Retro Game Emulation on an iPhone (AltStore Guide)

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Retro Game Emulation on an iPhone Using AltStore

Introduction:

• The video covers how to emulate retro games on an iPhone using AltStore.
• AltStore allows you to side-load apps onto your device for emulation purposes.

Step 1: Install AltStore

1. Visit the AltStore website to find installation instructions for Windows and Mac.
2. Download and install iTunes and iCloud directly from Apple's website for Windows.
3. Install AltServer from the AltStore website on your computer.

Step 2: Set up AltStore on Your iPhone

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and trust the connection.
2. Open iTunes, click on the phone icon, scroll down to "Sync with this phone over Wi-Fi," and hit apply.
3. Install AltStore on your iPhone by selecting "Install AltStore" in the AltServer app.

Step 3: Add Emulators and Games

1. Add emulators like Delta and RetroArch through AltStore.
2. For Delta, drag and drop games directly in iTunes or store them on a cloud platform.
3. For RetroArch, add BIOS files and games to the respective folders for each system.

Step 4: Customize Controls and Play Games

1. Customize controls within the Delta app by remapping buttons if needed.
2. Play retro games using touch screen controls or with a Backbone controller.
3. Explore different systems and games within the emulators, such as NES, SNES, and Nintendo DS.

Step 5: Install Additional Emulators like Provenance for PSP Games

1. Download the Provenance IPA file from the website.
2. Use AltStore to install Provenance on your iPhone.
3. Add PSP games to Provenance through cloud or local files or via a web server.

Step 6: Refresh AltStore Weekly

1. Refresh AltStore once every seven days by clicking the "Refresh All" button.
2. This ensures your side-loaded apps remain active on your iPhone.

Conclusion:

• Emulating retro games on an iPhone using AltStore provides a convenient way to enjoy classic games on the go.
• The process involves setting up AltStore, adding emulators and games, customizing controls, and refreshing AltStore weekly for continued access.

By following these steps, you can start enjoying retro game emulation on your iPhone using AltStore.