mGBA

By looking at its name, mGBA pretty much spells out its purpose. This program can help users play old games in the form of ROM files that were once created for the Game Boy. This application supports GB Advanced and Color games and adds extra features in order to give users the opportunity to tailor this experience to their needs. It's also got an interface that is user-friendly. This attempts to be a tool that can be used by experienced and inexperienced users alike.

Aside from being able to replicate accurately Nintendo's Game Boy Advance hardware, the emulation is advertised as very stable and fast. Save type detection ensures you never lose progress on any game you've played. The best options include being able to take screenshots of your games. Cheat codes are also supported. This program can load your ROM files directly from ZIP and 7z files. Scripting support for advanced users is available through Lua.

Although the original Game Boy used just a couple of languages, with this project there are plenty more options. In the end, this means that classic games are made available to others through a translated interface. The games might still be in their original language, but operating the system to get playing will be significantly easier. Game Boy mappers are supported, as are configurable controls for your games. A rewind feature has also been added and finally, GameShark and Action Replay are also compatible.

mGBA is one of the more ambitious emulation projects for Game Boy console lovers. It allows one to play classic games, but also tailors the whole experience to whatever is needed. Active development also guarantees the addition of more features.