#BEST GBA ROMS FOR ANDROID EMULATOR APK#
Then, use a file manager app (we recommend AndroZip) on the phone to find the GBAoid APK and tap 'Install' to, erm, install it. Unzip the file and drag the APK file over. If you download it on your PC, plug your Android in via the USB cable and find the phone's SD card under 'My Computer' on Windows or 'Devices' on OS X. You can either download it on your PC and transfer it across, or download it directly on your phone. To do this, enter the 'Settings', tap 'Applications', and tick 'Unknown Sources'.ĭownload GBAoid. That's on you, bro.įirst things first, this emulator is not available on Google Play, so you'll need to give your Android device permission to install apps from outside this marketplace. Pocket Gamer also takes no responsibility if you follow this guide and manage to bugger up your phone in the process. Note: Pocket Gamer does not condone piracy, and offers this information for entertainment purposes only. Here's our guru guide to downloading GBAoid, installing the emulator, and loading up your favourite games. GBAoid also has cheats, configurable controls (including for the Xperia Play), top-notch performance, and even the ability to fast-forward boring cutscenes. Rival Visual Boy Advance has an almost identical set of features, but that one will set you back £2.99.
After a lot of testing (and a lot of Advance Wars), we think GBAoid is your best bet.įor one, it's completely free.
We scoured Google Play, searched the internet, and tried a handful of GBA emulators for Android. Did you know that your Android has the power to play Game Boy Advance games? With a few choice downloads and a little know-how, you can play Fire Emblem, Pokemon, or Mario Kart on your phone.