Atari800MacX
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VisitAtari800MacX vs Lynx.emu
What both publish
| Fact | Atari800MacX | Lynx.emu |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | It adds a native Cocoa interface with preferences, menus, file associations, and help. | It has a minimalist UI focused on low audio/video latency. |
| Purpose | Atari800MacX is a Macintosh OS X port of the Atari 800 emulator. | Lynx.emu is an advanced open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy. |
| ROM requirement | The emulator requires ROM image files from original Atari systems, which are not included on the site. | The app includes no ROMs, so users must supply their own. |
| Support | The developer invites questions by email or through the AtariAge forums or instant messaging system. | Users can report crashes or device-specific problems by email or GitHub, including the device name and OS version. |
Atari800MacX plans
- Atari800MacXFree
Lynx.emu plans
- Lynx.emu$2.99, paid once
Pick Atari800MacX if…
Atari800MacX suits Mac users who want to emulate the listed Atari computer and Atari 5200 systems. It requires original Atari ROM images, which are not included, and version 6.0.1 requires OS X 10.12 or newer.
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.