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mGBA vs Dolphin
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
mGBA
8.0Game Boy Advance emulator
Dolphin
8.0Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
| Metric | mGBA | Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 111 | 261 |
| 90-day Installs | 305 | 733 |
| 365-day Installs | 684 | 2.5K |
| Version | 0.10.5 | 2603a |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.9K | 14.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 948 | 3.0K |
| Open Issues | 820 | 422 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 25, 2013 |
Reviews
mGBA
mGBA is a high-performance Game Boy Advance emulator known for its accuracy and customization options. It supports a wide range of GBA games and provides advanced features for retro gaming enthusiasts. The app is particularly popular among those who enjoy playing classic handheld games on modern systems.
Runs Game Boy Advance games on modern computers with high fidelity.
Pros
- + High performance and accurate emulation
- + Active development and community support
- + Customizable configuration and advanced features
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality
- - High number of open issues may indicate some instability
Dolphin
Dolphin is a popular emulator for playing GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware. It offers improved performance and compatibility, benefiting retro gaming enthusiasts looking to enjoy classic titles on their PCs.
Emulates GameCube and Wii consoles to play their games on PC.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Supports multiple platforms including macOS
- + Large and engaged community
- + Open-source
Cons
- - Unclear license terms
- - Performance may vary depending on hardware