Javatari is a free Atari 2600 emulator that runs in a web browser. Its official site lets users load cartridges in the browser, with ROMs available from local storage, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or web links. It runs in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, and can be installed as a WebApp on iOS, Android, or desktop for offline use. Players can save and share savestates, adjust speed, pause, or advance frame by frame. A resizable display, fullscreen mode, screen capture, and debug modes are also available. Controls include customizable joysticks, joykeys, and touch controllers, with haptic feedback on mobile. NetPlay connects multiple users to the same virtual console over the internet, though it does not work on Apple iOS because required WebRTC technologies are unavailable there. Its JavaScript API supports ROM loading and console control; games can also be embedded in webpages or launched with a link.
Who it is for
Javatari suits people who want to play Atari 2600 games in a browser or on an iOS or Android device. Its API and embedding options may also suit developers adding games to webpages.
What is good
- Free plan with online access
- Runs in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
- Can be installed for offline use
- Savestates can be exported and shared
- Customizable mobile controls include haptic feedback
What to know first
- NetPlay does not work on Apple iOS
- NetPlay performance depends on network quality
Verdict
Javatari combines browser-based Atari 2600 play with offline installation, flexible controls, and savestate sharing. Apple iOS users should note that NetPlay is unavailable there.
Javatari plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Atari emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Atari systems
- Atari 2600
- Supported platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- Save states
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
- Controller remapping
- Yes
