This has been a topic coming up in numerous debates recently, and it hasn't been stated anywhere what emulators are actually allowed for the Crash series.
This thread serves to inform those who are unsure and is not a place for discussion. If you feel there is an emulator that should be allowed but isn't listed then please start another thread.
PS1 emulators is where most (if not all) the controversy comes from. As FDS is allowed for PS1 games ran on a PS2, it has been noted that "Emu is always going to be slower than console". However, the whole aim of the emulator is to be accurate to the console that the games were originally meant to be run on, which is the PS1.
GBA and Nintendo DS emulators have not been heavily discussed, however to keep the boards conformed, please use those listed below.
PS1:
UPDATED RULES BELOW
GBA:
mGBA higan VBA
Nintendo DS:
DeSmuME melonDS
If your run uses an emulator not listed here then it will not be accepted. No WR is currently set on a banned emulator, and therefore is not a cause for concern. Again, please open a new thread if you would like to discuss this.
Final note, PS2 and GameCube emulators are not allowed. These are very inaccurate and your run will not be allowed on the boards.
Note: the information for PS1 emulation is now depreciated, superseded here: https://www.speedrun.com/crash/thread/kfh5l
Yet another update on the PS1 emulation rulesets has taken effect, as stated here: https://www.speedrun.com/crash/thread/nwj89
Also, Dolphin is allowed for Gamecube/Wii emulation on a per-game basis. Please check each individual leaderboard on whether you can use it or not.
