mgba-app
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Description:
Game Boy Advance emulator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.10.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @mgba_io  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator gameboy-advance gaming retro
Install: brew install --cask mgba-app
About:
mGBA is a high-performance Game Boy Advance emulator that focuses on accuracy and speed. It provides a robust platform for playing GBA games on modern systems with extensive compatibility. The emulator also includes advanced features for speedrunning, debugging, and game development.
Key Features:
  • High accuracy and performance
  • Support for save states and fast forwarding
  • Built-in debugging and scripting tools
  • Support for link cable emulation over network
Use Cases:
  • Playing Game Boy Advance games on macOS
  • Game development and debugging for GBA
  • Tool-assisted speedruns (TAS)
Alternatives:
  • VisualBoyAdvance – Older emulator, less focus on accuracy and modern features
  • RetroArch – Multi-system frontend that uses mGBA as a core option
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