My Boy!
My Boy!: A feature-rich Android GBA emulator with link play, cheats, and save synchronization. Ranked #8 of 29 in Game Boy Advance Emulators by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $4.99; best for android users wanting link play and cheats.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $4.99
- Best forAndroid users wanting link play and cheats
- Free planYes
- Paid from$4.99one-time
- Platform scopeMobile
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi link-cable multiplayer
- Supports GameShark, Action Replay, and CodeBreaker cheats
- Google Drive save synchronization in the full version
Where it doesn't
- Android-only platform support
- Games are not included
- Lite version is ad-supported
Our verdict on My Boy!
My Boy! is a Game Boy Advance emulator for Android phones and tablets. It runs user-provided GBA game files and supports link-cable multiplayer on the same device or across devices through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Its audience is Android users who want more than basic game playback, especially players interested in link play, cheat codes, graphics options, and customizable controls. Games are not included, and users must obtain them legally.
The pricing structure is straightforward at the plan level. My Boy! Lite is free and ad-supported, with built-in game saves, link-cable emulation, and cheat-code support. The full My Boy! version is listed at $4.99 one-time and adds Google Drive save synchronization, video filters, and OpenGL rendering alongside the core emulator features. The published listing also identifies Google Drive as an integration, making it useful for users who want saves synchronized through that service. Pricing may vary by Google Play region.
Feature depth is the main reason to choose My Boy!. It supports GameShark, Action Replay, and CodeBreaker cheats, high-level BIOS emulation without a BIOS file, IPS and UPS ROM patching, fast-forward and slowdown controls, GLSL video filters, and customizable on-screen controls and layouts. The official FAQ refers to save-state files and quick loading, while the Lite listing documents built-in game saves. My Boy! is a strong fit for Android users who value link multiplayer and emulator controls; users on other platforms or those seeking an emulator that includes games should choose a different option.
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My Boy! fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $4.99one-time |
| Platform scope | Mobile |
| Save states | Yes |
| Link multiplayer | Yes |
| Cheat support | Yes |
| Graphics enhancements | Yes |
| Open source | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Google Drive |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $4.99 (source) |
| Website | sites.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
My Boy! integrations
My Boy! lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
Alternatives to My Boy!
- mGBAA free, open-source desktop emulator with broad emulation and debugging tools.9.0
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- RetroArchA free, open-source frontend with netplay and extensive configuration across web, desktop, and mobile.7.7
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