Windows 64 Bit
BlueStacks App Player allows you to download and play Android games on your Windows desktop. It comes with Android N (7.1.2), along with Hyper-G Graphics for improved gaming performance. You can set keyboard and mouse controls as per your convenience. BlueStacks is the first production software that allows you to use your favorite mobile apps on a Windows PC.
The installer automatically detects the Operating System your device is running and chooses the right version of BlueStacks.
Bluestacks App Player Beta 1
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Note: To run this version, your PC needs to be VT compatible and VT enabled
FAQs
If I have a 32-bit Windows PC and want to run 32-bit Android apps, which version of BlueStacks do I need?
You need the 32-bit Android version of BlueStacks
If I have a 64-bit Windows PC and want to run 64-bit Android apps, which version of BlueStacks do I need?
You need the 64-bit Android Version of BlueStacks. Also, your PC should be VT enabled. Here is a step-by-step guide to enable VT on your PC - How can I enable VT on my PC
I’m running an earlier version of BlueStacks. Should I update?
Yes, absolutely. We recommend that you download the latest version of BlueStacks based on your system requirements. All the updated versions are faster, more powerful and come with a lot of new features to improve your gaming experience.
Should I download BlueStacks from a third-party site?
No. We strongly recommend that you download BlueStacks only from the official BlueStacks website. Downloading BlueStacks from third-party sites may infect your PC with malware and compromise its security.
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BlueStacks App Player is an Android emulator that lets you enjoy Android apps on your Windows PC.
You don’t actually need an Android device to enjoy Android apps. The BlueStacks App Player lets you play a wide range of free and paid apps via Google Play, Amazon Appstore and other app stores. Installation is fast and streamlined, and running the emulator is nothing more than double-clicking an executable. The program is very user-friendly, and you don’t need much technical understanding of Android or emulators in general to have this up and running fast and well on your computer.
BlueStacks also runs surprisingly well for an emulator. It doesn’t have a large footprint or consume a lot of RAM and other system resources. It also doesn’t confine you to a relatively small phone- or tablet-like display. Most apps it supports can be run in full-screen mode or a screen size of your choosing, and most of these apps generally look pretty good. Although the user experience can diminish when running apps in resolutions higher than 1080p, but even that limitation should fade in time.
BlueStacks is not a perfect emulation solution. Few perhaps no emulators are. The software doesn’t support all Android apps. In fact, the apps that will run without being specifically accounted for are few and far between, and if an app you want isn’t currently supported, then your only option is hoping the next update supports it. The good news is that most of the most popular apps are supported, but if you want a niche app, not only is it likely not supported, but you may be waiting a while.
This emulator distinguishes itself form other Android emulators for PCs in that it’s game-centric. Most emulators emulate the traditional Android home screen, but BlueStacks goes in favor a complete redesign that presents your games and other apps as a media collection. For many users, this is probably the right way to go since they likely just want access to handful of games and other Android apps. However, the advanced user who wants true Android emulation will likely be a bit disappointed.
This all changes when running an app particularly when doing so in full-screen mode. Windows fades into the background, and games and apps execute and look just as they would on an actual Android device. There’s full support for your mouse and keyboard, but the emulator also supports multi-touch if you have a touchscreen interface, and it even supports sensors. Don’t worry about having the appropriate input devices. BlueStacks let you map most controls, including swipe, tilt and zoom, to a hotkey, a mouse button or a button on game controller or similar device.
Pros
- Run Android apps on Windows
- Supports full screen
Cons
- Not all apps supported