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Dolphin Per-Game Settings: Custom Configs for Problem Games

October 27, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Dolphin emulator on Android showing a game's properties screen with per-game graphics settings overriding global options

Stop re-tuning Dolphin for every game. Set one global baseline, then save per-game fixes for resolution, bounding box, widescreen and controllers.

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How to Set Up RetroArch Playlists and Thumbnails on Android

October 26, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
RetroArch Android playlist screen showing a scanned game library with box art thumbnails for each system

Build clean RetroArch playlists with matching box art: database scanning step by step, thumbnail downloads, and fixes for missing games and art.

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Flycast Settings Guide: Dreamcast and Naomi on Android

October 25, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Flycast emulator on Android showing video settings with Vulkan renderer and render resolution for Dreamcast games

A complete Flycast baseline for Dreamcast and NAOMI on Android: Vulkan rendering, resolution by chip tier, texture options and per-game fixes.

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Nintendo DS Emulation on Android: melonDS and DraStic Settings

October 23, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Android phone running a Nintendo DS emulator showing dual-screen layout with melonDS graphics and screen settings

melonDS or DraStic? Compare accuracy, BIOS needs, renderer scaling, screen layouts and saves to build the right DS setup for your phone.

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Complete Guide to Custom Drivers (Mesa Turnip) on Snapdragon Devices

October 22, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Chart matching Snapdragon processors and Adreno GPU models to Mesa Turnip A6xx and A7xx driver builds

Turnip only helps if it matches your Adreno series. Learn to identify your GPU, install drivers inside emulators, and revert to stock safely.

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Yuzu / Sudachi Android Setup: Drivers & Thermal Throttling Tweaks

October 21, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Android phone showing Yuzu Sudachi GPU driver manager with a Mesa Turnip driver selected for an Adreno GPU

Match a Turnip driver to your Adreno generation, set resolution and shader cache correctly, and control thermals for steadier Switch emulation on Android.

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Configuring Fast-Forward and Rewind Hotkeys on Mobile Gamepads

October 20, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Mobile gamepad diagram showing Select plus trigger combinations for fast-forward and rewind hotkeys

Put fast-forward and rewind behind a hotkey modifier in RetroArch, PPSSPP, DuckStation and Dolphin so they never fire by accident mid-game.

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How to Enable Frame Skipping Without Screen Tearing in Emulators

October 19, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Diagram comparing emulator frame skipping with V-Sync on and off showing a torn frame versus a clean frame

Frameskip and tearing are separate problems. Pair a minimal skip value with V-Sync and the right refresh rate to keep weak devices smooth and clean.

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Redream Dreamcast Emulator Setup: 60 FPS Gaming on Cheap Android TV

October 18, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Android TV home screen showing Redream Dreamcast emulator settings for resolution scale and controller mapping

Redream runs Dreamcast games you own at full speed on cheap Android TV boxes if you set resolution scale, controller mapping and thermals correctly.

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How to Enable Vulkan Rendering in Mobile Emulators for Higher FPS

October 17, 2026 by Alfie Mercer
Android emulator graphics settings showing Vulkan selected as the video backend for higher FPS

Where to find the Vulkan switch in six popular mobile emulators, what FPS gains to realistically expect per chip, and how to fix games that break under Vulkan.

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Alfie Mercer is the retro gaming writer behind APKSwarm, covering handhelds, controllers and mobile emulation. He tests every setup himself and writes practical guides that help readers get classic games running smoothly.

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