# ClassicBoy Retro Game Emulator

> 8-in-1 Emulator: PSX/PS1, N64, GBA/GBC/GB, SNES, NES, MD/GG/MS, FBA, Atari

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.portableandroid.classicboyLite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.portableandroid.classicboyLite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.portableandroid.classicboyLite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PortableAndroid
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 4,633,159
- **Rating:** 3.39 / 5 (45,182 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-19
- **First published:** 2013-12-21
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.portableandroid.classicboyLite)
- **Website:** [http://emu.portableandroid.com](http://emu.portableandroid.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/a/portableandroid.com/classicboy-zh/pirvacy\_policy](https://sites.google.com/a/portableandroid.com/classicboy-zh/pirvacy_policy)

## Description

ClassicBoy is a polished, user-friendly retro emulator bundle for Android that brings classic consoles to phones, tablets and TVs. It combines eight proven emulation cores (PCSX-ReARMed for PS1, Mupen64Plus, VBA-M/mGBA, Snes9x, FCEUmm, Genplus, FBA and Stella) to run PSX/PS1, N64, GBA/GBC/GB, SNES, NES, MegaDrive/Genesis, arcade and Atari 2600 titles with accurate performance.

Key features include touchscreen and external gamepad support, customizable button layouts, advanced control remapping (including accelerometer), adjustable game speed, save/load states, cheat code support, data import/export and fine-tunable core settings. The app requests storage, vibration, audio and Bluetooth permissions only as needed to read game files, provide controller feedback, apply audio effects and connect wireless controllers; it does not access private photos or media beyond required game data access.

## Rankings

- #25,545 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.portableandroid.classicboyLite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise ClassicBoy as a convenient all-in-one retro emulator with a nostalgic feel, but many reviews hinge on persistent paid limitations and reliability concerns. Premium gating blocks essential functions like saving and resuming, while stability issues and device-specific problems lead to crashes or failed loads. Requests for built-in PS2 support persist, as do data export/import reliability concerns. Overall, the app is loved when it runs but criticized for paid restrictions and inconsistent performance.

### Pros

- All-in-one retro emulator for multiple consoles, consolidating core functionality in a single app.
- Nostalgic feel and enjoyable long play sessions, bringing back classic gaming memories.
- Generally positive initial reception when the app runs smoothly and loads games.

### Cons

- Premium features gate core functionality like saving, resuming, and restarting progress.
- Stability issues include crashes, inability to load games, and glitches on various devices.
- Lack of built-in PS2 support with requests for a dedicated PS2 emulator or integrated option.
- Data export/import problems and unreliable save data management (export works but import fails, saving depends on premium).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.portableandroid.classicboyLite)