NanoBoyAdvance vs mGBA: catalog facts
 NanoBoyAdvance |  mGBA |
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Free Free to download and use. |
Free Free and open source under the MPL 2.0. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Cycle-accurate emulation of the Game Boy Advance
- Very high game compatibility
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- Accurate enough for the awkward cartridges: motion, solar and clock hardware
- Full speed on low-end machines, including netbooks
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- GitHub repository is archived; development continues on Codeberg
- Accuracy focus makes it heavier than speed-focused emulators
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- Game Boy Advance and earlier only; no DS or later
- Link cable play only works between instances on the same computer
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: MPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked October 1, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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