mGBA Git Update (January 16, 2026)

mGBA Git (2026/01/16) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. Key features include support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, fast emulation on low-end devices, multiple frontend options (Qt and SDL), and local link cable support. It accommodates various game mechanics like motion sensors and includes a built-in BIOS. Users can enjoy features like savestates, screenshots, cheat code support, and configurable controls. Additional capabilities include video recording, debugging tools, and compatibility with RetroArch. Recent updates address scripting issues for breakpoints. Download available for x64 systems.

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mGBA Git (2026/01/16) has been compiled. mGBA serves as a new emulator designed to run Game Boy Advance games. Its goal is to outperform many current Game Boy Advance emulators in both speed and accuracy, while also incorporating features that other emulators may not offer.

Features:
* Highly precise support for Game Boy Advance hardware[1].
* Compatibility with Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware.
* Quick emulation, known to run at full speed even on less powerful devices like netbooks.
* Qt and SDL versions available for both a robust and lighter frontend.
* Local link cable support (same computer).
* Automatic save type detection, including flash memory size[2].
* Support for cartridges with motion sensors and rumble (only functional with game controllers).
* Real-time clock support without needing configuration.
* Solar sensor compatibility for Boktai games.
* Support for Game Boy Camera and Game Boy Printer.
* Integrated BIOS implementation, along with the option to load external BIOS files.
* Turbo/fast-forward capability by holding Tab.
* Rewind feature by holding Backquote.
* Configurable frameskip, up to 10.
* Ability to take screenshots.
* Support for cheat codes.
* 9 savestate slots, viewable as screenshots.
* Recording in Video, GIF, WebP, and APNG formats.
* e-Reader support.
* Customizable controls for both keyboards and gamepads.
* Loading from ZIP and 7z archives.
* Support for IPS, UPS, and BPS patches.
* Game debugging through a command-line interface and GDB remote support, compatible with IDA Pro.
* Adjustable emulation rewinding.
* Capability to load and export GameShark and Action Replay snapshots.
* Cores available for RetroArch/Libretro and OpenEmu.
* Community-driven translations for various languages via Weblate.
* Numerous additional minor features.