GBA Play — Retro Emulator
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FEATURES

Fast forward.

Choose a faster emulation rate for the parts you want to move through. One tap switches fast forward on; another returns to the normal rate.

GBA PlayFAST FORWARD
A kart race on Peach Circuit in Mario Kart: Super Circuit.
Choose your pace
2×3×4×
Mario Kart: Super CircuitFast-forward interface concept. These are selectable rate options in the app, not measured gameplay speeds.

Choose 2×, 3×, or 4×

Open Settings → Gameplay → Fast Forward Speed and choose the rate you want. The global default is 2×. A per-game speed setting can override that choice for a particular game.

2×
The lowest available fast-forward setting and the starting default.
3×
An intermediate requested rate.
4×
The highest available fast-forward setting.

Switch during a session

  1. Make the touch button visible

    In Settings → Controls, enable Show Fast Forward button if you want an on-screen shortcut.

  2. Tap Fast Forward while playing

    The button toggles the effective rate for the current game. Tap it again to return to 1×.

  3. Use a controller shortcut if you prefer

    Assign the optional Fast Forward action in Button Mapping. It toggles on a press rather than requiring a held button.

Each new game session starts with fast forward inactive. Choosing a rate in Settings does not leave every future session running fast.

A requested rate, not a benchmark

The 2×, 3×, and 4× labels select an emulation rate. Actual speed depends on the game and device. Selecting 4× does not guarantee four times the observed performance.

If play becomes difficult to control or the result is slower than expected, return to 1× and compare, then try 2×. For a game that ignores your global speed choice, check its per-game override. See the speed checks for a short diagnostic sequence.

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