There are countless commercial and open-source emulators available for every major operating system. For example:
- Emulators like BlueStacks make it possible to use Android apps on Windows and Mac.
- Programs like Xcode can run iOS on Mac and Windows.
- Appetize.io is a browser-based emulator that lets you use iOS apps on any PC.
- WINE runs Windows applications on the Linux OS.
- Emulators like Nestopia can play Nintendo games on Linux.
- Console emulators like the SNES Classic are standalone hardware that allow gamers to play old video games on modern HD televisions.
- There are numerous emulators for the PlayStation Portable that let users play games for other consoles on Sony's mobile system.