We knew the retro game emulator app Delta was popular, but over 10 million users on iPhone alone? That’s the stat that the team behind Delta shared today alongside the latest news about availability on iPad.
10 million players and counting
Top comment by Samuel A. Maffei
If the current Apple Corporate staff actually had a clue…
This is an iTunes Store moment. Apple will never compete with the top tier dedicated consoles like Xbox / PlayStation or PC gaming. But, these Delta numbers show there is a viable market there for emulation. I'm sure people would be more than happy to spend $2-$5 for old games if they didn't have to manage the rom libraries / storage and got actual game instructions / box art. Apple could "Think Different" (remember those days!) by providing emulation app support and a ROM store to purchase ROMs legally. Embrace emulation while the other platforms are actively trying to shut it down.
It's also an opportunity for a new hardware product. An emulation device with a good screen, top notch controls and a connected ROM store. (Mind you, I think Apple would have to get that device around the $200-$250 price level to be successful).
“The first major Delta update is here and is fully optimized for iPad! Delta 1.6 is available now in AltStore PAL and soon in the App Store – complete with our new 100% legal logo,” the team announced. “And for our 10M+ users already playing Delta on iPhone, we’ve got plenty more for you too!”
iPad-specific features
Delta for iPad comes with features exclusive to iPadOS, including support for Handoff from iPhone, opening multiple Delta windows, and even playing Delta in Stage Manager or in Split View. That’s in addition to each console skin being optimized for the iPad and full-screen game support. Be sure to throw in an iPad gaming controller and cooling fan for the full effect.
Something for everyone
As teased, Delta 1.6 also brings new features and updates to the iPhone version. These include additional app icon options for past and current Patreon members, a new long-press menu button gesture for performing common actions, and melonDS core 0.9.5 support for better DS game compatibility and more.
Delta 1.6 will soon be in the App Store for non-EU users and is available now in the AltStore PAL marketplace for EU users.
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