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SkyEmu vs SameBoy: catalog facts
SkyEmuSameBoy
Free

Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Covers Game Boy, Game Boy Color, GBA and DS in one program
  • Low-level emulation aimed at preservation
  • Accuracy that passes hardware test ROMs other emulators fail
  • Super Game Boy emulation including its borders and palettes
  • Platform support is not clearly documented in the research
  • You must supply your own game files
  • Game Boy family only
  • The standalone interface is minimal
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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