In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing mGBA 0.10.3 on your Chromebook. mGBA is a high-performance Game Boy Advance emulator that allows you to play classic GBA games on various platforms, including Chromebooks.

System Requirements

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps (Crostini). Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide, please refer to the video tutorial above. The video provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process, complementing the written instructions in this post.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install mGBA 0.10.3 on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

If you haven't already enabled Linux apps on your Chromebook, you'll need to do so first. Go to your Chromebook's Settings, click on "Advanced," then "Developers," and finally turn on Linux apps.

2. Open the Terminal

Once Linux apps are enabled, open the Terminal application on your Chromebook.

3. Update Package Lists

First, we'll update the package lists to ensure we have the latest information:

sudo apt update

4. Install Required Packages

Next, we'll install some necessary packages:

sudo apt install kmenuedit fuse libnss3

5. Download mGBA

Now, let's download the mGBA AppImage:

wget https://github.com/mgba-emu/mgba/releases/download/0.10.3/mGBA-0.10.3-appimage-x64.appimage

6. Make the AppImage Executable

We need to make the downloaded AppImage executable:

chmod 755 mGBA-0.10.3-appimage-x64.appimage

7. Run mGBA

You can now run mGBA using the following command:

./mGBA-0.10.3-appimage-x64.appimage

8. Create a Menu Entry (Optional)

For easier access, you can create a menu entry for mGBA:

kmenuedit

This will open the menu editor where you can add mGBA as a new entry.

Additional Resources

For more detailed information and step-by-step instructions, you can refer to the Google Doc used in the tutorial.

Official mGBA Website

For more information about mGBA, including its features and development updates, visit the official website: https://mgba.io/

Chromebook Resources

If you're interested in learning more about Chromebooks and their capabilities, check out these resources:

• All Currently Supported Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support
• Chromebook Comparison and Buyers Guide

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should now have mGBA 0.10.3 installed on your Chromebook. This emulator opens up a world of classic Game Boy Advance games that you can enjoy on your modern device. Remember to always use ROMs legally and respect copyright laws when using emulators.

If you encounter any issues during the installation process or have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask for help in the comments section of our YouTube video. Happy gaming!