# GBA Emulator - Retro Game

> Lightweight GBA emulator with save states and flexible controls

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gba.game.emulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gba.game.emulator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gba.game.emulator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alphasoftx Limited
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 267,754
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (5,440 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-12
- **First published:** 2026-01-21
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gba.game.emulator)
- **Website:** [https://s36b4b0d1.app-ads-txt.com](https://s36b4b0d1.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/alphasoftxglobal.com/policyalphasoftx](https://sites.google.com/alphasoftxglobal.com/policyalphasoftx)

## Description

**GBA Emulator - Retro Console** is a lightweight Android emulator for running user-owned Game Boy Advance ROM files locally. Import compatible ROMs, organize your library, and enjoy stable, responsive emulation without in-app game downloads, streaming, or external ROM sources.

Continue gameplay with automatic saves and manual save/load states, customize controls and display options, and choose from multiple visual themes. Designed for users who legally own GBA games, the app provides a dedicated, simple emulation experience without including games, ROMs, or BIOS files.

## Rankings

- #137,914 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `gba.game.emulator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gba.game.emulator)