Welcome

Provenance — the best free iOS game emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Play 38+ classic gaming systems including SNES, N64, PlayStation, GBA, and Dreamcast. Open source, no jailbreak required.

The premier multi-system emulator for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.

Play games from 38+ classic systems with beautiful library management, native Apple TV support, and museum-quality presentation. Available now on the App Store.

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🚀 New Here? Start Here

Get Provenance

Recommended: Download from the App Store (easiest, automatic updates)

Alternative methods: Sideloading or Building from source (advanced users)

First Time Setup

1. Install from App Store

2. Add games - See Importing ROMs

3. Start playing!

Need help? Check the FAQ or visit our Discord.

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✨ What Makes Provenance Special

📺 Premier Apple TV Emulator

The only emulator built natively for tvOS. Play retro games on your big screen with proper controller support, TopShelf integration, and optimized performance.

🎨 Museum-Quality Library

Automatic artwork, manuals, and game information. Your collection looks beautiful.

🎮 38+ Systems Supported

From Atari 2600 to Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation to Sega Saturn. See all systems →

🔓 100% Open Source

Fully transparent, no tracking, community-driven. Free forever when sideloaded or built from source.

☁️ iCloud Sync

Seamlessly sync your library, saves, and settings across all your devices (Provenance Plus).

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📖 Quick Navigation

Getting Started

• Getting Started Guide - Install, import, and play in under 10 minutes

• Installing Provenance - App Store, sideloading, building

• BIOS Requirements - Required files for certain systems

• Importing ROMs - Add games to your library

• FAQ - Common questions answered

Using Provenance

• Supported Systems - Full compatibility list

• In-Game Menu - Pause menu features and shortcuts

• Controllers & Controls - Supported controllers and setup

• Skins Guide - Custom controller overlays

• Game Saves - Save states and battery saves

• Quick Continue - Core picker and save previews

• Screen Filters & Shaders - CRT, LCD, VHS effects

• Cheats - Game Genie, Action Replay, GameShark

• Fast Forward - Speed up gameplay

• Multiplayer - Local and online play

• RetroAchievements - Earn achievements in retro games

Platforms

• Performance Optimization - Get the best experience

• Apple TV / tvOS Guide - Big-screen gaming

• iPad Features - CRT bezel skins and keyboard support

• Provenance Plus - iCloud sync and premium features

Advanced

• System-Specific Guides - N64, 3DS, GameCube/Wii deep dives

• Building from Source - For developers

• Contributing - Help improve Provenance

• Troubleshooting - Fix common issues

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🆕 What's New

Recent Features

• 🎨 Skins — Custom controller overlays from DeltaStyles.com (free for all users)

• 🎬 Metal Shader Filters — 7 built-in filters: Simple CRT, Complex CRT, Mega Tron, ulTron, LCD, Game Boy, VHS

• 🏆 RetroAchievements — Earn achievements in retro games

• ⏩ Fast Forward — Speed up gameplay with a pause menu toggle or controller shortcut

• 🎮 Multiplayer — Local multiplayer with up to 4 controllers

• 🧩 Cheats — Game Genie, GameShark, Action Replay across 12+ native cores

• 🔄 Quick Continue — Save state previews and core picker on game launch

See full changelog →

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🌟 Provenance Plus

Optional Provenance Plus upgrade – $3.99/month, $39.99/year, or a $99.99 one-time lifetime purchase to support development and unlock premium features:

• ☁️ iCloud Sync - Seamless library and save sync across devices

• 🧪 Beta Access - Test new features early via TestFlight

• 🎯 Priority Support - Get help faster

• ❤️ Support Development - Keep Provenance improving

Note: Provenance is free forever when sideloaded or built from source. Plus features support ongoing development.

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💬 Community

• Discord: discord.gg/provenance

• GitHub: github.com/Provenance-Emu/Provenance

• Issues: Report bugs

• Reddit: r/Provenance

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📚 Documentation Structure

This wiki is organized into sections:

• Installation & Usage - Getting Provenance installed and adding games

• Info - System compatibility, controllers, technical details

• Help - FAQ, troubleshooting, contributing

• Development - Building from source, contributing code

Use the sidebar navigation to explore, or search for specific topics.

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Last updated: March 2026 Provenance version: Latest (App Store) Wiki maintained by: Provenance community

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🌐 Main website: provenance-emu.com — Download the best free iOS game emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.