"The short answer is yes. The ones that I have tried work nearly perfectly, and the best thing is that they're free. So, instead of tracking down a console, then finding and buying all the games you want, you can download a game and be playing in a matter of minutes. All you really need for some great retro gaming is some decent computer knowledge and a PC compatible gamepad/controller, then it's off to the races."
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, and CD Projekt Red have commemorated the milestone by collaborating with the Xbox team to create a tempered and battle-ready controller for players looking to expand their witcher’s toolkit. Embark on the path with the Xbox Wireless Controller – The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition. This is such a special moment for both our teams, and we wanted to share some insight into how Geralt’s journey brought this design to life.
...and they made this available on the same day as the DS2 PS controller pre-order. What timing... and yeah, I got both.
Deliver At All Costs is a physics-based delivery game with chaotic missions and destructible environments, all set on a retro island.
"DOOM: The Dark Ages is an action, first-person shooter from the same brains behind the rest of the DOOM series, id Software. Thankfully, the funds from Bethesda Studios have the cup run over for how great this game turned out." Ruddy @ Thumb Culture
Hell yea they are, i can pretty much emulate any console ever released (aside the PS3 and Xbox 360). Any console aside the 2 of those can be emulated.
It seems funny to me when people are desperately waiting for a HD remake to a last gen game, yet wont give emulation a try. You can play any older gen game with a 360 or DS3 controller. Hell its funny people are so desperate for HD remakes yet dont realise the same HD remakes may not work on the next consoles, putting you back to square one. On PC though if you get a emulator and roms collection, its for yours to keep forever.
I've sworn by them since ZSNES in '98, so yes, very much worth your time. I remember when UltraHLE came out and I was flabbergasted. They're pretty amazing these days, I play all my Wii and PS2 games on my PC @ 1080p now, and it's pretty terrific.
My friends and I were in heaven when CPS2 emulation finally happened, and we played all those Capcom arcade classics to death.
Yes they are defo worth our time, especially for games which were never released in your region or games which were unappreciated when released, meaning that they are rare and hard to find with over inflated price tags only dedicated collectors will pay.
Currently playing Paper Mario on a N64 emulator and loving it. Is a good way to catch up on games you've missed over the years.
I currently play Metroid Prime 1 @1440p..... awesome!!
Yes they are. Having access to a ton of games and consoles on a pc at the same time is much more convenient than having a bunch of consoles.