mGBA Git Update (February 20, 2026)

mGBA Git (2026/02/20) is a powerful emulator designed for Game Boy Advance games, prioritizing speed and accuracy over existing options. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware, fast emulation even on low-end devices, local link cable functionality, and real-time clock support. It offers advanced features like save type detection, motion sensor support, built-in BIOS, savestates, and various recording options. Users can remap controls, load from ZIP files, and utilize debugging tools. Community translations are available, alongside support for RetroArch, making mGBA a comprehensive solution for retro gaming enthusiasts.

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mGBA Git (2026/02/20) has been compiled. mGBA serves as a modern emulator for playing Game Boy Advance games. It is designed to be faster and more accurate than existing Game Boy Advance emulators, while also incorporating features absent in other emulators.

Features:
* Highly accurate support for Game Boy Advance hardware[1].
* Support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware.
* Fast emulation recognized for running at full speed even on low-end systems like netbooks.
* Both Qt and SDL ports available for heavier and lighter frontends.
* Local link cable functionality (same computer).
* Detection of save types and flash memory sizes[2].
* Support for cartridges featuring motion sensors and rumble (compatible with game controllers only).
* Real-time clock functionality without the need for configuration.
* Additional features for Boktai games, including solar sensor support.
* Compatibility with Game Boy Camera and Game Boy Printer.
* Built-in BIOS implementation, plus external BIOS file loading capabilities.
* Turbo/fast-forward option by holding Tab.
* Rewind feature activated by holding Backquote.
* Configurable frameskip up to 10.
* Screenshot functionality.
* Support for cheat codes.
* 9 savestate slots, viewable as screenshots.
* Recording options for video, GIF, WebP, and APNG.
* e-Reader support.
* Customizable controls for both keyboards and gamepads.
* Ability to load games from ZIP and 7z files.
* IPS, UPS, and BPS patch compatibility.
* Game debugging through command-line interface with GDB remote support, compatible with IDA Pro.
* Adjustable emulation rewinding.
* Support for loading and exporting GameShark and Action Replay snapshots.
* Available cores for RetroArch/Libretro and OpenEmu.
* Community-driven translations for various languages via Weblate.
* Numerous additional features.