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Gearboy vs SameBoy: catalog facts
Gearboy	SameBoy
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built-in debugger Super Game Boy support	Accuracy that passes hardware test ROMs other emulators fail Super Game Boy emulation including its borders and palettes
Limited to Game Boy family systems	Game Boy family only The standalone interface is minimal
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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