This all changes when running an app particularly when doing so in full-screen mode. However, the advanced user who wants true Android emulation will likely be a bit disappointed. For many users, this is probably the right way to go since they likely just want access to handful of games and other Android apps. Most emulators emulate the traditional Android home screen, but BlueStacks goes in favor a complete redesign that presents your games and other apps as a media collection. This emulator distinguishes itself form other Android emulators for PCs in that it’s game-centric. The good news is that most of the most popular apps are supported, but if you want a niche app, not only is it likely not supported, but you may be waiting a while. In fact, the apps that will run without being specifically accounted for are few and far between, and if an app you want isn’t currently supported, then your only option is hoping the next update supports it. The software doesn’t support all Android apps. Although the user experience can diminish when running apps in resolutions higher than 1080p, but even that limitation should fade in time.īlueStacks is not a perfect emulation solution. Most apps it supports can be run in full-screen mode or a screen size of your choosing, and most of these apps generally look pretty good. It also doesn’t confine you to a relatively small phone- or tablet-like display. It doesn’t have a large footprint or consume a lot of RAM and other system resources. The program is very user-friendly, and you don’t need much technical understanding of Android or emulators in general to have this up and running fast and well on your computer.īlueStacks also runs surprisingly well for an emulator. Installation is fast and streamlined, and running the emulator is nothing more than double-clicking an executable. The BlueStacks App Player lets you play a wide range of free and paid apps via Google Play, Amazon Appstore and other app stores. You don’t actually need an Android device to enjoy Android apps. BlueStacks App Player is an Android emulator that lets you enjoy Android apps on your Windows PC.

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