emulator
noun
em·u·la·tor
ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tər 
1
: one that emulates
2
: hardware or software that permits programs written for one computer to be run on another computer
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Forget emulators; this feels like the proper way to enjoy retro games.
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Enthusiasts have been releasing PS3 emulators since the early 2010s, though this is the first time something like this has appeared for smartphones.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
With video game emulators–hardware or software that can act like other systems–Otaku has nearly 30,000 games available to play in an arcade style setup from systems as old as Atari and Playstation 2 with classic games such as Galaga, Street Fighter, and Spyro.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
The remaining time is spent using an emulator to run x86 Windows apps.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Enthusiasts have been releasing PS3 emulators since the early 2010s, though this is the first time something like this has appeared for smartphones.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
With video game emulators–hardware or software that can act like other systems–Otaku has nearly 30,000 games available to play in an arcade style setup from systems as old as Atari and Playstation 2 with classic games such as Galaga, Street Fighter, and Spyro.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
The remaining time is spent using an emulator to run x86 Windows apps.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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“Emulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulator. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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