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WPR (Windows Phone Runner)

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Run Windows Phone XNA games on modern platforms.

Experimental Windows Phone 7/8 XNA compatibility layer and runtime environment for Windows and Android.

Warning

WPR is currently in early alpha development.

Features are incomplete, compatibility is limited, and stability is not guaranteed.

✨ Features

  • 🎮 Windows Phone XNA game support
  • 📱 Android support
  • 🖥️ Desktop support
  • ⚡ Vulkan rendering backend
  • 🎵 Audio playback support
  • 💾 Save data support
  • 🎯 Touch controls and controller support
  • 🔧 Open source and actively developed

📸 Screenshots

Game Screenshot
Example Game 1
Example Game 2
Example Game 3

More screenshots can be found in the Compatibility List.

🚀 Getting Started

WPR currently requires manual setup and development knowledge.

Documentation is still being expanded as the project evolves.

Current Focus Areas

  • XNA compatibility
  • Graphics rendering
  • Input handling
  • Performance improvements
  • Android support
  • Game compatibility

📚 Documentation

Page Description
Building WPR Compile the project from source
Windows Setup Running WPR on Windows
Android Setup Running WPR on Android
Controls Input and controller support
Compatibility List Tested game compatibility
Troubleshooting Common issues and fixes
FAQ Frequently asked questions
Contributing Help improve WPR

⚠️ Current Limitations

Because WPR is still in alpha:

  • Many games will not boot
  • Some games may crash during gameplay
  • Graphics rendering may be incomplete
  • Audio support may be partially implemented
  • Performance varies heavily between devices
  • Features may change frequently

🛠️ Supported Platforms

Platform Status
Windows ✅ In Development
Android ✅ In Development
Linux ⚠️ Experimental
macOS ❌ Not Planned

❤️ Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

You can help by:

  • Testing games
  • Reporting bugs
  • Improving compatibility
  • Writing documentation
  • Submitting pull requests

👉 See: Contributing

📜 Legal

WPR does not include copyrighted games.

Users must legally own any games they use with WPR.

This project is not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox, or Windows Phone.

🔗 External Links

Preserving Windows Phone gaming on modern platforms.

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