mGBA Git Version (September 16, 2025)

mGBA Git (2025/09/16) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed to be faster and more accurate than existing options. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, offers both Qt and SDL ports, and runs smoothly on low-end devices. Key features include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock functionality, screenshots, and cheat code support. Additional capabilities encompass video recording, remappable controls, and community translations. The latest changelog includes fixes for memory issues. mGBA aims to deliver a comprehensive gaming experience with extensive customization and compatibility features.

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mGBA Git (2025/09/16) has been compiled. mGBA serves as a modern emulator designed to run Game Boy Advance titles. Its goal is to provide improved speed and enhanced accuracy compared to numerous existing Game Boy Advance emulators, while introducing features that are often missing from other emulators.

Features:
* Precise emulation of Game Boy Advance hardware[1].
* Compatibility with Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware.
* Quick emulation; capable of running at full speed on low-spec devices like netbooks.
* Available in Qt and SDL formats for both heavy-weight and light-weight interfaces.
* Local link cable functionality for the same device.
* Detection of save types, including flash memory sizes[2].
* Support for cartridges featuring motion sensors and rumble (usable exclusively with game controllers).
* Built-in real-time clock functionality without any setup required.
* Compatibility with solar sensors for Boktai games.
* Game Boy Camera and Game Boy Printer functionality.
* Inclusion of a built-in BIOS and ability to load external BIOS files.
* Fast-forward turbo mode by holding Tab.
* Rewind feature activated by holding Backquote.
* Configurable frameskip, up to 10 frames.
* Screenshot functionality.
* Support for cheat codes.
* Nine savestate slots, which can be viewed as screenshots.
* Recording options for Video, GIF, WebP, and APNG formats.
* e-Reader compatibility.
* Customizable controls for both keyboards and gamepads.
* Loading capabilities for ZIP and 7z files.
* Support for IPS, UPS, and BPS patches.
* Debugging tools via command-line interface and GDB remote support, compatible with IDA Pro.
* Configurable rewind functionality for emulation.
* Features for loading and exporting GameShark and Action Replay snapshots.
* Cores for RetroArch/Libretro and OpenEmu.
* Community translations available in numerous languages through Weblate.
* A multitude of additional minor features.