ArcEmu - Watch Emulator

Name: ArcEmu - Watch Emulator
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (963 reviews)
Author: Raffaele D'Amato

Arcadia's Retro Games Emulator

$1.99 · Designed for iPad

963 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Games
Developer

Raffaele D'Amato
Controller

Supported
Language

EN
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Size

18.2
MB

ArcEmu is the first emulator for Apple Watch. It also works on iPhone and iPad, providing a comprehensive gaming experience across all your Apple devices. Consoles Supported - Game Boy (.gb) - Game Boy Color (.gbc) - Game Boy Advance (.gba) Main Features - Precise and fast emulation thanks to mGBA core - Game Link Cable support (Online Multiplayer for up to 4 players) * - Frame independent emulation with 30 or 60 fps - All orientations support on iPhone and iPad - Precise and well-designed on-screen controls - Customizable controls (transparency and position) on iPhone and iPad - 8-directional or 4-directional D-Pad on iPhone and iPad - Fast-Forward (2x and 3x) - Slow-mo (0.5x) - Color Palette modification for GB games - Button hold/sustain feature - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, using the Digital Crown on Apple Watch - Rumble support on iPhone - Digital Crown support on Apple Watch - Game controllers support on iPhone and iPad - Zip file support - Auto-Save feature - Save State sharing between devices - iCloud support - Family Setup support (standalone Apple Watch) Compatibility - Apple Watch Series 3 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. You can import Game Boy ROMs directly from your iPhone. ROMs will be automatically transferred to your Apple Watch. The games shown in the screenshots are: - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance * Requires a Game Center account ArcEmu is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name “Nintendo” and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

963 Ratings

Truly exceptional but needs tweaks
06/29/2024

James Pound IV
This is an insanely cool concept to be able to play game boy and game boy advance games on your watch. But to be usable, it needs a few improvements. I'd love it if you could swipe to hit two buttons, like pressing right for Mario and swiping up onto A to jump. Right now, a new tap is required for any distinct action. In addition, volume controls would be great. Edit: thanks for the reply! My suggestion with swiping is more so just to allow rollover between the right and A buttons, like how it is between the up and down dpad buttons now.Edit 2: Yes, overall I think it's intuitive to allow swiping button presses on any button. More freedom that way. The buttons are quite large so accidental swipes should be a minimum. That allows games like Mario to be played (the new crown button remap option works well there too).

Developer Response
Yes, unfortunately, multitouch is a limitation of the Apple Watch, and there's not much we can do about it. Your idea of using swipe gestures is interesting; I'll have to investigate how to implement that.The volume is already adjustable from the Settings menu on the Home screen, where the ROM list is locatedEdit: Actually, it is a design choice to make only the arrows activate with a swipe. So, in your opinion, would it make more sense if they were all clickable?
Truly exceptional but needs tweaks
06/29/2024

James Pound IV

This is an insanely cool concept to be able to play game boy and game boy advance games on your watch. But to be usable, it needs a few improvements. I'd love it if you could swipe to hit two buttons, like pressing right for Mario and swiping up onto A to jump. Right now, a new tap is required for any distinct action. In addition, volume controls would be great. Edit: thanks for the reply! My suggestion with swiping is more so just to allow rollover between the right and A buttons, like how it is between the up and down dpad buttons now.Edit 2: Yes, overall I think it's intuitive to allow swiping button presses on any button. More freedom that way. The buttons are quite large so accidental swipes should be a minimum. That allows games like Mario to be played (the new crown button remap option works well there too).
Developer Response 06/28/2024
Yes, unfortunately, multitouch is a limitation of the Apple Watch, and there's not much we can do about it. Your idea of using swipe gestures is interesting; I'll have to investigate how to implement that.The volume is already adjustable from the Settings menu on the Home screen, where the ROM list is locatedEdit: Actually, it is a design choice to make only the arrows activate with a swipe. So, in your opinion, would it make more sense if they were all clickable?
Instantly turns your Apple Watch into a gaming powerhouse
10/24/2024

Enderplayer88
I’m incredibly impressed with how well I’m able to emulate gameboy and gameboy advanced games on my Apple Watch. It’s amazingly simple with this app to add roms from your phone and they play impressively well on such a small screen. You would be surprised how well you can view these games on such a small screen and fit in the controls as well. Some games that require a lot of quick button pressing and reaction time might not be best on the watch app but I highly suggest giving games which allow for more reaction time such as turn based strategy, and rpgs a try on this. For instance any of the Pokémon games would be great on this. The price is unbeatable for the ability to add vastly better games on your Apple Watch than any that exist on the App Store.
Instantly turns your Apple Watch into a gaming powerhouse
10/24/2024

Enderplayer88

I’m incredibly impressed with how well I’m able to emulate gameboy and gameboy advanced games on my Apple Watch. It’s amazingly simple with this app to add roms from your phone and they play impressively well on such a small screen. You would be surprised how well you can view these games on such a small screen and fit in the controls as well. Some games that require a lot of quick button pressing and reaction time might not be best on the watch app but I highly suggest giving games which allow for more reaction time such as turn based strategy, and rpgs a try on this. For instance any of the Pokémon games would be great on this. The price is unbeatable for the ability to add vastly better games on your Apple Watch than any that exist on the App Store.
Perfect
Sep 14

JDM 7010
It’s amazing. The ability to play GBA games on my AWU is surreal and a dream come true. Being able to access the same save file from my phone and watch is really what makes this app incredible. Outside of that, it’s an emulator that works very well on my phone (and watch) and if you’re looking for one that’s reliable and easy to use, this is it. Customizable button locations for the phone (not watch but it’s fine since it’s so small anyway), speed modification, save states, independent audio controls, and link cable feature - it’s perfect.
Perfect
Sep 14

JDM 7010

It’s amazing. The ability to play GBA games on my AWU is surreal and a dream come true. Being able to access the same save file from my phone and watch is really what makes this app incredible. Outside of that, it’s an emulator that works very well on my phone (and watch) and if you’re looking for one that’s reliable and easy to use, this is it. Customizable button locations for the phone (not watch but it’s fine since it’s so small anyway), speed modification, save states, independent audio controls, and link cable feature - it’s perfect.
Stunning.
Nov 3

EvilBit💀
Fantastic emulator with a shockingly functional Apple Watch component that lets you easily transfer your save states over from the phone. Well worth the money, brilliantly implemented. It’s not quite as full-featured and user-friendly as Delta, but the Watch app puts it over easily. If the dev is listening, I’d love to request that we be able to configure Bluetooth controllers, particularly to be able to assign buttons save/load and fast-forward, as well as having the option of putting these in the touch UI. Either way though, great work!!
Stunning.
Nov 3

EvilBit💀

Fantastic emulator with a shockingly functional Apple Watch component that lets you easily transfer your save states over from the phone. Well worth the money, brilliantly implemented. It’s not quite as full-featured and user-friendly as Delta, but the Watch app puts it over easily. If the dev is listening, I’d love to request that we be able to configure Bluetooth controllers, particularly to be able to assign buttons save/load and fast-forward, as well as having the option of putting these in the touch UI. Either way though, great work!!

- Support for the latest Apple devices, including Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone Air, and more. - Fixed assorted bugs and improved performance.

Version 1.8

Sep 12

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