However, if you’re an app developer, go with something like BlueStacks or NoxPlayer, guaranteed to receive updates. Maybe you prefer the UI and feature set of an older emulator, so check to see if it can run your games. But just because they haven’t been updated doesn’t mean they cannot run your games. Note that a couple of emulators on our list haven’t received updates for a while, and you should test compatibility with your system. We recommend that you choose an emulator which is updated regularly by its developers so that you can play the latest version of your favorite games without any hiccups.

Suppose you don’t have Windows 10 no need to worry since all these emulators should work just fine on Windows 7 and 8. Nearly all of them have great compatibility with the latest build of Windows 10 (we tested on version 1903).

Remember that all Android emulators have their unique pros and cons. Make your decision based on how the UI feels and which feature set you prefer the most. All 3 ran fine, although BlueStacks will tend to perform better on most systems. We personally tested the top three Android emulators- BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, and Andyroid. BlueStacks even allows you to record your game and stream it through OBS. The latest versions of the top emulators support Android Nougat version 7.1.2 and can record straight from your mic and webcam. And some of them even have the ability to run multiple instances of apps at the same time. Modern emulators come with various features like hardware acceleration, adjustable resolution, high FPS support, controller support, etc. The easiest way to play Android games on PC is by using an emulator. Finally, you have access to much more storage space on your PC compared to the internal memory of a phone. And the best part about gaming on PC is you never have to worry about your phone overheating or low battery. Pretty much any shooter that you play on your phone will be much easier with mouse aim.

There are a ton of Android MOBAs like Arena of Valor and Mobile Legends, which could really benefit from mouse and keyboard controls. Or a gamer who wants to play PUBG on the big screen. Maybe you’re a developer trying to test out some new apps. There’s plenty of reasons why someone would want to install Android on their PC.

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