emulator: TempGBA
type: libretro
source: "https://github.com/libretro/TempGBA-libretro"
profiled_date: "2026-03-18"
core_version: "26731013"
display_name: "Nintendo - Game Boy Advance (TempGBA)"
cores:
  - tempgba
systems:
  - nintendo-gba

notes: |
  TempGBA is a Game Boy Advance emulator forked from gpSP. Originally
  developed for the Nintendo DS homebrew scene, the libretro port wraps
  the dynarec-based GBA engine for use in RetroArch.

  The GBA BIOS (gba_bios.bin) is optional. TempGBA includes HLE BIOS
  stubs inherited from gpSP that handle most SWI calls. The real BIOS
  improves boot logo display and SWI accuracy for a small number of
  titles.

  BIOS file goes in the system directory as gba_bios.bin (same path
  used by gpSP and mGBA).

files:
  - name: gba_bios.bin
    system: nintendo-gba
    required: false
    hle_fallback: true
    size: 16384
    note: "GBA BIOS. Optional, HLE stubs cover most software."