The popular emulator that brings Android apps and games to computers, BlueStacks, has launched BlueStacks Air as a solution for Mac users to play Android games on their macOS devices. BlueStacks Air is currently in beta but offers a smoother and faster Android gaming experience on Mac devices without needing complicated workarounds.
The BlueStacks Air beta is designed and optimized for Apple M1, M2, and newer chips. This would ensure games run quickly, smoothly, and efficiently even with demanding titles, without hogging resources. One of the key highlights of the BlueStacks Air emulator is that it supports Mac"s Retina displays, providing crisp visuals, vibrant colors, and a high-resolution gaming experience.
BlueStacks Air is meant to let Mac users play Android games without much fuss. Notably, the emulator is said to be quite easy to set up and offers pre-configured controls for the Mac trackpad and keyboard, providing a seamless way to load the emulator and hop onto the games, negating the need to tinker with settings.
BlueStacks offers Android"s library of over two million games ranging from different genres. There is also a BlueStacks Store, where users can explore less popular games based on their interests. Getting started with BlueStacks Air on Mac is straightforward:
- Download BlueStacks Air from this official website.
- Drag and drop the BlueStacks.dmg file to the Applications folder.
- Open the launchpad, search for BlueStacks Air, and launch the emulator.
There is also an option to sideload APK files to BlueStacks and enjoy more games. Do note that BlueStacks isn"t only meant for Android games. You can also run Android apps on it. Also, since the BlueStacks Air is in beta, you may encounter a few bugs and glitches.
Source: BlueStacks