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{{mm}} [https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/10/20/introducing-android-apps-on-windows-11-to-windows-insiders/ Introducing Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders] | {{mm}} [https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/10/20/introducing-android-apps-on-windows-11-to-windows-insiders/ Introducing Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders] | ||
{{mm}} [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-subsystem-for-android-abed2335-81bf-490a-92e5-fe01b66e5c48 Windows Subsystem for Android™ support page] | {{mm}} [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-subsystem-for-android-abed2335-81bf-490a-92e5-fe01b66e5c48 Windows Subsystem for Android™ support page] | ||
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{{mm}} [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-subsystem-for-android/9p3395vx91nr Store link] | {{mm}} [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-subsystem-for-android/9p3395vx91nr Store link] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
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|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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Revision as of 19:45, 21 October 2021
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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
This article is about the emulation of a console or deprecated PC platform on Windows, macOS (OS X), or Linux.
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| Developers | |
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| Microsoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 21, 2021 |
Key points
- Runs using Hyper-V which is Type 1 Virtual machine and offers near bare-metal CPU performance compared to Virtualbox solution.
- Offer much better CPU compatibility by using latest compatibility layer called "Intel Bridge".
- Based on Android 11 (API level 30) source code.
- Highest image and audio quality possible compared to Virtualbox solution.
- WSA is in Insider testing.
- No Vulkan at the moment.
- Closed-source.
- Apps outside of Amazon Appstore have to be sideloaded.
- Only runs on Windows 11.
- No keymapper, must rely on game support to properly controlling games.
- Having several GPU rendering issues.
- Heavy RAM consumption and very slow booting speed.
- Incompatible with Google Play login and impossible to login into games that use Google Play Services.
General information
- Introducing Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders
- Windows Subsystem for Android™ support page
- Windows Subsystem for Android™ developer documentation
- Store link
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website |  |
Download the emulator on Microsoft Store will also includes Amazon Appstore | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | May cause issues with certain older games that aren't adapting latest Android codes. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Emulator do run at 4K but not all games support that. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Depending on games | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Depending on games | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Android always forced on VSync | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Although the emulator do support 120 FPS, game must have 120 or unlocked FPS option to run at 120 FPS or more. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only support for games that have proper input remap | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | Built-in touch support | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 11 | 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Same as Windows 11 | Same as Windows 11 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8GB | 16GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | SSD | SSD |
| Video card (GPU) | Same as Windows 11 | Same as Windows 11 |