As any video game enthusiast will tell you, Pokemon games are some of the most popular and widely enjoyed games across the world. First released in 1996, Pokemon games have since been released under numerous titles and are extremely fun to play. The first title, Pokemon Monsters Red and Green was released only for Gameboy and Nintendo platforms. Many Pokemon fans still love to go back and enjoy the older titles. But older titles may not be available for your new devices. In this article, we show you how to play Pokemon games on your iPhone and iPad.
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Play classic Pokemon games on your iPhone or iPad using an emulator
There are several highly rated Gameboy emulators for iPhone and iPad that you can use to create a Gameboy environment on your Apple device. Since the older classic Pokemon titles aren’t available for smartphones, a Gameboy emulator is your best chance at playing them on your iPhone. You can check out our list of top 7 Gameboy emulators for iPhone here. Gameboy emulators aren’t available on the App Store. You will have to download them from the emulator’s official website.
We recommend using GBA4iOS, Delta Emulator, or Eclipse. These emulators can not only mimic a Gameboy environment but also other major platforms like NES, N64, Sega, and more. Once you’ve downloaded the emulator, you will need to download the ROM of the Pokemon game you want to play. Downloading ROMs isn’t strictly legal as it infringes on the copyright laws made to reduce piracy. But if you want to play a classic Pokemon game on your iPhone, you don’t have any other choice. A simple Google search will direct you to the ROM of the Pokemon game you want to play. Once you’ve downloaded the ROM, you can load it on the emulator and begin playing your favourite Pokemon games.
Play classic Pokemon games using the Safari browser
If you do not want to download an emulator on your iPhone or iPad, you can simply use a web-based emulator like Game Play Colour. One limitation of using a web-based emulator is that switching between apps may reset any progress you made on the game. You will have to save your game on the ROM before you minimize the browser.
All you need to do is open the Game Play Colour website on the Safari browser and add it to your iPhone home screen by tapping on Play Now>Share. Tap on the icon that appears on the home screen and load the ROM from your Google Drive account.
Download Pokemon games from App Store
While classic Pokemon games may not be available on the App Store, a lot of newer ones are. Pokemon Go came out in 2016 and is still one of the most popular games today. It uses AR to help you find and catch Pokemons using your iPhone’s camera. Other Pokemon games like Pokemon Masters EX and Pokemon Quest can also be downloaded from the App Store.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download classic Pokemon games from the App Store?
No, App Store doesn’t have any classic Pokemon games. To play these games you will need to use an emulator.
Are emulators safe to use?
Most emulators are safe to use and won’t harm your device. Always check user reviews online before downloading an emulator. You can also check our list of top 7 Gameboy emulators for iPhone here.
Which Pokemon games are available on the App Store?
Newer Pokemon titles like Pokemon Go, Pokemon Masters EX, and Pokemon Quest are available on the App Store and can be played on iPhone and iPad.
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