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PyBoy

Ch 117.0of 23 Game Boy Emulators
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported systemsGame Boy, Game Boy Color
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows 64-bit, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OS
  5. 5Save statesYes
  6. 6Link cable emulationYes
  7. 7Real-time clockYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

PyBoy is ranked #11 of 23 in Game Boy emulators on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

PyBoy plans and pricing

All plans
PyBoy Free Game Boy emulator · Python package and command-line use · LGPL-3.0 license github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on Game Boy emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported systems
Game Boy, Game Boy Colorgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows 64-bit, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OSgithub.com
Save states
Yesgithub.com
Link cable emulation
Yesgithub.com
Real-time clock
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
PyBoy is a Game Boy emulator written in Python and Cython.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Use cases
It can be used from the command line or embedded in Python programs for automation, testing, and AI experiments.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
The documentation gives `pip install pyboy` as the installation command.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Platform support
The installation page links to platform-specific instructions for macOS, Linux, and Windows.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Python interface
The Python interface can send button input, inspect memory, and capture screenshots.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Performance
Rendering can be skipped or disabled, and the documentation says running multiple instances in parallel can improve throughput.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
API scope
The API reference covers the supported Python-facing interface and intentionally excludes internal emulation components and platform-specific window implementations.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Hardware APIs
The documented interface covers CPU and address space, graphics, audio, cartridge hardware, and input.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
The GitHub README links to instructions for using PyBoy with Gym and provides examples for Kirby, Tetris, and Super Mario Land.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The installation and development guide directs users to the PyBoy Discord for help.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The guide says PyBoy is under active development and advises keeping backup copies of save files, especially when upgrading between releases.docs.pyboy.dk · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository includes the GNU Lesser General Public License version 3.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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