Check its license. It has its own license: read it before using it for work.

Is SameBoy still maintained?

Yes, active. Last change 10 days ago. Latest release v1.0.5, 10 days ago.

Widely used. 2.2k stars, 10 years old. As with any download, get it from the official repo.

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How to install SameBoy on Windows (LIJI32/SameBoy) · gitmanual

How to install on Windows

LIJI32/SameBoy

Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator written in C

Shell scripts#emulator#gameboy#gameboy-color

Before you start

Is it free?: Check its licenseIt has its own license: read it before using it for work.
Still maintained?: Yes, activeLast change 10 days ago. Latest release v1.0.5, 10 days ago.
Can I trust it?: Widely used2.2k stars, 10 years old. As with any download, get it from the official repo.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: about 5 min
Stars: ★ 2,244
Activity: Updated this month

Saved setup from 11 h ago

Will it work on Windows?

No Windows version

Apps are only published for Linux.

Supported devices from the README: Compatibility

SameBoy passes all of blargg's test ROMs, all of mooneye-gb's tests (Some tests require the original boot ROMs), and all of Wilbert Pol's tests. SameBoy should work with most games and demos, please report any broken ROM. The latest results for SameBoy's automatic tester are available here.

Your system

macOS Windows Linux

Start here

Website ↗sameboy.github.ioThe project's own site.

No Windows app in the box

No ready-made Windows app or install command in v1.0.5. There are apps for Linux.

Did you get it running?

No reports for Windows yet.

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