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Delta vs SkyEmu

Delta

deltaemulator.com

SkyEmu

github.com

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FigureDeltaSkyEmu
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
Web—Yes
Windows—Yes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYesYes
Android—Yes
Plans published12
Spec score · Nintendo DS Emulators7.7 (#6)8.2 (#3)
Spec score · Game Boy Advance Emulators7.8 (#12)8.2 (#5)
Spec score · Multi-System Emulators7.7 (#32)8.2 (#18)
Save statesDelta supports manual, automatic, locked, and preview save states, and its guide recommends in-game saves as more reliable than save states.SkyEmu provides four persistent save-state slots with screenshot previews.

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Delta

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SkyEmu

SkyEmu is a free emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS systems. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, and can load ROMs compressed in ZIP archives. Graphics options include upscaling shaders, color correction, and screen ghosting. Controls include game controllers, rumble, configurable keybinds, and mobile on-screen controls. Four persistent save-state slots include screenshot previews. A REST-like API supports asynchronous scripting and automation, and listed integrations include Retro Achievements, a RetroArch/libretro core, and Google Drive save-state sync. The web app runs locally using WebAssembly and JavaScript, keeping files on the user's machine; its service worker enables offline use on more platforms. The project describes its focus as preserving these systems for future generations while providing a good user experience. It says Game Boy Advance emulation is significantly more accurate than its Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulation. Many Nintendo DS games still have mild graphics and audio issues, and DS emulation is beta quality.

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