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GBA.emu is an advanced open-source emulator for Android that allows users to play Gameboy Advance games with a focus on low latency. It features high-level BIOS emulation, meaning no BIOS file is required, and supports various file formats including .gba, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z. Users can enhance their gaming experience with cheat code support and customizable on-screen controls, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated gamers. Additionally, it is compatible with Bluetooth and USB gamepads, accommodating a wide range of controllers such as Xbox and PS4. The emulator is designed to work on a variety of devices, from older models like the Xperia Play to modern smartphones like the Nvidia Shield and Pixel. Notably, it includes the bike racing game Motocross Challenge, providing users with an immediate gaming experience. For those looking to manage their game files, GBA.emu supports Android's storage access framework, allowing easy access to internal and external storage options.

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Full Specifications

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Release
Latest update
Version
1.5.85
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Operating System
Android 15.0
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
341
Downloads Last Week
7
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Developer’s Description

By Robert Broglia
Advanced open-source Gameboy Advance emulator based on VBA-M r1097, designed and tested on the Xoom, Galaxy S2, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, NVidia Shield...

Advanced open-source Gameboy Advance emulator based on VBA-M r1097, designed and tested on the Xoom, Galaxy S2, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, NVidia Shield, Xperia Tablet Z, and Xperia Play, but works on virtually any device with similar or better specs (at least a 1GHz CPU for best results).

Features include:

* High-level BIOS emulation, no BIOS file needed

* Backup memory and save state support, state files are interchangeable with the PC version of VBA-M.

* Supports games in .gba format, optionally in ZIP, RAR, or 7Z files

* Cheat code support using VBA-M-compatible files (.clt extension), don't use any "Master" codes since they aren't needed

* Configurable on-screen multi-touch controls

* HID Bluetooth/USB gamepad & keyboard support compatible with any input device recognized by the OS (MOGA Pro, etc.), Wii controllers also supported if running Android 4.1 or lower, all devices support custom key profiles

* Works in any orientation

The game Motocross Challenge is included courtesy of developer David Doucet. Additional ROMs must be supplied by the user. A number of public domain games/demos are available at www.pdroms.de. Transfer games anywhere to your internal storage/SD card and browse to them from within the app (default SD card directory is /mnt/sdcard).

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Visit the homepage at explusalpha.com for more info & apps, ports for other platforms, and GPL source code. Please report any crashes or device-specific problems via email (include your device name and OS version) so future updates continue to run on as many devices as possible.

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