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We've compiled a list of 5 free and paid alternatives to C64 Forever. The primary competitors include VICE, JaC64. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between C64 Forever and Power20, Frodo, Hoxs64. Also you can look at other similar options here: About.


VICE
Free Open Source

VICE is a program that runs on a Unix, MS-DOS, Win32, OS/2, Acorn RISC OS, BeOS, QNX 4.x, QNX 6.

JaC64
Free Open Source

A Java-based Commodore 64 emulator. Runs most of C64 games and many demos.

Power20 is an emulator for the Commodore VIC-20.

Frodo
Free

Frodo is a robust Commodore 64 Emulator for the Macintosh.

Hoxs64 is a Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows 10.

C64 Forever is a revolutionary Commodore 64 emulator, preservation and support package.

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C64 Forever Overview

C64 Forever, a revolutionary C64 emulator, preservation and support package. C64 Forever embodies an intuitive player interface, backed by a built-in database containing more than 5,000 C64 game entries, and advanced support for the new RP9 format, dubbed the "MP3 of retrogaming".

Features of C64 Forever include:
- Emulation of C64 hardware (allows you to run C64 software on your PC)
- Additional emulation of other CBM 8-bit systems: PET 2001, CBM 3032, CBM 4032, CBM 8032, VIC 20, CBM 610, C16, Plus/4, C128 (40-column and 80-column) and more
- Optional integration with Amiga Forever (if installed)
- More than 200 preinstalled games and demoscene productions
- One-click play support for thousands of downloadable C64 and other 8-bit games, demos and applications
- Sophisticated input options include Unicode-enabled keyboard and clipboard integration, and physical and emulated game controllers (standard USB and Xbox devices, arcade joysticks, customizable keyboard layouts to play joystick games with a keyboard and vice versa, etc.)
- RP9 Editor allows you to create and edit content for playback on the local system or elsewhere
- RP9 Toolbox to convert between RP9 and other popular formats (D64, T64, etc.) and to export to devices (hardware-based emulators)
- RetroPlatform Library includes title and configuration data for more than 5,000 C64 games, with online updates
- Preconfigured and enhanced VICE emulation engine with auto-updates
- Special features and gallery of items of historical interest
- Build Image tool to create personalized CD ISO images or portable runtime environments
- "Now Playing" updates and manual status posts to Facebook, Twitter and Skype
- Direct screenshot uploads to Facebook and Twitter
- Gorgeous support for high-DPI displays
- Much, much more...

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