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GB Enhanced+mGBA
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 or later licence.

 Free

Free and open source under the MPL 2.0.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Covers the Game Boy family of handhelds
  • Developer documents emulation of rare accessories in detail
  • Accurate enough for the awkward cartridges: motion, solar and clock hardware
  • Full speed on low-end machines, including netbooks
  • Little product documentation on the developer's site
  • Linux is the only platform listed here
  • Game Boy Advance and earlier only; no DS or later
  • Link cable play only works between instances on the same computer
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: MPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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