GB-EMU
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VisitGB-EMU vs SkyEmu
What both publish
| Fact | GB-EMU | SkyEmu |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | The app maps Samsung TV remote controls and supports standard gamepads through the Gamepad API. | The emulator supports game controllers, rumble, configurable key bindings, and mobile touch controls. |
| Intended use | The project describes itself as intended for educational and testing purposes and aims to bring homebrew and hobby emulation to Samsung Smart TVs. | The project describes its primary focus as preserving these systems for future generations while providing a good user experience. |
| Offline use | ROMs downloaded over Wi-Fi are stored on the TV and remain available offline after the PC server is stopped. | The web build includes a service worker to allow offline use on more platforms. |
| ROM loading | The app can load .gb and .gbc ROMs from the root of a USB drive or download them over Wi-Fi from a PC on the same network. | SkyEmu can load ROMs compressed in ZIP archives. |
| Save states | The app supports one save slot per game and stores save states in private TV storage across restarts and app updates. | SkyEmu provides four persistent save-state slots with screenshot previews. |
| What it does | GB-EMU_Tizen packages a Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator as a Samsung Tizen TV application that runs directly on the TV. | SkyEmu emulates Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS systems, with DS emulation marked beta quality. |
GB-EMU plans
No prices published.
SkyEmu plans
- FreeFree
- SkyEmuFree
Pick GB-EMU if…
It suits learners, hobbyists, and Samsung Tizen TV owners interested in Game Boy emulation. Desktop browser testing is available for development and experimentation.
Pick SkyEmu if…
SkyEmu suits people who want to emulate these four handheld systems across desktop, mobile, or web platforms. Its local web operation and configurable controls may also fit users who value keeping files on their machine or tailoring input.