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openMSX vs mGBA
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
openMSX
8.0MSX emulator
mGBA
8.0Game Boy Advance emulator
| Metric | openMSX | mGBA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 111 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 305 |
| 365-day Installs | 57 | 684 |
| Version | 21.0 | 0.10.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 522 | 6.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 126 | 948 |
| Open Issues | 444 | 820 |
| License | — | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 8, 2014 | Oct 1, 2016 |
Reviews
openMSX
openMSX is a highly accurate MSX emulator that supports a wide range of MSX hardware and software. It is designed for retro gaming enthusiasts and MSX collectors who want to experience classic MSX systems on modern machines.
Emulates MSX systems to run classic MSX software and games.
Pros
- + Highly accurate emulation of MSX systems
- + Supports a wide range of MSX hardware and software
- + Active development and regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - High number of open issues may indicate some areas for improvement
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