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Emulator Shaders

This is a pack of shaders for old-school video game emulators. Copyrights are held by the respective authors.
*NOTE*: This is not a standalone game or emulator. You will not even get an icon in the Android launcher after it is installed. Instead it works as an add-on to compatible emulators.

Most of the shaders are converted from the work of their original authors, in order to make them work on GLES 2.0. Shader files are based on the higan XML shader format version 1.0, with slight changes and enhancements. The format itself is quite straight-forward.

Following shaders are currently included:
• hq2x/hq4x
• Scanlines
• Motion blur
• Grayscale

Source code is available at https://code.google.com/p/emulator-shaders/Welcome contributing new shaders to the project! In the meantime, we would also like to see more compatible emulators in the future!

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Reviews (29)

Dio. Sep 18, 2020     

There's not really much to say. It's a simple app that does a simple thing. And it does is virtually well. I was sent to it by clicking a link in the settings on my "My Old Boy" emu. when I was just screwing around and its actually kinda cool. The filters are simple, easy to apply, and dont affect the gameplay at all. Very nice indeed. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Cli. G. Jul 25, 2019     

If you have not bought the MyBoy! emulator, downloading this would be useless. Rather than leaving reviews for an app that you have no use for because you don't have the proper emulator to run it with, I suggest you run along your merry way. This is a great shader that goes great with the developer's emulators and it adds more vibrance to the games that I play.

Any. c. u. t. a. May 22, 2020     

I use Pizza Boy GBA for my emulation. Apparently the "Scanlines" shaders just makes the screen a black void, and i have to use a different shader. Everytime i turn on a different shader from then on, its a black void. For example, in SMA2, when you enter a level the screen turns black until you resstart the game. Would you be able to fix this after not being active on Google Play for 6 years? If so, thank you. If not, I understand why.

Plu. Jan 1, 2022     

I love it when i play pokemon games usually it's very blurry makes my experience very disappointing but with shader called L3cd i think it made my game look better which made me happy thank you for this wonderful creation.

And. J. Oct 4, 2019     

This is good and its just that the one sending bad reviews dont know how to use it. How to use: i recommend my! Boy! Emulator search in google for paid apk so you dont need to pay. Play the gba file. Click the three bars button usually at the top. Click "settings". Click "video" and then scroll down and click "GLSL Shaders" choose whatever you like. I prefer HQx4 myself as it makes everything INCREDIBLY SMOOTH and sharp. Try it!You will enjoy your pokemon or any game more than usual. Overall 5🌟

Kai. Nov 20, 2021     

Great app! fast to install, takes up little space and is a very simple yet nice little add-on. A shame there isn't a lot of filters though, but the ones that are already there are good enough for me.

Dre. B. Jun 17, 2019     

Talk about a nostalgia trip. Just tried out the LCD shader and felt like I was playing my old Gameboy Advanced SP. Super cool stuff. Kinda makes me miss all that old school tech.

JY. P. Nov 9, 2019     

I like emulators with shaders better than without shaders. However, these might make game slow down, unless you have max. frameskip turned on with at least 3.

Zef. M. Dec 19, 2018     

So far the only emulator I've been able to get this to work on is My Boy!. A list of some compatible ones for NES/SNES/Gen would be nice.

Ale. E. Oct 20, 2020     

I'm playing The legend of Zelda the minish Cap and I just did the hq4x shader and let me tell you this thing works on realistically great it's a wonderful app edition keep up the good work developers.

Top. E. Jun 14, 2020     

Honestly your simplicity make emulators run easy, with no complications, just better visuals.

0. Jan 5, 2021     

Loved using this for my gbc games, I use the filter for a more original look to them. It's only a few but it does the job so we'll, love it.

Chr. O. Sep 16, 2021     

This is a great add-on, and it adds a nice little touch to the Emulators. You should install this, because it's TOTALLY worth it!

Jam. A. Jun 10, 2020     

Simple yet very effective overlays for emulators. Scanlines, HQ x 2, HQ x 4 etc...fantastic!

shi. g. Dec 14, 2020     

Gives you the best experience humanely possible to have without any downside.makes you feel like heaven 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone using emulator

Shu. U. Oct 14, 2018     

(1.1) I've tried using this with LOTS of emulators, & this stuff is NEVER EVEN DETECTED! A great idea, RUINED by it not being compatible with ANYTHING! No wonder it's been abandoned since 2014.

Azu. K. Apr 3, 2022     

wow,this app withthe great shader even x4 make the game look like good hd versions of the games.

Sta. Apr 18, 2022     

This is mainly for gba right? So please add a shader that correct the color of gba games. I really need that.

Lui. F. R. M. May 24, 2019     

I mainly use this app for (myboy emulator) and it's on a who new level especially when I play all those 8-16 bit games like castlevania/pokemon/metroid/megaman/etc. really great

MAH. A. S. Jan 27, 2022     

Nice graphics.but it graphics are No very good.just a little fix The gba games graphics will Looks like Gta 5.please add more Shaders on the app

Ely. Dec 26, 2020     

used them before and always loved em. Sometimes there are a few tiny glitches but thats very rare and they really dont bother me.

Mee. V. Apr 20, 2021     

The best app I have seen ever I am giving 5 star because I was wondering to open the app but it not the app which will open that why I delete the app but when I search on it how to use it liked that this app changed the graphics of my boy emulator just like magic

Aus. A. Dec 5, 2018     

Doesn't have the normal upscaling option thats found in other shades for emulators. Not very fond of the rest of them sorry..

Han. A. May 3, 2019     

good shaders but can you add more filters like change/shift hue mirror kaleidoscope 3d rotate polerized (is that how it's spelled) emboss wobble distort and more

Jam. A. Oct 28, 2021     

This is a very nice and intelligent way to enhance your emulator experience.

Jon. P. E. L. Oct 24, 2019     

Almost like the old game but please optimize this for smoother gameplay.

Him. C. Dec 13, 2018     

There's a lack of themes. Maybe more themes for GBA and GBC , this is only ok-ish for GB.

Ree. R. May 27, 2020     

Dear fast emulator I had downlaod your app my boy my old boy Gba and gbc me and my friends play pokemon multiplayer but we want a nds multiplayer Drastic emulator doesn't supporting multiplayer so i think you will make a nds multiplayer emulator me and my friends love play pokemon Please this is my Request

Đur. P. Sep 16, 2018     

Great effects, they really change the gaming experience !