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|version = 1.3.1 (2021/12/02)
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|version = {{Version|Delta}}
 
|active = Yes
 
|active = Yes
 
|platform = [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on tvOS|tvOS]]
 
|platform = [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on tvOS|tvOS]]
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|source = [https://github.com/rileytestut/Delta GitHub]
 
|source = [https://github.com/rileytestut/Delta GitHub]
 
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'''Delta''' is an emulator for [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] and [[Emulators on tvOS|tvOS]] that currently supports NES, SNES, N64, GBC, GBA, and DS emulation.
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'''Delta''' is an emulator for [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] and [[Emulators on tvOS|tvOS]] that currently supports NES ([[Nestopia]]), SNES ([[Snes9x]]), N64 ([[Mupen64Plus]]), GBC ([[Gambatte]]), GBA ([[VisualBoyAdvance-M]]), and DS ([[melonDS]]) emulation. Sega Genesis ([[Genesis Plus GX]]) support is in beta. <ref>https://github.com/rileytestut/Delta/blob/main/README.md</ref>
  
 
==Download==
 
==Download==
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|[https://altstore.io/ AltStore] -<small>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Delta_Emulator/wiki/guide Installation Guide]</small>
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|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/delta-game-emulator/id1048524688 App Store] or [https://altstore.io/ AltStore] -<small>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Delta_Emulator/wiki/guide Installation Guide]</small>
 
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Delta is the successor to a popular GBA emulator, GBA4iOS, made by the same developer and started development back in March of 2015.  Similar to RetroArch, it uses a core based approach with each system running of it's own core, however it is not the same as Libretro format. So far only the NES, SNES, N64, GB(C), and GBA are supported with NDS emulation currently in beta and only available to Patreon donors. Support for Sega Genesis emulation is planned for after NDS emulation is publicly released.
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Delta is the successor to a popular GBA emulator, GBA4iOS, made by the same developer and started development back in March of 2015.  Similar to RetroArch, it uses a core based approach with each system running of its own core, however it is not Libretro-based and uses its own system to link into these cores. So far, only the NES, SNES, N64, GB(C), GBA and NDS systems are supported. Support for Sega Genesis emulation is planned for public release with initial support added in a beta release (1.3b4).
  
 
==Issues==
 
==Issues==
Due to Apple's unique philosophy on what is allowed to be on the App Store and limiting the ability to install third-party applications, installing the app can be a little bit complicated.  Luckily there are multiple ways of installing and you can even do it without needing to jailbreak your phone, such as the developer's App Store alternative, AltStore.  
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<s>Due to Apple's unique philosophy on what is allowed to be on the App Store and limiting the ability to install third-party applications, installing the app can be a little bit complicated.  Luckily there are multiple ways of installing and you can even do it without needing to jailbreak your phone, such as the developer's App Store alternative, AltStore.</s> This is no longer neccesary as Apple has changed their App Store guidelines to allow emulators and have since approved Delta for App Store release, although it is still offered on the AltStore. In the European Union, sideloading is the only way to use Delta.<ref>https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/17/altstore-eu-alternative-app-marketplace/</ref>
  
Most of the systems have great compatibility, with the exceptions of DS emulation. Both DS cores are slow and have low compatibility, and can sometimes crash, but turning off low power mode can help. All systems also can have sound problems, ranging from crackling to latency of a few seconds.  
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Most of the systems have high compatibility, with the exceptions of DS emulation. N64 emulation suffers from a bug which replaces certain textures and sprites with solid black rectangles. The DS core can run slower and has low compatibility, and can sometimes crash; turning off low power mode can help. All systems also can have sound problems, ranging from crackling to latency of a few seconds.  
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
* [http://rileytestut.com/blog/ Dev's blog]
 
* [http://rileytestut.com/blog/ Dev's blog]
 
* [https://discord.gg/ERssHqy Official Discord server]
 
* [https://discord.gg/ERssHqy Official Discord server]
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
  
 
[[Category:Emulators]]
 
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[[Category:Super Nintendo emulators]]
 
[[Category:Super Nintendo emulators]]
 
[[Category:Multi-emulators]]
 
[[Category:Multi-emulators]]
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[[Category:Console emulators]]
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[[Category:Home console emulators]]
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[[Category:Handheld console emulators]]
 
[[Category:IOS emulation software]]
 
[[Category:IOS emulation software]]
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[[Category:TvOS emulation software]]

Revision as of 11:36, 21 April 2024

Delta
Delta-logo.png
Developer(s) Riley Testut and Caroline Moore
Latest version 1.5 [+]
Active Yes
Platform(s) iOS
tvOS
Emulates GBA
GB/GBC
NES
SNES
N64
DS
Accuracy ?
Website deltaemulator.com
Support ($) Patreon
Programmed in Swift
Source code GitHub

Delta is an emulator for iOS and tvOS that currently supports NES (Nestopia), SNES (Snes9x), N64 (Mupen64Plus), GBC (Gambatte), GBA (VisualBoyAdvance-M), and DS (melonDS) emulation. Sega Genesis (Genesis Plus GX) support is in beta. [1]

Download

iOS App Store or AltStore -Installation Guide

Overview

Delta is the successor to a popular GBA emulator, GBA4iOS, made by the same developer and started development back in March of 2015. Similar to RetroArch, it uses a core based approach with each system running of its own core, however it is not Libretro-based and uses its own system to link into these cores. So far, only the NES, SNES, N64, GB(C), GBA and NDS systems are supported. Support for Sega Genesis emulation is planned for public release with initial support added in a beta release (1.3b4).

Issues

Due to Apple's unique philosophy on what is allowed to be on the App Store and limiting the ability to install third-party applications, installing the app can be a little bit complicated. Luckily there are multiple ways of installing and you can even do it without needing to jailbreak your phone, such as the developer's App Store alternative, AltStore. This is no longer neccesary as Apple has changed their App Store guidelines to allow emulators and have since approved Delta for App Store release, although it is still offered on the AltStore. In the European Union, sideloading is the only way to use Delta.[2]

Most of the systems have high compatibility, with the exceptions of DS emulation. N64 emulation suffers from a bug which replaces certain textures and sprites with solid black rectangles. The DS core can run slower and has low compatibility, and can sometimes crash; turning off low power mode can help. All systems also can have sound problems, ranging from crackling to latency of a few seconds.

See also

References