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mGBA Git (2026/03/09) is a versatile emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed to be faster and more accurate than other emulators. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, runs smoothly on low-spec computers, and offers both Qt and SDL ports. Key features include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock functionality, and support for various peripherals. Users can utilize cheat codes, have access to multiple savestate slots, and enjoy video recording options. The latest updates enhance scripting features, including a console clear option, alongside other community-driven translations and improvements.
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mGBA Git (2026/03/09) has been compiled. mGBA is a modern emulator designed to run Game Boy Advance games. It strives to provide faster performance and greater accuracy than many current Game Boy Advance emulators, while also incorporating features that others lack.
Features:
* Highly accurate support for Game Boy Advance hardware[1].
* Compatibility with Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware.
* Rapid emulation, capable of full speed even on lower-end systems like netbooks.
* Options for both Qt and SDL for heavy-weight and light-weight frontends.
* Local link cable functionality (same computer).
* Detection of save types, including flash memory size[2].
* Support for cartridges with motion sensors and rumble (usable with game controllers only).
* Real-time clock functionality available without configuration.
* Solar sensor support for Boktai titles.
* Compatibility with Game Boy Camera and Game Boy Printer.
* Integrated BIOS implementation, as well as support for loading external BIOS files.
* Turbo/fast-forward capabilities by holding Tab.
* Rewind functionality by pressing Backquote.
* Configurable frameskip, adjustable up to 10.
* Capability for screenshots.
* Cheat code functionalities.
* 9 savestate slots, savestates are viewable as screenshots.
* Recording options for Video, GIF, WebP, and APNG.
* e-Reader support.
* Customizable controls for keyboards and gamepads.
* Supports loading from ZIP and 7z files.
* Compatibility with IPS, UPS, and BPS patches.
* Game debugging options via command-line interface and GDB remote support, compatible with IDA Pro.
* Configurable emulation rewinding.
* Support for loading and exporting GameShark and Action Replay snapshots.
* Cores available for RetroArch/Libretro and OpenEmu.
* Community-driven translations for various languages via Weblate.
* Many additional minor features included.
mGBA Git Changelog:
* Qt: Added history feature to scripting REPL.
* Qt: Refactored history edit into HistoryLineEdit class.
* Qt: Introduced “clear console” option for the scripting view.
