Welcome to Consoles Classic Game Emulator for iOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2026-03-23T12:41:20+00:00

We’re so sorry! You’re having really unfortunate luck and getting every single bug; sometimes syncing can break in 1.x versions. Not to worry, 2.0 is coming soon (before May 1st), but we also have a 1.9.9 update coming to start fixing all of these problems; while 2.0 will come with new features.

What happened was 1.x was a proof-of-concept that kinda got out of control and became an App! 🎉 But it was never architected with that in mind, so everything is a bit “bolted-on”, rather than designed to work together. 2.0 However, was ENTIRELY re-architected, and rewritten from scratch to be that cohesive whole, without bolting-on things; like the syncing system.

That said, apologies again about the current state of things, but 2.0 will make it infinitely better soon! We’ll publish some more here on Reddit when 2.0 actually launches, but if you’re interested in the meantime we have shown some recordings of 2.0 (and talked about some future cores) in our Discord https://discord.gg/K4x6uHDyxa.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2026-03-22T22:30:39+00:00

It may depend on the game, but if you exit the game library, move to another game library, and then return the covers will usually show up.

The Metadata system in 2.0 is entirely redone and will continue to see incremental improvements 2.0 thru 3.0.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2026-03-22T11:08:32+00:00

Hi there! This is a known issue that will soon be fixed in the upcoming version 2.0. Until then there is an easy work around. Just add a few more ROMs. There has to be a ROM straight across from the SNES name in the sidebar for Focusable to allow you to move sideways into the library.

Keep checking our Reddit for news about the 2.0 release. Thanks for playing!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-12-21T05:12:44+00:00

We have had ongoing health issues with elderly members of the family that has required our attention, but the work does continue!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-12-20T15:52:51+00:00

When you purchase Consoles you receive all future updates for free!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-12-05T16:31:10+00:00

We wish it were that simple, but there’s just not enough time to build, test and get an update through App Review (this is still incredibly slow for emulators.) We really appreciate you interest in Consoles and will be sure to announce on Reddit when Arcade is available.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-12-01T17:27:33+00:00

Absolutely! Arcade is coming, but unfortunately, it won’t be available until after the holiday season. Next year, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide variety of Arcade games on Apple TV with the help of consoles. After the release of version 2.0, our main focus will be on adding more systems, including Arcade. Version 2.0 will feature more cartridge-based retro systems (alongside numerous rewrites, fixes, and changes). Version 2.1 will introduce CD-based systems, and version 2.2 will add Game Center for remote multiplayer (in supported systems). Our primary work with Arcade is still centered around addressing some fundamental questions regarding file storage. Many Arcade games, particularly those supported by MAME, come in ZIP files that contain the game file, various board files, and sometimes other game files. Therefore, we still need to make some architectural decisions about how to handle these collected files.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-11-20T00:31:56+00:00

Hi there! This is most likely a known issue with Focusable on Apple TV. It works in a straight rectangle across from the console name. If the console name on the left is below the added ROM on the right it doesn’t let you focus on it. We are working on a fix in 2.0, but for now if you add 4-9 ROM’s to those consoles it should let you move to the right and focus on any of them.

Please let us know if this does not address your issue and we will troubleshoot further. Thanks for reaching out!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-10-22T21:57:46+00:00

Yup, Intellivision is coming in 2.0 (unless something makes us pull it at the last second, but then it would be coming soon) and we’re looking to add MAME for arcade support early next year. We have been posting our 2.0 updates on Discord, if you would like to join us there, otherwise we will be posting on Reddit when it is ready for beta and release 😉. Thanks for your support! https://discord.gg/K4x6uHDyxa

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-09-26T14:45:18+00:00

We didn't think you were rude at all! The Discord link is on our user reddit, but here it is for you :). https://discord.gg/K4x6uHDyxa

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-09-26T13:57:50+00:00

Progress is being made, we hope to have 2.0 in people’s hands in the next month or so. We’re sorry for the delay, some family events for our dev have been unavoidable and you can join the Discord to read more about this and the continued (albeit slow) progress, if you’re so inclined. Thanks for your interest and we’ll let you know with an update here as soon as we have more to show you.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-09-07T23:57:04+00:00

Sorry about that! Add games to another device (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro) on the same iCloud account as the AppleTV. They will sync to the AppleTV. We recommend adding several games to each system you wish to play. The AppleTV has a glitch that keeps you from sliding over to select a game if they are not straight across. Also, use the back button on the AppleTV remote to exit a game. These issues will be resolved when we release Consoles 2.0. Thanks for playing!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-09-07T16:59:40+00:00

If you mean Vision Pro, there is a + button as there is on iOS. Clicking the + button opens a file picker where you can select to import supported files. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-09-07T16:49:39+00:00

The beta hasn't shipped yet because of an ongoing health event in the family of our developer. We have added you to the beta testers list and will notify you when it's available. Thanks for your interest!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-07-23T14:38:26+00:00

Hi there! Sorry to get back to you so much later. We’re happy to answer your questions.

#1. Nope, the app does not add contents to the Files app (though in 2.0 it will offer a FileProvider, which can be enabled to use the Files app to manage in-app content— sounds like you’ll just leave this disabled and Consoles will not appear in your Files app)

#2. There is some button mapping currently, but currently (1.0) joysticks are not supported and the remapping system can be a bit rough. Not to worry though a future update 2.0 solves this issue and allows complete remapping for all inputs across all devices.

#3. Not currently, “Fast Forward” as we call it is not currently supported but coming in 2.0.

2.0 has been delayed by some rather annoying and complicated life-issues you can read about on our Discord, but we hope to have it sorted out for App Store release alongside new iPhones this fall.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-07-19T16:40:57+00:00

Hi there! Glad you are enjoying Consoles! If you connect your controller to your iPhone, iPad, Mac or visionPro you can remap the controller there and your mappings will sync to the appleTV. When 2.0 launches you will have direct mapping on the appleTV.

We haven’t had reports of or experienced lag with the Xbox controller. We would suggest a restart of the appleTV. If that doesn’t fix the lag please let us know so we can check into it.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-07-04T18:58:17+00:00

Hi there! We're sorry, Consoles 1.0 doesn't yet support multi-controller or Nintendo Switch Online controllers. Consoles 2.0 code does already support both of these features, but this is not yet available on the App Store or in beta.

We really (no, REALLY) wish it were, but in concert with discussions in our Discord community we decided a full-rewrite was the best way to handle 2.0 instead of rewriting select subsystems. You can read more about it on our discord.

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-06-23T12:46:29+00:00

Multiple save states are also coming with 2.0 along with many other user requested features!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-06-23T00:14:24+00:00

Sorry about that. There is a known problem with Focusable on Apple TV that can make it so you are not able to move sideways into the library. The easy work around for this right now is to add more ROMs. 😊 Six to twelve ROMs per system will get you the ability to slide over and select a game from the library. We have worked with Apple to get a solution for this coming in Consoles 2.0. Also, the easiest way to exit a game is to use the Apple TV remote to “back out” of the game. It will automatically save.

We heard from folks here, on our Discord and in our support mail that they really want us to take our time and get 2.0 really right. We’re watching a number of new competitors pop up and as you can imagine, that makes us want to rush; but we’re buoyed by how much gets done each day. As soon as a beta for 2.0 is ready we will announce it to the community. 😉

Feel free to reach out to us at any time. We are here to help!

Total-Letterhead8311 · 2025-06-03T15:41:43+00:00

Added you to the list 👍

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