emulators
Virtual system impersonators
Emulators are software programs that mimic other systems, allowing one device to behave like another.
A Super Nintendo emulator lets you play old cartridge games on a modern computer.
Phone emulators let developers test apps without physical devices.
The term extends to hardware that replicates other hardware's functions.
I downloaded an emulator to play GameBoy games on my laptop.
Creating simulated computing environments
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- APIsSoftware communication protocols
runtime · kernel · open-source · cross-platform · debugging · reverse-engineering · decompiling · patching
Copy of the original
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- simulationImitation of real processes
approximation · recreation · faithful · accuracy · fidelity · authentic · preservation · archival
Vintage computing standard
- 16-bitComputing word length
- NES1980s home gaming system
- SNES1990s gaming platform abbreviation
- AtariSeventies gaming pioneer
Genesis · Sega · Commodore · DOS · arcade · chiptune · pixelated · CRT
Fixed storage chips
- netplayGaming via network
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- tool-assistedUsing implements for help
- cheatsDeceives for advantage
homebrew · patches · glitch · controller · multiplayer · highscore · scanlines · upscaling
Simulating or demonstrating form
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- testingExamining to evaluate
- sandboxEnclosed play area
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- chipsetCoordinated circuit collection
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- architectureBuilding design discipline
silicon · transistor · circuitry · overclocking · latency · peripherals
virtualization
Creating simulated computing environments
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
APIs · runtime · kernel · open-source · cross-platform · debugging · reverse-engineering · decompiling · patching · drivers
imitation
Copy of the original
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- reproductionCopying or procreation
simulation · approximation · recreation · faithful · accuracy · fidelity · authentic · preservation · archival
8-bit
Vintage computing standard
Atari · Genesis · Sega · Commodore · DOS · arcade · chiptune · pixelated · CRT · cartridge
ROMs
Fixed storage chips
- netplayGaming via network
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- tool-assistedUsing implements for help
cheats · homebrew · patches · glitch · controller · multiplayer · highscore · scanlines · upscaling · shader
modeling
Simulating or demonstrating form
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- testingExamining to evaluate
sandbox · prototyping · VMware · debugging · development
CPU
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- chipsetCoordinated circuit collection
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
architecture · silicon · transistor · circuitry · overclocking · latency · peripherals
- downloadsfiles, app, apps, game, music
- software developmentcoding, programming, bug, debug, debugging
- tech hobbies3D printing, robotics, electronics, home automation, coding
- developer resourcesSDK, APIs, tutorials, developer portal, documentation
- embedded systemsmicrocontroller, microcontrollers, firmware, embedded systems, bare metal
- appsapps, browser, software, calculator, calendar
emulatorsoriginators
Those who create first
innovators · pioneers · originals · trendsetters · trailblazers
emulatorsoriginals
Authentic first versions
genuine articles · prototypes · templates · archetypes · models