The lnx file extension is associated with Atari hand held gaming console Lynx emulators. The lnx file format contains saved ROM image from Atari Lynx game cartridge. Use any Atari ROM emulator to open files with lnx extension.
The LNX data file is related to MAME. The Atari Lynx is a 8-bit and 16-bit handheld game console released by Atari. For more information about the LNX format and the MAME, visit the manufacturer’s website.
LNX file format is used as Atari Lynx ROM Image. The Atari Lynx was the first handheld gaming console in the world which offered gaming in color. It was released by Atari in 1989. Most LNX format games were sold in the 1990s. Atari Lynx I and Atari Lynx II were the first two released models.
Before playing a Lynx game with emulation software, gamers must dump game ROM data from a Lynx game cartridge onto their computer and save them as an LNX file. After saving them in the Lynx game ROM format, they can load and play the game saved as the LNX file with an emulator.
You can open an LNX file with several Atari Lynx emulators, such as Handy Emulator (Windows and macOS) and Mednafen (Windows).
Files with the LNX extension are found in Mac OS, Windows operating systems. Handy Emulator is a very common application as a tool for handling LNX files. The Frodo programs are also compatible with LNX files and can be used to open them.