An emulator that offers access to tons of Nintendo games has risen to the top of the iPhone App Store’s free download list. The Delta app allows users to relive classics from the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS platforms. This surge in popularity follows Apple’s recent policy change to allow video game emulator apps in the storefront, a move influenced by European pressure for increased openness regarding third-party app stores and emulator use.
Namely, Nintendo refrained from commenting on the decision, despite its typical stance against piracy. While Nintendo offers a limited selection of classic games through its subscription service, Delta provides access to a wider range, including N64 and Game Boy Advance titles. However, Apple recently removed another emulator app based on existing code, indicating the limitation of their support for ‘retro’ consoles. Delta’s inclusion of the Nintendo DS, discontinued just a decade ago, pushes the boundaries of Apple’s definition, prompting questions about Nintendo’s stance on the matter.
