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{{Infobox console|title = Nintendo Game Boy Advance|logo = gbagba.png|developer = [[:Nintendo]]|type = [[:Category:Handheld consoles|Handheld game console]]|generation = [[:Category:Sixth-generation In situations where emulation of a system makes it harder to run a video game consoles|Sixth generation]]|release = 2001|discontinued = 2010|predecessor = [[Virtual Boy emulators|Virtual Boy]]|successor = [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]]|emulated = {{✓}}}}The '''[[wikipedia:Game_Boy_Advance|Game Boy Advance]]''' (often shortened than natively, it might be worthwhile to GBA) is consider playing a native port of a 32-bit handheld video classic game console developed by Nintendoinstead. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan Some systems may even have inherent flaws that are avoided on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001other platforms. It has If your system of choice is a ARM7TDMI CPU at 16.78 MHz and standard PC, a Zilog Z80 CPU at 8 MHz and 4 MHz. It has 32KB of RAM and 96KB of VRAMnative port may be easier to run.
! scope="col"|Name! scope="col"|Platform(s)! scope="col"|Latest Version! scope="col"|GBPowerSlave/GBCExhumed! scope="col"|NDS! scope="col"|Game Link Support! scope="col"|e-Reader! scope="col"|[[libretro|Libretro Core]]! scope="col"|[[Emulation Accuracy|Accuracy]]✓ ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre A completely different game while the PC is a straightforward FPS get from Point A to Point B, While Sega Saturn and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr>! scope="col"|Active! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]PS1 Versions are closer to be 3D Metroidvania.
!colspan|Grand Theft Auto San Andreas|✓|✓||| |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhA1rjd91p0 Many missing effects, worse textures and different map geometry, compared to the PS2 version]. Some problems can be fixed by using mods; the retail "13Second Edition"|PC /x86(v2), Steam, and Rockstar Games Launcher versions, however, need to be downgraded to be moddable.
!colspan="13"|ConsolesPrototype 2|Pre-order DLCs: '''Bio-Bomb Butt Kicker''' (GameStop exclusive) and '''Hardened Steel Vehicle Armor''' (BestBuy exclusive).|✓||✓|
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==Emulation '''PC/360/PS3:''' Remade on a new fan-made engine which would later be used in the iOS/Android versions of Sonic 1 and 2. Features widescreen support, 60 FPS presentation, new content, the ability to use the Sonic 2 Spin Dash, the best quality FMVs, and comes with the US and Japanese soundtracks, but the Japanese songs are replaced with instrumental versions due to licensing issues==. There's an unofficial port that implements newer updates from iOS/Android versions that never made it onto PC, among other improvements.|-|Sonic 3D Blast|✓ ||||||'''PC:''' The 1997 PC port is based on the Saturn version, but is missing its unique visual effects, the Special Stages are worse compared to the Saturn version, and runs poorly on modern versions of Windows. Can be fixed with a fan-made wrapper. The 2010 re-release is the Genesis version ran through an emulator, however, one of the developers has released a "Director's Cut" ROM hack that adds a password save system, Time Attack mode, an overworld map with completion progress, bug fixes and other tweaks.|-|}
====Emulator Options===='''No$GBA:''' Under "Emulation Options", select "GBA Mode". There are four modesSome SNES games suffered from slowdown which may be fixed in ports.
* '''Many SNES games were ported to the GBA (no backlight):''' Strong desaturation* '''. These versions may have extra features but at the cost of poorer audio and visuals. The resolution is lower, and it was never intended to be played on a full display. The screen area may also be reduced due to the lower resolution. The audio is much lower quality than the SNES. Also, the GBA SP (backlight):''' Strong desaturation* '''Nintendo DS has much stronger colors to compensate for the lack of contrast in the original GBA mode:''' Some desaturation* '''VGA Mode (poppy bright):''' No desaturationdisplay. To compensate, a shader or an option is needed. Additionally, for controls, the GBA has two fewer buttons.
'''mGBA:''' Under Tools > Settings > ShadersSeveral SNES games were ported to the PlayStation. These are typically emulated, you will find three customizable '''Desaturation''' parametersand the CD format creates long loading times. Generally, it is recommended to avoid the PS1 ports for this reason and to stick with the original releases. However, in some cases, the PS1 port might offer more features.
'''VBA==Sega Saturn== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |PC! scope="col" |PS1! scope="col" |DC! scope="col" |PS2! scope="col" |Xbox! scope="col" |PS3! scope="col" |360! scope="col" style="text-Malign:''' left"|Notes|-|Baroque||✓||✓ (nightly onlyR)|||| Saturn: Under Options > Game Boy AdvanceJapan only, you will find the has Widescreen option, '''LCD FilterPS1:'''Japan only, Extra content, but no widescreen supports.
* '''Color Emulation offSwitch:''' No desaturationJapan only, Based on the Saturn original, includes the contents of Baroque Report, screen resolution options, and added openings from the PlayStation port and the remake.|-|Black / Matrix||✓|✓ (R)||* |||'''Color Emulation onSaturn:''' Gamma correction and adjusted color rangeOriginal. Has a bug that heals enemies after the player is using a special attack which was fixed in the other versions.
====Shaders====Cg [[Shaders and Filters|shaders]] can be used in [[OpenEmu]] or [[RetroArch]] that adjust the colors to those of '''DC:''' a real GBA screen, as well as other screen types. These are available in GLSL<ref name=remake titled "GLSLBlack/Matrix AD">https://github.com/libretro/glsl-shaders/tree/master/handheld/shaders/color</ref> for OpenGLwith many gameplay changes in order to make the game easier, added many anime cutscenes and Slang<ref name="Slang">https://github.com/libretro/slang-shaders/tree/master/handheld/shaders/color</ref> new anime art style for Vulkanthe characters, the ending was expanded with 2 extra chapters.
For GBA, there is <code>gba-color.cg</code><ref>https'''PS1:''' a demake of DC version titled "Black//github.com/libretro/common-shaders/blob/master/handheld/shaders/color/gba-color.cg</ref>Matrix +", anime cutscenes were removed, which simulates the color profile of a GBA screen under an external light source more accurately than VBA-M or No$GBA color options. If you prefer the darker color options that those emulators have, then use <code>vbaoriginal art style was restored|-color.cg</code><ref>https|Culdcept||✓|✓|✓||||'''PS1://github''' Some cards are deleted and it becomes other cards, Abolish a negotiation rule.com/libretro/common-shaders/blob/master/handheld/shaders/color/vba-color.cg</ref> insteadAddition of some maps.
There is also <code>nds-color.cg</code><ref>https'''DC://github.com/libretro/common-shaders/blob/master/handheld/shaders/color/nds-color.cg</ref> and <code>psp-color''' Reform cards completely, Change of maps, Music changed, Change of the story, The addition of A.cg</code><ref>https://githubI.com/libretro/common-shaders/blob/master/handheld/shaders/color/psp-color.cg</ref>creation function, which simulates the color profiles The addition of the original Nintendo DS frontlit screen and the PSP-1000import/PSP-2000 backlit screen, respectivelyexport of data function.
===Horrible Sound Quality===As a handheld rushed to the market (because '''PS2:''' Based on Dreamcast. Available in English. Some cards change. Addition of the WonderSwan Color competition), the Game Boy Advance had some cut cornerscards. The sound hardware was affected the hardest: while it could play Game Boy Color sound in Addition of some maps. Medal system addition to samples and sequenced music like what would be heard on the SNES, the actual sound playback quality is awful compared to the actual higher quality sound samples stored internally in the ROM.
There were [https'''DS://www''' Based on PS1, Fan translation is available.romhacking|-|Cyber Troopers Virtual-On||||✓|||| '''PS2:''' Sega Ages 2500 release.net/utilities/881/ tools] made to extract the internal high quality music (as midi files plus Changed graphics with a sound fontdifferent art style, to be played on foobar2000)60FPS, however interest remains limited in implementing its playback in real time on emulatorsJapanese release. It|-|Die Hard Arcade||||✓|||| '''PS2:'''s worth noting it exists as Sega Ages 2500 release. Changed graphics with a very experimental feature on [[mGBA]] (nightly versions) under Enhancements as "XQ GBA Audio", but very buggy different art style. Japanese release.|-|Devil Summoner|||||||| '''PSP:''' Widescreen and still limited to games using the standard sound engineextra content, the soJapanese release.|-|Devil Summoner -called "Sappy" engineSoul Hackers||✓|||||| '''PS1:''' Extra content, which is still a big part of the GBA's software libraryJapanese release.
===High Resolution Affine Transformation Graphical Effects==='''3DS:''' Based on ps1, widescreen supports, available in English.|-|Dragon Force||Similar to the scaling ||✓|||| '''PS2:''' Sega Ages 2500 release. Changed graphics with a different art style. Japanese release.|-|Grandia||✓||||||* '''Saturn:''' Original. Japan-exclusive, but has fan translation. Best graphical effects used out of all versions. Save compatibility with Grandia Digital Museum, a Saturn-exclusive bonus disc. Overall best version.* '''PS1:''' Massively downgraded port, missing textures, animation frames and has horribly stretched battle backgrounds. Initial localization. Has more romhacking support (undubs, hard mode balance mods).* '''PC:''' Based on the Super NES known commonly as "Mode 7" PS1 version, with an XBR port, a prettier font, different non-English translations, and a buggy Japanese audio option lifted from the PS1 undub romhack.|-|Guardian Heroes|||||||✓|Enhanced port with 16:9 aspect ratio, graphics, the Game Boy Advance has affine transformation effects for some backgrounds and individual sprites that can be done in hardwaregameplay options, and expanded multiplayer modes. Due to |-|Panzer Dragoon|✓|||✓|✓|||Both versions differ from the GBASaturn original (PS2 being a slight update). Also on Xbox as an unlockable in Panzer Dragoon Orta (it's lower resolution, some detail may be lost.a modified PC build)
The [[mGBA]] emulator added an Enhancements menu where you can change the resolution of those graphical effects'''Switch:''' HD Remake, hit or miss for a smoother effectsome people. The graphical render engine will need to be OpenGL for those was later ported to take effectPC/PS4 and Xbox one. It won|-|PowerSlave/Exhumed|✓|✓||||||'''PC:'''t work on games where those effects a completely different game while the PC is a straightforward FPS get from Point A to Point B, While Sega Saturn and PS1 Versions are done in software instead of the hardware scaling features (like the closer to be 3D environment in Asterix & Obelix XXL)Metroidvania.
===Save formats===Originally, when saves were implemented, nobody settled on a format, so the Visual Boy Advance devs made its own. Because other emulators often went '''Saturn US Version:''' comes with raw data, having to exchange different saves caused problems. The original Visual Boy Advance tries to figure out which format a given save is but often fails at it. By explicitly telling the emulator to read it as a specific type using a file an exclusive mini-game called <code>vba-over.ini</code>, VBA complies. VBA-M includes this config file by default, but older revisions like VBA 1.7.2 and VBALink do not"Death Tank" that isn't in any other version.
To solve this incompatibility, Libretro devs created a
[https://github.com/libretro/vbam-libretro/blob/master/src/libretro/gbaconv/gbaconv.c command-line tool] to convert .srm save files made from these cores to raw .sav save data for other emulators. It takes standard input (i.e. just drag and drop the .srm onto the executable) and outputs accordingly. It can also be done in reverse. A 64-bit binary of this tool for Windows can be found
[https://www.mediafire.com/?6bg8ag0bjs1b7ng here].
==Connectivity==
There are five different kinds of connectivity, support varying by game:
*Single Pak
*Multi Pak
*Wireless
*GameCube
*Nintendo DS
Purple end in GBA means player 1, while a grey end in GBA means P2, P3, or P4. Daisy chaining up to three cables will set up the additional P3 and P4 by connecting the purple end to a purple mid section.<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/agblink.pdf</ref>
! scope="col"|NameMario Power Tennis! scope="col"|Platform(s)! scope="col"|Supported Version! scope="col"|Single Pak! scope="col"|Multi Pak! scope="col"|Wireless! scope="col"|GameCube! scope="col"|Nintendo DS'''Wii:''' 16:9 widescreen mode. Players can choose to play with the Wii Remote only, or with the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination for advanced control of playable character participants. It also adds a new gauge pointing out the current Power Shot energy charge shown below character icons during matches.
!colspan="8"|PC Metroid Prime 1,2||||||[https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/ x86List_of_version_differences Too many changes to list here. between all versions]
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===GBA Multi Pak Link Multiplayer (1~4GBA)===
;VBA-M: This doesn't work with old VBA versions.
:Just disable "Pause when Inactive", configure all four Joypads each with their own button layout, enable "Link, Enable GBA Link". Now open VBA-M again as many times needed for each player, and have them each use their separate Joypad configuration. Each player will have a separate SRAM save file.
;VBA Link + e-Reader:Useful if you want to use the Pokémon Battle-eCards. Downloads and instructions reside [http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?42433-RELEASE-VBA-LINK-E-READER here].
;mGBA:Select "New multiplayer window" from the menu. As you load your ROMs into each window, "Player [X] of [Y]" will appear across the title bar. This can be done for up to four players. However, multiple instances of the same ROM will share a save file.
;No$GBA:Set the number of Emulated Gameboys in the Emulation setting to be 2 or more, and the Link Gamepaks Options to Gamepak in all GBAs.
No emulator '''PS2:''' Titled "Cel Damage Overdrive" The difficulty and the speed of the cars is lowered. There are no instant kills. The death animations are now all the same. Car parts now glitch through the ground. The ability to swing on vines is removed. Unlock Mode is removed. The primary weapon will not give the player Smack points. The AI players do not use the boost feature. - The 6 main characters' intro videos are not available from the start. The AI players can not use the stunt feature. A stunt feature is added. The weapons will unlock differently. In Flag Rally, the player doesn't need to bring 4 flags at the same time to the Winner's Circle to win the match. Instead, the player needs 10 points to win, which are earned by bringing flags to the Winner's Circle. Gate Relay has currently implemented this add-onmore gates now. It is changed to a checkpoint race with 8 laps. The only project whose developers put this progress screen is removed. Instead, checkmarks are used on its roadmap the Stage Selection screen. Taunts and the horn now use the same button. Has extra stage and the weapons, and new features such as Stunt Mode, A boost meter is [[mGBA]]added. Health Bar.
===GameCube Connectivity===The Game Boy Advance can also connect to the GameCube.<ref>https:'''Switch/Vita/www.nintendo.comPS3/consumerPS4/downloads360/agbgcncableXbox One:''' Based on The PS2 Version with widescreen support but the opening theme on the main menu is removed.pdf</ref> e-Reader functionality with GC games The menu interface has now been emulated thanks to mGBAa new look. [[Dolphin]] supports connectivity through rudimentary joybus emulation made in parallel A lot of sound effects are missing. Taunt voices are switched with VBAintroduction/death voices.|-M|Ninja Gaiden Black|✓|||✓|'''PS3/Xbox One/PC/Switch/PS4:''' Titled " Ninja Gaiden Sigma". Because this emulator has fallen behind, the feature FMV was recently added to [[mGBA]], removed. Enemies gush more blood. Human beheadings removed. Added a few more accurate emulatorsave points. They showcased early higan support in a video, but nothing has been released Added many more Muaramasa statues. New enemies for all difficulties levels. New backflip and somersault animations. Redesigned and New Bosses. New Weapons. New areas. Ticket fetching removed. 3 new chapters as of yetRachel. New Music. Underwater segment significantly shortened. Some Puzzles were removed.
====Dolphin/mGBA or VBA|-M====|Prince of Persia Trilogy|✓|✓|✓|✓|'''PS2/GC:''Requires mGBA 0.9.0 or newer or VBA' inferior-M r947 or newerlooking Ports.''
# Reduce your volume. You won't want it to be high, especially with headphones.# Open Dolphin and mGBA/VBA-M. Make sure neither are blocked by your firmware.# In Dolphin, launch the game and navigate to the area where you're asked to connect the GBA'PC:''' Best looking version. Then, under the controller options, assign the GameCube controllers as "GBA" for whichever you need.# In mGBA, open up the File menuA remastered version of Prince of Persia (1989) can be unlocked on 6th gen consoles, and click Connect to Dolphin. In the dialog box that appears, press Connect. mGBA will boot up the GBA BIOS if no rom has been selected.# In VBA-M, uncheck Pause When Inactive but not in Options > Emulator. Then, under Options > Link > Joybus Options, Make sure to "Enable Joybus Connection" is on and set "IP/Hostname" to use default settings, that is <code>127.0.0.1</code> or <code>localhost</code>.# Dolphin will freeze.# Open the GBA BIOS in VBA-M as if it were a regular GBA ROM. The regular splash screen will stutter a bitPC version.# Dolphin Mods should recognize the Joybus Link by then and the GC game will detect that a GBA was connected.# To connect other units, open another VBA-M instance and repeat its processbe used for modern systems.
Notable games that work'''PS3:''' lazy remaster, cropped widescreen. *[https://wiki.dolphin|-emu.org/index.php?title=The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Adventures The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures]: Both two modes available for the US/PAL version work. The third Japan|Spider-only Navi Trackers mode works as well, but the game crashes after the naming screen due to a bug in the GC/GBA connectivity.Man 2|✓|✓|✓|*[https:|'''PS2//wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Final_Fantasy_Crystal_Chronicles Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]*[httpsGC://wiki.dolphin''' Inferior-emu.org/index.php?title=Billy_Hatcher_and_the_Giant_Egg Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg]looking PC: You can download games to your GBA. AmusinglyCompletely different game, developed by a RAM dump from VBA-M can be opened as different studio. It was "dumbed down" for a functional GBA ROMyoung audience and thus featured more simplistic and less challenging gameplay.*[https://wiki.dolphin|-emu.org|Splinter Cell Trilogy|✓|✓|✓|✓|'''PC/index.php?title=Kururin_Squash! Kururin Squash!]*[httpsXbox://wiki''' Best looking version.dolphin-emuHas DLC Levels.org/indexPC Version has problems with modern hardware.php?title=Sonic_Adventure_2:_Battle Sonic Adventure 2: Battle] (buggy)
Notable games that don't''GC/PS2:*[https://wiki.dolphin''' inferior-emulooking Ports.org/indexAltered level design.php?title=Mr_Driller:_Drill_Land Mr. Driller: Drill Land]*lots more
===GBA/DS Connectivity==='''PS3:''Main section' Based on the PC version, lazy remaster, cropped widescreen.|-|Splinter Cell: [[Nintendo_DS_emulators#GBA.2FDS_ConnectivityDouble Agent|✓|✓|✓|✓|Nintendo DS § GBA'''GC/DS Connectivity]]PS2:''' inferior-looking Ports. Altered level design.
===e-Reader===:''Main page'PS3/360/PC: [[GBA e-Reader emulators]]''' completely different game.This device can read content off e|-Card paper stripes either as standalone content|Halo 1, or additional content to GBA2|✓||||'''PC/GC gamesXbox One:''' Part of the Master Chief Collection. Halo 1 is a remake with optional updated graphics. Can be thought of as DLCSupports widescreen.|-|}
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GBE+ supports this add'''Xbox One/PC:''' HD Remaster with new features such as Profanity filter, Tech suits in Halo 3, and Halo 4 Squad Battle changes.|-|Ninja Gaiden II|✓||✓|✓|'''PS3/Xbox One/PC/Switch/PS4:''' Titled " Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma", This Version lessened the enemy count drastically while making the enemies much more difficult to use the "delimbing" mechanic. The throw damage was increased.Five new bosses were added, replacing two old boss encounters. Enma's Fang is a new melee weapon, a greatsword. The Weapon Upgrade system has been altered. Some ranged weapons have been removed. Keys have been completely removed, doors simply popping open now. Projectile spam has been greatly reduced from NG2. Costume recolors (Legendary Black Falcon to Type 20; same shape, different texture) were removed. many textures (not all) throughout the chapters completely replaced to vastly improve the visual appeal of each environment but leaves character textures mostly unchanged. almost all the gore has been removed.|-|Ninja Gaiden III|✓||✓|✓|'''PS3/Xbox One/PC/Switch/PS4:''' Titled " Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge" More blood and gore. More enemy variations. More weapons. improved enemy A.I. and attacks. New Gameplay Mechanics and improvements. 2 New Playable Characters. Alternate Costumes. Chapter Challenge mode. New missions onNinja Trials.|-|Red Dead Redemption|||✓|✓|'''PS3:''' runs at a significantly lower resolution than the Xbox 360 version, uses simpler visual post-processing effects, has missing objects throughout the game, areas of grass are more patchy, shadows are simpler (and sometimes missing), and textures appear more basic and low resolution.Xbox One: Backward Compatibility.|-|}
GBE+ supports this add-on.
GBE+ supports this add'''Switch:''' Based on the Wii version, The song, "Heavenly Star" and The Ubisoft trailer were removed. Doesn't require motion control more. A retry option was added.|-|No More Heroes 2||||✓|'''Wii:''' NA and PAL version has different music. The German version is also censored.'''Switch:''' Based onthe PAL version.|-|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.||||✓|'''Switch:''' HD Remaster. Improved Motion control. Doesn't require motion control anymore.|-|Resident Evil Chronicles||✓|||'''PS3:''' HD Remaster. Doesn't require motion control more.|-|Xenoblade Chronicles|||✓|✓ (R)|'''3DS:''' Inferior looking port. uses the dual-screen. New Collection Mode and Amiibo compatibility.
===Figurine Readers===Some GBA games/series had figurine reader add-ons, essentially precursors to the likes of Skylanders and Amiibo.* '''Soul Doll Adapter''' (LegendzSwitch: Island of Ordeal/Sign of Nekuromu)* '''Multi Plust On System''' (Bouken Yuuki Pluster World: Plust Gate/EX/Pluston GP)GBE+ has support for both HD Remake. Redefines graphics in high-definition quality and redesigns key characters. Most music tracks are remastered with new recordings, and the user interface and the Soul Doll Adapter menu screen are also improved and Multi Plust On Systemadjusted to be easy to play. new language options such as Korean, Simplified Chinese, while mGBA supports the Soul Doll Adapterand Traditional Chinese. A new epilogue story called Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected. Time Attack is a new feature.|-|}
[[mGBA]] {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |PlayStation 4! scope="col" |Xbox 360! scope="col" |Xbox One! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-|Persona 4 Golden|✓||||The exclusive enhanced port of a popular PS2 game, which many considered to be the reason to own a Vita for, is now available on PC. It may be worth getting if you're computer can't handle running a PS2 emulator (if you wanted to play the original instead) and especially considering the [[GBE+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28rb1omrJ-s current state of Vita emulation]] support this add. The official Steam version comes with the controversial Denuvo Anti-tamper, but there is a cracked version that doesn't use Denuvo floating around. One problem some users have been noticing is the cutscenes are laggy even onhigher end machines (this is apparently due to the way the video files were encoded).|-|}
→Multi-platform games with DLCs exclusive for consoles
Emulation General does not aim to provide a complete list of every single port ever. Instead, we'll focus on games that are known to have issues that can be solved by using another system. ;(E):This is an official '''e'''mulated release. Usually the ROM can be extracted and played in another emulator.<!--;(U):This port may '''u'''pgrade some components, which can potentially change the experience. -->;(R):This is a '''r'''emake, which can dramatically differ from the original game.<!--;(I):This is a community-made re'''i'''mplementation.;(D):This is a community-made '''d'''emake. --> Console versions may be more convenient to set up. See [[wikipedia:List_of_Virtual_Console_games|Virtual Console games]], [[wikipedia:List_of_PlayStation_Store_games|PlayStation Store games]], and/or [[wikipedia:List_of_Xbox_Live_Arcade_games|Xbox Live Arcade games]]. ==EmulatorsPC ports==It's usually preferred to use a native PC port rather than emulation. When veteran developers port PC releases, they usually take into account the variety of potential hardware configurations their users might have and strive to have games working well even on the lowest specs. However, to any standard developer this may not be feasible (probably due to deadlines), so they may often give very little customization targeting the recommended specs and move on to the next release. Depending on the studio, some developers may opt to release on the three main x86 platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS) but in most cases, PC ports are Windows-only (basically enforcing the catch-22 of Linux adoption) and may only get a polished but outsourced macOS port later on. Most indie games likely have cross-platform support as a way to maximize sales, as opposed to major publishers that see cross-platform support as a hindrance to their sales. However, sometimes ports were sloppy, and prone to bugs and/or optimization issues at sales' start (e.g. ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and ''Batman: Arkham Knight'') or right up to today (like ''Saints Row 2''). Every port has its own troubles so it has to be approached on a case-by-case basis. The game may also only have very outdated options, such as only a few resolutions. It's best to check [https://pcgamingwiki.com PCGamingWiki] for any potential issues you might have. Classic games may only be available for the Windows 9x family as 16-bit software, which does not run on x86_64 without some form of emulation (x86 is a different story), so getting them to work could be stressful. However, [[Wine]] can play a majority of classic titles very well. Some ports may be for [[Intel CPUs|DOS]] and are supported by [[DOSBox]]. There are also community patches which can fix some of these issues and depend on the complexity of the game, it may have a cross-platform [[Game engine recreations|game engine recreation]]. Depending on a game's popularity, it may even have a full remake. Obscure titles may have no fixes at all. Older games may not have good controller support as Xinput does not have backward compatibility with DirectInput. One of the most common problems in the digital pad not being recognized. In that case, button mappers like [https://github.com/AntiMicro/antimicro/releases AntiMicro] can be helpful. ===Console versions of games superior to PC counterparts===While we live in a time where the PC versions are automatically regarded as the "definitive" ones because of the benefits the platform has over consoles, it was not always the case. This section will cover games that either received poor ports (where emulation is preferable), or got completely different versions compared to console titles of the same name. {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:centerleft;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Game! scope="col"|PS2! scope="col"|Xbox! scope="col"|GameCube! scope="col"|Dreamcast! scope="col"|PlayStation! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|PC version issues
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|[[VisualBoy Advance#VBA-MMetal Gear Solid|VBA-M]]|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macOS|FreeBSD}}✓|[https://githubFMV's don't work on modern PCs, and misses blur effects. The broken FMVs, however, been fixed in the GOG.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases {{VBAMVer}}]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}release.
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|iDeaSSonic Adventure DX|align=left|{{Icon|✓|Windows✓|Linux}}|[https://webdreamcastify.archiveunreliable.orgnetwork/web/20150311100053/http://ciacinToo many to list here.site90] The GameCube version is also affected by many of the downgrades, but is playable at 60 FPS and cutscenes can be skipped.com/ideasPatch the PC version with SADX Mod Installer, or just play the Dreamcast version.php 1.0.4.0]|{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}
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|[[GBE+]]Silent Hill 2|align=left✓|{{Icon✓|Windows|Linux|macOS}}|Missing some effects, fogs are lower quality, inferior sound quality, badly converted FMVs, and compatibility issues on modern versions of Windows and newer hardware. Many problems from the PC version can be patched using mods such as [httpshttp://githubwww.enhanced.townofsilenthill.com/shonumiSH2/gbe-plus {{GBEVer}}Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition]|{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}.
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|[https://fms.komkon.org/VGBA VGBA]007 Nightfire|align=left✓|{{Icon✓|Windows✓|Linux|macOS|FreeBSD}}|[https://fmsCompletely different game, developed by Gearbox. Some weapons appear in the console version but not the PC version, has fewer levels than the console versions and does not implement driving mode.komkonHad a mixed reception compared to the console's counterpart.org/VGBA {{VGBAVer}}]|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|[[MAME]]Spider-Man 2|align=left✓|{{Icon✓|Windows✓|Linux|macOS|FreeBSD}}|[http://www.mamedevCompletely different game, developed by a different studio.org/releaseIt was "dumbed down" for a young audience and thus featured more simplistic and less challenging gameplay.html {{MAMEVer}}]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Cycle ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|MeteorSpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom|align=left|{{Icon|Linux}}✓|[https://github.com/blastrock/meteor 1.4.2]✓|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Low-Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}Different game, developed by a different studio. A remake based on the original console versions, titled "SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated" has been released on PC and 8th gen consoles.
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|NanoboyAdvanceToy Story 3|align=left||{{Icon|Windows|Linux}}|[https:/The Windows version is a port of the Wii version instead of the X360/githubPS3 versions, have fewer Toy Box options for gameplay and town customization, and lack a multiplayer option.com/fleroviux/NanoboyAdvance git]|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Low ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|[[No$Rayman 2|No$GBA]]✓|align=left|{{Icon|Windows✓|DOS}}|The Windows version is a port of the N64 version, and is known to have issues running on modern Windows. The Dreamcast version has various changes from the Nintendo 64 and Microsoft Windows versions, including several 2D sprites being replaced by 3D models, improved texture quality and minor level design changes. The Dreamcast version also has exclusive mini-games, six hidden Glob Crystal collectables and replaces The Hall of Doors with The Isle of Doors for the world map. Michel Ancel (the Director) himself has previously stated that he believes that this version is the best version of the game.Rayman Revolution (the PS2 version) features many enhancements including new minigames and bonus challenges, upgrades to Rayman's abilities, level revisions, new music tracks, the option to switch between the gibberish from other versions and newly recorded real language voices, three new bosses, and Yellow Lum redistribution. The Hall of Doors was replaced with three central hubs, called The Minisaurus Plain, Globox's House and The Rainbow Creek, in which to walk to each level freely, play Ly's bonus challenges unlocked by freeing Revolution-exclusive prisoners called Familiar Spirits, and purchase ability upgrades or the new minigames from the Teensies with the Yellow Lums the player has collected. To date, Revolution is the only edition of Rayman 2 that lets players save when a level has been only partially completed, but like all versions of the game, it still uses manual saves. This is also the only version in which the 1,000th Yellow Lum can be obtained normally. However, despite the numerous improvements and enhancements to the gameplay, the frame rate is not as smooth as the near-constant 60fps of the Sega Dreamcast version, and certain graphical effects from that version, such as the blue ring trails that accompany a fully charged gold fist orb, are also gone. [httphttps://problemkaputtwww.deyoutube.com/gbawatch?v=UFNxZEPuF4g But it can reach 60fps through a hack on PCSX2].htm {{No$GBAVer}}]|{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||Mid ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|BoyCottAdvanceTomb Raider (1996)|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macOS}}✓|[http://boycottadvance.emuunlim.org/DownloadsThe PC version of the game is notorious for having missing music.htm 0 Patches exist that add it from the PSX version.2 Note that the proper music is not a continuous soundtrack and only plays when certain events happen; to test if your version has been patched, see if the demo in Lara's Home asks you to use the joystick.8]|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||Low ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}
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|PlayBoy Advance}|align===Multi-platform games with DLCs exclusive for consoles===left|{{Icon|macOS}}|[httpsHappens that the game or comes out simultaneously on PC and consoles, or first on consoles and later on the PC. And this port is really good://wwwversion of game has been transferred from the most powerful console of its generation, the control is correctly adapted to the keyboard and mouse, there are graphics' settings, resolution changer and 60 FPS.zopharBut exist one extremely mean moment: the game lost part of its contents, since some expansions were not included in PC version.net/macintosh/gba/playboy It is usually "small" DLCs which add more: game modes, playable characters (or cars in the case of racing games), skins, weapons etc. That does not have a large negative effect on the game - since its gameplay and graphics were ported perfectly -advancebut nevertheless annoying that the game does not receive definitive edition on the platform with: the most powerful hardware, the highest backward compatibility and capabilities of changing of graphics settings (including very important case with enhancing of render resolution) and installing of unofficial modifications.html 1Because of all over above, the games on PC may live forever with permanent migration on new operating systems, processors and video cards, while games on consoles are becoming hard to accessible when their generation loses relevance.0]|And do not forget about a especially big catastrophe when the game got a terrible port with disappeared expansions. {{✗}} |class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"! colspan="2"|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||Low ! colspan="4"||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}Available on
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|[[mGBA]]Alpha Protocol|align=left|{{Icon|iOS|Linux|Pandora}}|[httpsPre-order DLCs://mgba'''Exclusive Assault Pack''' (GameStop exclusive) and '''Stealth Weapons Pack''' (BestBuy exclusive).io/downloadsBoth adds new weapons and extra consumables like rounds, grenades etc.html {{MGBAVer}}]|{{✓}} ||{{✓}}<ref group=N name=medusa /> ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}
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|[httpBatman://www.explusalpha.com/ GBA.emu]Arkham Knight|''''60s-themed Bat-tank'''<br/>'''Scarecrow Nightmare Challenges'''<small>(VBA-M r1097 based)</smallbr>'''Adam West skin'''|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}✓|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.explusalpha.GbaEmu 1.5.54]|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||High-Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}
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|[httpBatman://allaboutwindowsphone.com/software/content/VBA8_1.php VBA8]|align=left|{{Icon|W8P}}Arkham Origins|'''Knightfall Pack''' - 3 combat and 2 predator challenge maps and 3 skins: 60's Batman Adam West, Knightfall and New 52 Metallic. Can be unofficially unlocked on PC<ref>[https://www.appx4funsteamcommunity.com/xapsharedfiles/filedetails/15223?id=460949141 Knightfall DLC Pack] Steam Guides</ 2ref>.27]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||Low-Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}}
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|[https://forums.windowscentral.com/app-spotlight/252987-trio-nintendo-emulators-vba8-vgbc8-snes8x.html VBA10]|align=left|{{Icon|W10P}}Dead Rising 2|[https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/windows-10-mobile-apps-'''Case Zero''' and'''Case West''' -games/app-vba10-emulator-t3588704 1.22]<br/>[https://emulatorstandalone expansion packs, which increasing game story.games/emulators/gameboy-advance/vba10/ Alt]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}}
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|[[gpSP]]|align=left|{{Icon|Pandora}}Dead Rising 3|'''Protagonist Bundle''' - pre-order bonus: suits of Frank West and Chuck Greene, along with two custom skill moves each, and two new combo weapons - Zombie Slugger and Paddlesaw.<br>'''Super Ultra Dead Rising 3' Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX + α''' - added classic a beat-em-up arcade gameplay with power-ups, bonus stages, and boss fights, themed in various Capcom media such as Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, and Power Stone<ref>[http://repowww.openpandoradestructoid.orgcom/?page=detail&app=packagereview-dead-rising-3-super-ultra-arcade-remix-hyper-edition-ex-945--276229.gpspphtml Review: Dead Rising 3: Super Ultra Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX + α] Destructoid, 2014-06-09</ref>.notaz 0.9.2.8]|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}}
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|[[VisualBoy Advance#VBA-M|VBA-M]]|align=left|{{Icon|Android|iOS|Linux|Pandora}}Heavy Rain|[https'''Chronicles://github.com/visualboyadvanceEpisode One -m/visualboyadvanceThe Taxidermist''' -m 2.1adds a extra storyline, which is prequel for main plot.4]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||? ||{{✓}} ||? ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|[https://sites.google.com/site/fastemulator/ My Boy!]|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}Overlord II|[https://play.google'''Battle Rock Nemesis''' - expansion with a new arena for the Netherworld Tower.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fastemulator.gba 1.8.0]|{{✓}}<ref group=N name=myoldboy>Separate paid app called My OldBoy!.</ref> ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||Mid ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|GBA4iOSPrince of Persia (2008)|align=left|{{Icon|iOS}}|[https://iemulators'''Epilogue''' - continues game's plot and opens the true ending.com/gba4ios 2.1]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{~}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||High ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}
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|[[mGBA]]Saint's Row 2|align=left|{{Icon|Wii|Switch}}'''Ultor Exposed''' - new missions, customizations, vehicles and multiplayer maps.<br>{{Icon|3DS|PSV}}|[https://mgba'''Corporate Warfare''' - same as previous.io/downloads<br>'''The Unkut Pack''' - adds only customization options.html {{MGBAVer}}]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}
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|[httpsSplit/Second://wwwVelocity|'''Time savers''' - unlocks all cars, tracks and race types without needing to complete "Season" mode.<br>'''High Octane Supercar''' - new cars: Cobretti Severus, Ryback Vulcan and Hanzo Katana.<br>'''Elite Vehicle Livery''' - customization pack.gc<br>'''Ryback Cyclone Special''' -foreveradd a stronger, upgraded version of a standard car.com/wiki/index<br>'''Survival at the Rock''' - new track for "Survival" races (Minepit Park) and a new multiplayer-only race mode (Survival Race).php?title=Enhanced_mGBA emGBA]|align=left|{{Icon|GCN|Wii}}|[https://files<br>'''Deadline''' - new cars (Hanzo Kanobo, Cobretti Centaur and Ryback Javelin), new livery for the Ryback Coyote vehicle and new race type "Deadline".extremscorner<br>'''Quarry Onslaught''' - add race course "Quarry" and race type "Onslaught".org/gamecube/apps/mgba/latest git]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|[[gpSP#PSP_version|TempGBA4PSP]]Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II|align=left|{{Icon|PSP}}|[http'''The Battle of Endor'''/'''Endor''' - extra mission following the dark-side ending.<br>'''Character Pack''' - new costumes and skins (Luke Skywalker in Dagobah Training Gear, Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Wars Battle Armor, Darth Malak, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, Admiral Ackbar and others).<br>'''Two Exclusive Challenge Levels''' - Amazon pre-order bonus with new trials://wwwDefend the Core Trial and The Trial of Dagobah.mediafire<br>'''Exclusive Maulkiller Pack''' - GameStop pre-order bonus: Maulkiller skin and Maulkiller Silver Saber Crystal (called "Amplification").com/download/41ny5xrwxizalx4/TempGBA4PSP<br>'''Collector's Edition''' -26750221new: Challenges map (Core Destruction Trial, Tower of Death Trial and The Trial of Agility), skin (Deak Starkiller) and lightsaber crystal (called "Impact").zip 26750221]|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}}
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|[[VisualBoy Advance#VBA-GX|VBA GX]]|align=left|{{Icon|GCN|Wii}}Stranglehold|'''Collector's Edition''' - include remastered "Hard Boiled" movie (not included in version for Xbox 360) and behind the scenes materials about game (at extra disc for Xbox 360)<ref>[https://githubwww.wired.com/dborth2007/vbagx06/releases gitstranglehold-36 Stranglehold 360 Collector's Edition Details]|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}}WIRED, 06.20.2007</ref group=N>As VBA-Next.</refbr> '''Map Pack''' - add 10 multiplayer maps and 21 multiplayer character skins.||Mid ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} |~|{{✗}}
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|X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition|'''Weapon X Arena''' level, which include bonus room with heightened enemy reaction effects and three game mode: '''Custom Combat Arena''', '''Ladder Challenge''' and '''Environmental Simulator'''<ref>[[gpSP]https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/04/x-men-origins-wolverine-downloadable-content-now-available X-Men Origins: Wolverine downlodadable content now available]IGN, 4 June 2009</ref>.|align=left✓|{{Icon|PSP}}✓|0.91|{{✗}} || ===Console ports of PC games===Since game consoles are much less powerful than PCs, it is recommended to avoid PC games ported to consoles. Typically the games have to be altered to fit the constraints of the console and may be forced to use a radically different control scheme. An exception to this rule would be Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine's N64 port, and the console versions of certain Disney games like ''Cars 2'' and ''Toy Story 3''. In the latter case, the PC versions suffer from downgraded graphics as a consequence of having to account for lower-end systems used by most families. ==NES=={{✗}} Main||{{✗List of notable NES ports and remakes}} ||{ NES games sometimes suffered from slowdown, and sprite flickering. ==Sharp X68000==May be easier to emulate ports than the original versions.{✗}} |class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|{{✓}} Name! scope="col" |PS1! scope="col" |Mid GCN! scope="col" |PS2! scope="col" |{{✓}} GBA! scope="col" |NDS! scope="col" |{{✗}} ||{{✗}}Notes
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|[[GBARunner2]]Akumajo X68000 (Castlevania Chronicles)|align=left✓|{{Icon|NDS|3DS}}|?|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{~}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||Low-High ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||?Includes both the original game and a remixed version with remixed music, slightly altered level layouts, and an altered art direction based on the more recent games in the series.
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|Gbaemu4DSMad Stalker: Fullmetal Force|align=left✓|{{Icon|NDS}}|?|{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||Low ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}PS1: A remake with sub-par graphics and music. Borrows gameplay elements from the developer's other game, Asuka 120%. FM-Town: A port for the FM-Towns with updated graphics and remixed music. PC Engine: A PC Engine CD version that uses graphics from the FM-Towns version with remixed Redbook audio music, more playable characters for VS. Mode (done through a cheat code), and a fully-voiced Story Mode.
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|[[gpSPGenocide|UO gpSP Kai]]|align=left|{{Icon|PSP}}|3|PC Engine: Inferior graphics and sound with worse gameplay than the original.4 test 4 build 230|? ||? ||? ||? ||? ||? ||? ||? ||?FM-Towns: released as part of the ''Genocide Square'' compilation. Features updated graphics, sound, new cutscenes, and revised gameplay.
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|[[Virtual Console]]Genocide 2: Master of the Dark Communion|align=left|{{Icon|3DS|WiiU}}|8.10|{{✓}} <small>(Nintendo 3DS SFC: Lower sound quality and altered graphics. Level order for the first few levels is re-arranged from the Sharp X68000 version. Released only)<small> ||{{✓}} <small>(Wii U in Japan despite being developed by a British development team. FM-Towns: Same as Genocide above. DOS: Based on the FM-Towns version. Uses the Sharp X68000 version's cutscenes but has higher quality Redbook audio music. Released only)<small> ||{{✓}} <small>(Pokemon only)</small> ||{{✗}} ||{{✗}} ||? ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}in Korea but most of the game's menus are in English.
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==Sega Genesis=Comparisons===;[[mGBA]]:Aims for accuracy, speed, and features. For its accuracy, it's gradually becoming the best at that. It's actively developed and has features VBA-M lacks such as a Tilt Sensor, and more recently Game Boy Camera support. It currently does not have an official Android build.;[[VisualBoy Advance|Visual Boy Advance (VBA)]]:The original GBA emulator. Discovered to have an <abbr title="Arbitrary Code Execution">ACE</abbr> vulnerability detailed below.:;[[VisualBoy Advance#VBA-M|Visual Boy Advance-M (VBA-M)]]:A fork with additional improvements. It is behind in terms of accuracy and performance compared to mGBA.::;VBA-Next:A [[RetroArch]] fork from an older revision of VBA-M with added speedhacks and tweaks, making it useful for lower-end devices. A bit less accurate in some respects, but fixes a few games such as Advance Wars 2.;[[gpSP]]:Its last official version was 0.91. There are, however, two forks of interest: [http://dl.qj.net/psp/emulators/gpsp-mod-20090720.html gpSPmod], and [http://filetrip.net/psp-downloads/homebrew/download-gpsp-j-12-06-16-f29570.htmlgpSP-J gpSP-J]. gpSP-J has superior compatibility, while gpSPmod has more options for customization (full screen, cheats, etc). Both are superior to Kai.;[[higan]]:Its GBA core is cycle-accurate as of v095, but it is behind in terms of performance compared to mGBA and VBA-M.;[[MAME]]:Has a <code>gba</code> driver markup as working but both graphics and sound are "imperfect".
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'''List of recommended GBA emulators for AndroidPS2:'''* [https://www.androidauthority.com/best-game-boy-emulators-for-android-368530/ 10 best Game Boy AdvancedBased on the PC version with even better FMVs and the Special Stages run at 30 FPS instead of 20, Game Boy Colorbut some effects are broken, and Game Boy emulators for Android] (SEPTEMBER was only released in Japan and Europe on PlayStation 2, 2018. Includes some emulators not found The GameCube version is available in above charts. Reviews may be subjectiveNorth America, but is blurrier compared to the PS2 version.)
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'''higanPS2:''' Under Settings > Video FilterRemake with different art styles and music, you will find available in English, including the extra content of the ps1 version and more. has removed blur, 60fps, and Japanese dub hacks, the difficulty was reduced due to the new save system. '''Wii:''' Based on the ps2 version has a widescreen and progressive scan supports and the "Color Emulation" checkboxability to choose between English and Japanese voice acting.
'''PSX:''' auto-aim doesn’t work as well, which makes hitting the smaller enemies more irritating. Moving around is less squirrely, so tight platforming is much easier to do. You even pick up ammo drops more frequently, ensuring you’re always stocked. Levels have been redesigned to various degrees to make for more enclosed areas. The frame rate was increased to 60fps, but it can also go down to 20fps, and usually wavers in between for the majority of the game.|-|Princess Crown||||||||'''PSP/PS4:''' Japan Only, Decent port.'''Saturn:''' Japan Only, Has an increased resolution hack |-|Nights into Dreams...|✓|||✓||✓|✓|Features both the original game and an enhanced graphics mode. The port to 360, PS3, and PC is missing a few effects. All re-releases include ''Christmas Nights into Dreams'', but lack versus mode and Sonic the Hedgehog into Dreams.|-|Silhouette Mirage|✓|||||||'''Saturn:''' Original, japan only. '''PS1 Japanese version:''' Missing background graphics, missing 2D parallax effects but has 2 extra bosses. '''PS1 USA version:''' Based on the PlayStation Japanese version has censored the religious names from the Japanese version, and the difficulty was increased.|-|Sonic R|✓|||||||'''PC:''' Enhanced port with better graphics and extra content. Some reprints of the game are missing the music. Has problems with modern hardware but can be fixed with mods.|-|Virtua Cop 1,2|✓|||||||'''PC:''' Contemporary to the Saturn port. Might be hard to run on a modern OS. |-|Virtua Fighter 2|✓|||✓||✓|✓|'''PC:''' Contemporary to the Saturn port. Contains the same extra plus Online Multiplayer. Might be hard to run on a modern OS. '''PS2:''' Sega Ages 2500 release is a direct port of the arcade version. Runs in 640x480 and 60FPS (Arcade version ran slightly slower at 57.5FPS). Missing extras from Saturn & PC releases and has minor graphical glitches. Released only in Japan. '''360/PS3:''' Very similar to the PS2 release. Runs in HD but Pillboxed. Includes online play.|-|Radiant Silvergun|||||||✓|'''XBOX 360:''' HD Port with optional high-res effects and graphics. |} ==PlayStation==The VBAPS1 has [[PlayStation_emulators#Emulation_issues|problems with 3D]] which become more noticeable when emulating the games at higher than native resolutions. Many PS1 games were ported to Windows. However, some of these PC ports are difficult to run on modern Windows operating systems.{| class="wikitable" style="text-Next align:left;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |PC! scope="col" |Saturn! scope="col" |N64! scope="col" |DC! scope="col" |GC! scope="col" |PSP! scope="col" |Notes|-|Breath of Fire III||||||✓|* '''PSP:''' Adds widescreen support, quality of life changes, and VBAan extra minigame.|-M cores |Breath of Fire IV|✓||||||* '''PC:''' Has shorter load times and includes an option for sprite smoothing. The only version to be localized in Libretro Traditional Chinese (Taiwan).|-|Crash bandicoot 1,2,3 and Racing |✓||||||* '''PS1:''' Original.* '''PS4/Xbox one/PC/Switch:''' HD Remakes.|-|Castlevania: Symphony of the Night||✓||||✓|* '''PS1:''' Original. Some items were rearranged and some dubbing discarded in the English version. The Japanese Greatest Hits version, as well as the JPN PSN release, reintroduced some of the English bugfixes, and fixed the Nocturne easter egg. A fan translation exists for those superior versions.* '''Saturn:''' Japan-exclusive. Ugly stretched screen. Inferior performance (more slowdown, longer loading times) Added some content (new areas, items, music, and a playable Maria that's a joy for speedrunners, as well as her as a boss), however Koji Igarashi hated those additions, and they're admittedly low quality compared to the rest.* '''Xbox 360:''' Direct port of the American PS1 version. Removes loading times, but also FMVs.* '''PSP:''' Included in ''Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles''. It has a few very minor porting issues but is content-wise the definitive version, based on the latest PS1 Japanese version. The script for the English version was rewritten and a Multi-5 translation made, to the dismay of some fans mostly interested in the memetic original voice acting. Didn't include any material from the Saturn version besides a redone Maria boss fight, and a playable Maria inspired from her Rondo of Blood moveset.* '''PS4/iOS/Android:''' Based on the PSP version as a standalone game. Maria's gameplay was tweaked further. While made without IGA's involvement, some consider it even better than the PSP version.|-|Dino Crisis|✓|||✓|||* '''PS1:''' Original.* '''PC:''' Many Problems on modern systems, using Dino Crisis Classic REbirth makes it the defentive version. * '''DC:'''Enanched port with better graphics. |-|Dino Crisis 2|✓|||||||-|Final Fantasy VII|✓||||||* '''PC:''' Backgrounds/FMVs are the same resolutions as the PS1 version. The original release had the music played through terrible MIDI instruments. The music can be fixed with a mod. * '''Steam:'''The recent PC release on Steam fixes all issues, making it the current definitive version. PS4 and iOS ports of the recent PC release have been released, with Switch and Xbone ports in the future. A full remake of the file baked into game has also been announced, coming first to the PS4.|-|Final Fantasy VIII|✓||||||Same stance as FFVII's Steam release. The recent Steam release even includes Chocobo World from the Japanese release (via PocketStation).|-|Final Fantasy IX|✓||||||Same stance as FFVII and FFVIII's Steam releases.|-|Final Fantasy Tactics||||||✓|* '''PSP:''' Titled ''Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions''. Includes extra content, multiplayer support, redone cutscenes, and new game modes. Suffers from stretched aspect ratio and slowdown; these can be fixed with unofficial patches. It also has a new translation. * '''iOS/Android:''' Based on the PSP version, with redone sprite work. Many consider this the definitive version.|-|Legend of Mana|✓||||||* '''Switch/PS4/PC:''' HD Remaster with widescreen supports, redone music, and the option to turn off random encounters.|-|Moon Remix RPG Adventure |||||||* '''Switch:''' Official translation.|-|Mega Man 8|✓|✓|||||* '''Saturn:''' Original release. Initially intended as the only version because of corporate politics and SCEA's anti-2D stance, though it ended up releasing on PS1 as well. Saturn version has exclusive content not included in the PS1 version, or any future versions (as those were based on the PS1 port) such as: a Bonus Mode (artwork gallery of official art and fan submissions, sound test, watchable FMVs), more music tracks, additional bosses (Cut Man, Wood Man). Has slightly different music (sequenced PCM audio) and worse FMV quality (Cinepack compression vs MPEG on PS1)* '''GC/PS2:''' Released as part of an anthology compilation, ''Mega Man Anniversary Collection''. Port based on the PS1 version.* '''PS4/XOne/Switch/PC:''' Featured as part of ''Mega Man Legacy Collection 2'' with some new challenge stages from this game but is based on the PlayStation version. Completely removed loading times.* A spin-off, Rockman & Forte, was released on the '''SNES/GBA''' for "kids who wanted to play Mega Man 8 but didn't have a PlayStation". It reuses Mega Man 7's game engine, Mega Man 8's graphics, and includes completely new levels. |-|Mega Man Legends|✓||✓|||✓|* '''PC:''' Music doesn't loop. Cutscenes don't sync up with audio properly. Requires a mapping program to play comfortably with a XInput controller.* '''N64:''' Simultaneously better and worse in the binary graphics department. The sound is compressed so that it can load raw fit on a cartridge. Released as Mega Man 64 in North America. * '''PSP:''' Japan-only. Standard port with widescreen support and minor additional content. Lock-on is done by holding L and R simultaneously.|-|Mega Man Legends 2|✓|||||✓|* '''PC:''' Exclusive to Japan and Taiwan. Does not work on modern video cards. * '''PSP:''' Standard port with widescreen support and minor additional content. Released only in Japan.|-|Mega Man X4|✓||||✓||* '''Saturn:''' Developed as Saturn exclusive but ended up released simultaneously with the PS1 version. has different graphical effects (heat effects exclusive to it, worse transparency)* '''PC:''' same as ''Mega Man X3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s PC port: Port of PS1 version. Cannot be directly installed on 64-bit OSes; you must extract the files manually. Files fail to save after reboot if this is done. May not run properly on Windows 8 or later.* '''PS2/GCN:''' re-released as part of the ''Mega Man X Collection'' for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Based on the PlayStation version.* '''PS4/XOne/Switch/PC:''' Featured as part of ''Mega Man X Legacy Collection'' with some new challenge stages from this game but is based on the PlayStation version. Completely removed loading times.|-|Mega Man X5|✓||||✓||* '''PS1:''' Original. Has some excellent romhacking support to reimplement missing content and add quality of life changes.* '''PC:''' Uses a different font for the in-game text from the PlayStation version. May not run properly on Windows 8 or later.* '''PS2/GC:''' same as the other games in ''Mega Man X Collection''.* '''PS4/XOne/Switch/PC:''' Featured as part of ''Mega Man X Legacy Collection'' with some new challenge stages from this game but is based on the PlayStation version. Completely removed loading times.|-|Mega Man X6|✓||||✓||* '''PS1:''' Original. Has some excellent romhacking support to reimplement missing content, add quality of life changes (sorely needed for this game), and a retranslation.* '''PC:''' Released only in Korea and some other parts of Asia.* '''PS2/GCN:''' same as the other games in ''Mega Man X Collection''. Some of the voice-acting is missing in this version.* '''PS4/XOne/Switch/PC:''' Featured as part of ''Mega Man X Legacy Collection'' with some new challenge stages from this game but is based on the PlayStation version. Completely removed loading times.|-|Metal Gear Solid|✓||||✓ (R)||* '''PS1:''' Original. A later Japanese version re-release called ''Integral'' included the US version changes and then some more content. Some of this content was sold separately as "VR Missions".* '''PC:''' Port of the ''Integral'' version, with some altered content (Psycho Mantis boss, TGS/E3 bonus videos removed, worse music). Significantly improved graphics. Lacks motion blur. Patches needed for modern systems. FMVs don't work on XP or newer due to more modern OSes lacking the resources needed for .sav ddv video files.* '''GC:''' Remake titled ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes''. Updated translation at the behest of Hideo Kojima. Uses the MGS2 engine, but not properly balanced to accommodate for the engine change. Lacks the VR Missions. The tone is a complete face-heel turn, having much less realism than the original game.|-|PaRappa the Rapper||||||✓|Adds widescreen support, ad-hoc multiplayer, and song remixes as DLC. Might suffer from slight input lag, which can be fatal for those who played the original release.|-|Persona 2: Eternal Punishment||||||✓|* Part two of ''Persona 2''. Also known as ''Persona 2: Batsu.''* '''PS1:''' Available in Japanese and English. Retains save compatibility with Innocent Sin to unlock content, in all versions.* '''PSP:''' Available only in Japanese. Fan translation project in development hell. Enhanced port: widescreen support, a revamped UI, updated cutscenes, an optional updated OST, and selectable difficulty levels.|-|Persona 2: Innocent Sin||||||✓|* Part one of ''Persona 2''. Also known as ''Persona 2: Tsumi.'' * '''PS1:''' Available only in Japanese. A fan translation is available.* '''PSP:''' Available in Japanese and English. Enhanced port: widescreen support, a revamped UI, updated cutscenes, an optional updated OST, and selectable difficulty levels. Criticized for some mild censorship and losing its tone compared to the original.|-|Rayman|✓|✓|✓||||*Too many changes to list here.The Definitive Edition is a fan remake called Rayman: Redemption.|-|Resident Evil|✓✓ (R)|✓|||✓ (R)||* '''PS1:''' Original. Japanese version included auto-aiming and uncut graphics. Got two English re-releases. The poorly-named ''Director's Cut'' is still cut, but converts includes better character models, an arranged mode, auto aiming from the format Japanese release, and an added Beginner difficulty. The ''Dual Shock Ver''. includes DualShock support and a different OST that can only be described as...different. Must be heard to be believed.* '''Saturn:''' Worse performance. Includes an extra game mode.* '''PC:''' Has compatibility issues with modern OSes. The only English version of the original game that includes all uncensored FMVs.* '''GCN:''' As ''Resident Evil HD''. Full remake. Same on the Wii. Redone in HD for its own derivative most recent PC release, as well as on most modern HD consoles. The PC version plays at 60 FPS and lacks minor stability issues that the other HD versions have.|-|Resident Evil 2|✓||✓|✓|✓||* '''PS1:''' Later re-released on the system with DualShock support and a new game mode.* '''N64:''' Compressed assets, varies between 240p and 480i. New features.* '''DreamCast:''' 480p. Even more features.* A HD remake was released for PC, PS4 and the Xbone. Includes some content inspired from the prototype version Resident Evil 1.5 but then cuts some more. Positive reception. |-|Resident Evil 3|✓|||✓|✓||* '''DreamCast/GC:''' 480p, more features.* A HD remake was released for PC, PS4 and the Xbone. |-|Revelations: Persona|✓|||||✓|* '''PS1:''' Original English script includes Americanized names and a removed Snow Queen quest, but isn't that far from the original.* '''PC:''' Released only in Japan. Very far from a technical achievement.* '''PSP:''' Titled ''Shin Megami Tensei: Persona''. It has additional content as well as widescreen support, a revamped UI, updated cutscenes and OST, and selectable difficulty levels. The English release reverts many of the original localization changes to be more faithful to the Japanese script. It also reinstates the Snow Queen quest.|-| Spyro the Dragoon 1,2,3 |✓||||||* '''PS1:''' Original.* '''PS4/Xbox one/PC/Switch:''' HD Remakes.|-|Suikoden|✓|✓||||✓|* '''PS1:''' Original. Save compatibility with Suikoden 2.* '''Saturn:''' Japan-only. It is an enhanced port including new locations, new enemies, enhanced colors, and a new opening full-motion video, but with longer load times and some visual effects being removed.* '''PC:''' Japan-only. Compatibility issues with modern PCs.* '''PSP:''' As ''Gensou Suikoden I & II''. Adds widescreen support (although maps and scenes are not redone to accommodate for the larger screen area) and fixes a couple of glitches. Adds a couple of more, as well. Released only in Japan.|-|Suikoden II||||||✓|* '''PS1:''' Original. NTSC-U has some glitched lines fixed in the PAL version or via romhacks. Save compatibility with Suikoden 1.* '''PC:''' Taiwan-only. Compatibility issues with modern PCs.* '''PSP:''' As ''Gensou Suikoden I & II''. Adds widescreen support (although maps and scenes are not redone to accommodate for the larger screen area) and fixes a couple of glitches. Adds a couple of more, as well. Released only in Japan.|-|Vandal Hearts|✓|✓|||||* '''PS1:''' Original* '''Saturn:''' Japan-only. It is an enhanced port including extra content. Fan translation is available.* '''PC:''' Korean-only.|-|Wipeout 2097|✓|✓|||||These ports feature a different OST from the original release. Released in North America as ''Wipeout XL''.|} ==Nintendo 64==The Nintendo 64 is a difficult system to emulate, and no emulator has a high degree of game compatibility. It may be easier to rely upon a port rather than try to emulate it. While system requirements are substantially higher, emulating the [[Nintendo 64 emulators#Virtual Console games in Dolphin|N64 Virtual Console]] releases on the Wii results in more accurate emulation, even making some unplayable games playable. {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Win! scope="col" |GC! scope="col" |Xbox! scope="col" |X360! scope="col" |XOne! scope="col" |NDS! scope="col" |3DS! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-|Banjo-Kazooie||||✓|✓|||Added widescreen mode, generally better framerate and draw distance. Ice Key and Secret Eggs are available if the user also has a savefile for Banjo-Tooie or Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts. Removed Nintendo references, some of which were endearing. XBLA version also included in ''Rare Replay''.|-|Banjo-Tooie||||✓|✓|||Generally better framerate and draw distance. Ice Key and secret eggs collected in BK are available here. Removed Nintendo references, some of which were endearing. XBLA version also included in ''Rare Replay''.|-|Blast Corps|||||✓ (E)|||Improved graphics, better framerate. |-|Conker's Bad Fur Day|||✓ (R)||✓ (E)|||Titled ''Conker: Live and Reloaded''. It's censored but has much better graphics and updated multiplayer. Only plays on an original Xbox. ''Rare Replay'' includes an emulated version of the original. Not sure if it's censored or not. Has more stable framerates and slightly better graphics than original.|-|Doom 64|✓|||||||Has an unofficial fan-made port by the developer that went on to remaster the Turok games. Features widescreen, higher frame-rate, keyboard and mouse support. Some bugs are left unaddressed in the unofficial port, however. Requires extracting data from the game's ROM to play. Can be found here: https://doom64ex.wordpress.com/ It was officially ported Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC in 2020 by Doom EX's developer and other Doom modders. The official port is more faithful to the original game compared to EX with has some quality-of-life improvements. It has broken stock shaders with DirectX 11 API, but the developer has pointed some fixes for it. See [https://doom64ex.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/differences-between-doom-64-ex-2-5-versus-the-official-remaster/ this list] for differences between EX and the official 2020 port.|-|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time||✓ (E)|||||✓|Both the original game and the Master Quest are emulated at exactly 136 KB every time480p on the GameCube. The 3DS port (sans vibration) is the definitive version of the game.|-|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask||✓ (E)|||||✓|The GameCube version has audio glitches when moving between areas in Clock Town, framerate issues, and random crashes. The 3DS version features enhancements similar to those in Ocarina of Time 3D, as well as manual camera control when played on a New Nintendo 3DS. However, it changes some key gameplay mechanics in ways that fans of the original might not prefer and is missing some rumble features.|-|Jet Force Gemini|||||✓ (E)|||Improved graphics, better framerate.|-|Killer Instinct Gold|||||✓ (E)|||Improved graphics, better framerate. |-|Perfect Dark||||✓|✓|||Improved graphics, better framerate, online multiplayer. XBLA version also included in ''Rare Replay''.|-|Rayman 2|✓|||||||The Windows version is a port of the N64 version and is known to have issues running on modern Windows. The Dreamcast version has various changes from the Nintendo 64 and Microsoft Windows versions, including several 2D sprites being replaced by 3D models, improved texture quality, and minor level design changes. The Dreamcast version also has exclusive mini-games, six hidden Glob Crystal collectables and replaces The Hall of Doors with The Isle of Doors for the world map. Michel Ancel (the Director) himself has previously stated that he believes that this version is the best version of the game.Rayman Revolution (the PS2 version) features many enhancements including new minigames and bonus challenges, upgrades to Rayman's abilities, level revisions, new music tracks, the option to switch between the gibberish from other versions and newly recorded real language voices, three new bosses, and Yellow Lum redistribution. The Hall of Doors was replaced with three central hubs, called The Minisaurus Plain, Globox's House and The Rainbow Creek, in which to walk to each level freely, play Ly's bonus challenges unlocked by freeing Revolution-exclusive prisoners called Familiar Spirits, and purchase ability upgrades or the new minigames from the Teensies with the Yellow Lums the player has collected. To date, Revolution is the only edition of Rayman 2 that lets players save type info contained within when a level has been only partially completed, but like all versions of the filegame, it still uses manual saves. This is also the only version in which the 1,000th Yellow Lum can be obtained normally. However, despite the numerous improvements and enhancements to the gameplay, the frame rate is not as smooth as the near-constant 60fps of the Sega Dreamcast version, and certain graphical effects from that version, such as the blue ring trails that accompany a fully charged gold fist orb, are also gone. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFNxZEPuF4g But it can reach 60fps through a hack on PCSX2].|-|Sin & Punishment||||||||'''Wii:''' Emulated version with official English Supports|-|Super Mario 64|✓|||||✓ (R)||The DS remake has three more playable characters and some extra features but has poorer controls, mixed graphical changes (they look more "accurate" but have fewer polygons and worse textures), and altered progression. Some may prefer it, others not so much.There's also an unoffical [https://github.com/sm64pc/sm64pc native PC port] made by fans using the SM64 decompilation project. |-|Star Fox 64|||||||✓ (R)|The 3DS remake has updated graphics, slightly different instrumentation, multiplayer, and some token 3DS features including an easy mode with a misleading name. It is missing rumble features. It also has redone voices, for better or worse.|-|Turok: Dinosaur Hunter|✓|||||||Remastered for PC.|-|Turok 2: Seeds of Evil|✓|||||||Remastered for PC.|} ==Dreamcast==Since the system died early, many of its games were ported to other consoles.{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |GameCube! scope="col" |PS2! scope="col" |PS3! scope="col" |Xbox! scope="col" |360! scope="col" |PC! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-|Crazy Taxi 1,2|✓ (only 1)|✓ (only 1)||||✓ (only 1)|PS2/GC/PC: lower quality port of Crazy Taxi 1.PSP: titled "Crazy Taxi: Fare War" is a collection of 2 games with widescreen supports but missing 3 songs and has bad controls.|-|Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram|||||✓||Xbox 360; improved Controls textures, lighting, and glowing effects. Added New characters, widescreen support, online, lobby system, and replay leaderboards. local multiplayer was removed. Both Dreamcast and XBLA use the Original Soundtrack and not the Naomi OST|-|Dead or Alive 2||✓ ||✓ (R)|||'''PS2:''' higher quality port with more visual effects. '''Xbox:''' Remake with better graphics.|-|Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future||✓|||||'''PS2:''' lower quality texture and resolution, but better visual effects and some models|-|Headhunter||✓|||||'''PS2:''' lower quality port|-|Hundred Swords||||||✓|'''DC:''' Japanese Only.'''PC:''' Available in English. Dialogue options and some plot points were cut so the "Person/king" mechanic is missing.|-|Jet Set Radio|||✓||✓|✓|Based on the "De la Jet Set Radio" (The definitive Dreamcast release), Widescreen Supports, Missing 2 songs (Yappie Feet" and a song called "Many Styles" from the PAL version).|-|Maken X||✓|||||'''PS2:''' Remake that changes the game from first-person view to third-person. PAL release only (50HZ). No English dub.|-|Marvel vs Capcom 1,2||✓ (Only 2)|✓|✓ (Only 2)|✓||'''Dreamcast:''' is the most identical to the arcade version. '''PS2/Xbox:''' Sprites are the wrong resolution, audio is low quality, and there are subtle gameplay differences. the controller config is better and there aren't blue screens.'''PS3/360:''' Widescreen supports, Online multiplayer, all characters unlocked from the start, some bugs [https://forums.shoryuken.com/t/mvc2-xbox-360-ps3-bug-database-reporting-thread/75488]|-|MDK2||✓ ||||✓|'''PC:''' Added Difficulty levels and the ability to save everywhere '''PS2:''' Titled "MDK2: Armageddon" features bigger switches, weaker and repositioned enemies, and wider ledges in platforming sections, the game is now giving answers to the player by using Big red Arrows and flashing circles point out where to shoot certain bosses. The game also features fully customizable controls. '''Wii:''' Based on the PS2 version but the audio has been compressed, and graphically, shadows have been removed. '''MDK2 HD:''' features high-definition 3D models, reworked textures, improved lighting, and remastered music tracks but suffers from frame rate issues and glitches|-|Milestone Shooting Games (Radirgy, Chaos Field, Karous)|✓|✓|||||'''GC:''' Enhanced port of Radirgy, Chaos Field. only Chaos Field available in English.'''PS2:''' Enhanced port of Radirgy. Japanese release only.'''Wii:''' Official English translation of all 3 games, Karous is missing the final boss.|-|Shenmue 1,2||||✓ (Only 2)||✓|'''Xbox:''' omissions of visual references to the Virgin Mary.'''PC/PS4/XBOX One:''' HD remasters with widescreen supports, Based on the Xbox Version. Ability to save anywhere in both games, some minors changes to the town. [https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-i-ii-issues-bugs-thread-shenmue-dojo-part-2.594/ ,a lot of bugs] |-|Skies of Arcadia|✓||||||Updated with "new" features and content which were previously missing from the original release due to developers missing on deadlines and inability to fit everything planned into the game in time (though some of this initially-missing content could be later added to the game via free DLC option done via now-defunct official website connection performed from game's main menu). Sound samples (music for the entire game and all other sounds alike) has been heavily compressed to fit on one mini-DVD disc, drastically diminishing the game's overall experience as Dreamcast's original release used uncompressed Redbook/CD-DA tier quality sound samples (actually one of the main reasons why Dreamcast's version had to be cut into two separate GD-ROM discs: the size of sound files in the original is truly huge due to it being absolutely raw samples for each and every sound in the game). Due to lack of VMU functionality an entire separate mini-game ("Pinta's Quest") was completely removed, which, considering that Pinta was a fully developed separate 3D character model in the original game, essentially means Gamecube's port completely lacks the said character (however, to somewhat balance this out Gamecube's port added several completely new characters that were never in the Dreamcast's release or planned to be in it even DLC content-wise, such as Piastol and fake pirate trio for example). Gamecube's port also improves quite a bit on most characters', vehicles, ships', and locations' models sheer polygon count-wise, adding more details and rounding up previously clearly rough edges on world's 3D models, but these improvements are hardly noticeable by the untrained eye so you have to know exactly where to look to spot a significant difference from the original Dreamcast release. Gamecube's port also fixed previously bugged "Zivilyn Bane's quest" line and this can be done fully from start to finish now (Dreamcast's original Japanese release's "Zivilyn Bane" quest can be fully completed too, but US' and EU's later localization broke some flags during development which produces bug that renders the said quest completely avoids uncompletable, pun not intended, in any versions of this game other than the previous said very first original Japanese release on the Dreamcast and later Gamecube ports of it).|-|Ikaruga|✓||||✓|✓|'''Dreamcast:''' most faithful port, Japanese Subtitles only.'''GameCube:''' some slowdown issues at , slightly poorer graphics, Conquest mode which is not in any other port (select stage + specific section) but it is also the only version without subtitles. '''Steam:''' Analog control support, has the most achievements, customizable options, some graphics/cutscene enhancements not in any other homeport. The select screen was altered. '''360:''' Analog control support, not very faithful port, and some enemy patterns are completely different but have online multiplayer, the select screen was altered. '''Switch:''' nalog control supports, compressed audio but has online multiplayer. The select screen was altered.|-|Grandia II||✓||||✓|The PS2 version is technically inferior. The original PC version has a plethora of bugs. The newest PC release is based on the DC version but suffers from its own bugs.|-|Phantasy Star Online|✓|||✓||✓| All the ports are based on "Phantasy Star Online ver 2" and titled "Phantasy Star Online Episodes 1+2" and containing a new episode called Episode 2, Three new playable class, Forces are the cost only job that can use Reverser, Grants, and Megid. and Various balancing of incompatibility items powers and removal of certain items. '''Xbox:''' A decent port.'''GC:''' A decent port. has another version Titled "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus" Episode 2 challenge mode and some missions that were only available in online mode can now be played in offline mode. '''PC:''' Japanese only. has another version titled "Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst" has a new episode with extra content, this version is also available in english.|-|Power Stone 1,2|||||||'''PSP:''' "Power Stone Collection" is a collection of both games with standalone VBA widescreen support.|-|Resident Evil Code: Veronica|✓|✓|✓||✓||Titled ''Resident Evil Code: Veronica X'' Features additional cutscenes. PS2 Version doesn't support progressive scan. '''PS3/360:''' Changes the Lights and Shadows (Hit or miss for some people) HD resolution, and 16:9 aspect ratio.|-|Rent-A-Hero No. 1||||✓ |||'''DC:''' Japanese Only.'''Xbox:''' The Intro was Improved, added online capabilities. an English prototype in a complete state, with only minor text errors present was leaked online.|-|REZ||✓|||✓|✓|'''PS2:''' lower quality port.'''360:''' HD Port with widescreen supports.'''PC/PS4:''' Titled ''REZ Infinite'', based on 360 port with new levels made in UE4. |-|Sonic Adventure|✓||✓||✓|✓|Titled ''Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut''. Features updated character models and a new mission mode. Doesn't include Chao Adventure due to lack of VMU. The 2003 version includes unlockable Game Gear games. The GC version features GBA connectivity for the Chao Gardens. Unfortunately, each successive port of the game manages to be more bug-ridden than the last. Unofficial patches to fix many issues exist for the PC release(s).|-|Sonic Adventure 2|✓||✓||✓|✓|Titled ''Sonic Adventure 2: Battle''. Features slightly better character models, a more in-depth multiplayer mode, and a new Chao minigame. Doesn't include Chao Adventure 2 due to lack of VMU. The GameCube version features GBA connectivity for the Chao Gardens. The most othersrecent ports have HD resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio but separate the multiplayer content as paid DLC.|-|Virtual Tennis 2||✓|||||'''PS2:''' lower quality port in 30FPS.|} ==PlayStation 2=={{Main|List of notable PS2 ports and remakes}} ==Gamecube==
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|Beyond Good & Evil
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'''PS2:''' Inferior-looking port.
'''PC/Xbox:''' Was developed by another team so there are some minors changes to the environment.
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'''Wii:''' Titled "Donkey Kong Jungle Beat New Play Control!", controlled using the Wii Remote, using its Nunchuk accessory to control Donkey Kong's movement and its motion detection feature to clap. To accommodate the more traditional control scheme, the level designs were altered to include more obstacles, and players do not have to collect crests to progress. It also replaces the banana-based health meter with a more traditional life system and adds a boss rush mode and support for widescreen television displays.
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'''Wii U:''' HD Remaster. Additional control methods have been added. The Inventory has been made accessible through the GamePad's touchscreen, with no need to pause the game. some items, such as the Wind Waker, are permanently mapped to certain buttons as opposed to being equipped to the three-item slots. First-person aiming of items is achieved through either the right analog stick or the GamePad's gyroscope, though there is an option to disable the gyroscope. Some cutscenes where Link makes a facial expression silently have voices added to match the expressions. The ending cutscene and staff credits, which were prerendered in the original game, are now fully real-time cutscenes in the remaster. However, the smooth transition effects from the original cutscenes have been replaced by fade-to-white effects, presumably due to the difficulty of implementing the original cutscenes' transitions in real-time rendering. The intro cutscene, which plays upon the start of a new file, is skippable, but no other cutscenes are.
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'''Wii:''' The World is mirrored and Motion control was added.
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|[[mGBA]]Viewtiful joe 1,2|align=left|{{Icon✓|Windows|Linux|macOS|FreeBSD}}|[httpsPS2://mgbaInferior Looking but the first game has Dante from the devil may cry series cameo.io/downloads.html {{MGBAVer}}]|{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}
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|[[VisualBoy Advance#VBA-MRayman 3|VBA-M]]✓|align=left✓|{{Icon✓|Windows✓|Linux✓|macOS|FreeBSD}}||[https'''GameCube:''' Original Version. Best Shadows and Water effects. Has an exclusive mini-game by connecting GBA to The Gamecube and another Minigame called "2D Nightmare" that can be accessed by using cheats. Has an HD Texture Pack. '''PS2:''' Inferior looking '''Xbox:''' Widescreen option is just 4:3 stretched. '''PC:''' The ability to skip FMV cutscenes was Removed, Some textures are missing, Both issues can be fixed with a mod called "better Rayman 3" The PC version is also available in Czech, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, and Slovak languages '''PS3/360:''' HD Remaster. The Hoodlum Havoc subtitle has been removed, and the font of the logo has been changed to match that of Rayman Origins.The original version opened with a gameplay trailer cut to Groove Armada'sMadder'. This has been removed and replaced with a new trailer featuring new music.The intro sequence originally began with the classic Ubi Soft logo, used for the first three Rayman games, overlaid against a night sky. This has been cut.Rayman 3 HD features audio problems. Many music tracks start later than they should, and often contain glitches. In the Fairy Council, a Ludiv originally spoke the line 'Oh my God, what is going on here?' In Rayman 3 HD, this line is censored to 'What is going on here?'. Parts of the sky above the Clearleaf Forest have become black, and the color of the water has undergone strange changes. The bonus section of the game contains an "extra" which is a gallery of the artworks seen in the Rayman Origins art booklet which came with the collector's edition.The shadows of objects and characters have been known to glitch up, often passing directly through surfaces and appearing/githubdisappearing at random.com/visualboyadvanceThe shadows also sometimes are not cast according to the location of the light source, and instead, appear directly beneath the caster. The jewels and Red Lums now cast light onto the geometry around them, as opposed to the original version, where only a glowing texture was placed around them. The Grand Minimus's crown is now transparent. Level scores are now shown at the end of the boss battle sections. The game now features subtitles for the cutscenes and some other in-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases {{VBAMVer}}]|{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✗}}game dialogue.
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|[[No$Resident Evil 4|No$GBA]]✓|align=left✓|{{Icon✓|Windows✓|DOS}}✓||[httphttps://problemkaputtresidentevil.fandom.decom/wiki/Resident_Evil_4/gbadevelopment Too Many different to list here] A remake is in development.|-|Super Mario Sunshine||||||Switch: Emulated Version with Widescreen Supports.htm {{No$GBAVer}}]|{{✓}} -|Sonic Heroes|{{✓}} |✓|{{✗}} ✓||{{✗}} ||{{✗}}[https://tcrf.net/Sonic_Heroes#Regional.2FRevisional_Differences Too Many different to list here.]
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==Xbox=GBA Wireless Multiplayer=Most Xbox Ports for PC are Descent ports, and most multiplatform games on Consoles at the time (PS2, GC, Xbox) were superior on the Xbox.{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"The [[Wikipedia! scope="col" style="width:Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |PlayStation 2! scope="col" |wireless adapter]] has the ability to connect five players<ref>httpsGamecube! scope="col" |PlayStation 3! scope="col" style="text-align://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/agbwireless_trilingual.pdf</ref> to each other and includes its own software to download a subset of another playerleft"|Notes|-|Advant Rising|✓||||'s game that runs when no cartridge is inserted. ''Pokémon Fire RedPC:'' and ''Leaf Green'' came bundled with this accessory but it Missing some cutscenes, can also work with be fixed by using mods.|-|Cel Damage|✓|✓|✓|✓|''Pokémon Emerald'' and the 'GC:'Classic NES Series''Inferior-looking port.
==Special HardwareGameboy==Emulation of these is spotty, apart from GBE+, which supports almost all GBA peripherals.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"|- ! scope="col" style="font-weightwidth:bold14em;"! |Name! GBE+scope="col" |Windows! mGBAscope="col" |NDS! VBA-Mscope="col" |3DS! No$GBAscope="col" |Switch! My Boy!scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes
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| Solar SensorMario and Luigi Superstar Saga| {{✓}}| {{✓}}| {{✓}}| {{✓}}| {{✓}}3DS: A lot of changes were made in order to make the game easier.
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| Motion ControlMega Man Zero 1, 2, 3, 4| {{✗}}✓| {{~}}| {{~}}| {{✗}}✓| {{✓}}'''GBA:''' Original. Uncensored hacks are available. '''DS:''' Better Audio. The multiplayer mini-games from Mega Man Zero 2 were removed. Some dialogue containing words like "death", "kill", and "die" were changed, making the games more kid-friendly, but spelling errors in the GBA release were fixed. A new Easy Scenario Mode. Picture gallery with 80 unlockable images. Button mapping to the X and Y face buttons. '''Switch/PC/PS4/Xbox One:''' Based on the DS Zero Collection. Comes with multiple screen layouts and scaling for the Zero and ZX games, Japanese and international versions of each game, an optional Save Assist (i.e. checkpoint) system, artwork gallery, and music gallery. CG cutscene graphics sadly always have an ugly smoothing filter that can't be disabled. PC version has bad keyboard controls, but has a modding community thanks to these games being native ports instead of emulation.
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| Battle Chip GateThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | {{✓}}| {{✓}}| {{✗}}| {{✗}}✓ (R)| {{✗}}Switch: HD Remake with dungeon creating mode.
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| Soul Doll Adapter} ==Nintendo DS== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"| {{✓}}Name! scope="col" | {{✓}}Windows! scope="col" | {{✗}}3DS! scope="col" | {{✗}}Mobile! scope="col" style="text-align: left"| {{✗}}Notes
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| Multi Plust On SystemShin Megami Tensei: Strange journey|| {{✓}}| {{✗}}| {{✗}}| {{✗}}'''3DS:''' Titled "Strange Journey Redux" The game includes new artwork for the characters (Which some people dislike, a mod called "de-shine" was created for fixing the characters' portraits). The introduction of difficulty modes: Casual, Standard, Expert, and Impossible. Impossible is only available on New Game. Macca is no longer required to heal in the sickbay. There is no limit on the number of sub-apps equipped.The ability to sprint in dungeons by holding down the B button. a single-save file that allows the player to save anywhere in the dungeon without the use of a terminal, was added.Various new sub-apps related to combat and dungeon crawling were added in order to make the game easier but cannot be developed on Impossible.| {{✗}}Commander Skills have been added.
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| Turbo File AdvanceMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story| {{✓}}| {{✗}}| {{✗}}✓ (R)| {{✗}}| {{✗}}'''3DS:''' Titled "Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey". [https://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_%26_Luigi:_Bowser%27s_Inside_Story_%2B_Bowser_Jr.%27s_Journey#List_of_changes Full list of Changes]
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| Power Antenna & Bug SensorRadiant Historia| {{✓}}| {{✗}}| {{✗}}✓| {{✗}}| {{✗}}'''3DS:''' Titled: " Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology" has difficulty options. New characters' portraits. A new timeline was added. a new training ground. characters can also learn Support Skills. five new tracks. Mini Map was added. New Translation. More save slots. Weapon and armor stats have been modified slightly. Some Life quality improvements were added.
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===Solar Sensor=PSP======Emulation====This feature has been emulated in mGBA, VBA-M, No$GBA 2.6 onwards, and My Boy!:* mGBA: In the shortcuts editor, shortcuts can be configured to raise/lower the solar level incrementally or to set any particular brightness level. * VBA-M: This emulator uses the keys of the lateral motion Most Ports for PS2 are infamous for bad controls to change the Solar Sensor levels. You can find those keys and modify them in Options -> Input -> Configure... -> "Special" tab.* No$GBA: Under '''Options/Emulation Setup''', you can find the Solar Sensor Level option. You are given the choice between only three brightness levels though: Darkness, 100 Watts, and Bright Sunlight.* My Boy! This emulator uses a button combination or the devices light sensor to check the brightness level. You can change this under Settings -> Input -> Cartridge Features -> "Solar Emulation By" menuGlitches.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"! scope="col" style=ROM Patches"width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |PS2! scope="col" |Mobile! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-|-|Final Fantasy Type-0|✓|||Fixes applied directly to the ROM by various scene release groups to make it compatible with any emulatorPS4/flashcard, making the in-game brightness level controllable with L+LeftXbox One/Right. It's argued this makes for a Steam: better experience actually, but sadly not all releases are covered.graphic locked at 30fpsPSP: 60FPS Hack available |-|Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories||✓|✓|* '''Boktai 1PS2:''' [http://www.advanscene.com/html/Releases/dbreleases.php?id=1567 JP], [http://www.advanscene.com/html/Releases/dbreleases.php?id=1145 US], <s>EU</s>Missing content.* '''Boktai 2Mobile:''' [httpInferior looking.|-|Kingdom Hearts:Birth By Sleep||||'''PS3/PS4/www.advanscene.comPC/html/Releases/dbreleasesXbox One:''' HD Remaster of the Final Mix version.php?id=1567 JP], <s>US</s>, [http|-|Metal Gear Solid://www.advanscene.com/html/Releases/dbreleases.php?id=1992 EU]. Peace Walker|||* |'''Boktai 3PS3/360:''' [http://wwwHD Remaster.advanscene.com/html/Releases/dbreleasesVOCALOID has been removed from Metal Gear ZEKE.php?id=2048 JP Fix]Some dialogues were recorded.* Combinations of Boktai 4 JP with earlier solar sensors to get solar sensor bonuses aren't emulated yet in any DS emulator.|-|}
==PlayStation 3=Motion Control===VBA-M has an option for Motion controls "Input, Set, Motion". It currently works with all versions of the GBC title Kirby Tilt'n Tumble, which also was a special cartridge with a motion sensor built-in to control movement in-game. But VBA-M does not support motion controls for GBA games yet.====Emulation====* VBA '''doesn't''' emulate this feature, and its "Motion Control" option (with keys mapped to each tilt direction) covers the GBC title Kirby Tilt'n Tumble.* mGBA supposedly includes this feature but key remapping for tilt sensors is not present in the latest builds.* My Boy! uses the device's accelerometer to emulate this feature. You can change the sensitivity under Settings -> Input -> Cartridge Features -> "Motion sensitivity" menu.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"! scope="col" style=ROM Patches"width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |PlayStation 4! scope="col" |Xbox 360! scope="col" |Xbox OneFixes applied directly to the ROM (with the Lunar IPS utility, or at runtime using mGBA or VBA! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-M and naming them the same as the ROM in the same directory) by various scene release groups to make it compatible with any emulator|Dark Souls|✓|✓|✓|✓|'''PC/PS4/Xbox One/flashcard. D-Pad controls substituting motion controls donSwitch:'''t work as well here as they tilt it Titled "Dark Souls Remastered"too much. Based on " at times Prepare to be very playableDie Edition".* Yoshi Topsy Turvy/Universal Gravitation: [httphttps://www.advansceneyoutube.com/html/Releases/dbreleases.phpwatch?idv=1799 JPn2eos3V7jTI inferior looking]new bugs and glitches.|-|Demon's Souls|||||'''PS5:''' Remake with better Graphics and life quality improvements.|-|God of War 3||✓|||'''PS4:''' 1080p support targeted at 60 frames per second and features a photo mode, [httpAll of the DLC that was released for God of War III is included with God of War III Remastered|-|NieR|✓(R)|✓(R)|✓|✓(R)| PS3 (Japan):The protagonist is a kidXbox 360//wwwPS3 (NA): The protagonist is an Adult.advanscene.comPC/htmlPS4/Releases/dbreleasesXbox One: Remake with enhanced Gameplay, The protagonist is a kid.php?id=1947 EU]|-|The Last of Us||✓|||The games run at 60 FPS, [http://wwwand the resolution is increased to 1080p.advanscenea new photo mode, The DLC Left Behind is included.com/html/Releases/dbreleases.php?id=2001 US]* WarioWare Twisted! (Patch: [http://www|-|Uncharted 1,2,3||✓|||The games run at 60 FPS, and the resolution is increased to 1080p.advansceneBetter lighting, textures, and models, a new mode called Speed Run,2 New Weapons.com/html/Releases/dbreleasesMultiplayer was removed.php?id=1682 JP], [http|-|Vanquish|✓|✓|✓|✓|'''Xbox 360://www''' Decent port.advanscene.com'''PC/htmlPS4/Releases/dbreleases.php?id=1979 US])Xbox One:''' Improved Resolution and FPS|-|}
==Xbox 360=Rumble Feature===There are various rumble features found in GBA/GBC cards:* '''GBC Rumble:''' GBC games which came on special cartridges with additional hardware for the rumble feature. It was actually used by dozens of releases, and some games like Tarzan 2 GBC were programmed to have rumble support but shipped on regular cartridges. Emulated by VBA-M GX (Wii-only), which also cover the dummied-out rumble games. Not emulated anywhere else.* '''GBA Gyro Rumble:''' WarioWare Twisted was shipped on a cart with rumble support. It would rumble when you tilt to one "extreme". Emulated by VBA-M GX (Wii-only, functional), mGBA has this feature but it's not enabled in current builds, * '''GBA Variable Rumble:''' Drill Dozer has rumble support, with variable force and speed depending on the rock type you drill through in-game. Partially emulated by VBA-M GX (Wii-only, functional), mGBA has this feature but it's not enabled in current builds.* '''Game Boy Player Rumble:''' Many regular GBA games, shipped on regular cartridges, enable rumble during gameplay when played on GB Player hardware (which is essentially GBA hardware). These include Super Mario Advance 4, Summon Night Hajimari no Ishi, Mario & Luigi 1, Shikakui Atama wo Marukusuru Advance (both releases), Pokémon Pinball, as well as Drill Dozer which disables its original cartridge rumble scheme and enables this one instead. None of the emulators support this, though it's being under development for the mGBA emulator.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"! scope=Turbo File Advance"col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |Wii! scope="col" |PlayStation 3! scope="col" |Xbox One! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-|Bayonetta|✓||✓|✓The Turbo File Advance was an peripherial for |'''PS3:''' Terrible Frame rate.'''PS4/Xbox One/PC:''' Decent ports'''Switch/Wii U:''' Has Exclusive costumes |-|Dead Rising||✓|||'''Wii:''' Titled "Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop" Motion Control, Frank now operates from out of the GBA which allowed certain games mall's security room and that he advances the main plot of the game by completing missions given to write data to ithim by Otis, Brad, acting like an external memory cardand Jessie; others see him rescuing the various survivors of the outbreak. Developed by Sammy Corporation, it was compatible with only 2 gamesNew Zombies. New Mini-Games. Costume blood color, RPG Tsukuru Advance but Frank Can't jump and Derby Stallion AdvanceSome Areas are now Smaller.|-|Halo 3, 4|✓|||✓|
==Wii=Power Antenna & Bug Sensor===The Power Antenna & Bug Sensor were small plastic peripherals that interfaced with the GBA's serial port, and contained LED's that flashed in response to certain events within Keitai Denjuu Telefang 2, the only supported GBA game.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |PlayStation 3! scope=Official Nintendo Infrared Adapter"col" |3DS! scope="col" |Switch! scope="col" style="text-align: left"|Notes|-|No More Heroes||✓||✓As the GBA did not have native infrared connectivity|'''PS3/360:''' The art style was changed, 30 fps. Doesn't require motion control more .missions, and boss fights. An unlockable "Very Sweet" Mode, The song, Nintendo released an official IR adapter called "Heavenly Star" and The Ubisoft trailer was removed. A retry option was added. added voice acting. Ability to warp straight to any Side-Job or Assassin Mission once the AGB-006 to restore this functionalityplayer has beaten any of them at least once. More traffic and pedestrians in Santa Destroy. HoweverThe northern section of Santa Destroy was blocked off, it only saw use with any collectibles and missions located in Cyber Drive Zoids: Kiju no Senshi Hyuu that area moved to control specific Zoid toy modelsthe rest of the map. The Japanese versions are censored.
==PlayStation Vita=Battle Chip Gate===An peripheral device by Capcom and Takara compatible with ''Mega Man Battle Network 4'' (Japanese edition). It can be connected to the Game Boy Advance and allow the player to transmit real-life toy Battle Chips to the NetNavis in the game. It's also compatible with toy Advanced PETs and ''Rockman.EXE 4.5 Real Operation''. It can also unlock minigames in ''Mega Man Zero 3''.
==3DS=Glucoboy=Emulation for the [[Nintendo 3DS emulators|3DS]] is in early development. It is not currently in a state meant for regular usage.{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"* '''Glucoboy! scope="col" style="width: 14em;"|Name! scope="col" |Windows! scope="col" |PS3! scope="col" |Xbox 360! scope="col" style="text-align:''' An obscure medical peripheral designed left"|Notes|-|Azure Striker Gunvolt|✓|||Used to monitor feel like an emulated version put on PC as it sometimes plays using a child's blood glucose levels dual screen setup. Some keys cannot be remapped at all for keyboard, and reward them for keeping tabs on their conditioncertain modes do not retain controller remapping changes. Has new modes the 3DS version lacks. No known emulator supports this so far, especially given This used to be only way to enjoy the full story cut from the overseas release up until the 3DS version received a patch in some territories and the niche nature of Striker Pack compilation rectified this accessory. Not to mention that [https://assemblergamesA new port of the Striker Pack for the Switch and PS4 which runs at 60 FPS, features HD event graphics and portraits, balance tweaks, and incorporates its sequel's difficulty system.com/threads/glucoboy-A patch was released for-gameboy-is-this-the-rarest-PC version on May 2018 that removed dual screen setup and added 60 FPS support, but a recent patch broke the game's Speedrun and Other Modes on PC.|-accessory|Resident Evil Revelations|✓|✓|✓|Also on Wii U. All ported versions are in HD.|-for|The Legend of Dark Witch|✓|||Higher resolution artwork and revised UI utilizing a single screen as opposed to the dual screen set-gameboy-advanceup of the 3DS version.41853/page|-|The Legend of Dark Witch 2 Bayer Healthcare destroyed all unsold stock] making it hard to find|✓|||Same as the above.|}
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