ShadowBoy: Retro Emulator

Name: ShadowBoy: Retro Emulator
Rating: 4.67 (19 reviews)
Author: suitengu

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Retro emulator for PSP, 3DS, SNES, N64, GBA, and more with multiplayer support..

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Total installs: 3,029
Installs / day: —
Rating: 4.7★
Released: 27 May 2026
Last update: 22 Jul 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Personal info
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

10 in 4 groups

5 Sensitive2 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Record sound using your phone's microphone
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

ShadowBoy is a polished multi-system and retro emulator for building your own classic game library and playing supported games with friends through Multiplayer. Import your own compatible game files, organize your collection with artwork and cleaner titles, use save states and cheats, customize controls, and jump back into your games without ads or clutter. Multiplayer beta: Create an invite from the in-game menu and share the code with another ShadowBoy Android player. Multiplayer beta currently supports compatible NES, SNES, Genesis / Mega Drive, N64, Game Cube and Master System games. Supported systems: • Nintendo DS • Nintendo 3DS • Game Boy • Game Boy Color • Game Boy Advance • Game Cube • NES • SNES • N64 • Genesis / Mega Drive • Master System • Game Gear • PSP Library features: • Manual import and watch-folder scanning • ZIP archive support for compatible ROM files • Artwork, cleaner titles, game details, and More Info pages • Fast local browsing with filters and sorting • No ads Gameplay features: • Save states with previews and overwrite protection • Auto-save options • Screenshots • Cheat downloads and cheat management • Playback speed and audio controls • Flexible touch controls • Controller presets Premium: ShadowBoy includes a 7-day full trial. After the trial ends, gameplay stays free. Premium unlock keeps advanced features enabled, including save states, cheats, screenshots, controller presets, and Multiplayer beta. Important: • Use only game files you have the legal right to use • ShadowBoy does not include games or ROM files • ShadowBoy is an independent app and is not affiliated with console makers, game publishers, or other rights holders

What's new

• Added quick access to Android casting controls from the in-game menu. • Added persistent options for hiding the playback-speed and sound shortcuts. • Improved N64 startup, video compatibility, relaunch stability, and multiplayer presentation. • Fixed GameCube ISO classification, long library titles, and touch-control menu wording. • Added Android 16 support, plus general UI improvements and bug fixes.

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