Android-x86 vs GameLoop

Android-x86 ports the Android Open Source Project to x86 devices, providing a complete Android system for common x86 platforms. Its universal android_x86 and android_x86_64 targets cover 32-bit and 64-bit hardware, and images are intended for physical devices as well as virtual machines such as QEMU or VirtualBox. Listed capabilities include Wi-Fi with a graphical interface, suspend and resume, battery status, audio, camera, Bluetooth, and G-sensor support. It also lists native netbook resolutions, mirrored external-monitor output, external keyboards, a software mouse cursor, and mouse-wheel support. External storage can mount automatically, and the project documents ways to save user data to USB or hard disk. Releases include ISO images and RPM packages for Linux installation on a standalone ext4 root partition; source and build instructions are provided. Android-x86 is free, under Apache Public License 2.0, with some components under GPL 2.0 or later. The newest named release line is Android-x86 9.0 (pie-x86); release 9.0-r2 is dated 2020-03-25. Multiple-display support, better power management, and Miracast remain on its to-do list.

GameLoop is a free Windows Android emulator and gaming platform for playing mobile games on a PC. The maker describes it as the official emulator for PUBG Mobile and Arena of Valor, and the exclusive emulator for Call of Duty Mobile. It supports keyboard mapping, gamepads, multiple instances, and personalized key controls for each hero. GameLoop says its self-developed AOW engine is used for PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, and other games. Its product page says VT adjustment is not needed and advertises faster startup. Tencent Protect is described as an anti-cheat system developed by GameLoop and Tencent Games Anti-Cheat Center. The privacy policy says GameLoop collects device, network, process, memory, driver, and related security information to detect cheating, support a fair environment, and address crashes. A listed minimum configuration is Windows 8.1 or 10 64-bit, GTX 1050, i3-8300, 8 GB RAM, and 1 GB storage. The maker provides FAQs for customer support, technical issues, and questions about games including PUBG and Arena of Valor.