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Stella vs Dolphin
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Stella
7.0Multi-platform Atari 2600 Emulator
Dolphin
8.0Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
| Metric | Stella | Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 263 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 779 |
| 365-day Installs | 73 | 2.6K |
| Version | 7.0 | 2606 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 724 | 14.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 126 | 3.0K |
| Open Issues | 109 | 422 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 25, 2013 |
Reviews
Stella
Stella is a robust multi-platform emulator for Atari 2600 games, offering accurate and performance-driven emulation. It appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts and those looking to experience classic Atari titles on modern systems.
Emulates Atari 2600 games on multiple platforms.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Highly accurate emulation
- + Active development
- + Open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Significant number of open issues
Dolphin
Dolphin is a popular emulator for playing GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware. It offers improved performance and compatibility, benefiting retro gaming enthusiasts looking to enjoy classic titles on their PCs.
Emulates GameCube and Wii consoles to play their games on PC.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Supports multiple platforms including macOS
- + Large and engaged community
- + Open-source
Cons
- - Unclear license terms
- - Performance may vary depending on hardware