Emulator Question
4 years ago
Florida, USA

So I’m new here, and although I’ve been watching and dreaming of doing SMB1 speedruns for 2 years, I only started actually practicing about 2 months ago. The problem is, I’m not sure if my setup is allowed, but nothing I’ve read says anything against it. Not sure if this has been asked before, but is the mobile Nestopia app allowed? I got it from app.ignition.fun, and SMB1 comes preinstalled, and from all the tests and checks I’ve done, it is a vanilla copy and has all the glitches (pipe clip, wrong warp, -1) a regular cartridge does. I also would like to know if I could use an Xbox controller, and if I need to provide footage of the controller for the run to be verified. I use iOS 13 to connect the controller, and there is an option to use the thumb stick, but I use the D-Pad. The last thing I want to know is if a thumb stick is allowed, just in case, although I don’t use it. If this helps, I expect my first run time to be around 6-8 minutes. Thanks, Mackerrr aka. “no”

New Hampshire, USA

I don't think mobile is allowed, I've never seen anyone play the game on mobile. I'm not absolutely sure, but I think it's disallowed.

Oklahoma, USA

I'd wait for a mod to answer this question before I felt confident running on mobile nestopia. Nestopia IS allowed... But I have no idea if it would be on the phone or not. I don't think the rules explicitly specify that.

Lul_ecks_dee likes this
United Kingdom

Why would you want to play on mobile anyway? Emulators are free on PC and run better than on mobile, and you can even install them on most consoles with a few workarounds.

sweatypiranha likes this
Florida, USA

It actually runs very smoothly, even on older devices. I could create a video of the app and gameplay to show how it runs. It runs at 60 FPS too, the only problem with it is sometimes the audio corrupts. Plus, I got SMB1 on WiiVC, and the delay of the inputs makes it extremely hard to play. Even with a wireless Xbox controller on mobile it has no input delay.

Florida, USA

Also, it’s more effective as people can do runs without having to be at home, and it’s a much cheaper option.

Oklahoma, USA

I don't want to speak for mods - because I am zero percent a mod. But two of the main things that could potentially differ between mobile nestopia and pc are speed and proper lag emulation. One thing they've asked for in the past is a video of you starting the game and staying still until you time out on 1-1. If you're willing that may be helpful in determining if the SPEED of the emu is correct

zsjetu9, eddiecatgaming and 2 others like this
Florida, USA

Okay, let me record a video of that.

Lul_ecks_dee and zsjetu9 like this
Florida, USA

I have the video recorded yet I’m unable to upload it due to not having any stable connection right now, I’m going to find a way around it, sorry for the delay :/

zsjetu9 likes this
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