GoBoy

GoBoy is a simple application created as a multi-platform emulator for the GameBoy and GameBoy Color consoles. These Nintendo handhelds, although old, are still in trend today. The physical versions are quite rare, so if you're only looking to play classic games exclusive to these platforms, this particular application should come in handy.

The app itself needs to run in the Windows Terminal. This is, of course, only true for the Windows variant. Still, the program manages to communicate well its errors and faults, if any. You'll get information on whether or not a ROM file has been uploaded, and if there is color and sound support.

You'll have to point the app in the right direction in order for it to work. Debugging functions included by the developer can help interested users with understanding how such an emulator works deep under its superficial functionality layer. In terms of controls, these have already been set. You'll have to use the arrows. Z, X, Enter, and Backspace keys to execute various commands and actions.

There is also a way to make the emulator go full-screen. This can be done by hitting the F key. Color palettes can be cycled using the = sign. This makes the application as friendly as possible, while also serving as a sort of example to young developers attempting to create an emulator of their own.