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John NESS

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Spec score 7.7 #13 of 30 in SNES Emulators

What it is

John NESS is a free Android multi-emulator for Android 6.0 and later. It requires users’ own game files, searches internal storage and SD cards for them, and supports zipped files. The app uses an original engine with high-quality rendering and graphics enhancements. Save states include previews, while screenshots and speed controls cover slow motion or fast forward from x0.25 to x16. A virtual on-screen keypad has customizable keys and layout, plus turbo buttons. Bluetooth and MOGA controllers are supported. Dropbox support requires John DataSync. The app contains ads, with an in-app purchase option to remove them. Google Play reports no data collected or shared with third parties, while the maker’s privacy policy says Google Play Services and AdMob may collect information used to identify users. The developer is MOGORI WORKS CO., LTD. in Kobe, Japan, with support at [email protected].

Spec sheet

Purpose
John NESS is a multi emulator for Android 6.0 and later.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Support
The app listing provides [email protected] as its support email.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Headquarters
Kobe, JapanRead 28 Sep 2026 · johnemulators.com
Maker
Google Play identifies the developer as MOGORI WORKS CO., LTD. and lists an address in Kobe, Japan.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Ads
The app contains ads, and the listing says users can purchase “remove ads” to remove them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Controllers
It supports Bluetooth and MOGA controllers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Controls
It includes a virtual on-screen keypad, customizable layout and keys, and turbo buttons.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Dropbox
Dropbox support requires John DataSync.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
File support
It searches SD card and internal storage for game files and supports zipped files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Game files
The app does not work without your own game files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Privacy disclosure
Google Play states that the developer reports no data collected and no data shared with third parties.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Privacy policy
The maker's privacy policy says the app may use Google Play Services and AdMob, which may collect information used to identify users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Rendering
It offers an original engine and high quality rendering.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Save states
It supports save states with previews.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Speed and screenshots
It supports screenshots and fast forward or slow down from x0.25 to x16.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

John NESS Free Contains ads · In-app purchases to remove ads Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Android 6.0 and later
  • Searches internal and SD-card storage
  • Save states include previews
  • Custom keypad and turbo buttons
  • Bluetooth and MOGA controller support

Limits

  • Requires users’ own game files
  • Contains ads on the free plan
  • Dropbox requires John DataSync
  • Privacy policy permits Google services data collection

Who it suits

It suits Android users who supply their own emulator game files and want configurable controls, save states, and speed adjustment. Controller users can connect Bluetooth or MOGA devices.

Verdict

John NESS covers core Android emulation controls, storage searches, save states, screenshots, and controller support. The free plan includes ads, and users must provide compatible game files.

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