Best SNES Emulator for Android Phones

There is a huge selection of emulator apps on the Android Market, many of which are not free.  This can make it difficult to determine which would be best for you.  You must also realize that in most cases there is likely to be an issue with certain games. Some will work better than others.

Many of the paid emulator apps will also have a free or lite version which only lacks certain features or may contain ads. Some of the features left out are the ability to save the game state, or use game genie/gameshark codes. This is a great way to try out an emulator before making a purchase.

If you are like me and are simply getting an emulator for the old school novelty, then paying for an app you might hardly ever use just isn't really an option, you should try out SNES A.D. by Appbrain. This is a 100% free app that includes all of the premium features.

Remember that you will still need to obtain ROMS, which is legal as long as you own a physical copy of the cartridge in its original form.  These can easily be found at Coolrom.com. 

SNES A.D. features

• Game Genie and Gameshark codes
• Touch Screen Support-Nice virtual, transparent on screen keypad which is easily customizable.
• Hardware Mapping- Useful for customizing games to work well on your phones keyboard
• Save Game State-This is like a super save, it does not just save your progress but saves the game exactly as is. This way you can always come back exactly where you left off. 
• Uses only a small, simple ad in the settings screen
• Sound plays better than most other SNES emulator apps, with very little crackle.

Enjoy your old school SNES emulator!