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Head-to-head · Nintendo DS Emulators

NO$GBA vs Delta

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score NO$GBA #6 in Nintendo DS Emulators 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit NO$GBA
Delta #7 in Nintendo DS Emulators 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Delta

NO$GBA leads on 0 checks, Delta on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNO$GBA · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth

NO$GBA scores higher on our rubric for nintendo ds emulators: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

NO$GBA is the better fit for windows users needing debugging tools. Delta is the better fit for iOS users wanting DS plus other consoles.

  • NO$GBA fits best

    Windows users needing debugging tools

  • Delta fits best

    iOS users wanting DS plus other consoles

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Side by side

Feature NO$GBA 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Delta 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.2
Ranking #6 in Nintendo DS Emulators #7 in Nintendo DS Emulators
Best for Windows users needing debugging tools iOS users wanting DS plus other consoles
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Mobile, Desktop
Platforms Windows iOS, macOS
Support Email, Community Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features NO$GBA 0/4 · Delta 0/4
Save states Not checked yet Not checked yet
Local multiplayer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Nintendo DSi support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cheat support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Screen layout options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and DSi emulation
  • Includes disassembly, profiling, tracing and source-level debugging
  • Offers multiplayer GBA linking and complete hardware snapshots
  • Supports Nintendo DS alongside NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy and more
  • Save states, cheats, controller mapping and external controller support
  • Syncs games, saves, cheats and settings through Google Drive or Dropbox
Cons
  • Windows is the listed platform for the gaming and debugging versions
  • Its strongest capabilities focus on development rather than general emulation
  • The product is freeware rather than a broader paid support offering
  • Available on iOS and macOS, with no Android support
  • Nintendo DS multiplayer depends on compatible games and community servers
  • Sega Genesis/Mega Drive support is still in beta
Our verdict

NO$GBA is a freeware emulator and debugger for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and DSi software. It is aimed at Windows users who want both game emulation and technical tools for inspecting or developing software. Windows and DOS gaming…

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Delta is a free, open-source emulator for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple silicon Mac and Apple Vision devices. It is aimed at Apple users who want Nintendo DS emulation alongside NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy…

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  1. NO$GBANintendo DS Emulators 8.3Free plan
  2. DeltaNintendo DS Emulators 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NO$GBA — where it wins

    • Supports Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and DSi emulation
    • Includes disassembly, profiling, tracing and source-level debugging
    • Offers multiplayer GBA linking and complete hardware snapshots

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows is the listed platform for the gaming and debugging versions
    • Its strongest capabilities focus on development rather than general emulation
    • The product is freeware rather than a broader paid support offering

  • Delta — where it wins

    • Supports Nintendo DS alongside NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy and more
    • Save states, cheats, controller mapping and external controller support
    • Syncs games, saves, cheats and settings through Google Drive or Dropbox

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on iOS and macOS, with no Android support
    • Nintendo DS multiplayer depends on compatible games and community servers
    • Sega Genesis/Mega Drive support is still in beta
  • NO$GBA8.3/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows emulator whose strongest features target debugging and development.

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  • Delta8.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad Apple-focused emulator with strong DS support and useful synchronization tools.

    Visit DeltaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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