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SameBoy vs Gearboy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SameBoy
8.0Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator
Gearboy
7.0Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator
| Metric | SameBoy | Gearboy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 50 | - |
| 90-day Installs | 136 | 7 |
| 365-day Installs | 417 | 29 |
| Version | 1.0.3 | 3.8.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.0K | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 248 | 149 |
| Open Issues | 150 | 16 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 23, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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.
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