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Stella vs Dolphin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Stella

7.0
Games

Multi-platform Atari 2600 Emulator

Dolphin

8.0
Games

Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games

Metric Stella Dolphin
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 7 261
90-day Installs 21 733
365-day Installs 57 2.5K
Version 7.0 2603a
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 2mo ago 1mo 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