Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Ok, here goes. I've been seeing how people can open up zip files of games and play them in emulators. However, I cannot figure out what I need for an emulator in order to try out zip files of hacks and homebrew on Atariage. Can anyone point me to a specific program that I need along with instructions for how to use it? This would be a TREMENDOUS help and it might help me decide which homebrews/hacks I like the most for when I ever decide to buy such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 http://www.atariage.com/2600/emulation/ind...l?SystemID=2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadivision Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 If you are using Windows XP (and possibly Windows 2000, I'm not sure), just download the .zip file. It will show up in windows explorer as a zipped folder. Click on extract all files and it will extract the file(s) and then just run it like any other .bin file. If you have an older version of Windows, you need to get Winzip from Winzip.com. It's been a while since I've been to the site, but I think they have a shareware version. You can use it to unzip .zip files. When you get that figured out, check out my post "Good news and bad news." I just posted a new homebrew game that I finished writing today. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Thanx for the link Stan. And Chad, I will be sure to check out your file and many others after I can get ahold of an emulator. I have Win98 but I think I have winzip on my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Before I forget, what's the best emulator that you would recommend? I see many choices and yet, I'm pretty clueless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I used to use StellaX, but I use z26 now. It has no fancy interface, but its easy to run and plays pretty much everything (including protos and the like). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 I tried installing z26 but I see nothing Hmm. I open it and it says version 2.10 but I see nothing on the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 ok, you see the .exe icon? Drag ANY games .bin file onto it and the game will start up automatically. Like I said, no fancy interface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 I give up. I tried extracting the files and when I drag the bin for a game onto the z26 program, it claims that a dll file is missing and nothing happens. Is there a better emular for Win98? This stuff is pretty confusing for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Then I would recomend trying a Stella emu to get your feet wet. I'm not sure what is wrong. Check your PM in a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Z26 is pretty easy. The DOS version has a built in front-end; just put the .bin files in the same directory as the emulator and click on Z26.EXE file to start it up. Game selection is mouse driven once you're in. No internal front-end for the Windows version yet but there is a separate one called x26 that's pretty good. If you're running Win98, I'd suggest starting with DOS Z26 first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Well I'm running StellaX now and it's really good for me. I got to level 12 on the rom of Elk Attack that was supplied...25,960 points. Not bad for a first shot at a homebrew rom. I'll stick with StellaX for now. Big thanks to StanJr for his help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compacho Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I tried installing z26 but I see nothing Hmm. I open it and it says version 2.10 but I see nothing on the screen. I have the same exact problem when i try out the windows versions z26. it's weird. the same thing happens when i drag a rom to it. I have Win XP though. Don't get me started on the dos version. *update* I got it started. nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Well I'm running StellaX now and it's really good for me. I got to level 12 on the rom of Elk Attack that was supplied...25,960 points. Not bad for a first shot at a homebrew rom. I'll stick with StellaX for now. Trouble with StellaX is that it hasn't been updated in awhile and, thus, won't run some of the homebrews or new dumps (such as Pleiades). If you were trying Z26 2.10, then you had the Windows version. Seriously, try the DOS one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I tried extracting the files and when I drag the bin for a game onto the z26 program, it claims that a dll file is missing and nothing happens. Do you remember the name of the DLL? Sdl.dll? If yes, then just copy it from the z26 folder into your windowssystem folder. You should really try to make z26 working since StellaX can not play a lot of homebrews (including Thrust and Jammed ) and demos (e.g. FuKung) plus some recently release protos (like Pleiades, Funky Fish). If you associate (Explorer: view, options, filetypes) .bin files with your favourite emulator you can just (double)click those files and the emulator will play them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Listen to SS.. use the DOS Z26 in windows 98! It has a nice menu built right in there. He links to it. At least try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 I'm also using the DOS version of Z26 along with StellaX. I think StellaX has been better for most of the roms but Z26 will definitely work with newer games. By the way Thomas, how does Thrust work anyway? I'm clueless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 By the way Thomas, how does Thrust work anyway? I'm clueless. RTFM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 No problems. Of all the homebrews/hacks I've played so far, I really like Elk Attack. As simple as it is, it's very addictive for me. If it was in cartridge form, I'd snatch it up in a second. I did hear that it was sold through Hozer before and might not be on cartridge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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