There are many android emulators for gaming you can use on Windows PC these days. Because playing games that were intended to be played on a smartphone or a tablet is easier on a computer, emulators quickly gained popularity. This led to many being launched.
Which one is better for gaming?
This is the question we answer below by listing the very best android emulators for gaming on a Windows PC.
Note: Keep in mind that most of them will work best on Windows 10 and you should always use only the latest version of the emulator. Also, the list is not arranged in a particular order because there is no Android emulator that works perfectly for all games you want to play. You may need to try a couple before you find one that offers the best possible experience.
BlueStacks
BlueStacks is one of the most popular Android emulators for gamers and definitely one of the best. It is a great option for general use and gaming. The latest version uses Android 7.1.2 and can help you play most games.
In the future, we will see the launch of BlueStacks 5, which will feature an Oreo-based gaming engine. It is now available in Beta version so you can try it.
With BlueStacks, you can easily play games like Sonic Forces, RAID, or Fortnite. At the same time, you can take advantage of various features, like AI-based gaming engine, key-mapping, and multi-instance use.
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BlueStacks supports Windows 7 and above, however, the only disadvantage is that it is heavy on resources.
MEmu Play
MEmu is quite new on the market. It was launched in 2015 with a clear focus on creating an Android gaming experience on desktop PCs. It is just as fast as BlueStacks and Nox (more on that below) but it stands out because it supports both Nvidia and AMD chips. Also, it can be used to run different Android versions, including Lollipop, Kit Kat, and Jelly Bean.
The problem with MEmu is that graphics performance is a little low. However, this keeps getting improved. It offers some unique features, like the possibility to set a virtual location to use in Google Maps and is still faster than most Android emulators for gaming.
Nox Player
Nox is another Android emulator designed for gamers. It is particularly useful for massive online games, like Justice League or PUBG. Also, it is available for free with zero sponsored ads.
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When using Nox, you can map keyboard keys, which is common with all Android emulators, but you can also map your gamepad and your mouse. Keyboard keys can even be assigned to mimic Android gestures, like swiping.
When you set up an Android instance in the software, you choose how much RAM and CPU are used. Also, the emulator uses more resources than you might be comfortable with.
Gameloop (Formerly Tencent Gaming Buddy)
Just as the name implies, an interesting thing about Gameloop is that it was developed by Tencent as the company tried to improve the mobile-desktop gaming experience. When it was first launched, only PUBG could have been played. As time passed though, several games were added, including Call of Duty and Free Fire.
Gameloop does offer Google Play Store support but it is best for games like PUBG. It is optimized for different graphics standards and the only real problem with it is that it is limited to gaming.
LDPlayer
The biggest advantage of using LDPlayer is that it is very lightweight and fast. However, it is not as feature-rich as other options, like Nox or BlueStacks. It is new on the market and did manage to gain a lot of popularity because it offered great performance.
You can use LDPlayer on both AMD and Intel-based PCs while the Android version available is Nougat. Virtualization technology can be used and is recommended for running faster. Â
