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NO$GBA vs RetroX
Both stand on multi-system emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Choose NO$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.
Visit NO$GBA Free plan Android
RetroX packages emulator setup, game-library organization, and cloud saves for Android devices. The free account is limited after the trial, and installation requires an APK with user-provided games.
Visit RetroXThe facts
| NO$GBA | RetroX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | problemkaputt.de | retrox.tv |
| On multi-system emulators | #44 of 54 | #48 of 54 |
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.
RetroX: what it does well
- Supports 34 listed classic systems
- Cloud-syncs save states and memory cards
- Imports games from several storage services
- Searchable imported-game library
- Runs on phones, tablets, TV, and handhelds
What to know first
- Users must supply their own games
- Free account is limited to six games
- Distributed as APK, not Play Store
- Activation codes have device limits
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