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If you can't see it you either need to rotate your device into portrait mode, or swipe from the left side of the screen to show the menu. Tap the keyboard button to reveal the keys. If this is the first time using the app it will say 'Drive C is mounted as local director /storage/emulated/0/Download'.

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Just plug your Android device in and copy the files from your computer to your phone or tablet in Windows.

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You can do all this from a PC if you prefer, of course. Select 'extract to new directory' and call it Doom or something sensible. Tap and hold on it to see the menu, and then choose 'extract'. Now we're going to use a file manager ( we like this easy to use freebie) to navigate to the Download folder on your Android and find the zipped up Doom file. To get it onto your Android just load this article up on your device in a web browser and click the link.įor other games, check out Good Old Games, or even grab the files off the original CD or floppy disk. As we said earlier, the exact steps are going to be different for every game and you're going to have to use some smarts to get your favourite computer classic working.īut for the purposes of this tutorial, go ahead and download the shareware version of Doom from id's site, here. Tick 'Gamepad' to enable it.Īt this point we're going to download a game. Open the settings app on your Android and find 'language & input' on the list.

We'll use it later to control the game.įirst we need to set it up. This free app, from the makers of DosBox Turbo, gives you a custom keyboard that turns your boring old QWERTY keyboard into a joypad. If you don't have a physical controller, and you're not using device with a hardware keyboard or buttons (like the Nvidia Shield), you'll want to download Gamepad. You will be able to follow this tutorial if you use a free alternative like aDosBox by HYStudio, but you'll miss out on some of the more advanced features and settings. The app costs £2.69 / $4.99, but it's totally worth it. Pocket Gamer also takes no responsibility if you follow this guide and manage to bugger up your device in the process.įirst things first, you want to search Google Play for 'dosbox turbo', and buy on DosBox Turbo by Fishstix, as seen above. The legal bit: Pocket Gamer offers this information for entertainment purposes only.

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So for the purposes of this tutorial we'll show you how to play classic id demon blaster Doom - you can either follow along at home, or modify the steps to play the game you wish to emulate. And we can't tell you how to play the exact game you want. Every game works differently, and the changing system requirements mean some games might not play so nicely on your Android.īasically, your mileage may vary. Now, emulating old PC games isn't as easy as console games. And this guide will walk you through the process. With some fancy apps and a bit of know how, you can actually play these classic games on your phone or tablet. Have you ever wanted to play old PC games on your Android? Maybe a bit of Doom or a round of the original Civilization?

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