Atari800
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| Fact | Atari800 | Lynx.emu |
|---|---|---|
| Controllers | It supports real joysticks and emulates paddles, light pens, light guns, mice, trackballs and other controllers. | Bluetooth and USB gamepads and keyboards work with HID devices recognized by the operating system, including Xbox and PS4 controllers. |
| Purpose | Atari800 emulates Atari 8-bit computer systems and the Atari 5200 game console. | Lynx.emu is an advanced open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy. |
| Recent release | The GitHub releases page lists Atari800 v7.2.1, dated 2026/09/13, as a release that fixes build errors. | The Google Play listing says it was updated on March 17, 2026, with a manual save-slot change and minor optimizations. |
| Support | The project directs questions, bug reports and discussions to its user mailing list and invites bug reports or pull requests through GitHub Issues. | Users can report crashes or device-specific problems by email or GitHub, including the device name and OS version. |
Atari800 plans
- Atari800Free
Lynx.emu plans
- Lynx.emu$2.99, paid once
Pick Atari800 if…
It suits people who want to run Atari 8-bit computer software or Atari 5200 games on Linux, Windows, macOS, or Android. Users should note the BIOS requirement.
Pick Lynx.emu if…
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.