{"id":218,"date":"2023-05-27T14:58:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-27T14:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-gba-emulators\/"},"modified":"2023-05-27T14:58:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T14:58:11","slug":"best-gba-emulators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-gba-emulators\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the Best GBA Emulators, Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a lover of classic <a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/best-selling-gba-games-of-all-time\/\">Game Boy Advance<\/a> (GBA) games but no longer own the console?<\/p>\n<p>Emulators are an incredibly easy way to play your favourite GBA games on your PC or even your trusty Android device.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly there are so many emulators available, how can you even begin to pick one?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll go over the finest GBA emulators available in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn everything you need to know about each of the emulators that are worth your time in terms of 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VisualBoy Advance (VBA)\">1. VisualBoy Advance (VBA)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"kg-toggle-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span>   Table of Contents  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>  <button class=\"kg-toggle-card-icon\">   <svg id=\"Regular\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">    <path class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M23.25,7.311,12.53,18.03a.749.749,0,0,1-1.06,0L.75,7.311\">    <\/path>   <\/svg>  <\/button> <\/div>\n<div class=\"kg-toggle-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>    <a href=\"#1-visualboy-advance-vba\">     1. VisualBoy Advance (VBA)    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#2-mgba\">     2. mGBA    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#3-nogba\">     3. NO$GBA    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#4-batgba\">     4. BatGBA    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#5-boycottadvance\">     5. BoycottAdvance    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#conclusion\">     Conclusion    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#what-is-the-best-gba-emulator-for-cheat-codes\">     What is the best GBA emulator for cheat codes?    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#what-emulators-can-run-gba\">     What emulators can run GBA?    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#what-is-the-best-way-to-emulate-gba\">     What is the best way to emulate GBA?    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>    <a href=\"#what-gba-emulator-should-i-use-for-retroarch\">     What GBA emulator should I use for RetroArch?    <\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-visualboy-advance-vba\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_VisualBoy_Advance_VBA\"><\/span><strong>1. VisualBoy Advance (VBA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-gba-emulators-VisualBoy-Advance-VBA.webp\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Best GBA Emulators VisualBoy Advance (VBA)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1286\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2023\/05\/best-gba-emulators-VisualBoy-Advance-VBA.webp 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2023\/05\/best-gba-emulators-VisualBoy-Advance-VBA.webp 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-gba-emulators-VisualBoy-Advance-VBA.webp 1286w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>VBA&#8217;s high compatibility with a large selection of GBA games, including <a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/most-popular-video-games-right-now\/\">popular<\/a> titles like Pokemon, Mario, and <a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/best-zelda-rom-hacks\/\">Zelda<\/a>, is one of its main advantages.<\/p>\n<p>We absolutely loved that VBA can run on so many operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS. It also allows you to play wide range of game ROM types. Perfect for those <a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/best-pokemon-gba-rom-hacks\/\">Pokemon GBA<\/a> rom hacks!<\/p>\n<p>VBA is highly accurate and stable, guaranteeing that your games operate smoothly and without bugs.<\/p>\n<p>VBA also has an insane amount of add-ons and plugins that can will blow you away.<\/p>\n<p>Shaders are so cool and can be used to up the graphical quality to a level you&#8217;ve never seen before and add some really neat retro effects to your games.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use save states to save and load your progress at any time, and link emulation to play online multiplayer games.<\/p>\n<p>VisualBoy Advance is the way to go if you&#8217;re looking for a top option for one of the best GBA emulators ever.<\/p>\n<p>Try it out today and rediscover your favourite GBA games in a whole new light!<\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/What-GBA-emulator-should-I-use-for-RetroArch.webp 1286w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>mGBA and VisualBoyAdvance-M, two of the most popular GBA emulator cores available for RetroArch, are noted for their accuracy and rich feature sets.<\/p>\n<p>Why should you use mGBA?<\/p>\n<p>This emulator core is well-known for its great compatibility with a large variety of GBA titles, making it a popular choice for those seeking a smooth gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>We loved that it had a ton of different features like cheat codes and save states. This made the decision easy and is clearly an excellent choice for gamers of all skill levels.<\/p>\n<p>For those wishing for a more personalised gaming experience, VisualBoyAdvance-M is a popular alternative.<\/p>\n<p>This emulator core comes with a plethora of advanced features that allow you to customise your gaming experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a lover of classic Game Boy Advance (GBA) games but no longer own the console? Emulators are an incredibly easy way to play your favourite GBA games on your PC or even your trusty Android device. Clearly there are so many emulators available, how can you even begin to pick one? 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