Head-to-head · Game Boy Emulators
BGB vs GB Enhanced+
BGB leads on 0 checks, GB Enhanced+ on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBGB · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
BGB scores higher on our rubric for game boy emulators: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
BGB is the better fit for windows users prioritizing accuracy and debugging. GB Enhanced+ is the better fit for multi-system emulation and multiplayer features.
- BGB fits best
Windows users prioritizing accuracy and debugging
- GB Enhanced+ fits best
Multi-system emulation and multiplayer features
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Side by side
| Feature | BGB 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | GB Enhanced+ 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Game Boy Emulators | #5 in Game Boy Emulators |
| Best for | Windows users prioritizing accuracy and debugging | Multi-system emulation and multiplayer features |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features BGB 5/5 · GB Enhanced+ 5/5 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link cable emulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Netplay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time clock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported systems | Game Boy; Game Boy Color; Super Game Boy | DMG/Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Pokémon Mini, experimental Nintendo DS |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Wine on Linux and macOS | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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| Our verdict | BGB is a free emulator and debugger for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy software. It is aimed at Windows users who care about accurate hardware behavior, timing, and access to development-oriented tools alongside standard… Read the review → |
GB Enhanced+ is a free, open-source emulator for Nintendo Game Boy hardware and related systems. It supports DMG, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Pokémon Mini emulation, with experimental Nintendo DS support. The project is aimed at… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BGB — where it wins
- Hardware-accurate emulation with timing, RTC, and link support
- Debugger includes disassembly, breakpoints, watchpoints, and register editing
- Free access with save states, rewind, cheats, and recording
Where it doesn't
- Primary platform support centers on Windows
- Focuses on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy systems
- Advanced debugging tools may exceed casual emulation needs
GB Enhanced+ — where it wins
- Supports DMG, Game Boy Color, GBA, and Pokémon Mini
- Includes link-cable emulation, netplay, and peripheral support
- Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS with GUI and command-line options
Where it doesn't
- Nintendo DS emulation is experimental
- Source compilation may require technical setup
- Its focus is Game Boy hardware and related systems
- BGB9.2/10 · Free plan
A free Windows emulator with hardware-accurate timing and unusually deep debugging tools.
Visit BGBFull verdict → - GB Enhanced+9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform emulator with broad Game Boy support and multiplayer features.
Visit shonumiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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