NanoBoyAdvance is a versatile Game Boy Advance (GBA) emulator that allows you to play your favorite GBA games on different operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
In this detailed guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of downloading and installing NanoBoyAdvance on each of these platforms, enabling you to relive the nostalgia of GBA gaming on your preferred device.
Download & Install NanoBoyAdvance Emulator on Windows
1. Visit the NanoBoyAdvance Download page and click on the Download from GitHub button.
2. Find the NanoBoyAdvance Win64 link and click on it to download the installer ZIP file.
3. Right-click on the downloaded ZIP file, select Extract All to extract the contents of that ZIP file.
4. Once extracted, navigate to the location where you extracted the NanoBoyAdvance installer file. Double-click on the file to run the installer.
5. Follow the Installation Wizard An installation wizard will guide you through the setup process. Read the instructions carefully and proceed by clicking on the appropriate buttons (e.g., “Next” or “Install”) to accept the terms and conditions and specify the installation directory.
6. Once the installation is complete, you can launch NanoBoyAdvance by locating its shortcut in the Start menu or on the desktop (if you opted to create one during installation).
Download & Install NanoBoyAdvance Emulator on Mac
1. Visit the NanoBoyAdvance Download page and click on the Download from GitHub button.
2. Find the NanoBoyAdvance Intel or ARM64 link based on your Mac PC’s processor and click on it to download the installer ZIP file.
3. Save the DMG File to an accessible location on your Mac.
For Intel Mac machines, NanoBoyAdvance is available to download in a ZIP file. So, first, extract it by using an archive utility software like 7Zip.
3. Once extracted, locate and open the DMG File. Double-click on the file to open the disk image.
5. In the disk image, you will find the NanoBoyAdvance application. Drag and drop it into the “Applications” folder to install the emulator on your Mac.
6. Navigate to the Applications folder and find NanoBoyAdvance. Double-click on the application to launch the emulator.
Download & Install NanoBoyAdvance Emulator on Linux
1. Visit the NanoBoyAdvance Download page and click on the Download from GitHub button.
2. Find the NanoBoyAdvance Linux link and click on it to download the installer ZIP file.
3. Choose a directory on your Linux system where you want to save the downloaded archive file. It is recommended to save it in a location that is easily accessible, such as the home directory.
4. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the NanoBoyAdvance archive file. Extract the contents of the archive using the following command:
tar -xzf NanoBoyAdvance-1.7.1-linux.zip
Note: in the above command, the “NanoBoyAdvance-1.7.1-linux.zip” is the name of the ZIP file you have downloaded. It can vary in your case, based on the which version of NanoBoyAdvance you have downloaded.
5. In the same terminal window, use the ‘cd’ command to navigate to the directory where you extracted NanoBoyAdvance.
For instance, if the extracted directory is named “nanoboyadvance,” you can navigate to it by running the command:
cd nanoboyadvance
6. In some cases, you may need to make the NanoBoyAdvance emulator executable. Use the ‘chmod’ command to grant execution permissions. For example:
chmod +x nanoboyadvance
7. Finally, run NanoBoyAdvance by executing the emulator’s binary file. Depending on the specific Linux distribution and naming conventions, the command may differ.
Try running the following command:
./nanoboyadvance
How to Load GBA ROM files and plat GBA Games
To play GBA games on NanoBoyAdvance, you will need GBA game ROMs. These are digital copies of the original game cartridges. It’s important to obtain ROMs for games you own legally.
1. Search online for reliable sources to download GBA game ROMs. Ensure you download ROMs for games you legally own.
Tip: You can download GameBoy Advance (GBA) ROMs from our NanoBoyAdvance ROMs page.
2. Once downloaded, save the ROMs in a location on your computer that you can easily remember and access.
3. Launch NanoBoyAdvance and click on the “File” menu. Select “Open ROM” or a similar option. Navigate to the location where you saved the GBA game ROMs and select the desired ROM to start playing.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and installed NanoBoyAdvance on your Windows, Mac, or Linux system. By following the steps in this guide, you are now ready to embark on a nostalgic gaming journey, reliving the excitement of Game Boy Advance classics.
Remember to obtain GBA game ROMs legally and enjoy your gaming experience responsibly.