M8Bit Retro Emulator

Play classic retro games with fast emulation, gamepad support and Android TV.

m8bit.com · com.m32bit.videogames

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v2.6.1 133.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.6.1 (261)
Updated: May 7, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 133.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Arcade (game)
Permissions: 16 (2 sensitive)
Website: m8bit.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

M8Bit Retro Emulator is a game by m8bit.com in the Arcade category. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and read shared storage. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.6.1

Fixed an issue where some Release builds could fail to load Libretro cores. Updated bundled core handling for better compatibility across device configurations. Stability and reliability improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “superpocket”.

Take your experience to the next level with Video Games 🔥 No more compromises. Video Games is what you've been missing in your smartphone. We've stripped away all the unnecessary features and left only the essence, so you can focus on what matters. It's compatible with any device and ready to work 24/7. What's inside: 🔹 Powerful functionality in your pocket. 🔹 Stylish dark/light theme (choose yours!). 🔹 Regular updates and new features. Don't put it off. Click "Install" and join thousands of satisfied users!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “zph-mph” Not the developer's name (“m8bit.com”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Sep 11, 2026
Signed byCN=Jx Clarynx, O=zph-mph, OU=anon.org, L=Caraga, ST=Surigao Del Norte, C=8609
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:64:F9:C2:53:C7:EF:35:A0:72:0F:6F:8A:80:2B:D4:B9:20:AA:3A
File MD50c19458738ccf5ec8141f722f1a47dba
Uploaded by “superpocket” Silver tier · 5,272 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (16)

M8Bit Retro Emulator requests 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.m32bit.videogames.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Tv read epg data (custom) com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
Tv write epg data (custom) com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE