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: Known for its deep customization, Nox remained a favorite for users who needed to run multiple instances of games simultaneously.

: Remained the gold standard for stability and performance. In 2021, it saw improved Netplay features and better support for specialized controllers. list-of-emulator-2021

: Continued its mission of digital preservation, supporting thousands of arcade systems and vintage computers. : Known for its deep customization, Nox remained

: The team began a long-awaited transition to a more modern interface (Qt) and continued to improve the "Vulkan" renderer, providing better performance on modern hardware. : Continued its mission of digital preservation, supporting

: Often cited as the best way to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at 4K/60FPS, Cemu remained highly optimized for Windows users in 2021. Best Android Emulators for PC (2021)

: Not an emulator itself but a frontend for "cores." In 2021, RetroArch launched on Steam, making it more accessible to mainstream users and simplifying the management of dozens of retro systems from a single interface.

Android emulators are widely used for gaming and mobile application testing on desktop environments.