mGBA Git Version (January 18, 2026)

mGBA Git (2026/01/16) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, offering superior speed and accuracy compared to existing options. Key features include support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color, fast emulation on low-end hardware, a choice between Qt and SDL frontends, local link cable capabilities, automatic save type detection, and motion sensor support. Additional functionalities include real-time clock, solar sensor compatibility for Boktai, built-in BIOS, turbo/fast-forward, save states, screenshot options, video recording, and customizable controls. It supports various file formats and debugging tools, making it a comprehensive solution for retro gaming enthusiasts.

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mGBA Git (2026/01/16) has been compiled. mGBA is a modern emulator designed for playing Game Boy Advance titles. Its goal is to deliver improved speed and precision compared to many current Game Boy Advance emulators, while also incorporating functionalities that other emulators may lack.

Features:
* Accurate emulation of Game Boy Advance hardware[1].
* Support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware.
* Fast emulation performance, even on less powerful devices like netbooks.
* Available in both Qt and SDL for varied front-end experiences.
* Supports local link cable play on the same machine.
* Automatically detects save types, including flash memory size[2].
* Compatibility with cartridges that have motion sensors and rumble (requires game controllers).
* Real-time clock functionality without special configuration.
* Support for solar sensor in Boktai games.
* Game Boy Camera and Game Boy Printer functionalities.
* Includes a built-in BIOS feature and supports external BIOS files.
* Turbo/fast-forward feature when holding Tab.
* Instant rewind capability by holding Backquote.
* Adjustable frameskip, configurable up to 10.
* Screenshot capturing.
* Cheat code support.
* 9 savestate slots, viewable as screenshots.
* Video, GIF, WebP, and APNG recording options.
* e-Reader compatibility.
* Customizable controls for both keyboards and gamepads.
* Ability to load from ZIP and 7z files.
* Supports IPS, UPS, and BPS patches.
* Game debugging through command-line interface and GDB remote, compatible with IDA Pro.
* Configurable emulation rewinding.
* Allows loading and exporting GameShark and Action Replay snapshots.
* Cores available for RetroArch/Libretro and OpenEmu.
* Community translations available in various languages via Weblate.
* Numerous additional smaller features.