Universal GBA4iOS: GBA Emulator, No Jailbreak needed, but set date before Feb 2014

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  1. Boardumb

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    Not an official App Store game, but figured it'd be nice to have some discussion about it.


    Grab GBA4iOS here.


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  2. Pipipitchu

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    Is it safe?
     
  3. New England Gamer

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    It is simply awesome. I can't get drop box to work but you can upload games right through the built in browser.
     
  4. Teh_Ninja

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    Never mind, I got it to work. You have to scroll down and click "download"... derp..




    I LOVE the haptic feedback you get when touching the controls (reminds me of my Galaxy S4) Very cool.
     
  5. Fireball926

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    This is awesome, already got a game of Emerald going
     
  6. iamthekiller

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    I don't understand how this is possible.

    How is this app able to simply install through a browser? What about unsigned apps on a non-jailbroken device? I'd be wary of this. I'll stick to my GBA Micro. These emulators honesty suck on a touch display.
     
  7. kmacleod

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    I wonder if they're taking advantage of some sort of exploit, or if they managed to find someone to sign the app. Either way, get it while you can, it's awesome :D
     
  8. Teh_Ninja

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    If Apple somehow removes this, would we still be able to download the ROMs through the app itself?
     
  9. kmacleod

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    Absolutely, yes.

    It appears they're being signed by someone. The app warns you that if it stops working, you'll need to set the date before Feb 19th before you launch it :)
     
  10. Sanuku

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    Anyone could list some GBA Games that would be worth checking out?
     
  11. Infinite Zero

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    It won't install for me on either my iPhone or iPad. It keeps restarting.
     
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    Not sure I trust these guys "iPhone Distribution: ChinaVDI(Beijing)Technology Co.,Ltd.". IMO anything from China is exceptionally shady. I'm going to wait it out.
     
  13. kmacleod

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    Pokemon!
    Crash Bandicoot
    Zelda
    Super Mario Advance
    Kingdom Hearts

    - That's just off the top of my head, lots of great games :D
     
  14. cambookpro

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    Is it just me, or is is failing to install for anyone? It'll do the 'installing' animation on the wireframe then just restart installing.
     
  15. Jorlen

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    While my first impulse is to instantly download this, I think I'll wait or pass altogether.

    I'd caution others to consider doing the same. Always ask yourself - what's in it for them? They aren't doing this out of the kindness of their hearts.
     
  16. Infinite Zero

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    I got it to install, but only if I switch the date to earlier than today. It also won't run unless I do the same.
     
  17. psj3809

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    There's nothing to worry about. I've been using their emulators for ages. The dev (Riley) is a very intelligent guy. He's not putting any spam/malware in it at all

    It's a great emulator
     
  18. iamthekiller

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    Games play like absolute shit on a touch screen emulator. Good luck pressing the should buttons with any accuracy.

    Do yourself a favor and stick with real GBA hardware.
     
  19. Teh_Ninja

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    Sorry for being a n00b, but I never really played Pokemon! at all. (GASP)

    What would be the top 3 to download? (in order)


    Thanks!
     
  20. psj3809

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    Totally disagree. Playing super mario at the moment and it's fine. Done a fee levels. Works very well
     

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