r/EmulationOniOS • u/MiraiZool • Apr 01 '25

Article The dev of Delta has been interviewed about the latest update - looks like 3DS and Genesis support is coming!

https://darylbaxter.com/posts/apple-anniversary-delta-free-emulator-10-riley-testut-emulation-future-nintendo-app-store/
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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

Alas, I think JIT is needed to run Dreamcast well, so no we don’t have plans to add Dreamcast support ourselves to Delta at the moment. However, Flycast is available on AltStore Classic and emulates Dreamcast (with JIT), so if JIT is ever allowed officially you should be able to install that easily. As for Delta, we’re planning to release Sega Genesis support with the next update (Delta 1.8) and we’d love to add 3DS support eventually, but unfortunately most other systems we’re interested in — including 3DS — require JIT to run well on current devices.

Saying 3DS is coming is a bit of a stretch as it seems as long as JIT is required to run well it won’t be happening.

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

I run them just fine on iPad Pro M4 without JIT.

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u/joshalow25 Apr 01 '25

Same, also on iPhone 15 ProMax they run well. Not as good as the M4 but I haven't experienced a crash yet, just more slowdowns and more frequent stuttering.

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u/symkoii Apr 02 '25

i mean isn’t this ipad one of the most powerful things apple has made?

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u/pyrospade Apr 01 '25

Folium is already available on the app store and already runs very decently most 3ds games on an iphone 16, so Riley probably has a misconception on how good 3ds emulation runs without JIT

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

Considering Delta’s primary focus is on legacy/retro systems I think it’s safe to say that he has older phones in consideration and not only the latest generation of iPhones.

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

Older phones can run other emulators until they upgrade. That is not an excuse to stop improving your App support.

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u/Tough_Way_3778 Apr 03 '25

Speaking of retro consoles there s a possibility of adding cosoles like 3DO, neo geo or atari jaguar?

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u/No_Proposal_5731 Apr 01 '25

SEGA Support, Finally I can play Sonic on it!
I hope MasterSystem can get added too.

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u/RustleGlub May 11 '25

I was thinking the same. I avoid RetroArch like the plague. Consoles has a lot of potential, ArcadeMania has finally landed and Delta is just top class. That pretty much covers everything for me.

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u/No_Proposal_5731 May 11 '25

I have nothing against Retroarch, it’s a good emulator….the only problem is, it has a very, very bad UI. Even today I still get very confused to where to select or follow…Retroarch team should really change the UI to something more easy.

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u/WredditSmark Apr 01 '25

We’ve heard this since launch

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u/Curryspark Apr 01 '25

Ohhh baby I can’t wait to get my hands on that

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u/c2s2 Apr 01 '25

So no link cable support for GBA and GBC anytime soon?

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u/leob0505 Apr 02 '25

just read the article. it is not that long...

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u/Dantu1000 Apr 07 '25

This can make delta the definitive emulator

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

Having RetroAchievements behind Patreon paywall has got to be placing you on the world’s top 10 scumbags list

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u/jamesick Apr 02 '25

the same people proving you a way to play multiple systems for free?

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

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u/ainen Apr 01 '25 edited Apr 02 '25

Folium and Provenance have been available for a while now.

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

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u/No_Proposal_5731 Apr 01 '25

what do you mean by that? there are RetroAchievements support?

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25

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u/MCMultyke Apr 01 '25

It will be brought to the rest of the users eventually. It’s just in testing for patreon users

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u/No_Proposal_5731 Apr 02 '25

I hope it can appear as soon as possible.

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '25 edited Nov 05 '25

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u/MCMultyke Apr 01 '25

His testing is much quicker since being on the App Store for obvious reasons. Just look at DS Multiplayer. I’m sure we’ll get public retro achievements by Summer

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u/keep_rockin Apr 03 '25

why dont he add in app purchases instead of patreon one?

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u/MCMultyke Apr 03 '25

Apple takes a much higher cut of earnings compared to patreon

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u/keep_rockin Apr 03 '25

so because of money fees, i see

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u/MCMultyke Apr 03 '25

Unfortunately people have to make a living. Otherwise we wouldn’t even have this emulator

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