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Stella is an Atari 2600 emulator that recreates the console's hardware behavior on modern desktop operating systems. It includes Atari 2600 emulation, controller configuration, and display settings.
Users preserving or revisiting Atari 2600 software
Cartridge data is supplied separately. Some titles rely on special controllers or precise timing behavior.
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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Cartridge data is supplied separately.
GPL-2.0; Cartridge data is supplied separately.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Cartridge data is supplied separately.
Brings Atari 2600 emulation and controller configuration into the same workflow.
Load the correct cartridge data, select the input device appropriate to the game, and adjust the display only after checking its normal behavior.
Cartridge data is supplied separately.
Some titles rely on special controllers or precise timing behavior.
Stella fits users preserving or revisiting Atari 2600 software. Load the correct cartridge data, select the input device appropriate to the game, and adjust the display only after checking its normal behavior.
Cartridge data is supplied separately. Some titles rely on special controllers or precise timing behavior. Check compatibility with the target hardware and operating system before relying on it for everyday use.
The application is distributed under GPL-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Cartridge data is supplied separately.
Yes. Stella includes Atari 2600 emulation. Load the correct cartridge data, select the input device appropriate to the game, and adjust the display only after checking its normal behavior.
Cartridge data is supplied separately.
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