Atari800 vs kat5200

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Higher score A Atari800 #1 in Atari Emulators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Atari800

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kat5200 #5 in Atari Emulators 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit kat5200

• Atari800 fits best

  Broad Atari computer and 5200 emulation

• kat5200 fits best

  Atari 5200 and computer systems

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Side by side

Feature	AAtari800 9.4/10 Visit ↗	kat5200 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Atari Emulators	#5 in Atari Emulators
Best for	Broad Atari computer and 5200 emulation	Atari 5200 and computer systems
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Atari800 3/4 · kat5200 3/4
Save states	✓	✓
Netplay	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Controller remapping	✓	✓
BIOS required	✓	✓
Specs
Atari systems	Atari 400, 800, 1200XL, 600XL, 800XL, 65XE, 130XE, 800XE, XE Game System, 5200 SuperSystem	Atari 5200, Atari 400, Atari 800, Atari 800 XL, Atari 800 XE
Supported platforms	Linux, Windows, macOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Our review
Pros	Emulates Atari 400/800-family systems and the 5200 Supports disk, cartridge and cassette images Save states, controller remapping and four platform builds	Supports Atari 5200, 400/800, and XL/XE systems Scans ROM libraries and supports searchable launching Offers per-ROM settings, save states, and input remapping
Cons	Required ROM files must be obtained separately No official netplay feature Broad configuration may require emulator knowledge	Requires users to provide the BIOS and software files Does not include copyrighted BIOS or game ROM files Android installation uses a direct APK rather than the Play Store
Our verdict	Atari800 is a free, open-source emulator for Atari 8-bit computers and the Atari 5200 console. Its supported systems include the Atari 400, 800, 1200XL, 600XL, 800XL, 65XE, 130XE, 800XE, XE Game System and 5200 SuperSystem. Builds are… Read the review →	kat5200 is a free, open-source emulator for the Atari 5200 SuperSystem and Atari 8-bit computer families, including the Atari 400, 800, 800 XL, and 800 XE. It is aimed at people who want one application for these systems across Windows,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Atari800 — where it wins

  • Emulates Atari 400/800-family systems and the 5200
  • Supports disk, cartridge and cassette images
  • Save states, controller remapping and four platform builds

  Where it doesn't

  • Required ROM files must be obtained separately
  • No official netplay feature
  • Broad configuration may require emulator knowledge

• kat5200 — where it wins

  • Supports Atari 5200, 400/800, and XL/XE systems
  • Scans ROM libraries and supports searchable launching
  • Offers per-ROM settings, save states, and input remapping

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires users to provide the BIOS and software files
  • Does not include copyrighted BIOS or game ROM files
  • Android installation uses a direct APK rather than the Play Store

• AAtari8009.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free Atari emulator with cycle-exact hardware support and flexible media handling.

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• kat52008.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source emulator with broad Atari system and input support.

  Visit kat5200Full verdict →