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SameBoy vs BGB: catalog facts
SameBoy	BGB
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to download.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Accuracy that passes hardware test ROMs other emulators fail Super Game Boy emulation including its borders and palettes	High emulation accuracy based on test ROM research Built-in debugger for ROM development
Game Boy family only The standalone interface is minimal	Windows only, with other systems relying on Wine Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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