A Free PSP Emulator: PPSSPP - PSP Emulator

Useful and detailed product support site.

Updates tend to fix many specific issues.

Some parameters can cause graphics or audio issues.

A Chromebook running the DraStic emulator, PPSSPP Gold emulator, and Commodore 64 emulator

Updates not as frequent as some people might prefer.

Of course, it’s possible for you to use your own files, too.

The app lets you adjust a huge number of graphics, audio, networking, and other system tweaks.

Screenshot of PPSSPP app, with “Homebrew & Demos” tab open

Apaid version of the PPSSPP emulatorallows you to support the developers who maintain this emulator.

Play NES or SNES Games: John NESS

Access to two emulators within the app.

Manageable number of prefs.

Screenshot of John NESS (NES and SNES) emulator, with left-side menus open

Updated version added ads.

Key mappings can be complicated to configure.

The app includes ads, which may be removed with an optional upgrade.

Screenshot of Mupen64 with left-side settings menus displayed

Nintendo 64: M64Plus FZ Emulator

Links to setup and controller mapping guides.

Access to many adjustable prefs.

Different profiles may be needed for different games.

Screenshot of DraStic emulator main menu (“continue”, “load new game”, “change options” or “exit DraStic”)

The M64Plus FZ Emulator app lets you run many Nintendo 64 games.

Play Nintendo DS Games: DraStic DS Emulator

Plenty of configuration options.

Detailed help and instructions.

Screenshot of John GBAC app, with left menus open showing GBC and GBA emulator options

No WiFi or multiplayer support.

No free trial or test version.

This paid Nintendo DS emulator offers some customization, so you may adjust and play games at larger-than-original resolution.

Screenshot of Mobile64 app, with Commodore 64 Basic V2 displayed

Play GBA or GBC Games: John GBAC

configs offer several options.

Not all games and controllers work on all systems.

You may use the app for free with ads, or pay a one-time fee to remove them.

Screenshot of Amazon WorkSpaces sign in screen with detailed options (resolution, scroll settings, and more)

Best Commodore 64 Emulator: Mobile C64

Can pop in in programs with Commodore 64 Basic.

Easy-to-access overlay controls for gaming.

Commodore 64 style function keys not present on Chromebooks.

Desktop as a Service: Amazon WorkSpaces

Full access to a remote Windows system.

Can install many Windows apps.

Reasonably fast internet connection needed.

Cost may be a barrier for some people.

TheAmazon WorkSpaces Pricingpage details hourly and monthly pricing for a huge range of remote computer configurations.