Stella
Atari 2600 (VCS) emulator with debugger, ROM bank switching support, and controllers.
Why it is included
GPL-2.0+ emulator central to homebrew and preservation communities.
Best for
2600 development, speedrunning practice, and museum-style demos.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Atari 2600 alternative to original hardware and closed emulators for preservation and dev.
Strengths
- Accuracy focus
- Developer tools
- Input mapping
Limitations
- 2600-specific
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