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VisualBoyAdvance-MNanoBoyAdvance
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free to download and use.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Covers Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance in one program
  • Windows builds for x86, x64 and ARM64
  • Cycle-accurate emulation of the Game Boy Advance
  • Very high game compatibility
  • Last stable release was in September 2024
  • Android support is only in nightly builds so far
  • 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: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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