v4.13 Safe to install
John GBA: Your Go-To Emulator for Classic Game Boy Advance Titles

John GBA is an intuitive and feature-rich emulator that seamlessly brings the nostalgia of GBA games to your Android device, making it easy to relive your favorite titles on the go.
John GBA is an emulator specifically designed for Android 4.1 and above. It is important to note that this app requires you to have your own game files in order to function properly. We recommend trying out the free version, John GBA Lite, before considering a purchase. The good news is that if you do decide to upgrade to John GBA, it can seamlessly transfer all of your data from John GBA Lite.
It is worth mentioning that John GBA will not receive future updates as its successor, John GBAC, has been launched. You can find the download link for John GBAC here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johnemulators.johngbac.
Now let's dive into the features that make John GBA stand out:
- Original GBA engine
- Cheats compatibility (Raw/GameShark/CodeBreaker)
- High-quality rendering for an immersive gaming experience
- Easily locate game files in both SDCard and Internal Storage
- Virtual on-screen keypad for convenient controls
- Support for zipped file formats
- Save States feature with previews, allowing you to resume your game progress at any time
- Customizable keys to suit your preferences
- Turbo buttons for an added level of control
- Screenshot functionality to capture memorable moments
- Fast forward and slow down capabilities (ranging from x0.25 to x16) for maximum control over gameplay speed
- Support for Bluetooth and MOGA controllers
- Integration with Dropbox (requires John DataSync) for easy backup and syncing
- No ADs to ensure uninterrupted gaming sessions
- No internet connection required for a seamless offline experience
In terms of hardware requirements, it is recommended to have at least a 1.0GHz Dual-core CPU and 1GB of RAM to run John GBA smoothly.
Overview
John GBA is a Commercial software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by John emulators.
The latest version of John GBA is v4.13, released on 04/23/2025. It was initially added to our database on 02/15/2024.
John GBA runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of John GBA gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Elena Angelini
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