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Updated: March 01, 2025

.GBA File Extension

There is only one filetype that uses .GBA file extension and it is Game Boy Advance ROM.

Game Boy Advance ROM

File category: Game Files
Developer: N/A
Open with: VisualBoyAdvance (+6 more)
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

A .GBA file is a ROM image of a Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA) video game. It contains an exact copy of a GBA game, allowing it to be played on devices other than the original console using special programs called emulators. Popular GBA games include titles from the Pokémon, Zelda, and Final Fantasy series.

The .GBA file format appeared alongside the release of the Game Boy Advance console in 2001. It is used to store digital copies of physical GBA game cartridges.

GBA files are mainly used to play GBA games on devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets. Since GBA games were designed for the original hardware, an emulator is required to open and play these files. Emulators simulate the Game Boy Advance system, allowing users to run GBA games on modern devices.

How to Open .GBA as Game Boy Advance ROM

To open a GBA file, you need a Game Boy Advance emulator. After installing an emulator, you can load the .GBA file to play the game on your device.

Applications That Open GBA Files

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