It's been a while since we last heard stuff about StellaDS, TheChuckster's Atari2600 emulator. We recently got word, however, that TheChuckster has completed work on the latest version of StellaDS, version 0.71.

Perhaps the most evident change between StellaDS v0.6 and StellaDS v0.71 is the inclusion of quality sound into the mix. In addition, the speed of the emulation has also been increased, though it has yet to hit 100%. In any event, here's the changelog for this version of the emulator:

• libfat that allows homebrew programs to read and write files on the memory card inserted in one of the unit's slots">DLDI and libfat support for all of the new flash cartridges
• Updated to latest devkitpro toolchain
• Long-awaited streaming sound without any crackling and popping noises
• Code optimizations (code in the ITCM and the new armv5te compiler optimizations)
• Faster speed but still not 100%
• Usability enhancements with the menus (key repeat, no more bogus dot entries)