How to Add NES ROMS to Your iPhone

By Gary Ng on January 26th, 2008 104

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So, how is your iPhone experience so far in Canada going? I’m currently with Rogers and I know lots of other friends that have iPhones too. If you want to make your iPhone tricked out with a really cool app, then you should have the NES application! This is a Nintendo Entertainment System emulator for the iPhone! You can play games straight on your iPhone, with a picture of a controller too. It’s like taking a trip back in time!

How to Add NES ROMS to Your iPhone

There are a couple methods out there to add NES ROMS to your iPhone. I’m going to tell you the easiest way to do this, without the need for another program to drag and drop individual ROMS. I’ve had a few users email me asking about how to accomplish this–your wish has come true! Here we go…

Launch Installer. Go to the “Games” category and install the NES application (can’t see it? Make sure you have the main list of “Sources” added to Installer).
Go back to the “Games” category, and install Bigboss’ NES Roms Pack 1…this is a 5.9MB install, so it might take a while to download depending on your connection. This is a collection of the most popular NES ROMS. **edit** Add Big Boss’ source: markmon.mine.nu:90/iphone/repo/repo.plist …make sure you enter it EXACTLY as typed. Don’t let the iPhone’s auto correct take you over. Refresh your sources and you should see the Rom Pack.
Exit Installer and “slide to unlock”…the NES icon should be on your Springboard! Time to play some games (like Super Mario Bros. 3!), baby (of course, this program is just used to play “archival” backups of your original NES games, right?)!

Screenshots:

Left to Right: NES app, Bigboss’ NES Roms Pack 1, NES icon, NES ROMS list, Super Mario Bros. 3!

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martycrane

I don’t see this installer thing everyone is talking about .. does the iphone/ipod touch have to be jailbroken to have it?
martycrane

I don’t see this installer thing everyone is talking about .. does the iphone/ipod touch have to be jailbroken to have it?
fillyboi@gmail.com

Hey guys! I installed NES application through Cydia since Installer is not avaiable yet for the 3G 2.0 versions (new ones) With that installed, I do not know how to put ROMS on the phone! Using WinSCP is confusing! I tried filling in all the stuff but it just does not connect! Does anyone know how to do this for the new 3G phones, with the ROMS and all..thank you all so much for your help!!

take care

Fillyboi
fillyboi@gmail.com

Hey guys! I installed NES application through Cydia since Installer is not avaiable yet for the 3G 2.0 versions (new ones) With that installed, I do not know how to put ROMS on the phone! Using WinSCP is confusing! I tried filling in all the stuff but it just does not connect! Does anyone know how to do this for the new 3G phones, with the ROMS and all..thank you all so much for your help!!

take care

Fillyboi
Justin Bussell

Hello,
did what you said, put the NES files on to ipod says no NES ROMs found
please upload roms to /va/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES

this right?
what type of files do i need
Justin Bussell

Hello,
did what you said, put the NES files on to ipod says no NES ROMs found
please upload roms to /va/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES

this right?
what type of files do i need
Justin Bussell

got it! for ipod > means go into folder
browse for folder called var>mobile>Media>NES>ROMs
if it says none found read wher it says upload them to

i used Cyberduck used SFTP typed in ip of ipod typed in username of root password of alpine eventually leart and looked where NES said to upload them to (/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES

is it only nes files that play?
Justin Bussell

got it! for ipod > means go into folder
browse for folder called var>mobile>Media>NES>ROMs
if it says none found read wher it says upload them to

i used Cyberduck used SFTP typed in ip of ipod typed in username of root password of alpine eventually leart and looked where NES said to upload them to (/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES

is it only nes files that play?
Trevor

I’m quite new to the iphone and computers in general and i would love to add the NES app. I’m next to useless with computers. Can someone give me a more detailed breakdown of how to get this app. Thanks.
Trevor

I’m quite new to the iphone and computers in general and i would love to add the NES app. I’m next to useless with computers. Can someone give me a more detailed breakdown of how to get this app. Thanks.
Jason

I’m not seeing the NES app. How do I add the main list of sources??? Please help!
Jason

I’m not seeing the NES app. How do I add the main list of sources??? Please help!
Trevor

anybody know how to save games on the iphone. i always hit save on various games and they never save. Whats the point of playing if you cant save them.
Trevor

anybody know how to save games on the iphone. i always hit save on various games and they never save. Whats the point of playing if you cant save them.
Bryan

hello i need help i installed the games and everything and when i pick a game and hit start it reloads back into the springboard did i do something wrong or am i missing a step
Bryan

hello i need help i installed the games and everything and when i pick a game and hit start it reloads back into the springboard did i do something wrong or am i missing a step
JohnS

i’ve tried all different types of suggested repos to download the roms from installer. is there one that currently works? i’m new to this and have tried Bigboss, 123locker, and Almedmat and those seem to be the most used. could anyone tell me a source to use that has roms available straight from installer rather than with the use of a computer?

Much obliged,
JS
JohnS

i’ve tried all different types of suggested repos to download the roms from installer. is there one that currently works? i’m new to this and have tried Bigboss, 123locker, and Almedmat and those seem to be the most used. could anyone tell me a source to use that has roms available straight from installer rather than with the use of a computer?

Much obliged,
JS
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jimmy

how do i save a game, cause i got final fantasy 3, and hav o idea how to save?
jimmy

how do i save a game, cause i got final fantasy 3, and hav o idea how to save?
A

Thanks so much. I tried to install the Markmon source but it would not work since I am on 2.02 firmware. I did try the 123locker.com as a source, search for NES in games and it was so easy!
A

Thanks so much. I tried to install the Markmon source but it would not work since I am on 2.02 firmware. I did try the 123locker.com as a source, search for NES in games and it was so easy!
gizzle

i tried the markmon and locker.com source. I went to installer,then sources,clicked edit and the add button and typed it in exactly as stated. It said both sources were invalid.
gizzle

i tried the markmon and locker.com source. I went to installer,then sources,clicked edit and the add button and typed it in exactly as stated. It said both sources were invalid.
matttttttttt

I did the 123locker.com but it doesnt seem to have a NES rom pack!?
matttttttttt

I did the 123locker.com but it doesnt seem to have a NES rom pack!?
S.Tyson

Ive tryed all the sources but none of them work. I have 2.02 firmware maybe that has something to do with it. O and I forgot, im new at this.
S.Tyson

Ive tryed all the sources but none of them work. I have 2.02 firmware maybe that has something to do with it. O and I forgot, im new at this.
Greg

what is ‘Installer” and where and how do i get it? i can’t find it in the app store. same with the NES app.
Greg

what is ‘Installer” and where and how do i get it? i can’t find it in the app store. same with the NES app.
HT

Installer is put on your iPhone/iPod touch when you jailbreak it. You cannot get these programs without first jailbreaking your phone, no way around it because you will need openSSH if you don’t wanna go through Installer or Cydia and you get that thru Cydia. Look for QuikPWN or Pwnage Tool to jailbreak your phone.
HT

Installer is put on your iPhone/iPod touch when you jailbreak it. You cannot get these programs without first jailbreaking your phone, no way around it because you will need openSSH if you don’t wanna go through Installer or Cydia and you get that thru Cydia. Look for QuikPWN or Pwnage Tool to jailbreak your phone.
Fuck yall

None of this shot works
Fuck yall

None of this shot works
Toxic

I put in the source like you said and the source was refreshing for a hole day and nothing happend
Toxic

I put in the source like you said and the source was refreshing for a hole day and nothing happend
Jessie

does it have a virus because i downloaded the file and installed it on the iphone, the iphone did not start and had to take it back to be replaced.
Jessie

does it have a virus because i downloaded the file and installed it on the iphone, the iphone did not start and had to take it back to be replaced.
Darrell

Whats this installer thing? Cydia?
Ben

hey do you know if if can tell me how to put installer on my iPhone? any good sources for cydia? I have a jailbroken iPhone 1st gen with 3.0 firmware and I can’t find any sources for cydia to download them.. do you think you can help ?

thanks
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Jason

Im trying to install nes apps. This guide is incomplete as it doesnt explain what ‘installer’ is.

My iphone is jailbroken, I have cydia, and Installous. Installous doesnt have the options you speak of.

Im sure alot of other newbs have the same problem understanding your article.
thoompie

i got the same problem as jason.
seems like this method doesnt work for installous users, it only works for earlier generation jailbreakers who use installer.app instead of installous.
i dont have the installer app and i cant dl it either but i do have cydia and installous.
charley

look for NES in cydia. hope it helps

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