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Statistically, game consoles are becoming increasingly interesting in the fall. This also applies to emulators. And since there was still a lack of a Gameboy project in 2023, it was finally time in September.

So, how about a Gameboy with superpowers? 🦸‍♂️

Thanks to the efforts of Rodrigo Batista de Moraes, whose work can be found on github here, we get precisely that – and completely free of charge!

While there's no shortage of Gameboy emulators out there, akin to the proverbial sand on the beach, we haven't come across one with a JIT compiler before. What exactly does that mean? Just-In-Time compilation is a technique where the emulator translates the code into machine code in real-time, allowing it to be executed directly by the host. The result? A turbo-boost for nostalgia!

Moreover, GameRoy not only boasts an impressive GUI (complete with a debugger and disassembler) but has also made its way to Android! Another notable feature is a clever method for handling interrupts. And while other emulators often have to choose between performance or precision, GameRoy has found a way to achieve both. How? By estimating when the next interrupt will occur. Retro innovation at its finest.

Numbers: GameRoy can emulate Tobu Tobu Girl (who doesn't know it?) over 100 times faster than the original system! I'd love to see the gamer who can keep up with that... 😜