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Gearboy vs SameBoy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Gearboy
7.0Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator
SameBoy
8.0Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator
| Metric | Gearboy | SameBoy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 50 |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 136 |
| 365-day Installs | 29 | 417 |
| Version | 3.8.3 | 1.0.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 2.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 149 | 248 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 150 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 23, 2019 |
Reviews
Gearboy
Gearboy is a cross-platform Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator that supports macOS, Windows, Linux, BSD, and RetroArch. It offers a debugger and is actively maintained, making it a reliable choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Emulates Game Boy and Game Boy Color consoles to play classic Nintendo games.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support including macOS
- + Active development and regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Limited community engagement and discussion
- - Manual updates required as auto-updates are not available
SameBoy
SameBoy is a high-performance Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator known for its accuracy and speed. It supports a wide range of ROMs and features, making it ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts looking for an authentic experience.
Emulates Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems and their games.
Pros
- + Highly accurate and fast emulation performance.
- + Supports both Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
- + Regular updates and active development.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature.
- - Some open issues related to sound quality and multiplayer functionality.