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Hoxs64
What it is
Hoxs64 is a free Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows, written by David Horrocks. Its documentation describes cycle-exact emulation and pixel-exact VIC emulation of a C64C, although the grey dot bug is not emulated. The program emulates a 1541 floppy drive with reading and writing, while its tape player supports reading only. Listed tools include state saving, a debugger, full-screen mode, and configurable keyboard and joystick controls. Cartridge support covers Action Reply, Easy Flash, Ocean, Magic Desk, and Commodore REU 1750 options with 512K or 16MB. It supports D64, G64, P64, FDI, TAP, PRG, P00, T64, and CRT files. Downloads include 32-bit and 64-bit version 1.1.2.9, dated 24 July 2026. Documentation specifies Windows 10 or 11, DirectX 11.1, the Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 runtime, 4 GB RAM, and a DirectX 11 graphics card with pixel shader 4.0. Multiple cartridges are unsupported, and mounting one disables the REU option. Installation requires the runtime and copying ZIP contents into one directory.
For and against
For
- Cycle-exact C64C emulation
- 1541 disk read and write support
- State saving and debugger included
- Broad disk and tape format support
- Configurable keyboard and joystick controls
Against
- Tape playback is read-only
- Multiple cartridges are unsupported
- Mounting a cartridge disables REU
- Requires DirectX 11.1 and runtime
The verdict
Hoxs64 combines detailed C64 emulation with disk, cartridge, debugging, and save-state features. Its Windows requirements and cartridge limitations are the main practical considerations.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want to run Commodore 64 software with disk, cartridge, debugging, and configurable-control support. Users should be comfortable with the listed runtime, graphics, and memory requirements.
Plans and prices
Hoxs64
No price or usage limits stated
Read 9 Oct 2026 · hoxs64.net
On the record
- Cartridges
- Supported cartridge types include Action Reply, Easy Flash, Ocean, Magic Desk, and a Commodore REU 1750 with 512K or 16MB options.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Controls and display
- The features page lists full screen mode and configurable keyboard and joystick.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The home page says Hoxs64 is written by David Horrocks.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Disk drive
- It emulates a 1541 floppy disk drive with read and write support.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The home page offers 32-bit and 64-bit version 1.1.2.9 downloads dated 24 July 2026.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Emulation
- The documentation describes cycle-exact emulation and pixel-exact VIC emulation of a C64C, with the grey dot bug not emulated.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- File formats
- The features page lists D64, G64, P64, FDI, TAP, PRG, P00, T64, and CRT file support.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation instructions say to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 runtime and copy the files from the Hoxs64 ZIP folder into the same directory.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The documentation says multiple cartridges are not supported and mounting a cartridge disables the REU option.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hoxs64 is a Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Save and debug
- The listed features include state save and a debugger.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The technical support page lists [email protected] as its contact email.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The documentation specifies Windows 10 or 11, DirectX 11.1, the Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 runtime, 4 GB RAM, and a DirectX 11 graphics card with pixel shader 4.0.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026
- Tape
- Its tape player supports read only.hoxs64.net · read 9 Oct 2026