Software applications exist that simulate the hardware of a specific video game console, the PC Engine, on devices using Google’s Android operating system. These programs permit users to play games originally designed for the PC Engine on their Android smartphones or tablets. Functionally, they interpret the game’s code and translate it into instructions that the Android device can execute, thereby replicating the experience of playing the original game.
The availability of these tools provides access to a library of classic video games on modern, portable devices. This offers the opportunity to experience or revisit games from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Furthermore, it preserves these games, making them accessible to a wider audience than would be possible through the original hardware alone. This technological adaptation extends the lifespan and legacy of the PC Engine’s software catalog.
