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Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026

GB Enhanced+

Ch 107.1of 23 Game Boy Emulators
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported systemsDMG/Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Pokémon Mini, experimental Nintendo DS
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS
  5. 5Save statesYes
  6. 6Link cable emulationYes
  7. 7NetplayYes
  8. 8Real-time clockYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

GB Enhanced+ is ranked #10 of 23 in Game Boy emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

GB Enhanced+ plans and pricing

All plans
GB Enhanced+ Free Free open-source emulator under GPLv2 github.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on Game Boy emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported systems
DMG/Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Pokémon Mini, experimental Nintendo DSgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, Linux, macOSgithub.com
Save states
Yesgithub.com
Link cable emulation
Yesgithub.com
Netplay
Yesgithub.com
Real-time clock
Yesgithub.com
Controller support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

What it emulates
GB Enhanced+ emulates DMG, GBC, GBA and Pokémon Mini systems, and describes its NDS emulation as experimental.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Project goal
The project aims to provide a portable, fully functional Game Boy emulator that also emulates obscure hardware and features.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Peripherals
The emulator focuses on emulating Game Boy peripherals and accessories.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
License
The emulator is Free Open Source Software available under GPLv2.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Build requirements
The listed required build dependencies are SDL 2.0, OpenGL 3.3 or greater, a C++ compiler and CMake; GLEW is mandatory on Windows.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Optional components
Qt for the GUI and SDL2_net for netplay are optional dependencies.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Manuals
The project provides PDF and ODT manuals covering operation, netplay, rumble support and motion controls.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Controller features
The configuration documentation describes joystick haptics and controller accelerometer input for motion controls.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Patch support
The configuration documentation says the emulator can automatically apply an IPS or UPS patch file with the same name as a ROM.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Peripheral breadth
The 1.10 release notes list support for the Wave Scanner, Wantame Card Scanner, Vaus Controller and WorkBoy.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Known save-state limit
The 1.10 release notes say save states from version 1.9 and earlier are incompatible with version 1.10.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Integration and external tools
The configuration documentation allows specifying an external audio conversion command and gives ffmpeg as an example.github.com · 29 Sept 2026

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