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mGBANanoBoyAdvance
Free

Free and open source under the MPL 2.0.

 Free

Free to download and use.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Accurate enough for the awkward cartridges: motion, solar and clock hardware
  • Full speed on low-end machines, including netbooks
  • Cycle-accurate emulation of the Game Boy Advance
  • Very high game compatibility
  • Game Boy Advance and earlier only; no DS or later
  • Link cable play only works between instances on the same computer
  • GitHub repository is archived; development continues on Codeberg
  • Accuracy focus makes it heavier than speed-focused emulators
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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