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GBA Emulator FAQs

What is supported file types?​

The applicable supports: nes, snes, md, gb, gbc, gba, n64, sms, psp, nds, gg, atari2600, psx, fbneo, mame2003plus, pce, lynx, atari7800, scd, ngp, ngc, ws, wsc, dos, 3ds

How to use this Application?​

Case 1: If you have already had game files on your devices:​

  1. Copy/Move all of your ROMs files into a directory on your devices
  2. Back to this GBA app, choose the directory that contains your files for scanning
  3. After the scan completes you should be able to see your games appearing in [Home] and [Collection]

Case 2: If you do not have any game files on your devices:​

  1. Visit the website you want to download game files. You can browse our recommended websites from the [Download] tab below
  2. Download your favorite games. The files should be located in Download folder - File Manager App
  3. Copy/Move all of your ROMs files into a directory on your devices
  4. Back to this GBA app, choose the directory that contains your files for scanning
  5. After the scan completes you should be able to see your games appearing in [Home] and [Collection]

Where to Download games?​

You can download ROMs from following sites:

  • Emulator Games: Download ROMs ISOs and Retro console games for your emulators. Play our roms on any device like RetroPie, PC or Android.
  • Rom Hustler: Download FREE ROMs for PSX, GBA, NDS, GBC, N64, SNES, NES, PS2 and many more at Rom Hustler!
  • Romspedia: The biggest encyclopedia for ROMs and ISOs where you can find various information about the games, download games, covers and sounds.
  • CD Romance: Download retro games for emulators on PC or Android. Explore our archive of free games including Mods, Romhacks, Fan translations and Rare Games.

or backup your own ROMs. We don't provides ROMs and does not related to any pirated content over the internet.

How to Adjust Gamepad/Touchpad Size?​

  1. Select and Start ROM game you want to play.
  2. Hold down the Menu button in bottom-right corner to open In-game menu.
  3. Select Edit Controls option.
  4. Drag Touchpad to your favorite position.
  5. Use two fingers to pinch controls to change size.
  6. Hit Done to apply your changes.

Have fun!

What is the Supported Systems?​

  • Atari 2600 (A26) (stella)
  • Atari 7800 (A78) (prosystem)
  • Atari Lynx (Lynx) (handy)
  • Nintendo (NES) (fceumm)
  • Super Nintendo (SNES) (snes9x)
  • Game Boy (GB) (gambatte)
  • Game Boy Color (GBC) (gambatte)
  • Game Boy Advance (GBA) (mgba)
  • Sega Genesis (aka Megadrive) (genesis_plus_gx)
  • Sega CD (aka Mega CD) (genesis_plus_gx)
  • Sega Master System (SMS) (genesis_plus_gx)
  • Sega Game Gear (GG) (genesis_plus_gx)
  • Nintendo 64 (N64) (mupen64plus)
  • PlayStation (PSX) (PCSX-ReARMed)
  • PlayStation Portable (PSP) (ppsspp)
  • FinalBurn Neo (Arcade) (fbneo)
  • Nintendo DS (NDS) (desmume/MelonDS)
  • NEC PC Engine (PCE) (beetle_pce_fast)
  • Neo Geo Pocket (NGP) (mednafen_ngp)
  • Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGC) (mednafen_ngp)
  • WonderSwan (WS) (beetle_cygne)
  • WonderSwan Color (WSC) (beetle_cygne)
  • Nintendo 3DS (3DS) (citra)

What are the main features?​

  • Android TV support
  • Automatically save and restore game states.
  • ROMs scanning and indexing
  • Optimized touch controls
  • Quick save/load
  • Support for Zipped ROMs
  • Display simulation (LCD/CRT)
  • Gamepad support
  • Local multiplayer
  • Tilt input
  • Customizable touch controls (size and position)
  • Cloud save sync
  • HD mode

How the Premium package works?​

  • Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Emulator and access to all of its Premium features, without any ads.
  • Non-subscribed users can continuously use the app with advertisements, and have a limited daily quota for use of Premium features.
  • Users can subscribe to 2 different plans:
    • Weekly trial subscription - 3 days free trial. After the trial period of 3 days has passed, you will be charged immediately and auto renew every week;
    • Monthly subscription - auto renewing every month.
  • Alternatively, users can have Lifetime access to all premium features for a one-time payment. All updates and new features are received.
  • Payment will be charged to your Google Account at confirmation of purchase.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
  • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of renewal.
  • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, when applicable.
  • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Note that uninstalling the app will not cancel your subscription.

How to Cancel the Subscription?​

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store.
  2. Check if you're signed in to the correct Google Account.
  3. Tap Menu Subscriptions.
  4. Select the subscription you want to cancel.
  5. Tap Cancel subscription.
  6. Follow the instructions.