Stella Atari 2600 emulator

Stella is the best Atari 2600 emulator we have encountered so far to play Atari 2600 games on a Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista or XP computer.

Play classic Atari video games free online from AARP games. Enjoy retro arcade games like Pong, Breakout, Centipede, Missile Command and Asteroids. Atari Breakout is an updated version of the legendary Breakout game by Atari. The aim of the game is to bat the ball at the colored blocks until there are none left, while making sure the ball does not pass your paddle. Enjoy this classic game with power-ups to boost you to the next level.

• Latest version 6.3 (7 October 2020)
• Works on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP (32/64 bits)
• Emulates the Atari 2600
• Supports .BIN and .ROM cartridge image files
• Comments: It is maintained regularly. It has a nice, vintage looking point and click interface. Since the Atari 2600 is a game computer, the program starts with a folder explorer from which you can launch your games. As simple as that.
• Project websitehttps://stella-emu.github.io

Play Atari 2600 games with the Stella emulator on Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7

So, what do you need to do to play Atari 2600 games (like River Raid) on Windows with the Stella emulator?

• Download the Stella Binary zip
• Windows 32 bits: Stella-6.x.x-win32.zip
• Windows 64 bits: Stella-6.x.x-x64.zip
• Copy the contents of the zip file to an empty folder of choice
• Create a folder for your Atari games in the Stella folder
• Search for an Atari game file and copy it to the game folder you've created
  
• Start Stella with Stella.exe (in either the 32 or 64-bit folder)
• Click the Options button
• Click the Config files button
• Click the Rom path button and click to the folder you've created for your games
• Click on the Ok button and exit the menu
• Double click on the game file (riverraid.bin) to start the game

In-game options

When playing a game, you can enter the options menu by pressing the tab key. For in-game functions (which are essential when you want to start playing a game), you need to familiarize yourself with the function shortcut keys. Those are:

• F1 - Select
• F2 - Reset / Start game
• F3 - Color TV
• F4 - Black & White TV
• F5 - Port 0 difficulty A
• F6 - Port 0 difficulty B
• F7 - Port 1 difficulty A
• F8 - Port 1 difficulty B
• F9 - Save state
• F10 - Change state number (0 to 9)
• F11 - Load state
• F12 - Snapshot image

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• No pirated software, 100% legal games

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Revisit Six Games that Started it All in Atari Classic Arcade!

Reviewed by: Mick

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DFG Exclusive Review Summary

• Simulated arcade machine adds to the classic feel.
• Six games in one.
• Compete against your friends for the high score.

• Games are very limited in what you do.
• Tempest is difficult to control.

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Game Description

Six Arcade Games in One Pack

Enjoy the classic arcade games from the '70s and '80s all in one place! Play by yourself or challenge a friend for some classic fun.

Classic Arcade Amusement

Play Centipede and blast down fast-moving centipedes through mazes of mushrooms before they get you first. Or jump into the action of Missile Command and shoot down enemy missiles before they can take out your base.

Test your arm at Pong and try to score the most goals or destroy blocks in Super Breakout by bouncing a moving ball off of the blocks. Or have a blast playing Asteroids or Tempest.

Experience an Earlier Era of Gaming

Relive the fun games from your younger days or get introduced to some classic arcade games for the first time. These games are so easy to learn how to play that you can show your kids what real video games were like!

Experience classic arcade game fun with Atari Classic Arcade now!

Atari Classic Arcade Review

- Review by Mick

Atari Classic Arcade is a game that brings the arcade to your computer. Six different Atari classics are included in this download. Asteroids and Pong are just two of the games you will get to play. Simulated arcade machines will add to the nostalgic feel for you older gamers. The programmers did a great job recreating the old games right down to the smallest details.

6 Classic Games - No More, No Less

Six games are included: Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, Super Breakout and Tempest. Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command and Tempest are all shooter games. In Asteroids you must pilot your ship around the screen destroying asteroids and the occasional alien craft while also dodging the asteroids. Missile command puts you in charge of defending the cities from missile attacks by shooting them out of the air. Pong and Super Breakout are paddle games where you must keep a ball in the game area. Super Breakout requires you to knock out all the bricks before you can proceed to the next level, but you must also keep the ball from falling through the bottom of the screen.

Basic Controls

Each game uses a different set of keyboard keys since each game requires different controls. Centipede uses only the mouse to navigate and shoot while Asteroids requires you to use the arrow keys for navigation. Some games like Pong include a secondary set of keys to allow for multiplayer action. All the games have two player capability, but most are just trading turns at the game to see who can get the highest score. Tempest is the only game that offers difficulty settings, the rest just start easy and increase in difficulty as you progress.

Faithful Graphical Reproduction (Meaning They're Old!)

The graphics are exactly what they were when these games were brand new. That being said, the graphics are excellently done. They captured the original games perfectly and even added in the look of the arcade machines that featured these titles. The sounds are also that of the original games, nothing was changed or updated in the attempt to make this the ultimate “classic arcade” experience.

Basic Games Compared to Modern Titles

There are a few drawbacks for those who aren't familiar with these games. The games are very limited in what you can do and they don't offer much variety. Levels are all identical except for color changes and increased difficulty. If you are not familiar with these games don't expect a large amount of variety. Also Tempest can be difficult to control with both the arrow keys and the mouse. It was originally designed to work with a rolling ball so navigating the circumference of the playing field can be difficult.

Conclusion - Good For Those Looking To Replay These Classics

Atari Classic Arcade is a great way to experience some of the games from the beginning of the arcade and gaming world. These games may not offer a lot of variety but they were enough to get the entire world addicted to gaming. If your an older gamer looking for a bit of the old days, or a younger gamer wanting to know how it all started, then this game is definitely worth the download.

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