Imagine a world where all your favorite old video games are just a click away, a world where nostalgia meets modern technology. The Consoles app does just that, turning your Apple device into a real time machine. IF you have worked on Atari, NES, GameBoy and other NeoGeo, you can continue reading.
Classic consoles
With Consoles, which lives up to its name, you have the power to rediscover the games that marked your youth. Whether you are a fan of the Atari 2600 or 7800, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the Sega Genesis with its 32X expansion, or whether you prefer the sensations of portable consoles like the GameBoy, GameBoy Advance or Neo Geo Pocket, this application brings them all together. Each time, the American developers ensure precise rendering for a gaming experience that is as authentic as possible. Better, they have already announced other upcoming consoles including the GameGear.
Consoles already available:
- Atari 2600
- Atari 7800
- Game Boy (& Color)
- Game Boy Advance
- Neo Geo Pocket (& Color)
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
- Sega 32X
- Sega Genesis
- Virtual Boy
- Bandai WonderSwan
A version in early 2025 will include:
- Atari 5200
- Atari Lynx
- ColecoVision
- Famicom Disk System (FDS)
- Game Gear
- Sega Master System
- SG-1000
- Super Nintendo
A jump in time
You will have understood, Consoles is not only a multi emulator; it’s a window into your childhood. The intuitive interface lets you easily navigate between different consoles and start playing in just a few moments. The transition from one device to another is seamless, meaning you can start a game on your iPhone and continue it on your iPad without losing a bit of your progress.
However, it is important to point out that Consoles does not provide the games. You must provide your own, legally obtained game files, thereby respecting copyright and licensing laws. Clearly, no ROM is provided with it, you must have the physical copy at home to remain legal. If this is the case, a trip to the Internet will allow you to find the most memorable titles from these consoles of yesteryear, such as:
Atari:
- Pitfall!
- Asteroids
- Ms. Pac-Man
- Yars’ Revenge
- Missile Command
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES):
- Super Mario Bros.
- The Legend of Zelda
- Metroid
- Mega Man 2
- Contra
Sega Genesis:
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Streets of Rage 2
- Gunstar Heroes
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Phantasy Star II
GameBoy:
- Tetris
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Pokémon Red and Blue
- Super Mario Land
- Metroid II: Return of Samus
Game Boy Advance:
- Advance Wars
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- Metroid Fusion
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit
- Golden Sun
Neo Geo Pocket:
- SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
- Metal Slug: 1st Mission
- King of Fighters R-2
- Samurai Shodown! 2
- Last Blade
A friendly price
For nostalgic fans and newcomers to the world of retro-gaming, Consoles is therefore a very good alternative to RetroArch. Certainly the latter is free, but not as easy to access. Available at a great price for its launch, the app is only €4, or -65% for a limited period. No subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases – just the fun of playing, pure and simple.
Consoles is a native application for iOS, but not only. It’s also available as an iPad app for Macs with Apple Silicon chips and for the Apple Vision Pro, promising compatibility that expands over time.
