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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