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Pizza Boy C vs PyBoy

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.

Pizza Boy C

Free plan Android

Pizza Boy C offers handheld emulation features alongside controller, link, and customization options. Its games are not bundled, so users need to supply ROMs.

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PyBoy

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

PyBoy offers a Python-facing emulator interface alongside command-line use and developer-oriented integration examples. Its development status makes keeping save backups particularly important when upgrading.

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The facts

Pizza Boy CPyBoy
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroidAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planPizza Boy C Pro: $5.99, paid onceFree or on request
Plans published21
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepizzaemulators.comgithub.com
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Pizza Boy C: what it does well

  • Supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
  • Includes save states, fast forward, and slow motion.
  • Supports hardware controllers and link emulation.
  • Basic is described as ad-free.
  • Offers customizable controls and visual options.

What to know first

  • Games and ROMs are not included.
  • Available for Android only.
  • Pro costs $5.99, paid once.

PyBoy: what it does well

  • Can be embedded in Python programs.
  • Python interface sends input and inspects memory.
  • Rendering can be disabled or skipped.
  • Supports save states and link cable emulation.

What to know first

  • The project is under active development.
  • The guide advises backing up save files.
  • API reference excludes internal emulation components.

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