Relive the golden age of 8-bit gaming on your Android device with PicoNES, the premium NES emulator built for speed, accuracy, and simplicity.
Stop struggling with intrusive ads, complex setups, and laggy controls. PicoNES delivers a smooth, plug-and-play NES experience fine-tuned for modern smartphones.
✨ WHY PLAY WITH PICONES?
⚡ Ultra-Low Latency & Fast Performance
Built with an optimized core to eliminate audio delay and input lag. Jump, shoot, and speedrun your favorite retro classics exactly as they felt on CRT hardware.
💾 Uber-Saves (Never Lose Progress)
Automatically save and resume your game at any point—even if the original game didn't support saves. Pick up right where you left off, even if your phone battery dies or you switch apps.
🎮 Optimized Touch & Controller Support
• Touch Controls: Customized button layouts designed specifically for 8-bit games, including thumb-slide support for running jumps.
• External Controllers: Full plug-and-play support for Bluetooth and USB gamepads (Xbox, PlayStation, 8BitDo).
🛠️ Developed by Emulation Experts
Created by the EmulationOnline team with a focus on cycle-accurate 6502 hardware emulation, ensuring your game audio and graphics stay perfectly synced.
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Games used in screenshots with permission of the original developers:
- Alwa's Awakening by Elden Pixels (https://eldenpixels.itch.io/alwas-awakening-the-8-bit-edition)
- L'Abbaye des Morts https://parisoft.itch.io/abbaye-nes. NES Version by Parisoft, original by Locomalito & Gryzor87
Uses open source code from the TetaNES project. Source code and full license (MIT) available at https://github.com/lukexor/tetanes/
Disclaimer: Games are not included. PicoNES Plus is not affiliated with Nintendo.
Play 8-bit NES games with lo-latency, auto-saves, and controller support.