Gearboy Git (2026/01/06) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++ that emphasizes code readability while maintaining compatibility. It features highly accurate CPU emulation, precise instruction and memory timing, and supports various Memory Bank Controllers (MBC1-5). Additional capabilities include accurate LCD emulation, sound via SDL Audio, Game Boy Color support, and an integrated disassembler for real-time access. It also offers save states, battery-powered RAM cartridge support, compressed ROM support, …
Read More »Gearboy Git Release (December 30, 2025)
Gearboy Git (2025/12/30) is a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator, prioritizing source code readability and simplicity while ensuring high compatibility. Key features include precise CPU and instruction timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and accurate LCD emulation. It generates the original LCD ghosting effect and incorporates sound emulation through SDL Audio. Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, and save state functionality are also included. The emulator is multi-platform, …
Read More »Gearboy Git Release (December 22, 2025)
Gearboy Git (2025/12/22) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, emphasizing source code readability while ensuring strong compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU emulation, precise instruction and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and accurate LCD emulation. It also offers Game Boy Color support, sound emulation via SDL Audio, integrated disassembler functionality, save states, and cheat support. The emulator runs across multiple platforms including Windows, …
Read More »Gearboy Version 3.7.5
Gearboy v3.7.5, a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator, emphasizes source code readability while offering excellent compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), and precise LCD controller emulation. The emulator mimics the original Game Boyโs LCD ghosting and provides sound emulation via SDL Audio. It supports Game Boy Color, includes a real-time disassembler, and offers save states and Game Genie/GameShark cheat support. …
Read More »Gearboy Version 3.7.4
Gearboy v3.7.4, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizes code readability alongside strong compatibility. It features accurate CPU, instruction, and memory timing, passing tests from blargg. Support for various Memory Bank Controllers and accurate LCD emulation are included, along with sound emulation and Game Boy Color compatibility. Users can access an integrated disassembler, save battery-powered RAM to files, and use save states, as well as cheat support. The …
Read More »Gearboy Version 3.7.2
Gearboy v3.7.2, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizes code readability while ensuring good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU emulation, precise instruction and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and accurate LCD emulation with ghosting effects. It offers sound emulation via SDL Audio, Game Boy Color support, and integrated disassembly capabilities. The latest release improves game controller selection and fullscreen mode on Mac, enhances …
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