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Life & fun · October 13, 2012

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GBA.js, a Game Boy Advance emulator written in JavaScript

GBA.js, a Game Boy Advance emulator written in JavaScript launched on October 13, 2012 with 76 votes, #34 of 487 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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GBA.js is a Game Boy Advance emulator built in JavaScript, allowing users to play GBA games directly in a web browser. It's designed for retro gaming enthusiasts who want to relive classic handheld games without dedicated hardware. The emulator runs natively in JavaScript, making it accessible across different platforms with just a web browser, eliminating the need for additional software installations or emulation tools.

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