Linking Boy

Linking Boy

GBA/GBC/GB emulator with Link

37 ratings
41 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 30, 2024
  • July 20, 2026

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Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.

Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation
Link cable multiplayer
RetroAchievements support
Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down)
Cheat support
Customizable virtual controls
Save states
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What's New in Linking Boy

3.11.0

July 20, 2026

• Added the "GBC palettes" option to enable enhanced colorization for supported GB games. • [GBA] Fixed alpha blending in bitmap background modes. • [GBA] Fixed an opcode implementation issue. • [GBA] Fixed a sound timer issue.

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$5.99

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User reviews

Complaints

Alright, what’s the meaning of this? Somehow all of my files have been removed or deleted in Linking Boy? What’s going on?

Having really bad slowing issue

Whenever I close the app and reopen it, or sometimes randomly, the game’s speed drops to about 50%. The only way I’ve been able to fix this is by closing the app and restarting my ROM.

Response from developer

Thanks for your support! We'll bring even more features to both platforms with future updates.

Update ruined the linking capabilities

I don’t know which update ruined the linking but it sucks now. Me and my brother used to be able to link through our phone networks but now it only allows WiFi linking, and we need the ip address. It seems more unnecessarily difficult to link now.

Response from developer

Linkboy currently only supports linking via local Wi-Fi network.

Best ios Gameboy Emulator

With the updates over the past few months, this is my emulator of choice for gba,gbc,gb. Enjoying the sgb support.

Response from developer

Thanks for your support! We'll keep improving the app.

Living the old days

FINALLY a GBA emulator with controllers similar to my boy emulator this is the exact emulator that I’ve been looking for! 10/10

FAQ

What is this app?

This app is a high-performance emulator for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. It offers features like Link cable emulation for multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, and customizable controls to enhance your retro gaming experience.

What are the key features of this emulator?

Key features include optimized emulation performance with minimal battery use, high game compatibility, Link cable emulation for local multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, speed control, cheat support, and customizable virtual controls. It also supports save states and visual enhancements.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core emulation features without cost, with optional purchases available for additional functionality or content.

What devices is this emulator compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and is compatible with Android devices. It offers flexible controller and keyboard support, along with customizable virtual controls, ensuring a good experience across various devices.

Can I play multiplayer games with this emulator?

Yes, this emulator supports Link cable emulation, allowing you to play multiplayer games with others over a local network or on the same device. This feature is crucial for many classic Game Boy multiplayer titles.