A free PS1 emulator for iPhone is burning up the App Store charts

It’s only been a month since it was on the App Store and we already have our second real hit. The newly released with plenty of bells and whistles for those who want to re-immerse themselves in the world of block polygons. It joins the massively popular. We have no idea why these apps keep being called in the Greek alphabet, since they are both made by completely different developers.

Gamma comes courtesy of developer ZodTTD, who from almost . The app is primarily for Apple smartphones, but there is a dedicated iPad version, which is always nice. Gamma integrates with Bluetooth controllers and keyboards, offering countless input options. It also features customizable on-screen controller skins, but we all know how frustrating it can be to play old-school games with a touchscreen. Still, it’s nice to have an option.

The app uses Google Drive and Dropbox sync to back up game files and save states, and the software will even automatically pick up the game’s artwork. The whole thing is actually based on the Delta codebase, . As always with emulators, you will need to provide the games. To stay on the right side of the law, in ROM files.

There is clearly a huge appetite for emulators on the App Store. Delta, the Nintendo emulator, has been a mainstay in the charts since its launch, and Gamma is currently in sixth place, above streamers like Disney+ and Hulu, but below TikTok. However, reviews have been mixed, with many users complaining that the user interface needs a refresh and that some third-party controllers, such as Backbone devices, cause crashes. Fixes are likely coming in the near future. Meanwhile, Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssey and Crash Team Racing both beg for a return visit.

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