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DS Anywhere vs NO$GBA

Both stand on nintendo ds emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DS Anywhere

Paid Web

Choose DS Anywhere if you want a free browser-based Nintendo DS emulator and can work within its unfinished features. Look elsewhere if you need save backup and restore, adjustable controller bindings, cheats, or multiplayer.

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NO$GBA

Free plan Windows

Choose NO$GBA for free Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, or DSi emulation, or for its developer debugging tools. DSi users should account for the required system files, and the upload function is intended for attached GBAs using an xboo cable.

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The facts

	DS Anywhere	NO$GBA
Free plan	Not published	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	brxxn.github.io	problemkaputt.de
On nintendo ds emulators	#17 of 18	#13 of 18

DS Anywhere: what it does well

Runs in a web browser without uploading ROM files
Accepts .nds files by selection or drag and drop
BIOS files can enable a firmware boot to the main menu
Includes settings for controls, personalization, firmware, and save data
Free and open source

What to know first

Browser storage may evict save files
Save backup and restore are not implemented
Controller bindings cannot be changed in the interface
Cheat codes and multiplayer are future goals

NO$GBA: what it does well

Freeware with a free plan at no cost.
Emulates Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and DSi.
Links up to four GBAs for multiplayer.
Debugger supports .ELF, DWARF2, and .SYM information.
Can save or restore the complete hardware state.

What to know first

DSi emulation requires several system files.
The gaming and debugging Windows versions are separate downloads.
The upload function requires an xboo cable connection.

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