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Lynx.emu

Lynx.emu is an open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy.

Place
#4 of 25
Score
6.6
Lynx.emu's website

What Lynx.emu is

Lynx.emu is an open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy. Its minimalist interface is designed to keep audio and video latency low, and it can open .lnx files, including ZIP, RAR, or 7Z archives. The emulator offers configurable on-screen controls and works with Bluetooth or USB gamepads and keyboards recognized by the operating system as HID devices; Xbox and PS4 controllers are examples. On Android, files can be opened from internal storage, SD cards, and USB drives. Lynx.emu does not include ROMs, so users need to supply their own. The EmuEX project targets Android, iOS, and Linux, though the listed platforms for Lynx.emu are Android and Linux. Android versions require Android OS 2.3 or later; Linux builds need OpenGL 3.3 support on a desktop or a Pandora handheld. The Android app costs $2.99, paid once. The project is licensed under GPLv3.

Good

  • Supports .lnx files and ZIP, RAR, or 7Z archives
  • Configurable on-screen controls
  • Works with compatible Bluetooth and USB controllers
  • Android storage access includes SD cards and USB drives
  • Open-source project released under GPLv3

Watch out

  • Does not include ROMs
  • Linux builds require OpenGL 3.3 or a Pandora handheld
  • Android versions require Android OS 2.3 or later

Who it suits

Lynx.emu suits Atari Lynx owners who can provide their own ROM files and want configurable touch controls or compatible external controllers. It is available for Android and Linux.

Verdict

Lynx.emu focuses on Atari Lynx emulation, with file-format support, adjustable controls, and HID controller compatibility. Users must bring their own ROMs, and platform requirements vary between Android and Linux.

Plans and prices

From Lynx.emu's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Lynx.emu$2.99, paid onceAndroid app · ROMs supplied by user

The facts

Each one read from Lynx.emu's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Android requirement
The Android versions require at least Android OS 2.3.checked 30 Sep 2026
Linux requirement
Linux builds require a desktop with OpenGL 3.3 support or a Pandora handheld.checked 30 Sep 2026
Platform scope
The EmuEX project currently targets Android, iOS, and Linux.checked 30 Sep 2026
Supported devices
The app supports devices ranging from the Xperia Play to Nvidia Shield and Pixel phones.checked 30 Sep 2026

What it does

Changelog
Version 1.5.69 was the first release of the Atari Lynx emulator Lynx.emu.checked 30 Sep 2026
Controllers
Bluetooth and USB gamepads and keyboards work with HID devices recognized by the operating system, including Xbox and PS4 controllers.checked 30 Sep 2026
File formats
It supports .lnx files, optionally compressed with ZIP, RAR, or 7Z.checked 30 Sep 2026
Interface
It has a minimalist UI focused on low audio/video latency.checked 30 Sep 2026
License
The EmuEX project is released under the GPLv3 license.checked 30 Sep 2026
On-screen controls
The emulator provides configurable on-screen controls.checked 30 Sep 2026
Privacy
Google Play lists no data shared with third parties and no data collected.checked 30 Sep 2026
Purpose
Lynx.emu is an advanced open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy.checked 30 Sep 2026
Recent release
The Google Play listing says it was updated on March 17, 2026, with a manual save-slot change and minor optimizations.checked 30 Sep 2026
ROM requirement
The app includes no ROMs, so users must supply their own.checked 30 Sep 2026
Storage
Android storage access supports opening files from internal storage, SD cards, and USB drives.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support
Users can report crashes or device-specific problems by email or GitHub, including the device name and OS version.checked 30 Sep 2026

The company

Headquarters
Washington, DC, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026

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