Atari 5200DS
6.2#10 in atari emulatorsFree planFree plan
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Virtual Jaguar
7.8#1 in atari emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Atari 5200DS | Virtual Jaguar |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS | A 5200.rom BIOS is recommended, though a built-in open-source replacement BIOS works for some games with limited compatibility. | Console and Jaguar CD BIOS images are embedded, so external BIOS files are not required. |
| Purpose | Atari 5200DS is an Atari 5200 emulator for Nintendo DS, DSi, XL and LL systems. | Virtual Jaguar libretro is an open-source emulator core for Atari Jaguar cartridges and Jaguar CD, designed to run with RetroArch. |
Atari 5200DS plans
- FreeFree
Virtual Jaguar plans
- FreeFree
- Virtual Jaguar Android appFree
- Virtual Jaguar libretro coreFree
Pick Atari 5200DS if…
It suits Atari 5200 players with a supported Nintendo DS-family system and compatible ROMs. Users seeking full compatibility should note the recommended BIOS requirement.
Pick Virtual Jaguar if…
Virtual Jaguar suits Atari Jaguar owners who use a libretro frontend such as RetroArch. It may also suit users interested in Jaguar CD emulation and frontend features such as save states and netplay.