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mGBA vs PCSX2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
mGBA
8.0Game Boy Advance emulator
PCSX2
8.0Playstation 2 Emulator
| Metric | mGBA | PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 141 | 193 |
| 90-day Installs | 395 | 555 |
| 365-day Installs | 942 | 1.9K |
| Version | 0.10.5 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.9K | 14.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 948 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | 820 | 744 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 1, 2016 | Jul 6, 2025 |
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
PCSX2
PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables users to play PS2 games on their Mac. With a large, active community and ongoing development, it's a top choice for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic PS2 titles.
Emulates PlayStation 2 games on macOS.
Pros
- + Open-source with a large, active community contributing to its development.
- + Supports a wide range of PlayStation 2 games, offering compatibility and performance improvements over time.
- + Regular updates and active issue tracking, showing commitment to quality and functionality.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Some performance issues, such as stuttering and AMD-related problems, are still being addressed.