# Bluestacks Emulator thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** Android\ **Tags:** question\ **Created:** [July 6, 2023, 3:08am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938 "2023-07-06T03:08:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sunny42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 3:08am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/1 "2023-07-06T03:08:24Z")
HI I would like some thoughts on [bluestacks.com](http://bluestacks.com) I would like to try out the emulator and see if I can play games on my laptop. I would really like to play wheel of fortune on bluestacks if I can but I have never used bluestacks emulator to play games on my windows 11 laptop before. So I was just looking for some options on if it is a good idea to use bluestacks to connect to my google account and get games from the google store to download games to bluestacks. I was just wanting to now if this is a safe thing to do since I have never download an emulator before to play android games on my windows pc. I have never owned an android phone I have heard of android phones though. I was just curious what people have to say about downloading bluestacks emulator and downloading games from the google play store is it a good idea to do this on a windows 11 laptop. Thanks. waiting for information and Answers. ---
**Author:** ![PHolder](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/pholder/32/2439_2.png) [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/2 "2023-07-06T03:26:51Z")
I think Windows 11 comes with an Android ability built in. You should learn more about that before checking any further into Blue Stacks. > **[How to set up Windows Subsystem for Android on your Windows 11 PC](https://www.androidpolice.com/set-up-wsa-windows-11-android-apps/)** > > Yes, Windows 11 works well with Android Apps! No, it's not perfect! 🤦🏼 ---
**Author:** ![LycheeMcPie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/lycheemcpie/32/2140_2.png) [@LycheeMcPie](https://www.twit.community/u/LycheeMcPie)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/3 "2023-07-06T16:11:40Z")
I’ve used bluestacks before, it’s reputable so should be safe enough. It’s been talked about on AAA before. I have also given it to my dad who is nearly 80 and likes some of the simple games but can’t get used to holding a phone or tablet. Video and graphics performance is pretty good too. ---
**Author:** ![knewman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/knewman/32/1153_2.png) [@knewman](https://www.twit.community/u/knewman)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/4 "2023-07-06T16:49:18Z")
You mentioned that you don’t have an Android device, is there a reason you’re set on emulating Android games rather than playing games that are native to Windows? Perhaps you don’t realize, but the PC has an absolutely massive catalog of games (of much higher quality, at that) available that will run without any dubious software required. Some popular PC gaming stores to check out: - Xbox App (Microsoft) [Microsoft Apps](https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9MV0B5HZVK9Z) - Steam (Valve) [https://store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com) - Games on Galaxy (CDPR) [GOG.COM | GOG.COM](https://www.gog.com/en/games) ---
**Author:** ![PHolder](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/pholder/32/2439_2.png) [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/5 "2023-07-06T17:19:52Z")
> [@knewman](#): > > popular PC gaming stores Epic also has a game store, and they even give away a free game every week, starting on Thursday. [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/) ---
**Author:** ![Sunny42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/6 "2023-07-08T04:15:23Z")
I was just wanting to play some different games for windows 11 besides pacman. ---
**Author:** ![knewman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/knewman/32/1153_2.png) [@knewman](https://www.twit.community/u/knewman)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/bluestacks-emulator-thoughts/14938/7 "2023-07-08T07:12:26Z")
Definitely check out those game stores then, don’t bother with the emulation route. A fun little casual game I’ve been hooked on for the past few weeks is [PlateUp!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1599600/PlateUp/), maybe check that one out.