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Console, handheld, arcade, computer, and mobile classics live in one library. The app does not include games, BIOS, or game data. Use only legally owned backups, homebrew, or public-domain software.\n\nSupported Platforms\n\nNintendo\n- Nintendo 3DS (3DS)\n- Nintendo GameCube (NGC)\n- Nintendo Wii (Wii)\n- Nintendo 64 (N64)\n- Nintendo DS (NDS)\n- Game Boy Advance (GBA)\n- Game Boy Color (GBC)\n- Game Boy (GB)\n- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\n- Famicom Disk System (FDS)\n- Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)\n- Virtual Boy (VB)\n- Pokemon Mini (PM)\n\nSony\n- PlayStation (PS1)\n- PlayStation Portable (PSP)\n\nSega\n- Dreamcast (DC)\n- Sega Saturn (SS)\n- Sega Master System (MS)\n- Game Gear (GG)\n- SG-1000 (SG)\n- Sega Genesis 32X (32X)\n- Sega CD / Mega-CD (MCD)\n- Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (MD)\n\nNEC\n- PC Engine (PCE)\n- TurboGrafx-16 (TG-16)\n- TurboGrafx-CD (TG-CD)\n- SuperGrafx (SGX)\n\nSNK\n- Neo Geo Pocket (NGP)\n- Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPC)\n\nAtari\n- Atari 2600\n- Atari 5200\n- Atari 7800\n- Atari Jaguar\n- Atari Lynx\n\nCommodore\n- Commodore 64 (C64)\n- Amiga\n\nOther\n- Arcade\n- DOOM\n- MS-DOS\n- Java ME (J2ME)\n- Symbian\n- WonderSwan\n- Flash\n\nMore systems are planned.\n\n[RetroAchievements]\n- Challenge players worldwide and light up trophies that are yours\n- Multiset: grind multiple sets on one game — earn subset trophies without patching\n- Hardcore Mode: tougher rules, trophies that actually count\n\n[Save States, Your Way]\n- Unlimited manual save states plus 50 auto slots\n- Save Manager: browse by time, compare, and restore in one tap\n\n[Speed, Cheats & Shortcuts]\n- 5x fast forward — you set the pace\n- Cheats on demand from an online library\n- Custom shortcuts for save, speed, and screenshots\n\n[Filters, Skins & Screenshots]\n- Retro filters from our exclusive library\n- Skins that feel like real hardware, third-party skins welcome, flex layouts that fit your hands\n- Screenshots for the highlight reel\n\n[Landscape Library]\n- Landscape console mode — library, covers, and shortcuts on one screen\n- Background music and navigation sounds — browsing feels like an arcade\n- Browse with a controller or keyboard — stay on the couch\n\n[Play Together]\n- Local multiplayer whenever you want\n- Eligible cores can host rooms, scan LAN, connect over relay, and spectate\n\n[iCloud Sync — Your Game Universe]\n- Games, saves, and settings stay in sync across your devices\n- Encrypted cloud backup — switch devices with zero progress lost\n- Start on iPad, pick up on iPhone. Play anywhere — your games never pause\n\n[Cloud Import in One Step]\n- Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Baidu Cloud, Aliyun\n- WebDAV and SMB too — bring the whole library over in one go\n\n[Controllers Your Way]\n- Native Joy-Con, DualShock, and Xbox support\n- Bluetooth controllers and keyboards — play on Mac too\n- Multiple controllers at once, solo or a full party\n\n[AirPlay — Living Room Ready]\n- AirPlay to a TV or display\n- Phone to TV without a hitch — couch nights and hangouts\n- Big screen plus a controller — immersion maxed out\n\nPremium\n\nA free download includes core play features. Manic EMU Premium (monthly, yearly, or lifetime) unlocks higher fast-forward speeds, more save states and cheat slots, extra controller players, and other play features. Prices are shown in the app.\n\nPayment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal charge is applied within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you subscribe. Refunds follow Apple policy.\n\nPrivacy Policy: https://manicemu.site/privacy-policy\nTerms of Use: https://manicemu.site/terms-of-use\nOfficial Site: https://manicemu.site\nSupport: support@manicemu.site\n\nLegal\n\nManic EMU is not affiliated with Apple or any game or console manufacturer. 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