Pico Advance - GBA Emulator
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An easy to use emulator for GBA, with autosave and external controller support.
- Downloads
- 345+
- on Google Play
- Price
- $2.99
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 15
- 2026 · v1.0
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About Pico Advance - GBA Emulator
Relive the Golden Age of Handheld Gaming Experience your favorite classic 32-bit games with PicoAdvance, the most reliable and user-friendly GBA emulator for Android. Designed for gamers who want a seamless, no-fuss experience, PicoAdvance focuses on performance, accuracy, and protecting your progress.
Why Choose PicoAdvance?
- Zero Configuration: Just load your games and play. No complex setup or BIOS files required.
- Never Lose Progress: Our advanced Autosave system triggers every time you exit or receive a call. Your save states are always ready when you return.
- Broad Format Support: Play your backups directly from .zip or .gba files. No need to uncompress large libraries.
- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth and wired gamepads.
- High-Accuracy Core: Built on a precision-tuned emulation engine to ensure 100% compatibility with your favorite RPGs, platformers, and action titles.
- Pure Performance, No Distractions We believe in a clean gaming experience. PicoAdvance is optimized for battery efficiency and stable frame rates, even on older Android devices. By focusing on core stability instead of resource-heavy shaders, we provide a smooth, lag-free experience that feels just like the original handheld.
Key Features:
- 60 FPS fluid gameplay.
- Touch optimized controls, with external bluetooth or wired support too.
- Portrait and Landscape mode support.
- Instant Save/Load states.
- Lightweight app size.
Please Note: This app does not include any games (ROMs). You must own a physical copy of the games you play to use them with this emulator.
Games used in screenshots are used with permission of the original developer.
- "Demons of Asteborg DX" by NeofidStudios https://neofidstudios.itch.io/demons-of-asteborg-dx
- "Aereven Advance" by Dreamnoid https://dreamnoid.itch.io/aereven-advance
Disclaimer: Games are not included. PicoAdvance is not affiliated with Nintendo.
Why Choose PicoAdvance?
- Zero Configuration: Just load your games and play. No complex setup or BIOS files required.
- Never Lose Progress: Our advanced Autosave system triggers every time you exit or receive a call. Your save states are always ready when you return.
- Broad Format Support: Play your backups directly from .zip or .gba files. No need to uncompress large libraries.
- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth and wired gamepads.
- High-Accuracy Core: Built on a precision-tuned emulation engine to ensure 100% compatibility with your favorite RPGs, platformers, and action titles.
- Pure Performance, No Distractions We believe in a clean gaming experience. PicoAdvance is optimized for battery efficiency and stable frame rates, even on older Android devices. By focusing on core stability instead of resource-heavy shaders, we provide a smooth, lag-free experience that feels just like the original handheld.
Key Features:
- 60 FPS fluid gameplay.
- Touch optimized controls, with external bluetooth or wired support too.
- Portrait and Landscape mode support.
- Instant Save/Load states.
- Lightweight app size.
Please Note: This app does not include any games (ROMs). You must own a physical copy of the games you play to use them with this emulator.
Games used in screenshots are used with permission of the original developer.
- "Demons of Asteborg DX" by NeofidStudios https://neofidstudios.itch.io/demons-of-asteborg-dx
- "Aereven Advance" by Dreamnoid https://dreamnoid.itch.io/aereven-advance
Disclaimer: Games are not included. PicoAdvance is not affiliated with Nintendo.
What’s new
Version 1.0 · Updated September 15, 2026
Assorted UX updates.
User reviews
Written on November 8th, 2025. I bought this emulator via Google Opinion Rewards for $3 (well, technically for free). I'm very happy to lend my support to encourage small developers of high-quality GBA emulators. Well worth the investment.
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