Changelog and Downloads are listed down below.
File Name: VisualBoyAdvance1.7.6.dmg File Size: 12.30 MB System: Gameboy Advance / Color Version: 1.7.6 Downloads: 1,406,525 Not what you are looking for? Check out our Mac emulator section! Enter to Search. My Profile Logout. CNET News Best Apps Popular Apps Overview. Free VBA-M Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 Version 2.0 beta2.7 Full Specs. VBA Link - Mario 64 Bac OSX Download. Though there are many versions and modifications of this emulator, it is Peterb that created the latest and greatest version. VBA-M comes with brand new features and bug fixers. It runs smoothly under Mac OSX on intel Macs. Dec 16, 2011. VBA-M 2.0.2 is a Gameboy Advance (GBA)emulator that runs on Windowsplatform. VBA-M 2.0.2 was developed by Kraiklynand you can run Gameboy Advance (GBA)games with it. The emulator's size is 10.5MBand you can download it by clicking the button below. Have in mind that the emulator does not include game roms.
- c93e017 - builder: minor changes to support mac 32 bit (4 days ago)
- c1636d1 - builder: fixes for ffmpeg + misc. (4 days ago)
- aec23e3 - builder: re-enable ffmpeg, update dists (2 weeks ago)
- 806dd7d - Fix circular
--config
for SDL port. (7 days ago) - 1aa8afb - Drop dead code entirely. (7 days ago)
- 531172c - Fix displaying of link menu when
ENABLE_LINK=NO
. (2 weeks ago) - 0710709 - [Windows] Fix crash when setting weekly updates. (2 weeks ago)
- efa09bd - Add faster sqrt code for xBRZ filters. (2 weeks ago)
- 10f5576 - Fix config file when removing system accels. (3 weeks ago)
- 1c6b016 - [Windows] Fix remaining UTF-8 issues. (3 weeks ago)
- a2f3126 - transifex pull (3 weeks ago)
- 1e9d167 - builder: pause before codesigning for win targets (3 weeks ago)
- 0af5965 - builder: work on linux static binary (3 weeks ago)
- 33c43e3 - add -p:BuildInParallel=true to appveyor.yml (3 weeks ago)
- 61141eb - add -p:BuildInParallel=true to VS instructions (3 weeks ago)
- 9ee6b54 - cmake: remove invalid opt /std:c++11 for MSVC (3 weeks ago)
- 0f2c8ca - win: check APPDATA if LOCALAPPDATA is not found (3 weeks ago)
- 32fbfec - transifex pull (3 weeks ago)
- cc51622 - transifex push/pull (4 weeks ago)
- 528c37f - Allow 'Browse' to be translated. (4 weeks ago)
- d8c981f - Fix toggles for video/audio layer options on menu. (4 weeks ago)
- c0f9642 - Show all commands available on menu. (4 weeks ago)
- 51fa150 - Adjust MMX menu variable and position. (4 weeks ago)
- 27b038b - Show messages about operations of state slot. (4 weeks ago)
- 2e24845 - Allow translation of the words
Open
andQuit
. (4 weeks ago) - 54991c5 - Add extra keys default input when using GUI. (4 weeks ago)
- b358c05 - Fix compilation issue when
ENABLE_DEBUGGER=Off
. (4 months ago) - 2a2be95 - builder: msys2 fixes (4 weeks ago)
- f1438e0 - Check ASAN support when
ENABLE_ASAN=ON
. (4 weeks ago) - ade64db - transifex pull (4 weeks ago)
- 8b34705 - cmake: check for ffmpeg >= 4.0.4 (4 weeks ago)
- 0b9c771 - travis: more ubuntu dists, fix mac cache (5 weeks ago)
- d9e4a08 - build fixes: ffmpeg, xbrz, travis, C++ version (5 weeks ago)
- 23224fb - update factory reset instructions in README.md (5 weeks ago)
- 381a7bf - /std:c++latest for MSVC, fix bool flip, warn opts (5 weeks ago)
- 234f1e9 - Update to xBRZ
1.7
. (6 weeks ago) - 290012d - transifex pull (6 weeks ago)
- 06a9d78 - Allow UPS patch for GBA games. (6 weeks ago)
- 1949cdb - transifex push/pull (6 weeks ago)
- 03121c6 - Add support for autohold buttons. (6 weeks ago)
- e87213e - Fix indentation. (6 weeks ago)
- cf47942 - Fix Autofire {L,R}. (6 weeks ago)
- 4993cb8 - remove tea-ci .drone.yml and installer.nsi (6 weeks ago)
- d9a7e0c - cmake: auto-detect sfml, ffmpeg and openal (6 weeks ago)
- c64dd25 - Update README.md (6 weeks ago)
- 8ceef90 - fix appveyor visual studio build (6 weeks ago)
- a8b7b72 - transifex pull (6 weeks ago)
- f5eabb3 - builder: disable LTO on 64 bit mingw (6 weeks ago)
- fc2eb38 - Fix behaviour of
Tools
>Memory Viewer
(#486) (6 weeks ago) - 2958af0 - builder: mingw improvements + misc. (6 weeks ago)
- 3923b28 - transifex pull/push (6 weeks ago)
- 51f61a3 - Merge remote-tracking branch 'vbam-libretro/master' (6 weeks ago)
- 6bdd6d1 - Merge pull request #77 from negativeExponent/fix_cheat_search (7 weeks ago)
- dc8d36a - minor fix for stl wx builds (7 weeks ago)
- 51a4f74 - Merge remote-tracking branch 'vbam-libretro/master' (7 weeks ago)
- 9ccdeac - Add missing break; lines for switch statements (7 weeks ago)
- b8afa8c - Merge pull request #76 from RobLoach/intl (7 weeks ago)
- a17eb47 - Merge branch 'master' of github.com:fpscan/vbam-libretro into intl (7 weeks ago)
- 9b043da - libretro: Update core options API (7 weeks ago)
- 6b18c1f - Fix warning about frames left in queue. (8 weeks ago)
- f5b1947 - [IDEA] Fix recording when using
speedup/turbo
. (8 weeks ago) - 738494a - Support all sample rate available on GUI. (8 weeks ago)
- aa3ecaf - Add new output formats for recording audio/video. (9 weeks ago)
- 5848fea - Fix video/audio recording. (2 months ago)
- 9e3c261 - Update libretro_core_options.h (7 weeks ago)
- 6c60ac3 - Turkish Language option (7 weeks ago)
- d92ca68 - Merge pull request #74 from retro-wertz/update (7 weeks ago)
- ad43b32 - Fix 'index out of bounds' runtime error (7 weeks ago)
- 36f3a73 - Merge pull request #73 from retro-wertz/libretro_cleanup (8 weeks ago)
- 82e723a - MBC3: Update mapper to check if RTC is present before running RTC functions (8 weeks ago)
- 03184dd - libretro: Use GB RTC data when available (8 weeks ago)
- b3744b3 - Simplify GB border core option (8 weeks ago)
- 9757a88 - Core options cleanup and a few readability-related updates (8 weeks ago)
- cfb03d8 - Set default keybinding when key does not exist. (9 weeks ago)
- 1ef0912 - Merge pull request #72 from retro-wertz/enable_rtc (8 weeks ago)
- 496b372 - Allow enabling GBA RTC regardless of rom types (8 weeks ago)
- 4dbdf87 - Merge pull request #71 from retro-wertz/patch-3 (8 weeks ago)
- bb10954 - Update Makefile (8 weeks ago)
- 3e64044 - Merge pull request #70 from retro-wertz/update_makefiles (8 weeks ago)
- 9831365 - Update Makefile (8 weeks ago)
- 34de057 - Merge pull request #67 from retro-wertz/update_makefiles (8 weeks ago)
- 71e4b7b - Merge pull request #69 from retro-wertz/master (8 weeks ago)
- d9f8396 - Cleanup (8 weeks ago)
- 9a13449 - Update Makefiles (8 weeks ago)
- 38b7613 - Setting up basic appveyor (9 weeks ago)
- 408cab7 - Merge pull request #66 from retro-wertz/libretro (9 weeks ago)
- d898288 - Automatically hide some core options depending on rom image type (9 weeks ago)
- c3edd6d - Merge pull request #65 from retro-wertz/libretro (9 weeks ago)
- 2084a63 - Update GB/GBC memory maps (retro_memory_descriptors) (9 weeks ago)
- 90b051e - Update libretro_core_options.h (9 weeks ago)
- a727e22 - GB: Rename this variable to isolate from a global variable of the same name (10 weeks ago)
- 0d423b9 - Cleanup GB palette struct and update retro_get_memory_data/size (10 weeks ago)
- bc80ecd - UtilRetro.cpp: Cleanup (10 weeks ago)
- 855db11 - Fix wxWidgets assertion error on
Logging...
menu. (10 weeks ago) - c886b6a - remove wrong and unnecessary #define (10 weeks ago)
- 38561b5 - Merge remote-tracking branch 'vbam-libretro/master' (2 months ago)
- 770b9c1 - Add left analog bind to D-PAD for joystick. (2 months ago)
- 6de45d4 - Set default binding for keyboard. (3 months ago)
- 78bbe14 - Add individual clear buttons for input config. (3 months ago)
- 53002e5 - Use hats from joystick as default D-PAD. (3 months ago)
- 57b7ddf - Fix small memory leak. (3 months ago)
- 060da96 - [LINUX] Add option to disable the online updater. (3 months ago)
- dbb5914 - Show which BIOS file is currently selected. (3 months ago)
- 76756ef - Fix key shortcuts for toggle menu actions. (3 months ago)
- 4622f1b - Whitespace fix. (3 months ago)
- 3dc738b - Set default keys for input on first run. (3 months ago)
- 9bc8f33 - Disable using volume {+,-} actions in main menu. (3 months ago)
- d1fcffc - Merge pull request #63 from retro-wertz/fix_gba_siocnt (2 months ago)
- 7df7b19 - Merge pull request #64 from retro-wertz/patch-2 (2 months ago)
- 7f105da - Update README.md (2 months ago)
- 53ce6fb - libretro: add SIO Control register (GBA) (2 months ago)
- 2e96f59 - Merge pull request #62 from retro-wertz/gb_timing_updates (2 months ago)
- e50812d - GB: input, audio, video timing updates (2 months ago)
- 1532f55 - GB: Reduce input lag by 1 frame, video and audio timing updates... (2 months ago)
- f09a9aa - builder: add python3 to msys2 deps (2 months ago)
- 2fcad3f - joysticks: hack to better support 360 triggers (3 months ago)
- 352eb14 - Merge remote-tracking branch 'vbam-libretro/master' (3 months ago)
- 2e97b27 - Use --config option to load configuration file. (3 months ago)
- bdd4386 - Merge pull request #61 from retro-wertz/gb (3 months ago)
- bd5ba43 - Cleanup: Remove previous core option struct and unused variables etc (3 months ago)
- aac30c7 - Add GB Color Correction core option (3 months ago)
- 02a7a48 - GB: Fix selected palette not applied when loading content... (3 months ago)
- 8462ca7 - Merge pull request #59 from retro-wertz/gb (3 months ago)
- 1fa78e6 - Fix android build (3 months ago)
- 6dcf016 - GB: Allow support for colorizer patched games - a new core option is provided since enabling this support means allowing invalid access to vram and palette - works in GBC/GBA hardware mode only (3 months ago)
- 85bd86c - GB: Send LCD interrupt only if there is no INT 48h signal (3 months ago)
- b147e91 - Merge pull request #57 from retro-wertz/sync (3 months ago)
- d808297 - Fix crash caused by incorrect variable index for analog sticks (3 months ago)
- 7e88289 - libretro: Add core option sublabels (3 months ago)
- ce11403 - builder: updates for mingw (3 months ago)
- c5e6a34 - Libretro: Update GBC memory map (3 months ago)
- fa45ccd - builder: fix command(), update c2man url (3 months ago)
- e64b990 - builder: fix msys2 (3 months ago)
- 5802207 - builder: make zip + sig on win + minor changes (3 months ago)
- 296255d - handle SDL joystick query errors #451 (3 months ago)
- 95658f5 - transifex sync (3 months ago)
- 86c4dc7 - transifex sync (3 months ago)
- bcc8b54 - transifex sync (3 months ago)
- 7569242 - Fix pause behaviour with
Pause when inactive
. (3 months ago) - 030740e - Fix some memory leak. (3 months ago)
- 8ea607e - remove translation from joystick keys (3 months ago)
- cec32a6 - travis: mac: disable --help check, it segfaults (3 months ago)
- f54dd25 - travis: fix gettext on mac + brew (3 months ago)
- e2f0621 - update Visual Studio support (3 months ago)
- 91501be - Fix small memory leak. (3 months ago)
- c366907 - Temporary fix for #65. (3 months ago)
- d585a61 - followup on kbd trans issues fix in 30b9272 (3 months ago)
- eaf1ad2 - Merge remote-tracking branch 'vbam-libretro/master' (3 months ago)
- 30b9272 - hopefully fix kbd control translation issues (3 months ago)
- 90b3f35 - Add hotkeys for changing sizes (1x ... 6x). (3 months ago)
- fa77010 - Fix pause toggle keybinding when unmuting. (3 months ago)
- 8cb4200 - Merge pull request #56 from webgeek1234/master (3 months ago)
- 8b8efa1 - fix key shortcuts for save/load states (3 months ago)
- 9fa20b4 - joystick cleanups #444 (3 months ago)
- 684b1bb - fix mem error for config global
homeDir
(3 months ago) - ccc91fa - quick fix for unicode filenames on windows (3 months ago)
- dfa4fec - Fix missing shortcuts from key bindings. (4 months ago)
- 69b581f - Handle key{bindings,shortcuts} correctly on frame. (4 months ago)
- cec1dbf - Split configuration for default keys. (4 months ago)
- d655031 - Fix removing multiple system keys shortcuts. (4 months ago)
- 996d5b9 - Do not set these options on
MainMenu.xrc
. (4 months ago) - 019ab5a - Fix 'Joybus host invalid; disabling' warning. (3 months ago)
- f6bfe67 - Have better support for maximized window. (4 months ago)
- dcc0afa - Fix window size when {en,dis}abling status bar. (4 months ago)
- bf6f2d4 - Change where the config dir is created. (4 months ago)
- 3490620 - travis: use Mac OS 10.14 and Xcode 10.2.1 (4 months ago)
- b0ec846 - fix stuck keys on ubuntu and on focus loss #142 (4 months ago)
- 3d57750 - Follow-up work on #142. (4 months ago)
- 055b7c4 - libretro: jni: Switch to clang compiler in preparation for ndk r20 (4 months ago)
- 2e1333e - regparm is an x86 only attribute, only define it there (4 months ago)
- 500506c - travis: disable link/SFML for mac (4 months ago)
- 22307de - Fix continuous sprinting when using a modifier key as a mapping key (#142). (4 months ago)
- 5045971 - wx: only rename config if new file doesn't exist (5 months ago)
- 0a95486 - Sound.cpp: Update (5 months ago)
- a4eae80 - cmake: use LEGACY OpenGL on FreeBSD only 2fedaa6 (5 months ago)
- 240257a - wx: Change max volume from 400 to 200 (5 months ago)
- 57ed465 - builder: better mac automation (5 months ago)
- 15f040f - cmake: missing space in wx util function (5 months ago)
- 2fedaa6 - support FreeBSD (5 months ago)
- a0c375b - Merge remote-tracking branch 'vbam-libretro/master' (6 months ago)
- c013d49 - Merge pull request #55 from Classicmods/master (6 months ago)
- a8b3868 - remove some old visual studio project files (6 months ago)
- b6bb24e - Merge pull request #1 from libretro/master (6 months ago)
- 5012969 - Bump version to 2.1.1 (7 months ago)
- 755f476 - Fix #52 (8 months ago)
- f87e085 - added a8a35 (7 months ago)
- 286c8ff - Fix #52 (8 months ago)
macOS 32bit: https://github.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases/download/v2.1.4/visualboyadvance-m-Mac-32bit.zip (ASC)
macOS 64bit: https://github.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases/download/v2.1.4/visualboyadvance-m-Mac-64bit.zip (ASC)
Microsoft Windows 32bit: https://github.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases/download/v2.1.4/visualboyadvance-m-Win-32bit.zip (ASC)
Microsoft Windows 64bit: https://github.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases/download/v2.1.4/visualboyadvance-m-Win-64bit.zip (ASC)
Translation Files: https://github.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/releases/download/v2.1.4/translations.zip (ASC)
Sourcecode: https://github.com/visualboyadvance-m/visualboyadvance-m/archive/v2.1.4.tar.gz
Emulator is the software that helps us to run multiple OS on a single hardware. It typically helps one OS to behave as another for as much amount of time as we want and then switch back to our original OS. This in turn helps people to run different apllications exclusively for various OS on a single platform. Like if you have an Windows PC emulator, or the iOS one, you can run Windows or iOS appliactions on your Mac computer, especially good for app developers.
Mac PC is now common around the world, and it’s not surprising that some people would want to play game with it. But there are some games that only built for Windows, Nintendo or other devices, and hence you may need the game emulator for these games to run on Mac OS. So, here in this article, we will show you some of the best Game Console Emulators for macOS.
Tips: If you ever lost important notes or messages on iPhone, you can also use Gihosoft iPhone Data Recovery for Mac to get them back easily even without backup.
Also read: 6 Best iOS Emulator For Windows To Build & Run iOS Apps
Top 15 Gaming Emulators for Mac Computers
1. Virtual PC for Mac
This emulator by Microsoft aims to emulate Windows OS on your Mac giveing you the freedom to run those programs specifical for Windows OS that you can not use on your Mac OS.
This game emulator will successfully take out your worry about the fact that you cannot run your Windows games on Mac. This Windows emulator will work as Windows 7 version, which may be a bit outdated but still it can do your job perfectly.
This game emulator will successfully take out your worry about the fact that you cannot run your Windows games on Mac. This Windows emulator will work as Windows 7 version, which may be a bit outdated but still it can do your job perfectly.
Download: Virtual PC for Mac
![Vba Vba](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mYqZy8d9zb0/maxresdefault.jpg)
2. XBOX 360 Emulator for Mac
As the name suggests this is an XBOX oriented emulator completely made for Mac OS. For playing XBOX games, XeMu360 emulator is the most widely used emulator. This is comparatively a new software and it does support almost all XBOX games.
This is a very powerful emulator so that Mac OS users can enjoy playing XBOX games on it flawlessly.
This is a very powerful emulator so that Mac OS users can enjoy playing XBOX games on it flawlessly.
Download: XBOX 360 Emulator for Mac
3. Playstation Emulators for Mac
PCSX-Reloaded is one of the the best emulator that can be installed on your Mac OS ideal for playing Playstation games. As an open source software, this emulator gives you the freedom to install it on all versions of Mac OS. Things become much simpler and easier after its installation process has been modified recently.
It would be better to keep all your playstation games inside one folder on Mac. Then after installing PCSX-Reloaded all you have to do is to drop the game you want to play in it. The emulator also has a built-in BIOS and the ability to edit memory cards as well.
It would be better to keep all your playstation games inside one folder on Mac. Then after installing PCSX-Reloaded all you have to do is to drop the game you want to play in it. The emulator also has a built-in BIOS and the ability to edit memory cards as well.
Download: Playstation Emulators for Mac
4. Nintendo 64 Emulator for Mac
Mupen64 is one of the well-known emulator for Nintendo 64 to use on Mac OS. This emulator is very stable and compatible with all types of Mac OS.
However, you will require to install the GTK+ for this Nitendo 64 emulator to work smoothly. GTK+ is a graphical toolkit that needs to be installed on the Mac to process graphics. GTK+ will remains in the background and rightly handles the graphics of the N64 ROMS on Mac.
Download: Nintendo 64 Emulator for Mac
5. GameCube and Wii Games Emulator for Mac
Dolphin is one of the best game emulator for macOS to run GameCube, Wii and Triforce games. This emulator is very much compatible with multiple platforms including the macOS. It is also free to use as an open source project. The emulator works well with macOS 10.6 to 10.8 and is very user friendly as well.
The only thing the user needs to do is to specifiy the BIOS file which comes always with the ROM. When you start playing the game, Dolphin emulator automatically senses the game file and starts playing it on Mac.
Download: GameCube and Wii Games Emulator for Mac
6. OpenEmu
OpenEmu emulator is one of the most reliable emulators in the market, compatible with Mac OS 10.7 and higher. Being very user friendly, it also has an iTunes type menu. This is the ultimate gaming emulator that detects the game Roms according to their requirement.
OpenEmu – How To Run Emulators on a Mac N64 PSP SNES NES And More!
OpenEmu supports a great number of consoles like:
- Game Boy
- NeoGeo Pocket
- Game Gear
- Sega Genesis and lot more
Download: OpenEmu
7. RetroArch
RetroArch seems to be an all-in-one emulator for macOS that helps the users to play any kind of retro games. The emulator even can be used to play PlayStation 1 games and older ones as well. In the handheld game console RetroArch even supports Game Boy Advance games. It is totally based on the number of cores with each of the core emulating a console.
Download: RetroArch
8. PPSSPP
The name PPSSPP stands for Playstation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably, which is an emulator for playing PSP games. The emulator was originally created by Dolphin developers and is widely used across the globe. PPSSPP is very easy to install and to use on Mac, and also it supports a wide number of PSP games.
Download: PPSSPP
9. ScummVM
This emulator is speifically designed for those people who like to play point-and-click games. SucmmVM is supported by macOS and uses the Scumm scripting language shown as its name. The emulator also supports many of the adventure games like the Monkey Island 1-3, Sam & Max and much more.
Download: ScummVM
10. DeSmuME
DeSmuMe is another emulator for macOS that helps users to play with the dual screens of Nintendo, i.e. by simulating dual screens on the monitor itself. The emulator also supports games that we want play on the devices sideways.
The best part of this emulator is that its constantly being modified by developers and new features are getting added to it on a regular basis. And now over the years this has become one of the best game emulators for Mac in the market.
Download: DeSmuME
11. DosBox
As the name suggests this emulator is purposefuly made for DOS based programs. Many DOS based games are still played by users; so to make those games available even on macOS this emulator has been created.
Download: DosBox
12. Xamarian Android Player for Mac
This is an Android emulator that can be run on macOS so that you can play the millions of Android games onto your Mac. Xamarain Android player also supports OpenGL and actually virtualizes the device instead of simply emulating it.
This also helps to enhance the performance of your Mac. The emulator has a great integration with both the Visual Studio and the Xamarin Studio, and this one has a native user interface.
Download: Xamarian Android Player for Mac
13. PS3 Emulator for Mac
PS3 emulator typically supports macOS and allows users to play PlayStation 3 games on Mac. It is completely free and only need you to have any PS3 supported game. This gives complete freedom for users to choose whatever PS3 game they want to play on their Mac.
Download: PS3 Emulator for Mac
14. iOS Emulator iPadian for Mac
![Mac Mac](https://www.bouncegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/VBA-M-Best-GBA-Emulator.jpg)
As its name suggests, this is an emulator that helps you run iOS applications on your Mac. By downloading this simulator, users can use iPad applications on a Mac as well. The best iOS emulator currently available is the iPadian.
This emulator is based on Adobe AIR and readily creates an interface similar to iPad on your Mac. iPadian is a very good emulator if you are just looking to run iOS appliactios and games on your Mac flawlessly.
Download: iOS Emulator iPadian for Mac
15. Visual Boy Advance
The Visual Boy Advance, also known to be the Mac Boy advance, can play almost all games of the Nintendo consoles on Mac. This GBA is written and developed specifically for the OS X and is compatibile with almost all kinds of macOS.
Download: Visual Boy Advance
So, here are our top 15 picks of game consloe emulators that you can readily download onto your Mac and seamlessly enjoy Android, DOS, Windows, iOS and much more experiences. By this way, you do not have to buy other kinds of OS, but just an emulator that will help you to run other applications on the single macOS.
Each of these emulators for Mac has its own advantage, and gaming on them is another treat to be honest. With such wide variety of support for games, you can download each of them and find out your favorite one and play all along. If you have any other good suggestion or question, welcome to comment down.