Browse Console and Handheld Platforms
Use this page when you want the platform view first. The alphabetical index below summarizes each system with catalog size, report depth, emulator breadth, and whether EmuRank already has a safe default.
This page is platform-first rather than project-first. Open a platform section when you want the ecosystem picture for one system, and use the emulators page when you want to compare emulator projects directly.
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EmuRank currently tracks 14 platforms and 24 emulators . 13 platforms already have report-backed activity, 5 platforms have a mature safe default, and 1 platform is still watchlist-only.
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS is a Nintendo handheld released in 2011. EmuRank currently tracks 4 games across a 1,807-game released catalog, which equals 0.2% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
3 Nintendo 3DS games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 0.2% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 3 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 4 recently active titles.
Single-emulator and early
4 / 1807 games
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Azahar is the early leader on Nintendo 3DS, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
Nintendo DS (NDS)
Nintendo DS is a Nintendo handheld released in 2004. EmuRank currently tracks 1 games across a 3,255-game released catalog, which equals 0.0% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
1 Nintendo DS games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 0.0% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 2 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 1 recently active title.
Single-emulator and early
1 / 3255 games
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melonDS is the early leader on Nintendo DS, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
Nintendo GameCube (GCN / GC)
Nintendo GameCube is a Nintendo home console released in 2001. EmuRank currently tracks 87 games across a 651-game released catalog, which equals 13.4% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
87 Nintendo GameCube games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 13.4% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 130 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 87 recently active titles.
Single-emulator, but credible
87 / 651 games
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Dolphin is the clear first page to open for Nintendo GameCube right now. The ecosystem currently reads more like one credible default plus supporting projects than a true head-to-head race.
Nintendo Switch (NSW)
Nintendo Switch is a Nintendo home console released in 2017. EmuRank currently tracks 1,297 games across a 4,087-game released catalog, which equals 31.7% tracked coverage. 8 emulator pages are linked to this platform in the database.
1,297 Nintendo Switch games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 31.7% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 4,819 total reports, 8 emulator rows with platform-level data, and 1,297 recently active titles.
Competitive and broad
1297 / 4087 games
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Eden is the safest next page to open for Nintendo Switch if you want one broad default, but this is also a platform where emulator choice can still change the outcome on mixed-result games. Start with the platform guide, then confirm edge cases on the game page.
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii is a Nintendo home console released in 2006. EmuRank currently tracks 42 games across a 1,612-game released catalog, which equals 2.6% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
42 Nintendo Wii games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 2.6% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 59 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 42 recently active titles.
Single-emulator and early
42 / 1612 games
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Dolphin is the early leader on Nintendo Wii, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
Nintendo Wii U
Nintendo Wii U is a Nintendo home console released in 2012. EmuRank currently tracks 62 games across a 791-game released catalog, which equals 7.8% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
62 Nintendo Wii U games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 7.8% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 149 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 62 recently active titles.
Single-emulator and early
62 / 791 games
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Cemu is the early leader on Nintendo Wii U, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
PlayStation (PS1 / PSX)
PlayStation is a Sony home console released in 1994. EmuRank currently tracks 0 games across a 4,075-game released catalog, which equals 0.0% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
PlayStation already has a platform entry on EmuRank, but it does not have report-backed platform evidence yet. Right now this page works better as a watchlist than as a mature decision page.
Watchlist only
0 / 4075 games
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No recommendation yet
EmuRank already tracks PlayStation and its emulator projects, but there is not enough platform-level evidence yet to recommend a safe default. Use the page as a watchlist and check back as emulator-specific reports arrive.
PlayStation 2 (PS2)
PlayStation 2 is a Sony home console released in 2000. EmuRank currently tracks 27 games across a 4,348-game released catalog, which equals 0.6% tracked coverage. 3 emulator pages are linked to this platform in the database.
27 PlayStation 2 games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 0.6% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 29 total reports, 3 emulator rows with platform-level data, and 27 recently active titles.
Competitive but still early
27 / 4348 games
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PlayStation 2 already has more than one emulator with data, but the platform is still early. PCSX2 is the current first page to open, though the recommendation should be read as directional rather than settled.
PlayStation 3 (PS3)
PlayStation 3 is a Sony home console released in 2006. EmuRank currently tracks 2,171 games across a 2,310-game released catalog, which equals 94.0% tracked coverage. 2 emulator pages are linked to this platform in the database.
2,171 PlayStation 3 games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 94.0% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 2,759 total reports, 2 emulator rows with platform-level data, and 2,171 recently active titles.
Competitive and broad
2171 / 2310 games
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RPCS3 is the safest next page to open for PlayStation 3 if you want one broad default, but this is also a platform where emulator choice can still change the outcome on mixed-result games. Start with the platform guide, then confirm edge cases on the game page.
PlayStation 4 (PS4)
PlayStation 4 is a Sony home console released in 2013. EmuRank currently tracks 744 games across a 3,596-game released catalog, which equals 20.7% tracked coverage. 2 emulator pages are linked to this platform in the database.
744 PlayStation 4 games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 20.7% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 2,284 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 744 recently active titles.
Single-emulator, but credible
744 / 3596 games
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ShadPS4 is the clear first page to open for PlayStation 4 right now. The ecosystem currently reads more like one credible default plus supporting projects than a true head-to-head race.
PlayStation Portable (PSP)
PlayStation Portable is a Sony handheld released in 2004. EmuRank currently tracks 65 games across a 1,921-game released catalog, which equals 3.4% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
65 PlayStation Portable games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 3.4% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 96 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 65 recently active titles.
Single-emulator and early
65 / 1921 games
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PPSSPP is the early leader on PlayStation Portable, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
PlayStation Vita (PS Vita)
PlayStation Vita is a Sony handheld released in 2011. EmuRank currently tracks 42 games across a 1,732-game released catalog, which equals 2.4% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
42 PlayStation Vita games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 2.4% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 75 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 42 recently active titles.
Single-emulator and early
42 / 1732 games
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Vita3K is the early leader on PlayStation Vita, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
Xbox
Xbox is a Microsoft home console released in 2001. EmuRank currently tracks 953 games across a 989-game released catalog, which equals 96.4% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
953 Xbox games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 96.4% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 986 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 953 recently active titles.
Single-emulator, but credible
953 / 989 games
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Xemu is the clear first page to open for Xbox right now. The ecosystem currently reads more like one credible default plus supporting projects than a true head-to-head race.
Xbox 360 (X360)
Xbox 360 is a Microsoft home console released in 2005. EmuRank currently tracks 1 games across a 2,155-game released catalog, which equals 0.0% tracked coverage. 1 emulator page is linked to this platform in the database.
1 Xbox 360 games already have at least one report on EmuRank, which equals 0.0% report coverage of the released catalog. Those games are backed by 2 total reports, 1 emulator row with platform-level data, and 1 recently active title.
Single-emulator and early
1 / 2155 games
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Xenia is the early leader on Xbox 360, but the current sample remains narrow. Treat the platform page as a growing evidence hub rather than as a final answer.
Platforms FAQ
What does the platforms page show on EmuRank?
The platforms page is the system-level directory for EmuRank. It shows each tracked console or handheld with catalog size, report depth, emulator breadth, ecosystem state, and the best next page to open when a safe default already exists.
Why use the platforms page instead of the emulators page?
Use the platforms page when you want the ecosystem view for one system first. It answers questions such as how much of the catalog is covered, whether emulator choice still matters, and whether the platform is mature or still a watchlist. The emulators page is better when you already want project-to-project comparison.
How does EmuRank decide whether a platform has a safe default?
A platform only gets a strong safe-default signal when EmuRank has enough platform-level coverage and at least one emulator row with credible tested breadth. Thin early data can still produce an early leader, but not every early leader is treated as a mature default.
What do tracked coverage and report coverage mean here?
Tracked coverage measures how much of a platform's released catalog exists in EmuRank at all. Report coverage is narrower: it measures how much of the released catalog already has at least one community report. Together they show catalog breadth and evidence depth.
Why can a platform show several emulator pages but still be early?
A platform can have many linked emulator projects while still having very little tested data. The presence of emulator pages alone does not mean the platform already has broad report-backed coverage or a safe recommendation.
When should I open the game page instead of the platform page?
Open the platform page first when you want the system-wide picture. Open the game page first when you need the answer for one exact title, especially on platforms with mixed emulator results or still-early coverage.
Why are some platforms marked watchlist only?
Watchlist-only platforms are known systems on EmuRank that still lack enough emulator-specific evidence to support a safe default. The page is still useful for discovery, but it should be read as a progress tracker rather than as a mature guide.
Need a Deeper Answer?
Start with the platform guide when you want the ecosystem view, jump to the game database when you need one exact title, and compare emulator projects when you want project-level evidence side by side.