remove "free for personal use" watermark on the screen, paid builds add features only useful for Android app developers. Unlike other closed-source emulators, Genymotion avoids pre-installing unnecessary apps.
;Google Play Games
:Not to be confused with the [[Preservation_projects#Private_Platform_Servers|service of the same name]], Google Play Games is a PC application that lets you browse, download, and play '''select mobile games''' on a Windows desktop or laptop. '''Sse developer build if you want more [[#Hardware_features|hardware feature]] support'''. Google Play Games is not yet available for Mac. Currently, only bunch of games are available across the beta regions but Google adding games on a regular basis.<ref>[https://play.google.com/googleplaygames#section-faqs Google Play Games FAQ]</ref>
[[File:Android_Studio_built-in_emulator_device_skin_demonstration.jpeg|thumb|298px|Android Studio built-in emulator device skin demonstration, see [[#Enhancements]]]]
