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BlueStacks

Android app player for running mobile games and apps on Windows and Mac

Free, with paid extras WindowsmacOS

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Ads during play unless switched off, promotions inside the emulator, and a paid ad-free tier.

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About

BlueStacks is an Android emulator, or 'app player', that runs mobile games and apps on a desktop computer. It is aimed mainly at people who want to play phone games on a larger screen with a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Games are installed through the Google Play Store, and a keymapping editor lets you assign on-screen taps and gestures to keys. A multi-instance manager can run several Android sessions at once, and macros and an eco mode help with repetitive or idle games. On Windows several Android versions are offered, including Android 11 and a beta based on Android 13, while BlueStacks Air is a separate edition for Apple silicon Macs. The core app is free and supported by ads.

  • Runs Android games and apps from Google Play
  • Keymapping for keyboard, mouse and gamepad
  • Multi-instance manager for parallel sessions
  • Macro recorder and eco mode
  • Choice of Android versions on Windows

Before you download

  • Ad-supported: ads can appear during gameplay unless turned off in Settings > Preferences; the optional paid BlueStacks Prime subscription offers ad-free use and extra perks.
  • A Google account is needed to use the Play Store.
  • The Mac edition (BlueStacks Air) supports Apple silicon Macs only.

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