Javatari vs Lynx.emu

Javatari is a free Atari 2600 emulator designed for the Web. Users can load cartridges in a browser, with ROMs opened from local storage, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox or web links. It runs in browsers tested with Chrome, Firefox and Safari, and can be installed as a WebApp on iOS, Android or desktop for offline play. Savestates can be exported and shared. Playback controls include adjustable speed, pause and frame-by-frame advance; display tools include resizing, fullscreen, screen capture and debug modes. Customizable joysticks, joykeys and touch controllers are available, with haptic feedback on mobile. NetPlay lets multiple users connect to and control one virtual console over the internet, although it does not work on Apple iOS because required WebRTC technologies are unavailable there. Performance depends on network quality. A JavaScript API supports ROM loading and console control, and games can be embedded in webpages or launched with a Javatari page link. The project repository identifies the software as licensed under AGPL-3.0.

Lynx.emu is an open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy, with a minimalist interface aimed at low audio and video latency. It supports.lnx files, optionally compressed in ZIP, RAR, or 7Z archives, and offers configurable on-screen controls. Bluetooth and USB gamepads and keyboards are supported when the operating system recognizes them as HID devices; Xbox and PS4 controllers are listed examples. On Android, it can open files from internal storage, SD cards, and USB drives. The app does not include ROMs, so users supply their own. The EmuEX project targets Android, iOS, and Linux, though the listed Lynx.emu platforms are Android and Linux. Android versions require Android OS 2.3 or later; Linux builds require OpenGL 3.3 support on a desktop or a Pandora handheld. The Android app costs $2.99, paid once. The project is GPLv3 licensed, and the Google Play listing reports no data collected or shared with third parties.