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GoBoy vs oxGBC
Both stand on game boy emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
GoBoy provides Game Boy emulation with colour, sound, battery-backed saves, and debugging options at no charge. Its work-in-progress status and listed unresolved issues are important to weigh, especially if you need save states or boot ROM support.
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oxGBC combines a shared emulator core with save states, rewind, adjustable speed and several video options. On macOS, the first launch requires manual action because Gatekeeper blocks the ad-hoc-signed app.
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| GoBoy | oxGBC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On game boy emulators | #9 of 23 | #13 of 23 |
GoBoy: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Runs most Game Boy games
- Supports colour and sound
- Battery-backed ROM saves update every second
- Offers opcode, register, and sound-channel debugging
What to know first
- Game Boy Color support covers some games
- Save states and boot ROM support are TODOs
- Graphics, audio, and cartridge issues remain unresolved
- Requires OpenGL; Linux and Windows 10 builds have added dependencies
oxGBC: what it does well
- Supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
- Available across desktop, Android and browser platforms.
- Offers multiple save-state slots and configurable rewind.
- Controls can be rebound, including button combinations.
- Includes filters, palettes and optional GLSL shaders.
What to know first
- The macOS app is blocked on first launch by Gatekeeper.
- GLSL shaders require the optional OpenGL backend.