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What’s New Version 1.10
This update brings full iCloud integration to your ROM library:
- Your ROMs can now be stored and synced with iCloud
- Transferring ROMs to Apple Watch is now easier: the watch downloads them directly from iCloud
- Share your ROMs with friends through iCloud using simple share codes
- Standalone Apple Watch users can now download ROMs from iCloud with share codes, replacing direct downloads
Description
ArcEmu is the first emulator for Apple Watch.
It also works on iPhone and iPad, providing a comprehensive gaming experience across all your Apple devices.
Consoles Supported
- Game Boy (.gb)
- Game Boy Color (.gbc)
- Game Boy Advance (.gba)
Main Features
- Precise and fast emulation thanks to mGBA core
- Game Link Cable support (Online Multiplayer for up to 4 players) *
- Cheat support with a preloaded database of popular codes **
- Frame independent emulation with 30 or 60 fps
- All orientations support on iPhone and iPad
- Precise and well-designed on-screen controls
- Customizable controls (transparency and position) on iPhone and iPad
- 8-directional or 4-directional D-Pad on iPhone and iPad
- Fast-Forward (2x and 3x)
- Slow-mo (0.5x)
- Color Palette modification for GB games
- Button hold/sustain feature
- Accelerometer support
- Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, using the Digital Crown on Apple Watch
- Rumble support on iPhone
- Digital Crown support on Apple Watch
- Game controllers support on iPhone and iPad
- Zip file support
- Auto-Save feature
- Save State sharing between devices
- iCloud support for ROMs and Save States
- ROM sharing via iCloud with share codes
- Family Setup support (standalone Apple Watch)
Compatibility
- Apple Watch Series 3 or later
- Apple Watch SE or later
- Apple Watch Ultra or later
ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs.
You can import Game Boy ROMs directly from your iPhone and store them in iCloud.
Your Apple Watch will download them directly from iCloud.
On standalone Apple Watch (Family Setup), ROMs can be downloaded from iCloud using share codes.
The games shown in the screenshots are:
- Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove
- Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna
- Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield
- µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance
* Requires a Game Center account
** Cheats may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data
ArcEmu is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Capabilities
Game CenterGame controller
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Version history 20 versions
Build 886817184v1.102026-06-11 17:19:07
This update brings full iCloud integration to your ROM library:
- Your ROMs can now be stored and synced with iCloud
- Transferring ROMs to Apple Watch is now easier: the watch downloads them directly from iCloud
- Share your ROMs with friends through iCloud using simple share codes
- Standalone Apple Watch users can now download ROMs from iCloud with share codes, replacing direct downloads
Build 885612103v1.9.22026-05-14 03:48:38
- Fixed audio distortion in GBA games
- Improved Link Cable multiplayer performance and connection stability
Build 880517842v1.9.12025-12-13 17:39:44
Added cheat support with a preloaded database of popular codes, allowing quick and easy activation of enhancements for supported games.
Disclaimer: Using cheats may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data.
Build 879953403v1.92025-11-24 09:45:10
Added cheat support with a preloaded database of popular codes, allowing quick and easy activation of enhancements for supported games.
Disclaimer: Using cheats may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data.
Build 878017989v1.82025-09-12 10:45:30
- Support for the latest Apple devices, including Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone Air, and more.
- Fixed assorted bugs and improved performance.
Build 871948473v1.7.12025-01-23 02:21:44
- Added Game Link Cable Support: Connect and play with up to 4 players online in GB and GBA games.
This feature replicates the original Link Cable functionality, allowing players to trade, battle, or cooperate in multiplayer modes, just like on the original hardware.
Note: Requires a compatible ROM and a Game Center account.
Build 870692609v1.72025-01-14 11:23:43
- Added support for the Game Link Cable (Online Multiplayer for up to 4 players).
The Link Cable requires a Game Center account.
Build 870493255v1.6.32024-11-18 08:24:36
- Fixed a bug that caused a black screen when playing GB and GBC games on watchOS 9 and earlier versions.
- Emulation speed settings now persist after performing a reset.
- Resolved layout issues that occurred during screen rotation.
Build 870449061v1.6.22024-11-15 16:58:34
- Fixed the bug that caused a black screen in GB and GBC games on watchOS 9 and earlier
- Emulation speed no longer resets when you perform a Reset
Build 869097166v1.6.12024-09-18 16:46:51
- Added support for the new Apple Watch Series 10
- Added support for the new iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Added icons for dark mode and tinted mode of iOS 18
Build 868118477v1.62024-08-12 07:54:28
- Improved performance and reduced battery consumption.
- ROM Options (name, color, palette, and more) are now shared between Apple Watch and iPhone.
- Added iCloud support for save states.
- Added the feature to download ROMs directly on the Watch via a direct link (no iPhone transfer needed).
- Added support for Family Setup (standalone Apple Watch) by downloading ROMs via direct link.
- New animated D-Pad on iPhone and iPad, compatible with the Sustain/Hold button feature.
- Added the ability to press multiple buttons simultaneously if close together, such as A + B.
- Added new in-game menu buttons for rotation and more.
- Improved ZIP file import, now searching for ROMs recursively, not stopping at the first folder.
- Bug fixes.
Build 867603218v1.5.32024-07-19 12:37:50
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and battery consumption improvements
- Fast-Forward feature (2x and 3x) to speed up the game
- Slow-mo feature (0.5x) to slow down the game
- Save file import feature (.sav)
- Color Palette modification feature for GB games
- New in-game menu with many features easily accessible without returning to the main menu (Save, Load, Reset, Volume, Vibration, Hold/Sustain, Fast Forward, Crown Mapping, D-Pad ways)
- Autosaving when the screen goes to sleep, the app goes to the background, and when returning to the menu
- Modified Hold/Sustain button function, now activatable on all buttons from the new in-game menu
- Minor bug fixes
Build 867544087v1.5.12024-07-17 11:44:25
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and battery consumption improvements
- Fast-Forward feature (2x and 3x) to speed up the game
- Slow-mo feature (0.5x) to slow down the game
- Save file import feature (.sav)
- Color Palette modification feature for GB games
- New in-game menu with many features easily accessible without returning to the main menu (Save, Load, Reset, Volume, Vibration, Hold/Sustain, Fast Forward, Crown Mapping, D-Pad ways)
- Autosaving when the screen goes to sleep, the app goes to the background, and when returning to the menu
- Modified Hold/Sustain button function, now activatable on all buttons from the new in-game menu
- Minor bug fixes
Build 867554847v1.5.22024-07-17 18:43:11
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and battery consumption improvements
- Fast-Forward feature (2x and 3x) to speed up the game
- Slow-mo feature (0.5x) to slow down the game
- Save file import feature (.sav)
- Color Palette modification feature for GB games
- New in-game menu with many features easily accessible without returning to the main menu (Save, Load, Reset, Volume, Vibration, Hold/Sustain, Fast Forward, Crown Mapping, D-Pad ways)
- Autosaving when the screen goes to sleep, the app goes to the background, and when returning to the menu
- Modified Hold/Sustain button function, now activatable on all buttons from the new in-game menu
- Minor bug fixes
Build 867465235v1.52024-07-15 15:55:45
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and battery consumption improvements
- Fast-Forward feature (2x and 3x) to speed up the game
- Slow-mo feature (0.5x) to slow down the game
- Save file import feature (.sav)
- Color Palette modification feature for GB games
- New in-game menu with many features easily accessible without returning to the main menu (Save, Load, Reset, Volume, Vibration, Hold/Sustain, Fast Forward, Crown Mapping, D-Pad ways)
- Autosaving when the screen goes to sleep, the app goes to the background, and when returning to the menu
- Modified Hold/Sustain button function, now activatable on all buttons from the new in-game menu
- Minor bug fixes
Build 866990829v1.4.12024-06-26 08:30:24
- Added support for Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 6S and 7
- Added mappings for the Digital Crown (Arrows, A/B, Select/Start, L/R)
- Implemented the feature that hides touch controls when a Controller is connected
- Fixed a bug that made touches near the edges not always accurate on Apple Watch
- Fixed the L and R buttons on Controllers (iPhone and iPad)
- Fixed black screens and crashes on iOS 15
Build 867012498v1.4.22024-06-26 23:29:39
- Added support for Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 6S and 7
- Added mappings for the Digital Crown (Arrows, A/B, Select/Start, L/R)
- Implemented the feature that hides touch controls when a Controller is connected
- Fixed a bug that made touches near the edges not always accurate on Apple Watch
- Fixed the L and R buttons on Controllers (iPhone and iPad)
- Fixed black screens and crashes on iOS 15
- Fixed rendering issues in GBA ROMs on watchOS 8 and 9
Build 866974400v1.42024-06-25 18:49:02
- Added support for Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 6S and 7
- Added mappings for the Digital Crown (Arrows, A/B, Select/Start, L/R)
- Implemented the feature that hides touch controls when a Controller is connected
- Fixed a bug that made touches near the edges not always accurate on Apple Watch
- Fixed the L and R buttons on Controllers (iPhone and iPad)
Build 865151523v1.32024-06-21 05:31:41
Build 866869491v1.3.12024-06-21 07:25:00
- Minor improvements
- Bug fix
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releaseNotes updated
This update brings full iCloud integration to your ROM library:
- Your ROMs can now be stored and synced with iCloud
- Transferring ROMs to Apple Watch is now e
✎
description updated
ArcEmu is the first emulator for Apple Watch.
It also works on iPhone and iPad, providing a comprehensive gaming experience across all your Apple devices.
Cons
✎
subtitle updated
Arcadia's Retro Games Emulator
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name updated
ArcEmu - Watch Emulator
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Version 1.10 released
This update brings full iCloud integration to your ROM library:
- Your ROMs can now be stored and synced with iCloud
- Transferring ROMs to Apple Watch is now easier: the watch downloads them directly from iCloud
- Share your ROMs with frie
◆
Version 1.9.2 released
- Fixed audio distortion in GBA games
- Improved Link Cable multiplayer performance and connection stability
◆
Version 1.9.1 released
Added cheat support with a preloaded database of popular codes, allowing quick and easy activation of enhancements for supported games.
Disclaimer: Using cheats may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data.
◆
Version 1.9 released
Added cheat support with a preloaded database of popular codes, allowing quick and easy activation of enhancements for supported games.
Disclaimer: Using cheats may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data.
◆
Version 1.8 released
- Support for the latest Apple devices, including Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone Air, and more.
- Fixed assorted bugs and improved performance.
◆
Version 1.7.1 released
- Added Game Link Cable Support: Connect and play with up to 4 players online in GB and GBA games.
This feature replicates the original Link Cable functionality, allowing players to trade, battle, or cooperate in multiplayer modes, just lik
◆
Version 1.7 released
- Added support for the Game Link Cable (Online Multiplayer for up to 4 players).
The Link Cable requires a Game Center account.
◆
Version 1.6.3 released
- Fixed a bug that caused a black screen when playing GB and GBC games on watchOS 9 and earlier versions.
- Emulation speed settings now persist after performing a reset.
- Resolved layout issues that occurred during screen rotation.
◆
Version 1.6.2 released
- Fixed the bug that caused a black screen in GB and GBC games on watchOS 9 and earlier
- Emulation speed no longer resets when you perform a Reset
◆
Version 1.6.1 released
- Added support for the new Apple Watch Series 10
- Added support for the new iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- Added icons for dark mode and tinted mode of iOS 18
◆
Version 1.6 released
- Improved performance and reduced battery consumption.
- ROM Options (name, color, palette, and more) are now shared between Apple Watch and iPhone.
- Added iCloud support for save states.
- Added the feature to download ROMs directly on t
◆
Version 1.5.3 released
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and
◆
Version 1.5.2 released
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and
◆
Version 1.5.1 released
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and
◆
Version 1.5 released
** This update is not compatible with existing GB and GBC (SameBoy) save states. To avoid losing progress, please save normally in-game before updating. **
- Core change for GB and GBC games (SameBoy -> mGBA)
- Exceptional performance and
◆
Version 1.4.2 released
- Added support for Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 6S and 7
- Added mappings for the Digital Crown (Arrows, A/B, Select/Start, L/R)
- Implemented the feature that hides touch controls when a Controller is connected
- Fixed a bug that made to
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Version 1.4.1 released
- Added support for Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 6S and 7
- Added mappings for the Digital Crown (Arrows, A/B, Select/Start, L/R)
- Implemented the feature that hides touch controls when a Controller is connected
- Fixed a bug that made tou
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Version 1.4 released
- Added support for Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 6S and 7
- Added mappings for the Digital Crown (Arrows, A/B, Select/Start, L/R)
- Implemented the feature that hides touch controls when a Controller is connected
- Fixed a bug that made tou
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Version 1.3.1 released
- Minor improvements
- Bug fix
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Version 1.3 released