simple-emu-c64

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Download

The latest listed release is a Windows console binary and says ROMs are included in its folder structure.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

File handling

Loading and saving files are not implemented for PET; the README also lists no other media or peripheral support such as cassette, IEC, or serial port.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

File limitations

Loading and saving files are not implemented for PET, and the README lists no undocumented opcodes or Z80 support.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Install requirements

Building requires .NET 7.0 and ROMs in system-specific subdirectories; the README gives Visual Studio and command-line build instructions.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Intended audience

The maker describes it as an option for people who like console windows or command lines and are interested in 6502 and BASIC.techwithdave.davevw.com · read 7 Oct 2026

I/O limitations

It provides keyboard and console I/O only and has no graphics, sound, sprites, or peripheral emulation such as joystick, cassette, and serial port support.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

License

The source code is provided under a revised MIT license that grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell copies, subject to its stated conditions.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Limitations

It provides keyboard and console I/O only, with no graphics, sound, sprites, cartridges, or joystick support.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Maker support

The maker invites users to submit pull requests for generally useful changes or fork their own version.techwithdave.davevw.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Memory features

The README says C64 RAM, ROM, I/O, and charset banking is implemented, and C128 MMU banking provides two 64K memory banks.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Operating systems

The source is C# and runs as a Windows console program or in Mac and Linux terminals.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Processor emulation

It emulates MOS6502/6510 series processors as appropriate.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Processor support

It emulates MOS6502/6510 series processors as appropriate.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Programs

It supports text-based Commodore BASIC and 6502 assembly or machine-code programs.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Purpose

It is a text console emulator for Commodore computers and 6502 processors.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Requirements

Building requires .NET 7.0 and Commodore ROMs placed in machine-specific subdirectories.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

ROM source

The README instructs users to copy ROMs from VICE, a distribution, or a similar source.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Supported systems

It supports Commodore 64, 128, PET 2001, VIC-20, Commodore 16, and Plus/4 systems.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

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