GoBoy vs RetroGBm
GoBoy
github.comRetroGBm
retrogbm.comSide by side
| Figure | GoBoy | RetroGBm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Boy Emulators | 7.9 (#7) | 6.7 (#19) |
| License | The repository identifies its license as MIT. | The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | GoBoy is a Go-written Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator that can run most GB games and some CGB games. | RetroGBm is a fast and lightweight Game Boy Color emulator for Windows and Android. |
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In their own words
GoBoy
GoBoy is a free, open-source emulator for Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color, written in Go. It runs most Game Boy games and some Game Boy Color games, with color and sound support. Builds are listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows; users can download a release or install from source using Go and the documented commands. Debugging options print opcodes and register values or toggle individual sound channels. The listed controls are arrow keys, Z, X, Enter, and Backspace, with shortcuts for palette changes and fullscreen. For battery-backed ROMs, GoBoy creates a save file beside the ROM and updates it every second while the game runs. It uses the Pixel library for graphics and controls, which requires OpenGL; Linux builds also require GTK, and Windows 10 builds require MinGW. The project describes itself as a work in progress and development exercise, and lists unresolved graphics, audio, and cartridge issues. Save states and boot ROM support remain TODOs.