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Can I play NES on a phone browser?

The page adapts to a narrow screen, but this build expects an external gamepad or keyboard. Touch direction and action buttons are not included.

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What to do

  1. Connect a compatible controller.
  2. Use a current browser over HTTPS.
  3. Check a solo game before inviting a friend.
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Technical references

Related guides

Display

Play NES in full screen

The expand button requests full-screen display using the browser API. Availability varies by device and browser.

Display

Troubleshoot a black NES screen

A black screen may mean an unloaded console, a paused room, or an incompatible file. Read the surrounding status first.

Display

Why does switching tabs pause the game?

A hidden page pauses and informs the other player. This avoids continuing silently while the browser throttles background work.

Getting started

Play NES games in a browser

The console runs on your device. Start with a catalogue game or your own compatible file.

Rooms

Create a NES room for two players

The room creator becomes the host and can restart the round for both players.

Rooms

Join a friend's NES room

An invitation contains the room code. You can open the link or type that code from the home page.