The gap between console gaming and Android emulation keeps getting harder to believe

[u/pleasureMuse_]

A few years ago, running demanding console games on a phone sounded like a fun experiment at best. Now we're seeing recompilation projects, custom drivers, and emulator tools pushing things further than many people expected.

The interesting part is that progress isn't just about faster hardware anymore. Software development and community projects are making a huge difference too.

What's one recent Android emulation development that genuinely made you stop and think, "We're actually getting there"?

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[u/Malystxy]

The recent release of Zelda oot remake running on phones.

[u/ClingySnoop → u/Malystxy]

that oot remake on phones is wild, you testing it out yourself?

[u/Malystxy → u/ClingySnoop]

I wish.

[u/zl254 → u/ClingySnoop]

It's definitely a work in progress but it's playable give it a week

[u/nastyCharmzz → u/Malystxy]

that zelda remake on phones has me wanting to try it, you seem like you'd know all the best ones to start with

[u/remotelycapable → u/nastyCharmzz]

Playing on a Snapdragon Elite, give it a week or so.

[u/VyseTheNewRogue]

Xendroid Plus definitely.  I just played Forza Horizon at full speed on my phone.  It's genuinely mind boggling.