Where to play

First apply the hack's patch to your ROM (with our patcher, for example). Then open the file in one of these emulators or handhelds. Patcher

▶ Free, on what you already have

PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) · GB, GBC, GBA

The most accurate GBA emulator. Most decomp-based hacks recommend it.

PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) · NDS

Nintendo DS emulator, for Platinum, HeartGold and Black 2/White 2 hacks.

Android · GB, GBC, GBA, NDS

Free and ad-free, runs everything in the catalog on your phone. Available on the Play Store.

iPhone and iPad · GB, GBC, GBA, NDS

Official App Store emulator, with on-screen controls and Bluetooth controller support.

Handheld consoles with emulators preinstalled. Copy the game to the memory card and play with real buttons.

GB, GBC, GBA

Small, cheap and with long battery life. Great for GB, GBC and GBA; no DS.

GB, GBC, GBA

Clamshell design like the GBA SP. Runs GB, GBC and GBA very well; DS only with limitations.

GB, GBC, GBA, NDS

Android handheld with a large screen. Runs everything in the catalog, including DS hacks.

Avoid handhelds and cartridges sold with games or hacks preloaded: they are unauthorized copies, and many creators ask people not to buy them.