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	| Donationware & Open source		| Donationware & Open source
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−	== Linux  ==
−
−	{| class="wikitable sortable"
−	! Emulator name
−	! External link
−	! Current version
−	! Latest release
−	! Emulated systems
−	! Developer tools
−	! License
−	|-
−	| [[Clock Signal|Clock Signal]]
−	| [https://snapcraft.io/clock-signal]
−	|
−	| May 15, 2023
−	| [[CPC old generation|CPC range]], [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Enterprise]], [[MSX]], [[ColecoVision]], [[Acorn Electron]], [[Apple II]], [[Oric 1/Atmos|Oric]], [[VIC-20]], [[ZX80/81]], [[Atari 2600]], [[Atari ST]], [[Macintosh]]
−	| ❌
−	| Donationware & Open source
−	|-
−	| [[cpc4x|cpc4x]]
−	| [http://www.ulrich-cordes.de/cpc/english/cpcemu.htm]
−	| 0.26
−	| Dec 11, 2004
−	| [[CPC old generation|CPC range]]
−	| ❌
−	| Open source
−	|-
−	| [[Ronald|Ronald]]
−	| [https://github.com/mdm/ronald]
−	|
−	| May 10, 2023
−	| [[CPC old generation|CPC range]]
−	| ⚠️
−	| Open source
−	|-
−	| [[XCPC|Xcpc]]
−	| [https://www.xcpc-emulator.net/]
−	| 0.38.1
−	| Apr 8, 2023
−	| [[CPC old generation|CPC range]]
−	| ❌
−	| Open source
−	|-
−	| [[YACE|YACE]]
−	| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxQkljwc0i4]
−	| Unreleased?
−	| Nov 12, 2014
−	| [[CPC old generation|CPC range]]
−	| ✅
−	| Unreleased?
	|}		|}

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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, Plus range, KC Compact	✅	Donationware & Open source
JavaGX4000	[4]		Sep 7, 2018	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
RetroArch Web Player	[11] [12]		Jul 31, 2023	Lots of other computer systems, but no Amstrad CPC yet	❌	Open source
Roland	[13]		Sep 24, 2011	CPC range	❌	Open source
Ronald	[14]		May 10, 2023	CPC range	⚠️	Open source
RVMplayer	[15]	0.1.1	Apr 29, 2023	CPC range, ZX Spectrum	❌	Freeware
Tiny Emus	[16] [17] yakc JavaCPC-Games Amstrad CPC Games zpz frontend		Dec 15, 2021	CPC range, KC Compact, ZX Spectrum, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Acorn Atom, KC 85, KC 87, Z9001, Z1013, LC80	✅	Open source
Xiragon	[18]		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	[19]	4.5.3	Mar 16, 2022	CPC range	❌	Open source
libretro-crocods	Emulation core	[20]	0.1	Feb 28, 2017	CPC range	❌	Open source
MESS 2015	Emulation core	[21]	0.160	circa 2015	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	❌	Open source
SugarLibRetro	Emulation core	[22] (wraps independent lib CPCCore)	git	Jan 10, 2020	CPC range, Plus range	❌	Open source
EmuVR	Frontend	[23]		Dec 25, 2022	CPC range & lots of other computer systems	❌	Donationware
Hackable Console	Frontend	[24]		Mar 27, 2022	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	✅	Open source
RetroArch	Frontend	[25]	1.15.0	Mar 11, 2023	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	❌	Donationware & Open source

Major Operating Systems

Windows, macOS, Linux

Emulator name	External link	Windows	macOS	Linux	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
Arnold	[26] Aeliss fork Arnold TNG [27]	✅	✅	✅	WIP	May 13, 2017	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX	✅	Open source
Caprice32	[28] [29] [30]	✅	✅	✅		Oct 8, 2022	CPC range, Plus range	⚠️	Donationware & Open source
Clock Signal	[31] [32]	❌	✅	✅		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
Caprice Reloaded	[33] [34]	✅	❌	✅	r533	Sep 25, 2011	CPC range	✅	Open source
CPC++	[35]	✅	✅	⚠️	b700	May 31, 2015	CPC range	❌	Freeware
cpc4x	[36]	❌	❌	✅	0.26	Dec 11, 2004	CPC range	❌	Open source
CPCEC	[37] [38]	✅	❌	⚠️		Aug 6, 2022	CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64	⚠️	Open source
CPCemu	[39]	✅	✅	✅	2.5	Aug 13, 2022	CPC range	⚠️	Freeware
CPCEPower	[40]	✅	✅	✅	2105	Jun 4, 2021	CPC range, Plus range	❌	Freeware
CPCSharp	[41]	✅	✅	❌	1.0.0-beta1	Apr 7, 2021	CPC range	⚠️	Open source
DSP	[42]	✅	⚠️	✅	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	[43]	✅	✅	✅	2.0.11	Jan 20, 2017	CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Enterprise	✅	Donationware & Open source
MacCPC	[44]	❌	✅	❌	0.9.2	Jan 22, 2010	CPC range	✅	Freeware
MAME	[45] [46] [47]	✅	✅	✅	0.256	Jun 28, 2023	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	⚠️	Open source
Retro Virtual Machine	[48]	✅	✅	✅	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	[49]/GitHub	✅	❌	✅	0.70	Apr 20, 2017	CPC range	❌	Open source
Ronald	[50]	❌	❌	✅		May 10, 2023	CPC range	⚠️	Open source
SugarBox	[51] [52]	✅	✅	✅	2.0.1	May 26, 2023	CPC range, Plus range	⚠️	Open-Source
Xcpc	[53]	❌	❌	✅	0.38.1	Apr 8, 2023	CPC range	❌	Open source
YACE	[54]	❌	❌	✅	Unreleased?	Nov 12, 2014	CPC range	✅	Unreleased?
ZEsarUX	[55]	✅	✅	✅	10.3	May 10, 2023	CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, MSX 1, ColecoVision, Spectravideo, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, SG-1000, Sega Master System, Sinclair QL, MK14, Z88	⚠️	Donationware & Open source

Windows

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
AMSpiriT	[56] [57]	0.863b	May 13, 2023	CPC range	(✅vaporware) (❌for real)	Freeware
Arnimedes	[58]	1.02	Jul 7, 2012	CPC range	❌	Freeware
Caprice Forever	[59]	23.7	Jul 10, 2023	CPC range, Plus range	✅	Freeware
Caprice32-Aleste	[60]	4.1.0	Nov 14, 2007	Aleste 520EX	❌	Open source
CoPaCabana	[61]	0.74	Apr 12, 2006	CPC range	⚠️	Freeware
CPC-em	[62]	0.3	Jan 22, 2004	CPC range	❌	Open source
CPC3D/CPC32	[63]	0.3	Feb 8, 2003	CPC range	❌	Freeware
CPCE	[64]	1.94	Jun 2, 2011	CPC range	⚠️	Freeware
CPvC	[65]		Oct 7, 2020	CPC range	❌	Open source
NO$CPC	[66]	1.8	Nov 2, 2000	CPC range, Plus range	✅	Freeware
PC-CPC	[67] [68]	0.1at b29	Nov 17, 2011	CPC range	⚠️	Open source
vbCPC	[69]	1.06	Apr 7, 2005	CPC range	?	Freeware
Virtual CPC	[70] [71]	1.1	Aug 8, 2011	CPC range	✅	Freeware
WinAPE	[72]	2.0b2	Jan 5, 2016	CPC range, Plus range	✅	Donationware
WinCPC	[73]	0.9.26	Feb 1, 2007	CPC range	✅	Freeware
XNACPC	[74]	1.0	Nov 11, 2011	CPC range	❌	Open source

Android

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
andcpc	[75]	1.5.1	Apr 4, 2011	CPC range	❌	Open source
Azimuth	[76]	1.06	Aug 10, 2022	CPC range	❌	Commercial💲
CPCDroid	[77]	1.5.1	Mar 2, 2011	CPC range	❌	Open source
CPCemu	[78]	2.5	Aug 14, 2022	CPC range	❌	Freeware
Droid-CPC	[79]	1.1.01	Dec 15, 2016	CPC range	❌	Commercial💲

iOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
CPCemu	[80]	2.5	Aug 13, 2022	CPC range	❌	Software available on request
CrocoDS	[81]	2.1	Jun 21, 2013	CPC range	❌	Open source

Niche Operating Systems

AmigaOS PPC

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
Arnold	[82]	1.15	Dec 17, 2012	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact	❌	Open source
SDLMESS	[83]	0.146u4	Aug 19, 2012	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	⚠️	Open source

Haiku

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
ACE	[84] [85]	1.25.0	Feb 18, 2023	CPC range, Plus range	✅	Freeware
AdvanceMAME	[86]	3.9-1	Feb 3, 2020	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	⚠️	Open source

MorphOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
ACE	[87]	1.25	September 8, 2022	CPC range, Plus range	✅	Freeware
MESS	[88]	0.113	Nov 1, 2007	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	⚠️	Open source

Raspberry Pi OS

Note: LibRetro / RetroArch is used as the foundation of Lakka, Recalbox, Batocera and RetroPie alternative OSes for the Raspberry Pi. But you can also use RetroArch for Amstrad CPC emulation on a stock Raspberry Pi OS. Or you can use these stand-alone CPC emulators:

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	Developer tools	License
#CPC4Rpi	[89]	1.1	Dec 19, 2013	CPC range	❌	Commercial💲
CapriceRPI	[90]	1.3	Feb 28, 2016	CPC range	❌	Open source
Clock Signal	[91]		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
CPCEPower	[92]	2105	Jun 4, 2021	CPC range, Plus range	❌	Freeware
MAME	[93]	0.256	Jun 28, 2023	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	⚠️	Open source
SugarPi	[94]	1.2.0	Feb 3, 2021	CPC range	❌	Open source
ZEsarUX	[95]	10.3	May 10, 2023	CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, MSX 1, ColecoVision, Spectravideo, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, SG-1000, Sega Master System, Sinclair QL, MK14, Z88	⚠️	Donationware & Open source

Discontinued Operating Systems

Acorn RISC OS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
!CPC	[96]		Jul 28, 1996	CPC range	Freeware
!CPCemu	[97]	1.21	Mar 22, 2016	CPC range	Open source

AmigaOS m68k

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
A-CPC	[98]	2.0	Apr, 2002	CPC range, Plus range	Open source
Ami-cpc	[99] Ami-cpc2	0.46	Jan 21, 1998	CPC range	Open source
CPE	[100]		Feb 24, 1995	CPC range	Open source
EmuCPC	[101]	0.7	Sep 15, 1996	CPC range	Open source

AMSDOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPCZVM	[102]		Jul 6, 2019	Z-Machine	Open source
Pac-Man	[103]	1.1	Jun 5, 2014	Pac-Man arcade	Open source
Phoenix	[104]		Jan 6, 2019	Phoenix arcade	Freeware
Space Invaders	[105]	1.0	Jun 11, 2016	Space Invaders arcade	Freeware
ZXM	[106]		1993	ZX Spectrum	Freeware

BlackBerry OS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
BB-CPC	[107] (dead link)	1.0.1.3	Jul 15, 2013	CPC range	Commercial💲

Classic Mac OS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPC++	[108]	1.3.2	Oct 6, 1997	CPC range	Shareware💲

DOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
AdvanceMESS	[109]	3.9	Sep 8, 2018	CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems	Open source
Arnimedes	[110]	0.8a	Apr 15, 2000	CPC range	Freeware
CPC-em	[111]	0.4	Jul 7, 2004	CPC range	Open source
CPCE	[112]	1.94	Jun 2, 2011	CPC range	Freeware
CPCemu	[113]	1.5	Jul 7, 1998	CPC range	Freeware
CPE	[114]	5.2	Apr 21, 1997	CPC range	Open source
NO$CPC	[115]	1.8	Nov 2, 2000	CPC range, Plus range	Freeware
PC-CPC	[116]		Feb 3, 1998	CPC range	Open source
RWCPC	[117]		Mar 23, 1995	CPC range	Freeware
SIMCPC	[118]		1990	CPC range	Commercial💲
YAGE	[119]	0.91	Oct 24, 1998	CPC range	Freeware

EXOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
Software CPC Emulator	[120] [121]	1.3	Jan 11, 2013	CPC range	Open source

Maemo

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPCm	[122]	1.20-1	Apr 27, 2010	CPC range	Open source

MSX-DOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
EMU6CPC	[123]		Dec 17, 2018	CPC range	Freeware

Palm OS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CaPriCe for Palm OS	[124]	2.8	Jun 28, 2011	CPC range	Open source
CoPaCabana	[125]	0.75	Dec 4, 2007	CPC range	Freeware

Pocket PC

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
PocketCaprice	[126]	0.9	Aug 19, 2007	CPC range	Freeware

SunOS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPC++	[127]	1.3.0	Feb 22, 1997	CPC range	Shareware💲

Symbian

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
S60-CPC	[128]	0.74	Feb 21, 2006	CPC range	Open source

Windows (Previous Editions)

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPCwin	[129]	1.0	Dec 4, 1997	CPC range	Freeware
MTMW	[130]	1.30B	Jan 11, 2000	CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, Enterprise, Jupiter ACE	Freeware

Home Consoles

Note: You can use RetroArch for Amstrad CPC emulation on Apple TV, Android TV, Nvidia Shield, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS2, GameCube, Wii, Wii U and Switch. Or you can use these stand-alone CPC emulators:

Microsoft XBOX

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
ArnoldX	[131] [132]	v5	Apr 20, 2010	CPC range, Plus range	Freeware
CoinOPS	[133]	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	[134]	1.0	Nov 11, 2011	CPC range	Open source

Nintendo Wii

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
Wiituka	[135]	0.98.8	May 15, 2009	CPC range	Open source

Sega Dreamcast

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPCast	[136]		May 6, 2006	CPC range	Freeware
DreamCPC	[137]	Alpha 3	Oct 16, 2005	CPC range	Freeware

Sony PS2

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
CPC-em	[138]	0.4	Dec 22, 2004	CPC range	Freeware

Sony PS3

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
Caprice32	[139]	4.1.0 DBG	Apr 9, 2012	CPC range	Open source

Handheld Consoles

Note: Android-based handheld consoles (Razer Edge, Ayn Odin Pro, Retroid Pocket Flip, GPD XP, ...) will work with stand-alone Android CPC emulators or with RetroArch, same as an Android phone.

Note2: You can use RetroArch for Amstrad CPC emulation on PSP, PS Vita, DS, 3DS, Switch, Steam Deck, RetroFW, Miyoo and OpenDingux. Or you can use these stand-alone CPC emulators:

Nintendo DS

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
AmeDS	[140]	4.0	Apr 25, 2010	CPC range	Freeware
CrocoDS	[141]	2.0	Nov 9, 2007	CPC range	Freeware

Nintendo GameBoy Advance

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
Mini Amstrad Emulator	[142]		Dec 26, 2005	CPC range	Open source

Sony PSP

Emulator name	External link	Current version	Latest release	Emulated systems	License
Caprice32 PSP	[143]	4.2.0.2	Nov 28, 2007	CPC range	Open source
CPCPSP	[144]	0.1	Dec 24, 2005	CPC range	Freeware
PSPCAP32	[145]	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	[146]		Jan 15, 2020	CPC range	Freeware
Dingoo A320 / A330	Pituka Dingux	[147]	0.8pre	Aug 19, 2010	CPC range	Open source
Dingoo A320 / A330	Dingux-CAP32	[148]	1.1.2	Oct 17, 2009	CPC range	Open source
GamePark Caanoo	Caanoo-CAP32	[149]	1.1.3	Apr 24, 2011	CPC range	Open source
GamePark GP2x	CapriceGP2x	[150]	0.5	Feb 22, 2006	CPC range	Open source
GamePark GP2x	GP2X-CAP32	[151]	1.5.1	Aug 29, 2009	CPC range	Open source
GamePark GP32	Pituka GP32	[152]	1d	May 15, 2010	CPC range	Open source
GamePark Wiz	Wiz-CAP32	[153]	1.1.0	Aug 29, 2009	CPC range	Open source
GCW Zero	Dingux-CAP32	[154]	1.1.2	May 25, 2014	CPC range	Open source
JXD S5110 / S601 & Yinlips G18	JXD-CAP32	[155]	1.1.1	Oct 27, 2012	CPC range	Open source
Odroid GO	CapriceESP32	[156]		Dec 3, 2020	CPC range	Open source
Pandora	Pandora-CAP32	[157]	1.1.0	Jun 27, 2010	CPC range	Open source
Trimui Model S	Arnold Trimui	[158]		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 MEMPTR Test Z80 CCF Test
• Arkanoid Light Corridor Z80 IM2 usage, Z80 useless instruction prefixes
• Z80 instruction set Z80 MEMPTR (aka WZ) internal register Even weirder Z80 behaviour To get to the bottom of it Z80 T-state timings Useful documentation for Z80 CPU implementers

Diagnostics

• Official Amstrad CPC hardware diagnostics Non-official Amstrad Diagnostics v1.3a
• RAM Expansion Test MemTest RAM Test CRTC4 Testprogram For All ERAM RAM testers
• "Acid" tests Chips tests by arnoldemu
• Plus Test [159] CPC and CPC+ Emulator test suite (including Instruction and Interrupt timing tests)

Amstrad Plus

• Plus diagnostics cartridge Official Amstrad diagnostics
• 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) Ultra accurate CRTC documentation and its associated testing tool
• Equalizor demo Revolog demo Technical explanation Unpredictable behaviour of the real Amstrad CPC chips (ie. outside the realm of emulation)
• 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
• Mode 3 Test "Mode 5" Viewer Split-Rasters Test CRTC1 Les split-rasters Odyssey demo Scrolltext done with split-raster and flames ondulating by abusing the CRT display
• Mire Test interlace color Perfect Pix Paint Climax-G demo 4 Sins demo Thunder Blade Turrican To test the CRT display

Peripherals

• Magnum Light Phaser West Phaser Gunstick SkeetShoot To test lightguns emulation
• Trojan LP-1 Dk'Tronics Light Pen Light Pen Mark II To test lightpens emulation
• Amstrad SSA-1 Dk'Tronics TMPI To test speech synthesizers emulation
• AmDrum Digitracker To test AmDrum and Digiblaster soundcards emulation
• Willy Adapter for PC LPT soundcards: officially OPL3 (Sound Blaster 16) and General MIDI. But also Covox, Tandy Sound, CMS (Game Blaster) and OPL2 (AdLib)
• Advanced OCP Art Studio To test AMX and Kempston mouse emulation
• UniDOS SymbOS To test X-Mass IDE/PATA mass-storage and Nova RTC/NVRAM emulation

Copy-protection

• FDC test suite Disk drive tests CDT/TZX test suite for emulators Set of tests by arnoldemu
• DskTest Dlfrsilver Dump Tool Test Suite ParaDOS Discology Discology plus Hercule II To test FDC emulation
• Le Nécromancien E.X.I.T Basun Tensions Pacific Wild Streets Skyx FatMag Some copy-protected disk-images
• Protection schemes documented Implementation of copy-protection in EDSK images Implementation in SugarBox emulator Technical explanations about copy-protection

File format specifications

• 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

Emulation Tools

• CPCDiskXP Dsktools ManageDSK WriteDSK SAMdisk SugarConvDsk DiskUtil HxCFloppyEmulator software Disk Image Manager Set of tools about disk-images
• CPCTapeXP CDTMaster 2CDT CSW2CDT CDT2WAV SugarConvTape TapeUtil tzxtools Set of tools about tape-images
• CPRTools Edit Amstrad Plus CPR cartridge-images
• CPCGamesCD-CPCLoader CDROM containing a navigable database with all the games of the Amstrad CPC
• CPC Analyser Help reverse engineer Amstrad CPC games
• WinApe WinCPC JavaCPC Caprice Reloaded Emulators with an integrated Z80 Assembler
• Java Z80Assembler Pasmo UZ80 Rasm SjASMPlus Z80 macroasm for VSCode cpctools Tools for CPC cross-development in Z80 Assembler
• ccz80 SDCC SDCC vs PhrozenC SDCC vs z88dk Phactory CPCtelera Cross-platform CPC development in C
• Turbo Rascal Syntax Error TRSE promo video A complete suite (IDE, compiler, resource editor) intended for developing CPC games/demos in Pascal
• CPC Basic CPCBasic Unchained CpcAlive ugBASIC Cross-platform CPC development in BASIC
• 8BP Laser Basic Laser BASIC Compiler B-ASIC Useful CPC tools to beef up the BASIC language
• ConvImgCPC DaDither Martine Splitraster+ UniPixelViewer UniPixelViewer tutorial Image converters from PC to CPC
• GrafX2 Multipaint Retro Game Asset Studio Cross-platform CPC pixel art editors
• CHIPNSFX Arkos Tracker 2 WYZTracker Cross-platform CPC music creation suites

Emulator Detection

• Emulator IDs