GBA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Game Boy Advance ROM
File Extension .gba
MIME Type application/x-gba-rom
File Size Varies, up to 32 MB
Bitrate 16-bit
Region Lock None
Sound Channels 6 direct sound channels, 2 PSG sound channels
Color Depth 15 bit BGR
Resolution 240 x 160 pixels
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Playable on Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite
Development Platforms C, Assembly
Emulation Compatibility High, with many available emulators on various platforms
Graphical Capabilities 2D and Mode 7-like 3D
Memory 32 KB internal, 256 KB external, and up to 32 MB ROM
CPU ARM7TDMI running at 16.78 MHz
Storage Medium ROM cartridge
Link Cable Support Yes, up to 4 players
Battery Save SRAM, EEPROM, or Flash ROM
Backward Compatibility Supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color games
Multiplayer Support Yes, with appropriate hardware