Switched’s Comprehensive Guide to Video Game Emulators
The video game emulator — the bit of software that allows nostalgic button-mashers to mount an NES on their PCs in order to relive halcyon “HADOUKEN!” days — is one of the most misunderstood elements of modern computing. But we’re here to tell you exactly what they are, how they work, and even offer a comprehensive directory of the best ones for your favorite platform. Read on for our indispensable manual for the contemporary gamer looking back to a time when finally figuring out Kitana’s “Babality” was a day’s work well done.
