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Stella is an emulator of the Atari 2600 game console, and takes its name from the console's codename. [2] It is open-source, and runs on most major modern platforms including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Stella was originally written in 1996 (and known as Stella 96 [3]) by Bradford W. Mott, and is now maintained by Stephen Anthony.
The Atari VCS (2021 console) can download and emulate 2600 games via an online store. [91] The Atari Flashback 12 Gold (2023) contains 130 games built-in. [92] The Atari 2600+ (2023) is a replica of the 2600 and is 20% smaller. The 2600+ includes support for original Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. [93]
The Starpath Supercharger by itself. The device has a unique shape. The Supercharger is compatible with Atari 2600, Atari 2600 Jr., and the Sears Video Arcade consoles.. Due to the shape of the Supercharger, it does not normally fit into the ColecoVision's Expansion Module #1, which is an adapter that allows the ColecoVision to play Atari 2600 games.
The Atari 2600 has been a popular platform for homebrew projects, with 88 games publicly released. Unlike later systems, the Atari 2600 does not require a modchip to run cartridges. Many games are clones of existing games written as programming challenges, [ 27 ] often borrowing the name of the original.
CommaVid was a game developer and publisher for the Atari 2600 that released six games between 1981 and 1983, plus a programming tool for the console. [1] The company was founded by Dr. Irwin Gaines, Dr. John Bronstein, and Dr. Joseph Biel [2] under the name Computer Magic Video, which was shortened to Com Ma Vid, or CommaVid. [2]
GameLine was a dialup game distribution service for the Atari 2600, [1] developed and operated by Control Video Corporation (CVC, now AOL). [2] Subscribers could install the proprietary modem and storage cartridge in their home game console, accessing the GameLine service to download games over a telephone line.
1. Launch AOL Desktop Gold. 2. Sign in with your username and password. 3. Click File at the top of your screen. 4. Click Download Manager. 5. Click a File Name to open a download.
Imagic was the second third-party publisher for the Atari 2600, formed after Activision. [2] Founders included Bill Grubb, Bob Smith, Rob Fulop, and Denis Koble from Atari, Inc., [3] Jim Goldberger, Dave Durran and Brian Dougherty from Mattel [4] as well as Pat Ransil [5] and Gary Kato.