PC game to create a phone game console. Emulators of game consoles and consoles

Computers are constantly developing, and the change of components occurs rather smoothly, unlike the consoles in which they are replaced immediately and produce a new model, much cooler with old and far-down computers in terms of gaming performance. Then computers are reagent and distilled, etc.

At the stage of superiority of computers, the process of appearance is usually observed. emulators. This software that simulates the work of any console, and the stronger the computer, the more resources can be allocated to the operation of the emulator - the faster the game will work.

At the moment, consoles and computers are approximately on a par. PlayStation 3 is currently equivalent to the most strong computer for 25,000 - 30,000 rubles. Therefore, it is impossible to emulate it, as well as the Xbox 360. However, emulators of earlier consoles, since 1994 to 2004, we will now consider.

1994 - Sega Saturn

The MEGA DRIVE follower, equipped with two 32-bit processors, Sega Saturn entered the history of the game development. Not that games were obtained good - due to a dual-core processor introduced as a retaliation of PlayStation, the development and porting of games turned into a difficult task, moreover, SEGA provided a poor tool set for developing. The same problem with emulators.

Saturn has sold well in Japan, but due to the lack of high-profile games and the promised Sony and Nintendo new consoles, in Europe, sales have been suspended in 1998, and in two years and in Japan.

1996 - Nintendo 64

After the deafening success of a 32-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64 had every chance of success. However, the console was not sold as well as PlayStation, noted by only 30 million consoles worldwide.

N64 was the last Nintendo console using cartridges, due to the complexity of the production of which games were quite expensive. However, several sensational games came to the console, including the first high-quality three-dimensional adventure of Mario.

Mupen64Plus cross-platform emulator runs on Windows, Linux and Mac, supports almost all discs on N64.

1998 - Sega Dreamcast

Last SEGA attempt to regain at least a piece of market - 128-bit Dreamcast 1998 release. It was the first console that supports the game via the Internet on a 56th kilobite modem supplied in the kit. She was not sold as the company was counted, but a lot of memorable games that gave rise to new genres came to the prefix.

Exclusions on Dreamcast, such as Shenmue (which will soon see the end of the series), Jet Set Radio (the world's first game with pseudo-male 3D) and CHU CHU Rocket (the first console online game), elevated the prefix to the Status of the icon, and some independent companies Continue the release of games on Dreamcast and to this day.

Windows users can use the NULLDC emulator to meet their dreamcast desires, and Linux and Mac users can try LXDream. Both emulators are still at the development stage, so not any game can start, and to cope with this powerful device (according to emulation standards), you will need a strong computer.

2000 - Sony PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2 - Prefix-record holder. She is the most-selling prefix in the entire history of games - 150 million consoles - and Sony has created a SLIM model of the device to sell even more. 11,000 games came to the prefix - an absolute record.

The PlayStation 2 was a multiplayer support (which you can still enjoy using the X-Link Kai program) was a browser and several exclusive, which stirred the world.

Well. We come to the most responsible part of the review, but can we choose an emulator that without conscience's revenues we call the best? Let's think.

• First, it is worth noting that most of the solutions presented from Chinese developers who quickly "cool" to the project and cease to "Sapport". Actually, therefore, the version of Android above 4.4 is not supported by everything, and the same software testing should be carried out on several versions of the OS.
• Secondly, it is impossible to call Best of the Best for one simple reason - different software is designed for different categories of users. Let's try correctly distribute it.

BlopeStacks, Andy, Nox, Memu - Popular emulators, free, approximately equal in opportunities, functions, with similar implementation. All of them are designed for simple users.which you need to install, run, press the button and get the result. Here you will not have to customize anything for a long time - the virtual reality will boot immediately, and the user interface will delight intuitiveness.

Against the background of the fellow, it looks profitable NOX App Player.. Application player is installed quickly, it works stably, supports all modern games. Provides the most convenient management and is not demanding for PC resources. It's nice that the computer program is equally convenient for both gamers and simple users, and also not bored with advertising, unlike some popular alternatives. Another plus - to install "computer games" from the company store, I do not need the Google account!

And a few words about bluestacks. Developers offer a pretty high-quality product with an indispensable service package. For example, streamming video in twitch.tv, as well as access to adapted versions of games with the controlled PC control. Among other things, the BlueStacks game shows itself very well. Emulation is quite high quality, and the brakes are at least, since the creators of the program removed the extra processes in the OS, reducing the load on RAM and the central computer processor.

Windroy. - Our winner in the "Simple Emulator" category. His undemanding to the gland deserves a separate honor and praise. But if Windroy allows the maximum of "batter", then Droid4x. Without discomfort, you will pass demanding games that once migrated on Android with PC. With this emulator, work will become, you want to conquer all the tracks in the asphalt, destroy all the enemies in Gangstar, and, of course, to pose for Infinity Blade, but on a personal computer. Root access to the use of cheats is attached.

For professional testing on our list, as many as three options for the emulator are suitable.: Bluestacks, GenyMotion. and Leapdroid. The first challenger came here for the quality of execution. The second for the variety of images - almost any cell phone of the top segment is emulated, and the third over the number of settings.

notice, that Genymotion.and Lepdroiddo not contain the engine of the virtual machine, and simply create images for VirtualBox.. But Genymotion clearly does it better. In the database of the program profiles of several dozen smartphones and tablets on different OS, up to Nexus on Android 7 Nougat. And the set is constantly updated - this is suitable for developers and testers.

What concerns Lepdroid - It is Soft for guys and advanced users. If you want to spend a lot of time, but configure the emulator to perfect work and errors, we recommend to free download. Support OpenGL (hardware virtualization technology) will undoubtedly be a plus when choosing among analogs. However, the development environment is not disabled. Product more household, rather than specialized. In the best Android emulators to write it early.

P.S. Advanced users will surely ask, but where is the emulator youwave, which is praised on other sites? We answer, we have not tested products based on ICS and older versions of the operating system. We say the same if you came to download an android emulator to a computer Amiduos or Koplayer - applications are clearly outdated and have not been updated for a long time.

A couple of years ago, I even had no thought to download an android emulator for my usual Windows computer. But the popularity of the BLABLE OF Google can not not be surprised, of course it affected the entire information technology industry - it was simply unrealistic many different applications and games that work exclusively on android and you can download them from which I wrote quite recently. Actually, therefore, it was decided to write this guide to choose the best emulator - in two words will not work, here to choose from.

In fact, there are really many reasons why it becomes necessary to start the Android emulator on its personal computer or laptop. For example, application developers can test their programs before publishing it in the Application Store on various configurations. Lovers of a wide variety of games can use over the years loved mouse and keyboard as control in games - and this happens really need (However, I do not think that they will replace the management of the gyroscope). In any case, the emulation of the android applications in Windows is possible, and my task is to tell you about the best in this niche.

Two years ago, I had the negligence to install the game Hay Day on my tablet, well, and hung there for several days. The habit did its job - playing a computer for me is more and more convenient, but the online version does not exist in nature and it was decided to install the Bluestacks emulator. At that time, probably the only adequate option for starting games for android on a Windows PC.

Important note: To work, some emulators are necessary in BIOS (or UEFI) to enable Intel VT-X or AMD-V hardware virtualization support. Usually they are always active, but if you experience the problem with the work of some emulators from the list, then check these parameters. However, this is not all, noted that when installing the Hyper-V component in the system, many of the above emulators simply refused to start - I did not find solutions to this problem, so choose what is more important for you. (Alternatives to Hyper-V is quite a lot and they do not conflict - this is not told by Microsoft)

Since we started talking about virtualization in general, it should be understood - an android emulator, a rather voracious thing and requires a sufficient number of RAM. You can see its quantity in the properties of the system. (For beginners there is a detailed note about the methods for determining the parameters of the computer -)If you have less than 4 gigabytes of RAM, then most likely you can not achieve comfortable work.

Do not forget that for correct operation and maximum performance it is recommended to install the latest versions of the drivers for the graphics adapter. In this review, I did not include commercial versions, I understand that most likely it is necessary to quench interest, and in general - see how it happens there.

NOX APP PLAYER - perhaps the best emulator

I will say honestly - I met with this emulator quite recently, but nevertheless he deserves the first line in our review. Most recently, I thought that "Bluestacks" is the best that is for our tasks, but I strongly mistaken (although before it was probably it was). Now in this segment there is a healthy competition and many really decent options. Most likely, if you do not have any problems with the Nox App Player, you will be acquainted with the android virtualization on this - the best you will simply do not find. Everything wensively works even on modern Windows 10 and I did not find any problems with installing or settings, everything is intuitive and understandable.

After installing and starting the program, it is raised quickly enough - just a couple of minutes, we will see a familiar Android screen (unfortunately not the most recent version, but only 4.4.2, but this is enough to work a huge number of games and applications). The system has already been pre-installed Google Play Market, so there should be no problems with the choice in what to play. There is a small note: be prepared to confirm your Google account, authorization in the NOX App Player causes distrust from "Corporation".

Unfortunately, the program has no localization into Russian, but by itself android is allowed to switch to Russian - you can do the same as on your phone or tablet. But all the settings of the program will remain in English, but this is not the biggest problem, once set up and forgotten.

We now turn to the settings (you can open click on the gear icon at the top of the program). We are interested in the "Advanced" tab - by default, the emulator will start with a resolution of 1280 × 720, for some it may turn out a lot, or vice versa - too little, just select the application you need and restart the application. Also, you can configure your emulated device, for example, Perfomance Setting is performance settings, as it turned out even in a minimum configuration, I did not slow down, which indicates good optimization.

For the test, I tried to install the game Need for Speed: No Limits - everything works exclusively smoothly and no questions arise with control. Of course, the race is not the most successful example, but as far as I know, this game is quite demanding to resources, but everything works just wonderful.

I would like to write a few words about the icons of the action, which are located to the right of the emulator window, let's run on some of them:

• There is the ability to install applications from APK files from a computer, this feature is useful if you have problems with Google Play Market.
• You can choose your location manually and the emulator will think that it receives the real coordinates of the GPS receiver, but we will specify them ourselves.
• Creating screenshots, I think there is nothing to explain here - the most common picture with the contents of the window at a certain point.

What can be summed up after a mini description of the Android NOX App Player emulator? If you need to install Prescope, Instagram or similar programs, then this emulator is ideal for these purposes. With the speed of work, no questions, even heavy 3D toys work remarkably, but you must understand that much depends on the performance of your computer.

UPD: If the NOX App Player does not start or refuses to be installed, then most likely the username contains Russian characters. You can create a new user using English characters only or rename existing.

You can download Nox App Player for free on the official website http://en.bignox.com/

Andy - My Choice

I can not say why, but I stopped on this emulator - it seemed to me the most thoughtful and convenient. Unfortunately, the interface is similar to the previous one - in English, but the Android itself is in Russian familiar to us. There were no special problems with the installation and launch, everything went like oil.

This android emulator has a pre-installed application store and for the test I tried to install Township and check how everything works. To be honest, then lost and lost for about an hour - everything works smoothly, does not fly out and is not buggy.

There is nothing to customize, I think it is worth highlighting the emulator screen resolution parameters if you suddenly turn out to be too large or small. Settings are called click on the program icon in the taskbar next to the clock, the item in the menu is called Set [Email Protected], there is a permission cherished us. Naturally, after applying the parameters, the program should be restarted so that the settings entered into force.

If you are worried that this emulator has little settings, then you are mistaken, there is everything you need. You can also configure the allocated number of RAM (do not forget that it cannot be more installed physically in your computer) and the number of processor cores. On this I think you can finish the description of this wonderful application.

You can download Andy Emulator Android by clicking on the official website http://www.andyroid.net/

BlueStacks - Former Favorite

BlueStacks is probably the most popular and famous Android operating system emulator for a computer running Windows. The big plus of this program is the presence of a Russian language, but this is not quite an emulator - rather the environment for running games. Probably, therefore BlueStacks shows just excellent performance in game applications, if you do not need anything else, you can stay on this option.

Unfortunately, after the update, he stopped being completely free - you will be imposed on the installation of certain applications every day or will be offered to pay a subscription in the amount of $ 2 per month. However, no one prevents us from removing unnecessary programs immediately after installation, but as they say - the sediment remains ...

The Hay Day test game has been established and started without problems and was wonderful synchronized with the Facebook account. I did not have to play, but there was no problem with this emulator and I think now will not.

Bluestacks TV main chip is the possibility of online broadcasting game on Twitch, I think this feature will especially be demanded by the row and help make reviews on android games simple as never before.

Sophisticated and demanding toys are also launched without any problems, however, it feels more slowly than the same Andy or Nox App Player, so the choice is yours.

You can download the Bluestacks emulator by clicking on the official website of the program http://www.bluestacks.com/ru/index.html

Droid4x - Selection of gamers

I often encountered the Droid4X emulator in the comments - so I decided to test it too. As it turned out, he has enough problems - it concerns stability, I constantly have problems during testing. However, he has a lot of useful and necessary functions, so we will not reset it with accounts.

Of course I can't say that my computer is weak (Core i5 and 24 GB RAM, HD5870 video card), But the configuration is quite old by the standards of computers, but I did not notice any hints on the brakes in games, everything goes very smoothly. There is a spoonful of the tar, I could not run Plants VS Zombie 2 - the game constantly crashed and under any circumstances did not want to run, there were some problems with the keyboard that decided by themselves. The most unpleasant that the emulator is simply hung completely several times literally for half an hour of work, for sure it will be very annoying. Maybe these problems are specifically for me - it is quite possible that you will all work consistently, but he, unfortunately, did not come up.

Of course, he has a bright side - this applies to management. The fact is that it is already remarkably adapted to the usual keyboard and the mouse (leafing to the left or right, closer or remove using the mouse wheel - this is all native and usual for us from a long time).

More Droid4X allows you to bind the computer keyboard buttons to the desired screen areas, it can be very useful for games, in my opinion this emulator and thought for games - there were no problems with playmark.

In general, the verdict is a good and productive android emulator for a computer, but I have problems with him, as you will - I can't say, try.

Download Droid4x can be on the official website http://www.droid4x.com/

Genymotion - the best for developers

The Genymotion emulator is very different from all the programs presented in today's list, it allows you to emulate not only the Android itself, but a wide range of actually existing devices. It works fast enough and supported hardware acceleration graphics, which cannot but rejoice. The Russian language is not provided here, so some users may have difficulty learning.

The audience of this emulator is not avid gamers, but most likely the developers of the software, and I simply failed to run many games. To get a desired program, we need to register with the site and we will have an available opportunity to download a distribution for personal use. I recommend using a version with VirtualBox - it is the first in the list. You don't need a separate launch of VirtualBox - you run Genymotion and it does everything myself without your intervention.

So, as I already wrote - there is an opportunity to choose the version of the Android and the model of the real device, I don't think that this is the necessary function for an ordinary user, and the developers will certainly be glad to such a functionality. We click Next and the emulator automatically pulls everything from the Internet, we will only remain finely configuring the application.

In the configuration, we can select the number of nuclei and the amount of RAM for the device, well, the resolution can also change - everything is the most necessary.

Next, you need to select in the list of our, just created the device, and click "Play", in a couple of minutes it will start ready to work the image of the system selected by us. The possibilities of the emulator are well documented, but again - the language barrier can interfere with your program.

You can download Genymotion as usual on the official website of the program https://www.genymotion.com/. This emulator has a paid version with an extended functionality, but it is not interesting for us, we are looking for the fact that for Personal Use and rejoice.

Testing results and my thoughts

Currently, there are a lot of android emulators, practically for every taste and color. I distributed them on the basis of my subjective opinion and it is not necessary that it is the only true one - it is possible for you, the presence of some functions will be decisive and then the favorite of this review will not be the NOX App Player or Andy, and possibly BlueStacks - he is the only one from the box can fight in Twitch , and the price of 2 bucks, in general, is rather symbolic and does not hit the pocket of modern gamer.

The Android emulator on the PC is a program that is intended to create an android device on your personal computer with any other operating system. The principle of its work is to read the features of the structure of devices and translate the codes of games for smartphones to codes for computers. The list of codes includes sound and graphic formats. The emulation process itself applies to memory, processor and input and output devices. Note that the same type of processors does not play any role in the operation of the emulator.

Top 10: Android emulators on PC

BlueStacks.

So, the first emulator in our ranking will be the emulator android BlueStacks. This program is absolutely free, with high performance in operation. Emulator, this is a program that will synchronize your smartphone with a computer, with the result that you can play a PC in mobile games. In addition, you will get the ability to make calls and send messages from certain applications that have this feature. That is, the computer considers data from your phone, and will also use your mobile number.

Bluestacks basic system requirements, running on all versions of Windows and MacOSX. In the program settings, you can customize the language, including Russian. You can also download games and applications, while running them in full screen mode. The latter is ideal for those who always wanted to play games and applications on android on their personal computer with another operating system. In general, if you decide to download the emulator, and do not know which one to choose, then BlueStacks is the most optimal option for you, it is free and easy enough to work.

Droid4x.

This emulator will display a full-fledged android device for you, which will allow you to run games and applications on your personal computer. This idea is ideally suitable for people who complete memory on smartphones, or they simply do not support a new desired game. Here you can download how much you want applications, and you will be confident that the emulator with ease considers them. In case you have a PC or a touchscreen laptop, it will greatly facilitate your task. In another case, in the settings of each game to choose control buttons.

Emulator Android Droid4X is based on Android 4.2.2 version, thanks to which you will get the opportunity to download any games and applications to your PC, even the newest and required high characteristics. With this emulator you will receive an Android device that owns 16GB of internal memory and 32GB external (SD). Also, this application is great for applications developers. There is a system testing system and an excellent base for ordinary users. Specifications that the application claims for full-fledged work and high performance have no high indicators, to satisfy which any standard computer can be satisfied.

Andy.

One of the newest emulators that is capable of emulating on your personal computer is a full-fledged device with Android operating system, version 4.2 Jelly Bean. Since the Andy emulator came out absolutely recently, it is intended for use on Windows 7 or Windows 8, this is its drawback. But the developers promise to start the version soon and on Mac OS. Among other things, the creators of the application are actively publishing regular updates and work for continuous improvement of their service.

For those who plan to use the emulator both on the computer and on the smartphone, the application has a useful feature, with which you can control all processes from your mobile device. Often, games and applications are needed in this feature, where it is necessary to use the touch screen or accelerometer. The emulator application you can download for free on your smartphone. Andy emulator characteristics allow you to install it on any standard computer, and synchronize with another device.

GenyMotion.

Emulator who consider one of the highest quality and rapid in its field. This application was increasingly aimed at testing applications, and it is perfect for the developers of games and applications. By and large, Genymotion emulator is a continuation of the project - AndroidVM. Despite the fact that testing was the main direction of the emulator, it also comes great for both the Android mobile apps on a personal computer with another operating system. Genymotion download emulator without problems will be installed on operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Mac OS. For the prevention of errors, developers are offered to install VirtualBox before downloading the emulator itself.

Unlike other emulators, Genymotion you can download both paid and free versions. Of course, in the first will be more extensive functionality than in the second. One of the attractive functions of the paid version was Multi-Touch, but it is increasingly aimed at using large companies that are engaged in serious development. The free version has all the necessary features for the fulfillment of the emulator on its PC for basic needs. Please note if you pre-create an Android image, then the download will occur at times faster.

Lepdroid

Android emulator, which has become one of the most recent developments with its field. The novelty, which, however,, like other emulators, works on the basis of VirtualBox. That is, without setting the latestly mentioned program to your PC, you will not be able to use the emulator normally. After all the manipulations made, you will receive a full Android version 4.4.4. On your PC. One of the main features of the application has become a high productivity, which is well affected at the speed of operation and downloads. Also, the LEAPDROID emulator actively supports OpenGL and ADB, you can use it at any time.

In this emulator, there is a folder synchronization feature with your computer. Start multiple copies at the same time without worrying about speed loss. Copy and insert text using familiar combinations. Work with a microphone, recording your screen video. Also, the LEAPDROID emulator has a high level of compatibility, which allows you to download almost any android games and applications. The minimum requirements that the program requests are available on each ordinary computer, so you may not doubt the quality of his work.

NOX App Player.

Absolutely new product from Chinese programmers who deserves high marks. To date, the program works with the version of Android 4.4.2., Which allows you to download and use all new games and applications from Google Play. The Nox App Player emulator can be called one of the most stable and high-performance of all that exist today. It is so powerful that it is capable of supporting any processor, even AMD. Another indisputable advantage of this application is completely free and is available for download for all users.

Having visited the official website of the developer, we found a comparative table, which shows that the NOX App Player emulator wins in many indicators in relation to other emulators. The only disadvantage has become the lack of version for Mac OS, but this is only a matter of time, soon developers will correct this error. According to external design, you can find similarities with the Genymotion emulator, what is the right side panel with a number of tools, and the control keyboard keyboard is similar to the keyboard in the Droid4X emulator, but in addition, here you will also find the gyroscope settings. Generally. The developers have collected all the best of other emulators, improved a little, added new features and released Nox App Player.

Amiduos.

One of the few emulators, which developed american company American Megatrends. The hypervisor function is what distinguishes Amiduos from other emulators. With this emulator, you put an Android device to your computer, which will work unconfluous with Windows. Unfortunately, the program is available for download only on Windows 7/8 / 8.1. Due to the presence of a full-screen mode, you can run downloadable games and applications to the full screen. This emulator so qualitatively reads all codes that you will not see any differences between the PC and the smartphone.

AMIDUOS android emulator determines the shared folders for a variety of files (documents, video, audio, etc.). In addition to the fact that the program copes perfectly with their direct responsibilities, it will help you to perform other additional settings. Their number includes receiving and configuring root rights (administrator rights), setting up the screen resolution, separating the RAM allocated for work, as well as setting Google applications to the computer.

YouWave

Simple emulator version of Android 4.0 ICS. The product is quite effective and works in its field standard. Differs youwave by the fact that it exactly as possible copies your android device, ranging from the interface and ending with the touch keyboard. In addition to its main task, it performs other functions, for example, emulates SD cards on which saves games and applications or multiplayer modules. The menu is displayed herein quite classically, in the form of standard icons.

But there is in this emulator and a feature that distinguishes it from other emulators, it supports the active rotation of the device. This feature makes the gameplay more convenient. You can download games and applications from Google Play and from archived files. The last option is more practical, it is easy to use and convenient to run. If you still chose the first download version, the application will ask for a personal Google ID. And only after that you can use your youwave emulator for its intended purpose.

Windroy.

Not bad achievement of Chinese developers. The emulator that performs all the basic tasks, and is perfect for those who do not require a wide range of functions. This program will qualitatively and as much as possible symuts the OS android, version 4.4.2. Specifications will allow you to use your PC as a real smartphone. With him you can play all sorts of Google products. If you want to get around the playmark party, you can always install programs from archive files, it will be faster and better.

The application has sufficiently high performance and speed, as well as connectlessly supports all versions of Windows. If you are the owner of the touchscreen of the computer, a laptop or tablet, then this program is a real find for you. She will qualitatively transfer all the codes that you will not even notice the difference.

Memu App Player.

Brand recently, a new and very cute Android Memu emulator appeared. And the first advantage has become a free installation for all users. This product was created by Chinese developers who promise high performance and speed when downloading games and Android applications on PC. Used 4.2.2 OS version, as well as in the program you automatically enter the administrator rights (root). In this emulator, you will be provided with a stylish desktop and a number of settings, playing with which you can take several hours.

In order for you to feel more comfortable during the gameplay, the developers have provided mapping keyboard and joystick. Perform a quick installation of archive files using APK Tightening. Here you can create, delete or copy any android system or run several at once. Memu App Player is an excellent choice by making you gain a high-quality emulator, perfectly performing your work.

We launched all ten emulators and that's what happened

The most famous Android emulator on which many users stop. Bluestacks is really good. It is compatible with almost all programs and games from Google Play, and on the Application Center tab shows recommendations in accordance with the estimates of other users.

The emulator creates a Pika Points award system. To earn points, you need to install applications and play. Glasses obtained can be exchanged for Google Play gift cards, premium subscriptions, T-shirts and other things.

When working with files, there are no problems: Documents, photos and other data can be transferred from the "Explorer" of Windows or Finder MacOS simple dragging. Between running applications, you can switch both between tabs in the browser.

• Platforms:Windows, MacOS.

NOX App Player is a minimalist emulator that offers the usual Android workspace with the control buttons on the sidebar. In the program settings, you can adjust the performance by adding the processor kernel and the volume of the allocated RAM, as well as change the orientation and size of the window.

Some games in the Nox App Player are running with errors, but it is excellent for working with applications. The program has integration with Windows 10 notifications, so you can set the same messengers and calmly communicate through the emulator.

3. Memu.

• Platforms: Windows, MacOS.

This emulator in Russian is designed primarily for games. The orientation on gamers produces a special layout of the keyboard and emulation of the gamepad. The program supports both programs from Google Play and installing applications via APK.

On Memu you can emulate the "heavy" games - there are no problems with the performance, but the picture quality suffers a little.

Music, video, images and downloads are available through common folder with Windows, so you can quickly pass files from the emulator to the computer and back.

There are root access and embedded application directory. But there is nothing interesting in the catalog: games and programs in Chinese dubious origin.

• Platforms: Windows, MacOS.

Free emulator for games that works on due to its undemanding to resources. If other programs need not less than 4 GB of RAM for normal operation, Koplayer is enough and 2 GB. Installed with an English interface, but in the settings there is a Russian language, as in the usual Android.

Google Play and APK files are available to install applications. The main advantage of Koplayer is the ability to configure the keyboard layout for each game. You can also manage the mouse or gamepad: it is enough to mark the virtual button on the screen and assign it a physical analogue on the controller.

• Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux.

Genymotion is a program for developers who can emulate a large number of Android devices with real characteristics: from the flagships of popular brands to unknown state employees. Before downloading, you must start a free account - its data will be needed when you first start for authorization.

For simple users, Genymotion is unlikely to be a convenient solution: there is no Russian interface, games and programs from Google Play are often not started.

But if you start studying on Android, this emulator will help to spend all sorts of tests. When you start an application or game, the device control panel is available. Thanks to her, you can see how the application will behave in another screen orientation, without connecting to GPS, included Bluetooth and other conditions.

Which computer can put an Android emulator

To install the emulator on Linux and MacOS there are no special requirements.

To work the emulator on a Windows computer, it is necessary that the AMD-V or Intel VT-X virtualization is enabled in the BIOS. This is usually done by default. But if the Android emulator does not start, check the settings.

In Advanced BIOS → Features or Advanced → CPU Configuration (Look for something similar), the Virtualization or Intel Virtual Technology option should be. Make sure that it is assigned to ENABLED status.

Most emulators are demanding of RAM resources. If there is less than 4 GB of RAM on the computer, then the program can slow down.

Also pay attention to the graphics adapter drivers. They should be the latest version, otherwise emulators will not be launched. To check the version of the driver on Windows, click on the keyboard, enter DXDIAG and click "Run". Click the "Screen" tab and in the "Drivers" field look the version.

Go to the video card manufacturer website and specify which version of the drivers is for your graphics adapter. If new drivers appeared, install them.

You can simplify the process using the program. After starting the utility, scan all components of the computer and will show which drivers need to be updated. You will only stay open the "Drivers" tab and click "Set".

On MacOS to maintain drivers, up to date enough to install the system updates in a timely manner. On Linux the procedure depends on. For example, on Ubuntu for update drivers from third-party developers, there is a built-in software utility "Software and update".