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A cynical yet secular shiny retrogamer, thread ressurector and fan of the word "gay".
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Stella & Z26: Great 2600 emulators!
07/13/12 12:41 AM
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Maybe... hopefully someone will know the answer to this mystery.
It turns out that there are FOUR different versions:
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From http://www.whimsey.com/z26/
The current release using OpenGL video for Windows, Linux and the Macintosh is version 3.02.
The current release using SDL video for Windows and x86 Linux is version 2.16.
The Classic Windows/Linux command-line version of z26 is version 2.13.
The current release for DOS is version 1.58.
I'll have to double-check what versions I'm running on my main desktop and my netbook. The Z26 version on my netbook is very fast and smooth. It captures the 2600 experience quite well. The one on my desktop runs a bit slower, possibly due to the larger screen resolution and/or SDL/OpenGL version. Oddly enough, if I run Z26 through X26 it runs nice and smooth as well (I don't use X26 on the netbook).
About all I can suggest is to try the SDL or OpenGL versions of Z26. Or go for Stella at http://stella.sourceforge.net - Both are very good 2600 emulators. I've just found z26 very nice for my needs.
--Bekki
Combating functional illiteracy with latex-clad drama since the '80s, because old video games rule!
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