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44VBA

44VBA is a free, open-source Game Boy Advance emulator with a WebAssembly version and ports described for ESP32-S3 and embedded Linux.

Place
#23 of 29
Score
5.8
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What 44VBA is

44VBA is a free, open-source Game Boy Advance emulator with a WebAssembly version and ports described for ESP32-S3 and embedded Linux. The web app lets users select a game file and provides controls for save backup and restore, screen filters, muting, turbo mode, and cheat codes. It also offers Dropbox cloud saves with upload and download controls. The site says files are processed locally rather than uploaded to a server. Pre-built binaries are available for Windows and Switch, and users can build from source for other platforms. The listed platforms include iOS, Linux, web, and Windows. For iOS, the site directs users to open the web app in Safari and add it to the Home Screen because of iOS limitations. The watchOS version is not public yet. The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license. The site cautions users not to play games they have not legally obtained, and advises backing up savegames before using cheat codes.

Good

  • Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
  • Web app processes files locally.
  • Provides save backup and restore controls.
  • Offers Dropbox cloud save uploads and downloads.
  • Includes screen filters, turbo, and cheat controls.

Watch out

  • watchOS version is not public yet.
  • iOS use requires Safari and Home Screen steps.
  • Pre-built binaries are listed for Windows and Switch.

Who it suits

It may suit Game Boy Advance players who want browser-based controls or builds for supported platforms. iOS users should be prepared to use the Safari and Home Screen approach described by the site.

Verdict

44VBA offers emulator controls in a browser and builds for several other targets. Users should follow the site’s legal-use notice and back up saves before using cheat codes.

The facts

Each one read from 44VBA's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Browser controls
The web app provides savegame backup and restore, screen filters, mute, turbo mode, and cheat code controls.checked 8 Oct 2026
iOS use
The site instructs iOS users to open it in Safari and add it to the Home Screen because of iOS limitations.checked 8 Oct 2026
Other platform targets
The maker describes ports for ESP32-S3, embedded Linux, and WebAssembly.checked 8 Oct 2026

What it does

Cheat codes
The web app offers cheat code saving and advises users to back up savegames before using cheat codes.checked 8 Oct 2026
Cloud saves
The web app offers Dropbox connection and upload and download controls for cloud saves.checked 8 Oct 2026
Downloads
The repository says pre-built binaries are available for Windows and Switch, and users can build from source for other platforms.checked 8 Oct 2026
Game file loading
The web app lets users choose a file to load.checked 8 Oct 2026
Legal notice
The site says the software should not be used to play games the user has not legally obtained.checked 8 Oct 2026
Legal use
The web app says it should not be used to play games users have not legally obtained.checked 8 Oct 2026
License
The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.checked 8 Oct 2026
Local processing
The site says files are processed locally and are not uploaded to a server.checked 8 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
The repository says the watchOS version is not public yet.checked 8 Oct 2026
Playback controls
The web app includes screen filter, mute sound, and turbo mode controls.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
44VBA is a Game Boy Advance emulator for platforms including ESP32-S3, embedded Linux, and WebAssembly.checked 8 Oct 2026
Save management
The web app offers save backup and restore controls.checked 8 Oct 2026
Save storage
The web app offers Dropbox cloud save with upload and download controls.checked 8 Oct 2026
Web version
The maker provides a WebAssembly version at gba.44670.org.checked 8 Oct 2026

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