VGBAnext GBA/GBC/NES Emulator

4.3
1.46K reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this game

VGBAnext runs games written for GBA, GBC, GB, NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System gaming consoles. It also emulates many addons, such as tilt sensors, light guns, vibration packs, printers, and more. VGBAnext is specifically opimized for Android devices. It lets you save game progress at any moment, or even rewind gameplay back in time. You can exchange saved game states with other users, or play together by using the network play. VGBAnext supports AndroidTV, GoogleTV, and a variety of gamepads, including Xperia Play, Moga, iCade, Sixaxis, Nyko PlayPad, and others.

* Supports full screen landscape and portrait modes, with many special effect options and customizable skin.
* Supports Moga and iCade gamepads, Nyko PlayPad, Xperia Play, and Sixaxis.
* Supports AndroidTV devices, such as ShieldTV, Nexus Player, and ADT-1.
* Supports GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3.
* Save gameplay at any point and go back to that point once your character gets killed.
* Rewind gameplay 16 seconds back with a single keypress.
* Share your current progress with other users via State Exchange feature.
* Use Network Play to play with other users over WiFi.
* Play with your hardware keyboard, gamepad, touch screen, or accelerometer.
* Record game soundtrack to MIDI files and use them as ringtones.
* On-screen buttons can be freely rearranged.

VGBAnext comes with a single public domain game. You can find more free public domain games at http://pdroms.de/. Please, do not run any software you do not own with VGBAnext.

Please, report any encountered problems here:

http://groups.google.com/group/emul8
Updated on
Aug 20, 2023

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
1.36K reviews
cody grimsley
April 20, 2021
It's true what some say about a learning curve. There were a few peculiarities, all will likely be ironed out in time. it plays flawlessly, the only permission it requires is the ability to access the files. That's really all I wanted. There are some features of other emulators I wish it had like different layout/appearance options for the control pad and being able to re-size the screen would be nice but honestly I can't complain. For what It is and the protection of my privacy 5 stars, EASY.
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David DeMars-Smith
December 27, 2021
I am also having the issue where the virtual buttons get corrupted and can only be fixed by reinstalling the app. Pixel 6 Pro on Android 12. The button graphics are not aligned with the button labels (like A in a rectangle), and the labels are clustered in the corners of the app. Settings to move the buttons don't work, and clearing app data doesn't fix it either. 5 stars when this bug is fixed as I love the emulator otherwise. Edit: the fix seems to have worked, thanks!
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Garage Research Emulators
December 6, 2021
Please, upgrade to VGBAnext 6.6, released to Google Play a few hours ago. See if it fixes this issue.
A Google user
February 10, 2019
What happened to the $2.99 I paid?! Why'd the price go up?! Not cool guys. 4 stars cuz of that. Now for the real review..... The emulator is amazing. You get all your ROMs in one easy to access library-style place! Fully customizable control interface with cool skins, resizing and more! Screenshots for your most recent savestates! An in-depth GG/GS/AR cheat code library for all your favorite games! Video filters. Audio enhancements. Easy-to-navigate menus. Enjoy VGBAnext! :D
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Garage Research Emulators
February 13, 2019
If you've paid for the emulator, you have it in your Google Play library, whatever the current price might be. If you have the proof of purchase (emailed receipt), but Google Play still offers you to purchase the app, the best course of action would be to contact Google Play support and complain about it.

What's new

* Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).