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| + | [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7529 From Scratch demo] and [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7737 Camembert 4 demo] To quickly assess the accuracy of an Amstrad CPC emulator | ||
| − | + | == Z80 CPU == | |
*[https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_util-zexall.htm ZEXALL] and [https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_util-zexdoc.htm ZEXDOC] Z80 CPU instruction set exercisers | *[https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_util-zexall.htm ZEXALL] and [https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_util-zexdoc.htm ZEXDOC] Z80 CPU instruction set exercisers | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12883 Z80 Full Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12881 Z80 Doc Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12882 Z80 Flags Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12880 Z80 Doc Flags Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12879 Z80 CCF Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12884 Z80 MEMPTR Test] | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12883 Z80 Full Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12881 Z80 Doc Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12882 Z80 Flags Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12880 Z80 Doc Flags Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12879 Z80 CCF Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=12884 Z80 MEMPTR Test] | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=298 Arkanoid] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1299 Light Corridor] Z80 IM2 usage, Z80 useless instruction prefixes | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=298 Arkanoid] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1299 Light Corridor] Z80 IM2 usage, Z80 useless instruction prefixes | ||
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| + | == Diagnostics == | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=5113 CPC hardware diagnostics] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=9627 Plus diagnostics cartridge] Official Amstrad diagnostic tools | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=5113 CPC hardware diagnostics] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=9627 Plus diagnostics cartridge] Official Amstrad diagnostic tools | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=17932 Amstrad Diagnostics v1.3a] Test RAM, ROM, keyboard and detect CRTC | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=17932 Amstrad Diagnostics v1.3a] Test RAM, ROM, keyboard and detect CRTC | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6987 RAM Expansion Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=14833 MemTest] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=14834 RAM Test CRTC4] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=13386 Testprogram For All ERAM] RAM testers | ||
*[http://www.winape.net/downloads.jsp Plus Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=15242] CPC and CPC+ Emulator test suite (including Instruction and Interrupt timing tests) | *[http://www.winape.net/downloads.jsp Plus Test] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=15242] CPC and CPC+ Emulator test suite (including Instruction and Interrupt timing tests) | ||
| + | *[https://cpctech.cpcwiki.de/download/cdttst.zip CDT/TZX test suite for emulators] [https://cpctech.cpcwiki.de/download/fdctest.zip FDC test suite] [https://cpctech.cpcwiki.de/download/drivetest.zip Disk drive tests] [http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/test.zip "Acid" tests] Set of tests by arnoldemu | ||
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| + | == Amstrad Plus == | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=18998 4096k Tester] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=3575 No Exit] Amstrad Plus palette, Floating bus problem | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=8874 6128 Plus Dma demo] [https://cpcrulez.fr/demostestDO_fairy-breakpoint_2010.htm Fairy demo] [https://soundtrackerdma.cpcscene.net/doku.php?id=en:download Soundtracker DMA] To test DMA and to compare the PSG output with the output from a real Amstrad Plus | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7401 Black Sabbath demo] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7532 X-Mas 2008 demo] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=9169 Funerapolis demo] To test hardware sprites emulation | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Graphics == | ||
*[https://cpcrulez.fr/book-amstrad_cpc_crtc_compendium.htm Amstrad CPC CRTC Compendium v1.6] [http://logon.system.free.fr/html/downloadlogon.htm Shaker v2.4] [http://shaker.logonsystem.fr Shakerland Portal](dead link) [https://forum.system-cfg.com/viewtopic.php?p=229698#p229698 Revolog demo] Ultra accurate CRTC documentation and its associated testing tool | *[https://cpcrulez.fr/book-amstrad_cpc_crtc_compendium.htm Amstrad CPC CRTC Compendium v1.6] [http://logon.system.free.fr/html/downloadlogon.htm Shaker v2.4] [http://shaker.logonsystem.fr Shakerland Portal](dead link) [https://forum.system-cfg.com/viewtopic.php?p=229698#p229698 Revolog demo] Ultra accurate CRTC documentation and its associated testing tool | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=10401 Test CRTC type v3.0] [https://www.planetemu.net/rom/amstrad-cpc-applications-dsk/crtc-editor-v5-1-1994-brain-of-chaos CRTC editor v5.1] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=15280 Another one in Spanish] CRTC tools | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=10401 Test CRTC type v3.0] [https://www.planetemu.net/rom/amstrad-cpc-applications-dsk/crtc-editor-v5-1-1994-brain-of-chaos CRTC editor v5.1] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=15280 Another one in Spanish] CRTC tools | ||
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*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=16466 Split-Rasters Test CRTC1] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7543 Odyssey demo] Scrolltext done with split-raster and flames ondulating by abusing the CRT display | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=16466 Split-Rasters Test CRTC1] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7543 Odyssey demo] Scrolltext done with split-raster and flames ondulating by abusing the CRT display | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=14259 Test interlace color] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7826 Climax-G demo] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=8307 4 Sins] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=2224 Thunder Blade] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=2318 Turrican] To test the CRT display | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=14259 Test interlace color] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7826 Climax-G demo] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=8307 4 Sins] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=2224 Thunder Blade] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=2318 Turrican] To test the CRT display | ||
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| − | + | == Disks & Tapes == | |
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*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=15518 DskTest v0.1.47b] [https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_disc-dlfrsilver_dump_tool_test_suite.htm Dlfrsilver Dump Tool Test Suite v1805] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6117 Discology 6.0] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6118 Discology plus] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=4179 Hercule II] To test FDC emulation | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=15518 DskTest v0.1.47b] [https://cpcrulez.fr/applications_disc-dlfrsilver_dump_tool_test_suite.htm Dlfrsilver Dump Tool Test Suite v1805] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6117 Discology 6.0] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6118 Discology plus] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=4179 Hercule II] To test FDC emulation | ||
| − | * | + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1501 Le Nécromancien] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=839 E.X.I.T] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1005 Basun] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=2195 Tensions] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1589 Pacific] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1784 Wild Streets] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1958 Skyx] Some copy-protected disk games |
| − | *[https:// | + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/cpcarchives/index.php?page=articles&cat=12 Protection schemes documented] [https://simonowen.com/samdisk/sys_cpc/ Implementation of copy-protection in EDSK images] |
| + | |||
| + | == File formats documentation == | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Format:DSK_disk_image_file_format DSK / EDSK] [https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/SDCard_HxC_Floppy_Emulator_HFE_file_format.pdf HFE] File formats of disk-image | ||
| + | *[http://soundfile.sapp.org/doc/WaveFormat/ WAV PCM] [https://acorn.huininga.nl/pub/unsorted/software/pc/CSW/csw.html CSW] [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Format:CDT_tape_image_file_format CDT / TZX] File formats of tape-image | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Format:CPR_CPC_Plus_cartridge_file_format CPR cartridge] [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Format:SNA_snapshot_file_format SNA snapshot] [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/emulators/javacpc-desktop-available-as-beta!/100/ SNR session] Other file formats used in CPC emulators | ||
| + | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/cpcarchives/index.php?page=articles&num=10 Archive of SNR sessions] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Peripherals == | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=3825 Magnum Light Phaser] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1825 West Phaser] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=5325 Gunstick] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=3583 SkeetShoot] To test lightguns emulation | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=3825 Magnum Light Phaser] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1825 West Phaser] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=5325 Gunstick] [https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=3583 SkeetShoot] To test lightguns emulation | ||
*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=4012 Advanced OCP Art Studio] To test mouse emulation | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=4012 Advanced OCP Art Studio] To test mouse emulation | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 30 July 2023
Contents
Software Platforms (Full OS independance)
Java Platform
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Jnr | [1] | Aug 27, 2001 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| CPCInAJar | [2] | Mar 16, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| JavaCPC Desktop | [3] | 3.0.2 | Apr 8, 2022 | CPC range, KC Compact | ✅ | Donationware & Open source |
| JavaGX4000 | [4] | Sep 7, 2018 | CPC range, Plus range | ⚠️ | Open source | |
| JEMU | [5] | Feb 19, 2007 | CPC range, BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, VZ-300 | ❌ | Open source | |
| JKCEMU | [6] | 0.9.7 | Mar 30, 2017 | KC Compact & 25 other computers from East Germany, ZX Spectrum | ⚠️ | Open source |
| WebCPC | [7] JavaCPC Applet | r15 | Dec 31, 2010 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
JS / Wasm / Web Platform
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCBox | [8] BZH Games | beta | Dec 28, 2013 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CrocoDS | [9] | May 13, 2020 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Freeware | |
| JSMESS | [10] | 0.153 | Oct 29, 2014 | CPC range & lots of other computer systems | ❌ | Open source |
| Roland | [11] | Sep 24, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| Ronald | [12] | May 10, 2023 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Open source | |
| RVMplayer | [13] | 0.1.1 | Apr 29, 2023 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum | ❌ | Freeware |
| Tiny Emus | [14] [15] yakc | Dec 31, 2018 | CPC range, KC Compact, ZX Spectrum, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Acorn Atom, KC 85, KC 87, Z9001, Z1013 | ✅ | Open source | |
| Xiragon | [16] | Nov 28, 2012 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
LibRetro (API for emulators)
| Emulator name | Type | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| libretro-cap32 | Emulation core | [17] | 4.5.3 | Mar 16, 2022 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| libretro-crocods | Emulation core | [18] | 0.1 | Feb 28, 2017 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| SugarLibRetro | Emulation core | [19] (wraps independent lib CPCCore) | git | Jan 10, 2020 | CPC range, Plus range | ❌ | Open source |
| EmuVR | Frontend | [20] | Dec 25, 2022 | CPC range & lots of other computer systems | ❌ | Donationware | |
| RetroArch | Frontend | [21] | 1.15.0 | Mar 11, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range & lots of other computer systems | ❌ | Donationware & Open source |
Current Operating Systems
AmigaOS PPC
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | [22] | 1.15 | Dec 17, 2012 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact | ❌ | Open source |
| SDLMESS | [23] | 0.146u4 | Aug 19, 2012 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ⚠️ | Open source |
Android
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| andcpc | [24] | 1.5.1 | Apr 4, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| Azimuth | [25] | 1.06 | Aug 10, 2022 | CPC range | ❌ | Commercial💲 |
| CPCDroid | [26] | 1.5.1 | Mar 2, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| CPCemu | [27] | 2.5 | Aug 14, 2022 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| Droid-CPC | [28] | 1.1.01 | Dec 15, 2016 | CPC range | ❌ | Commercial💲 |
Haiku
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | [29] [30] | 1.25.0 | Feb 18, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Freeware |
| AdvanceMAME | [31] | 3.9-1 | Feb 3, 2020 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ⚠️ | Open source |
iOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrocoDS | [32] | 2.1 | Jun 21, 2013 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
macOS
MorphOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | [45] | 1.25 | September 8, 2022 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Freeware |
| MESS | [46] | 0.113 | Nov 1, 2007 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ⚠️ | Open source |
Raspberry Pi OS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CPC4Rpi | [47] | 1.1 | Dec 19, 2013 | CPC range | ❌ | Commercial💲 |
| CapriceRPI | [48] | 1.3 | Feb 28, 2016 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| MAME | [49] | 0.256 | Jun 28, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ⚠️ | Open source |
| SugarPi | [50] | 1.2.0 | Feb 3, 2021 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| ZEsarUX | [51] | 10.3 | May 10, 2023 | CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, MSX 1, ColecoVision, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, Sinclair QL, SG-1000, Sega Master System | ⚠️ | Donationware & Open source |
Unix / Linux
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | [52] Arnold TNG | Jan 20, 2016 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX | ✅ | Open source | |
| Caprice32 | [53] | 4.6.0 | Jan 29, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ⚠️ | Donationware & Open source |
| Caprice Reloaded | [54] | r377 | Jul 13, 2010 | CPC range | ✅ | Open source |
| Clock Signal | [55] | May 15, 2023 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Enterprise, MSX, ColecoVision, Acorn Electron, Apple II, Oric, VIC-20, ZX80/81, Atari 2600, Atari ST, Macintosh | ❌ | Donationware & Open source | |
| CPC++ | [56] | 1.5.0 | Oct 29, 1999 | CPC range | ❌ | Shareware💲 |
| cpc4x | [57] | 0.26 | Dec 11, 2004 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| CPCemu | [58] | 2.5 | Aug 13, 2022 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Freeware |
| DSP | [59] | 0.21 | Mar 12, 2023 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, Game Boy, Nintendo NES, SG-1000, Sega Master System, GameGear, Super Cassette Vision, Arcade | ❌ | Open source |
| ep128emu | [60] | 2.0.11 | Jan 20, 2017 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Enterprise | ✅ | Donationware & Open source |
| MAME | [61] | 0.256 | Jun 28, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ⚠️ | Open source |
| Retro Virtual Machine | [62] | 2.1.6 | Mar 1, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, MSX 1, ColecoVision, SG-1000, Sega Master System | (✅v2.0) (❌v2.1) | Donationware |
| Roland | [63] | 0.70 | Apr 20, 2017 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| Ronald | [64] | May 10, 2023 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Open source | |
| SugarBox | [65] [66] | 2.0.1 | May 26, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ⚠️ | Open-Source |
| Xcpc | [67] | 0.38.1 | Apr 8, 2023 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| YACE | [68] | Unreleased? | Nov 12, 2014 | CPC range | ✅ | Unreleased? |
| ZEsarUX | [69] | 10.3 | May 10, 2023 | CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, MSX 1, ColecoVision, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, Sinclair QL, SG-1000, Sega Master System | ⚠️ | Donationware & Open source |
Windows
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMSpiriT | [70] [71] | 0.863b | May 13, 2023 | CPC range | (✅vaporware) (❌for real) | Freeware |
| Arnimedes | [72] | 1.02 | Jul 7, 2012 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| Arnold | [73] Aeliss fork | WIP | May 13, 2017 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX | ✅ | Open source |
| Caprice32 | [74] [75] | 4.6.0 | Jan 29, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ⚠️ | Donationware & Open source |
| Caprice Forever | [76] | 23.7 | Jul 13, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Freeware |
| Caprice Reloaded | [77] | r533 | Sep 25, 2011 | CPC range | ✅ | Open source |
| Caprice32-Aleste | [78] | 4.1.0 | Nov 14, 2007 | Aleste 520EX | ❌ | Open source |
| CoPaCabana | [79] | 0.74 | Apr 12, 2006 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Freeware |
| CPC-em | [80] | 0.3 | Jan 22, 2004 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| CPC++ | [81] | b700 | May 31, 2015 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CPC3D/CPC32 | [82] | 0.3 | Feb 8, 2003 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CPCE | [83] | 1.94 | Jun 2, 2011 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Freeware |
| CPCEC | [84] | Aug 6, 2022 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 | ⚠️ | Open source | |
| CPCemu | [85] | 2.5 | Aug 13, 2022 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Freeware |
| CPCEmuPower | [86] | 2105 | May 31, 2021 | CPC range, Plus range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CPCSharp | [87] | 1.0.0-beta1 | Apr 7, 2021 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Open source |
| CPCwin | [88] | 1.0 | Dec 4, 1997 | CPC range | ? | Freeware |
| CPvC | [89] | Oct 7, 2020 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| DSP | [90] | 0.21 | Mar 12, 2023 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, Game Boy, Nintendo NES, SG-1000, Sega Master System, GameGear, Super Cassette Vision, Arcade | ❌ | Open source |
| ep128emu | [91] | 2.0.11 | Jan 20, 2017 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Enterprise | ✅ | Donationware & Open source |
| MAME | [92] | 0.256 | Jun 28, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ⚠️ | Open source |
| MTMW | [93] | 1.30B | Jan 11, 2000 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, Enterprise, Jupiter ACE | ? | Freeware |
| NO$CPC | [94] | 1.8 | Nov 2, 2000 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Freeware |
| PC-CPC | [95] [96] | 0.1at b29 | Nov 17, 2011 | CPC range | ⚠️ | Open source |
| Retro Virtual Machine | [97] | 2.1.6 | Mar 1, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, MSX 1, ColecoVision, SG-1000, Sega Master System | (✅v2.0) (❌v2.1) | Donationware |
| Roland | [98]/GitHub | 0.70 | Apr 20, 2017 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| SugarBox | [99] [100] | 2.0.1 | May 26, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ⚠️ | Open-Source |
| vbCPC | [101] | 1.06 | Apr 7, 2005 | CPC range | ? | Freeware |
| Virtual CPC | [102] [103] | 1.1 | Aug 8, 2011 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| WinAPE | [104] | 2.0b2 | Jan 5, 2016 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Donationware |
| WinCPC | [105] | 0.9.26 | Feb 1, 2007 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| XNACPC | [106] | 1.0 | Nov 11, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| Yage | [107] | 0.91 | Oct 24, 1998 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| ZEsarUX | [108] | 10.3 | May 10, 2023 | CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, MSX 1, ColecoVision, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, Sinclair QL, SG-1000, Sega Master System | ⚠️ | Donationware & Open source |
Discontinued Operating Systems
Acorn RISC OS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| !CPC | [109] | Jul 28, 1996 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| !CPCemu | [110] | 1.21 | Mar 22, 2016 | CPC range | Open source |
AmigaOS m68k
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-CPC | [111] | 2.0 | Apr, 2002 | CPC range, Plus range | Open source |
| Ami-cpc | [112] Ami-cpc2 | 0.46 | Jan 21, 1998 | CPC range | Open source |
| CPE | [113] | Feb 24, 1995 | CPC range | Open source | |
| EmuCPC | [114] | 0.7 | Sep 15, 1996 | CPC range | Open source |
AMSDOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCZVM | [115] | Jul 6, 2019 | Z-Machine | Open source | |
| Pac-Man | [116] | 1.1 | Jun 5, 2014 | Pac-Man arcade | Open source |
| Space Invaders | [117] | 1.0 | Jun 11, 2016 | Space Invaders arcade | Freeware |
| ZXM | [118] | 1993 | ZX Spectrum | Freeware |
BlackBerry OS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB-CPC | [119] (dead link) | 1.0.1.3 | Jul 15, 2013 | CPC range | Commercial💲 |
DOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvanceMESS | [120] | 3.9 | Sep 8, 2018 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | Open source |
| Arnimedes | [121] | 0.8a | Apr 15, 2000 | CPC range | Freeware |
| CPCE | [122] | 1.94 | Jun 2, 2011 | CPC range | Freeware |
| CPCemu | [123] | 1.5 | Jul 7, 1998 | CPC range | Freeware |
| CPE | [124] | 5.2 | Apr 21, 1997 | CPC range | Open source |
| NO$CPC | [125] | 1.8 | Nov 2, 2000 | CPC range, Plus range | Freeware |
| PC-CPC | [126] | Feb 3, 1998 | CPC range | Open source | |
| RWCPC | [127] | Mar 23, 1995 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| SIMCPC | [128] | 1990 | CPC range | Commercial💲 |
EXOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software CPC Emulator | [129] [130] | 1.3 | Jan 11, 2013 | CPC range | Open source |
Maemo
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCm | [131] | 1.20-1 | Apr 27, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
MSX-DOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU6CPC | [132] | Dec 17, 2018 | CPC range | Freeware |
Palm OS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaPriCe for Palm OS | [133] | 2.8 | Jun 28, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
| CoPaCabana | [134] | 0.75 | Dec 4, 2007 | CPC range | Freeware |
Pocket PC
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PocketCaprice | [135] | 0.9 | Aug 19, 2007 | CPC range | Freeware |
Symbian
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60-CPC | [136] | 0.74 | Feb 21, 2006 | CPC range | Open source |
Home Consoles
Microsoft XBOX
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArnoldX | [137] [138] | v5 | Apr 20, 2010 | CPC range, Plus range | Freeware |
| CoinOPS | [139] | 5 | Oct 18, 2012 | CPC range & lots of other computer systems | Freeware |
Microsoft Xbox 360
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNACPC | [140] | 1.0 | Nov 11, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
Nintendo Wii
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiituka | [141] | 0.98.8 | May 15, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
Sega Dreamcast
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCast | [142] | May 6, 2006 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| DreamCPC | [143] | Alpha 3 | Oct 16, 2005 | CPC range | Freeware |
Sony PS2
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC-em | [144] | 0.4 | Dec 22, 2004 | CPC range | Freeware |
Sony PS3
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice32 | [145] | 4.1.0 DBG | Apr 9, 2012 | CPC range | Open source |
Handheld Consoles
Nintendo DS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeDS | [146] | 4.0 | Apr 25, 2010 | CPC range | Freeware |
| CrocoDS | [147] | 2.0 | Nov 9, 2007 | CPC range | Freeware |
Sony PSP
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice32 PSP | [148] | 4.2.0.2 | Nov 28, 2007 | CPC range | Open source |
| CPCPSP | [149] | 0.1 | Dec 24, 2005 | CPC range | Freeware |
| PSPCAP32 | [150] | 1.5.1 | Aug 21, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
Chinese Brands
| Host system | Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anbernic RG350 | CrocoDS | [151] | Jan 15, 2020 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| Dingoo A320 / A330 | Pituka Dingux | [152] | 0.8pre | Aug 19, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
| Dingoo A320 / A330 | Dingux-CAP32 | [153] | 1.1.2 | Oct 17, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
| GamePark Caanoo | Caanoo-CAP32 | [154] | 1.1.3 | Apr 24, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
| GamePark GP2x | CapriceGP2x | [155] | 0.5 | Feb 22, 2006 | CPC range | Open source |
| GamePark GP2x | GP2X-CAP32 | [156] | 1.5.1 | Aug 29, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
| GamePark GP32 | Pituka GP32 | [157] | 1d | May 15, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
| GamePark Wiz | Wiz-CAP32 | [158] | 1.1.0 | Aug 29, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
| GCW Zero | Dingux-CAP32 | [159] | 1.1.2 | May 25, 2014 | CPC range | Open source |
| JXD S5110 / S601 & Yinlips G18 | JXD-CAP32 | [160] | 1.1.1 | Oct 27, 2012 | CPC range | Open source |
| Odroid GO | CapriceESP32 | [161] | Dec 3, 2020 | CPC range | Open source | |
| Pandora | Pandora-CAP32 | [162] | 1.1.0 | Jun 27, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
| Trimui Model S | Arnold Trimui | [163] | Oct 19, 2021 | CPC range, Plus range | Open source |
Hardware
- CPC TREX CPC-ONE TurboCPC core running on a FPGA board
- CPC FPGA CPC emulation running on a custom made FPGA board
- FPGAmstrad CoreAmstrad CoreDocAmstrad CPC for MIST and MISTer Translation of JavaCPC from Java into VHDL on a MiST board
- CPC2 Project CPC emulation running on a Cyclone V FPGA board
- ESP32 TinyCPC Port from CPC-em emulator to TTGO VGA32 v1.x board with ESP32
- HxC Floppy Emulator Commercial floppy-drive emulator. Supports HFE, DSK, EDSK, IPF disk images
- FlashFloppy Open source floppy-drive emulator for the ubiquitous Gotek hardware. Supports HFE, DSK, EDSK disk images
Emulator accuracy checking tools
From Scratch demo and Camembert 4 demo To quickly assess the accuracy of an Amstrad CPC emulator
Z80 CPU
- ZEXALL and ZEXDOC Z80 CPU instruction set exercisers
- Z80 Full Test Z80 Doc Test Z80 Flags Test Z80 Doc Flags Test Z80 CCF Test Z80 MEMPTR Test
- Arkanoid Light Corridor Z80 IM2 usage, Z80 useless instruction prefixes
Diagnostics
- CPC hardware diagnostics Plus diagnostics cartridge Official Amstrad diagnostic tools
- Amstrad Diagnostics v1.3a Test RAM, ROM, keyboard and detect CRTC
- RAM Expansion Test MemTest RAM Test CRTC4 Testprogram For All ERAM RAM testers
- Plus Test [164] CPC and CPC+ Emulator test suite (including Instruction and Interrupt timing tests)
- CDT/TZX test suite for emulators FDC test suite Disk drive tests "Acid" tests Set of tests by arnoldemu
Amstrad Plus
- 4096k Tester No Exit Amstrad Plus palette, Floating bus problem
- 6128 Plus Dma demo Fairy demo Soundtracker DMA To test DMA and to compare the PSG output with the output from a real Amstrad Plus
- Black Sabbath demo X-Mas 2008 demo Funerapolis demo To test hardware sprites emulation
Graphics
- Amstrad CPC CRTC Compendium v1.6 Shaker v2.4 Shakerland Portal(dead link) Revolog demo Ultra accurate CRTC documentation and its associated testing tool
- Test CRTC type v3.0 CRTC editor v5.1 Another one in Spanish CRTC tools
- Smooth CRTC Register 3 scrolling test Edge Grinder CRTC Register 3 horizontal scrolling trick
- HSYNC test HSYNC-based demo effects Handling invalid CRTC HSYNC
- Split-Rasters Test CRTC1 Odyssey demo Scrolltext done with split-raster and flames ondulating by abusing the CRT display
- Test interlace color Climax-G demo 4 Sins Thunder Blade Turrican To test the CRT display
Disks & Tapes
- DskTest v0.1.47b Dlfrsilver Dump Tool Test Suite v1805 Discology 6.0 Discology plus Hercule II To test FDC emulation
- Le Nécromancien E.X.I.T Basun Tensions Pacific Wild Streets Skyx Some copy-protected disk games
- Protection schemes documented Implementation of copy-protection in EDSK images
File formats documentation
- DSK / EDSK HFE File formats of disk-image
- WAV PCM CSW CDT / TZX File formats of tape-image
- CPR cartridge SNA snapshot SNR session Other file formats used in CPC emulators
- Archive of SNR sessions
Peripherals
- Magnum Light Phaser West Phaser Gunstick SkeetShoot To test lightguns emulation
- Advanced OCP Art Studio To test mouse emulation
- Amstrad SSA-1 Dk'Tronics MHT TMPI To test speech synthesizers emulation
- Digitracker MDL packs To test Digiblaster soundcard emulation
Emulation Tools
- CPC Basic CPCBasic Unchained CpcAlive ugBASIC Set of tools about cross-platform BASIC developement
- CPC Analyser Help reverse engineer Amstrad CPC games
- CPCGamesCD-CPCLoader CDROM containing a navigable database with all the games of the Amstrad CPC
- ConvImgCPC Martine Image converters from PC to CPC
- cpctools Tools for CPC cross-developement
- CPRTools Edit Amstrad Plus CPR cartridge images
- CPCTapeXP CDTMaster 2CDT CSW2CDT SugarConvTape TapeUtil tzxtools Set of tools about tape-images
- CPCDiskXP Dsktools ManageDSK WriteDSK SAMdisk SugarConvDsk DiskUtil HxCFloppyEmulator software Disk Image Manager Set of tools about disk-images
