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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] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/android/wsa/ Windows Subsystem for Android™ developer documentation] | ||
{{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/row| Official |https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-subsystem-for-android/9p3395vx91nr| DRM-free | | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Official |https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-subsystem-for-android/9p3395vx91nr| DRM-free |Download the emulator on Microsoft Store will also includes Amazon Appstore| | Windows}} |
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= May cause issues with certain older games that aren't adapting latest Android codes. |
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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this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.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.
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 |
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Official website | Download the emulator on Microsoft Store will also includes Amazon Appstore |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 |