Emu2600 XL

A fast and easy to use Atari 2600 Emulator

Pentawire · com.pentawire.Emu2600XL

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.1.9 3.7 MB Android 4.0.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.1.9 (119)
Updated: Sep 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 3.7 MB
Requires: Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
CPU support: x86 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 1.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: May 3, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (2 sensitive)
Website: pentawire.altervista.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Emu2600 XL is an app by Pentawire in the Tools category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

It asks for 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.1.9

Reset and fry ROM buttons added. Various video effects added. Full screen mode now working fine. Portrait mode added. Gamepad is now more precise. Bugfixed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

A fast, fullscreen and easy to use Atari 2600 Emulator for your device. The app emulates graphics, sounds and peripherals to perfection, you can load your Atari 2600 roms and play nostalgic videogames. The app supports also hardware peripherals such as gamepads, joysticks, keyboards and more. The emulator is based on Droid2600, have fun!!!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 14, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Pentawire” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 14, 2025
Validated against Google Play Sep 14, 2025
Signed byCN=Pentawire, OU=Pentawire, O=Pentawire
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E4:9A:96:5D:44:8B:C3:1E:FC:CF:BA:D9:66:BB:44:61:86:29:EA:11
File MD53f92c6ea808f963b34ac820ee37601f6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

Emu2600 XL requests 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Emu2600 XL APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Emu2600 XL free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Emu2600 XL APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3f92c6ea808f963b34ac820ee37601f6.