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Stella vs PCSX2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Stella
7.0Multi-platform Atari 2600 Emulator
PCSX2
8.0Playstation 2 Emulator
| Metric | Stella | PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 167 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 476 |
| 365-day Installs | 57 | 1.5K |
| Version | 7.0 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 724 | 14.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 126 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | 109 | 744 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jul 6, 2025 |
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
PCSX2
PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables users to play PS2 games on their Mac. With a large, active community and ongoing development, it's a top choice for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic PS2 titles.
Emulates PlayStation 2 games on macOS.
Pros
- + Open-source with a large, active community contributing to its development.
- + Supports a wide range of PlayStation 2 games, offering compatibility and performance improvements over time.
- + Regular updates and active issue tracking, showing commitment to quality and functionality.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Some performance issues, such as stuttering and AMD-related problems, are still being addressed.