Retro Apple emulator ported to $60 ESP32 microcontroller-powered touchscreen tablet — supports Mac OS8.1 and a virtual MC68040 CPU in major emulation leap

A developer has successfully ported the Basilisk II Mac emulator to the $60 ESP32-P4 / M5Stack Tab5, a 5-inch touchscreen tablet powered by an ESP32 microcontroller. This emulator allows for running classic Apple Macintosh 68K software, providing a significant leap in emulation performance on a small SoC. The tablet's touch functionality enhances the user experience, making it a versatile platform for Mac emulation enthusiasts. With processing power comparable to a mid-90s professional Macintosh, the emulator supports MacOS versions up to 8.1 and allows for storage of HDD and CD images on an SD card. Overall, it offers a portable and convenient all-in-one emulation solution for retro Mac enthusiasts.