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@deltaemulator.com

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A beautiful Nintendo emulator for iOS. Available on @altstore.io and the App Store. by @riley.social and @shanegillio.bsky.social

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Mar 31

🚀 Delta 1.7 is now available for EVERYONE on AltStore PAL and soon on the App Store

This is a HUGE update with lots of exciting new features, including Online Multiplayer for Nintendo DS games!

Download now to play with friends around the world 🌎

Delta 1.7 Promo Image: “Delta 1.7 with Online Multiplayer”

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 7d

This beta also includes a few important bug fixes, such as keyboard support on iOS 26.

Delta 2.0b1 is available now for all patrons in AltStore PAL — and also on TestFlight for our patrons worldwide!

Read our full release notes + join TestFlight here: www.patreon.com/posts/delta-...

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 7d

Last but not least, we’re expanding RetroAchievements to our handheld systems — GBC, GBA, and DS!

Now you can track your hard-earned achievements and climb the leaderboards no matter which system you’re playing 🏆

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 7d

And the new designs don’t stop with Liquid Glass! We’ve also added a brand-new Sega Genesis skin that will make fans nostalgic for the thrills of speedy hedgehogs 🦔🏎️

We’re wrapping up development for release and completed Genesis support will be available for everyone in Delta 2.0!

Promo Image for Delta 2.0 showing new Sega Genesis skins for iPhone and iPad

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 7d

We’re completely redesigning Delta’s UI to make it feel modern, while still being fun. To start, we’ve updated Delta’s home screen to feel right at home on iOS 26 🏡

We’ll be redesigning the remaining parts of the app with Liquid Glass over the next few betas — stay tuned!

Screenshot of Delta 2.0b1 game selection screen with new Liquid Glass UI

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 7d

🚀 The first Delta 2.0 beta is here!

Coming later this year, 2.0 takes Delta to the next level by adding the following features:

📱 New Liquid Glass UI
🎮 Sega Genesis
👾 RetroAchievements for all systems

Delta 2.0 Promo Image: "Delta 2.0 Now In Beta; Liquid Glass, Retro Achievements, Sega Genesis"

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AltStore @altstore.io · 9d

⚠️ Apple is blocking Delta’s iOS 26 bug fix update

Despite announcing they would no longer hold up bug fix updates for guideline violations, Apple called us directly saying they would not approve Delta’s iOS 26 bug fix update unless we added In-App Purchases worldwide.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 13d

So, we’ve worked with @retroachievements.org to create a special TestFlight build with WIP support for RA that’s available now for EVERYONE testflight.apple.com/join/aFVsc4vY

Big thanks to RA for helping us find a solution, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused

Join the Delta - Game Emulator beta

Available on iOS

testflight.apple.com

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 13d

📣 An update on RetroAchievements

We planned to release Delta 2.0 with full RA support alongside iOS 26. Unfortunately, adopting Liquid Glass has taken more dev time than expected so we decided to delay 2.0

However, because RA is a free service, we don’t want to keep it Patron-exclusive that long

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Alex Akers @a2.co · 26d

Not sure if this counts as #gameboycamera #gbcphotography but I took this using the @deltaemulator.com Camera app with the Photo! ROM.

Took this photo of my colleague over at his desk from my desk

A bald man with glasses wearing a dark shirt standing at his desk using a laptop with a mouse. The photo is pixelated in 2-bit gray as if from a Game Boy Camera.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Sep 3

A new look for Delta…

Coming later this year ✨

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AltStore @altstore.io · Aug 6

🚀 Delta Camera 1.0b2 is now available for all Patrons!

This update completely reimagines the look and feel of the app — including dedicated capture & filter buttons to emulate an authentic camera experience 📸

Designed in collaboration with Caroline Moore!

Promo image for Delta Camera beta 2 showing new icon and new skin

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David Demaree @demar.ee · Jun 27

The @deltaemulator.com dudes have a new beta app that hooks the iPhone camera/photos up to Game Boy Camera and it’s glorious

Highly dithered black and white photo of a man standing at a kitchen island

Highly dithered, low res B&W photo of women in a kitchen

Highly dithered low res B&W photo of an annoyed spouse in a kitchen

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AltStore @altstore.io · Jun 26

Introducing our new app — Delta Camera 📸

A stand-alone app dedicated to taking Game Boy Camera photos with features you'd expect from a modern camera app

☀ Manual exposure/zoom
🤳 Camera Control support

Coming later this year, but available NOW in beta for all Patrons patreon.com/posts/introd...

Promo image for Delta Camera with screenshots and new app icon shown. Text: "Delta Camera, Now in Beta!”

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · May 8

Delta’s game emulator becomes a Patreon-supported app after US App Store policy changes

Delta’s game emulator becomes a Patreon-supported app after US App Store policy changes | TechCrunch

A game emulator called Delta is taking advantage of the recent court decision around Apple's App Store to support its business by linking to its Patreon

techcrunch.com

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · May 7

Thanks to last week’s changes to the US App Store’s policies, Delta 1.7.2 is now available with our new and improved Patreon sign-up flow!

Goodbye scare screens 👻

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Apr 28

💡 With Delta 1.7 you can now trade Pokémon from Delta to a real DS — and even import them into Pokémon Home!

Find out how with this great video tutorial by @hylianstagram.bsky.social ✅

Trade Emulated Gen 3/4/5 Pokémon FROM A PHONE TO AN ACTUAL NINTENDO 3DS & Into HOME! No Mods Needed!

YouTube video by Hylianstagram

www.youtube.com

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Apr 10

Yup! It supports any DS game that uses Nintendo WFC for online functionality 🙂 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

List of Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection games - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Delta @deltaemulator.com · Apr 8

Delta 1.7.1 is available now on AltStore PAL and soon on the App Store with some minor bug fixes, including compatibility with N64 games like Donkey Kong 64 🦍🍌

Release Notes: faq.deltaemulator.com/release-notes

Delta 1.7.1 In-App Release Notes:

This update fixes compatibility with certain N64 games.

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Sean Fletcher @seanfletcher.co · Apr 4

🤯 Oh, this is BIG! Delta Duo NX, my iPad skins for Delta are out now! Available in over 25 colors and Special Editions- both portrait and landscape!

Download: https://store.seanfletcher.co/l/delta-duo-ipad

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Apr 4

Patreon benefits are currently limited to the US unfortunately (for Apple reasons…), but we’re working to bring them worldwide as soon as we can! Stay tuned 🙂

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Daryl Baxter @darylbaxter.com · Apr 1

To mark the huge release of @deltaemulator.com 1.7 yesterday on iOS, which brings DS wireless multiplayer support plus a bunch of other enhancements, I spoke with @riley.social all about it.
darylbaxter.com/posts/apple-...

Apple at 49 & Delta Emulator at 10: Riley Testut on Emulation’s Future, Nintendo, & App Store Changes

Delta 1.7 hands-on and I chat with Testut

darylbaxter.com

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WiiLink @wiilink.ca · Apr 1

WiiLink WFC is available on the Delta emulator for iOS. No, this is not an April Fools joke.
youtu.be/-7sSUwjCklQ

WiiLink WFC on Delta - Showcase (not April Fools)

YouTube video by WiiLink

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Mar 31

✅ Delta 1.7 has been approved for the App Store and is now available worldwide!

Screenshot of Delta 1.7 App Store Release Notes

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Mar 31

Last but not least, this update wouldn't be possible without Arisotura & their incredible work on melonDS, and community WFC servers like Wiimmfi + WiiLink WFC

Please consider supporting them 💜

melonDS: patreon.com/Arisotura
Wiimmfi: patreon.com/wiimmfi
WiiLink: patreon.com/WiiLink24

Delta @deltaemulator.com · Mar 31

Of course there’s plenty more than just this in Delta 1.7!

📸 Game Screenshots (thanks Chris Rittenhouse!)
🎮 Using Skins w/ Game Controllers
🏆 RetroAchievements (Experimental Feature)

For a complete list of changes, check out our release notes: faq.deltaemulator.com/release-notes

Delta 1.7 In-App Release Notes:

NEW

Online Multiplayer
• Play online-compatible Nintendo DS games with friends around the world!
• Connect via community Nintendo WFC servers
• Choose one of the default servers (Wiimmfi, WiiLink WFC, or AltWFC), or provide a custom DNS

Updated N64 Core
• Uses OpenGL ES 3.0 to render games
• Fixes many graphical issues (e.g. black textures)
• Optionally switch back to OpenGL ES 2.0 on per-game basis
• Custom resolutions by editing `mupen64plus.cfg` file
• Custom texture packs via Mupen64Plus `hires_texture` directory

Game Screenshots (thanks Chris Rittenhouse!)
• New pause menu option to take game screenshots
• Map game controller buttons to take screenshots
• New `screenshot` input for controller skins

Delta 1.7 In-App Release Notes (cont.):

Game Controller Skins
• Choose a skin to use when a game controller is connected
• Choose system-wide or per-game

Controller Case Support
• Controller skins can adjust position of pause menu via new `menuInsets` property
• Allows using pause menu with cases such as GAMEBABY and PlayCase

Game Settings
• New context-menu option for per-game settings
• Includes “Preferred Game Skin”, “OpenGL ES 3.0” (N64) and “Inserted GBA Game” (DS)

Misc.
• “Resume” button to easily resume games
• Additional “Button Pack” icons designed by Louie Mantia
• Adds dark + tinted variants of primary app icon

Delta 1.7 In-App Release Notes (cont.):

FIXED

• Fixed using analog sticks as discrete inputs for controllers with poor calibration (thanks Ian Clawson!)
• Fixed black/missing/incorrect textures in various N64 games
• Fixed white screen after (un-)locking device while AirPlaying DS games
• Fixed no audio for game previews in silent mode when Respect Silent Mode is OFF
• Fixed showing all save states as incompatible for non-DS systems
• Fixed crash when viewing save states for unsupported system
• Fixed missing accessibility label for Settings button
• Fixed not showing “Reset” button when choosing landscape skin
• Fixed not showing “Reset” button when choosing per-game Game Controller or AirPlay skins
• Fixed “Hold Button” description layout after orientation change
• [Delta Sync] Fixed misleading “file does not exist” errors when previous version is missing
• [iPad] Fixed quitting all games when using multiple scenes

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