Operating Systems
Acorn RISC OS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| !CPC | [1] | Jul 28, 1996 | CPC range | Freeware | ||
| !CPCemu | [2] | 1.21 | Mar 22, 2016 | CPC range | Freeware |
AmigaOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-CPC | [3] | 2.0 | Apr, 2002 | CPC range, Plus range | Open source | |
| Ami-CPC | [4] | 0.46 | Jan 21, 1998 | CPC range | Open source | |
| Arnold | [5] | 1.15 | Dec 17, 2012 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact | Open source | |
| CPE | [6] | Feb 24, 1995 | CPC range | Open source | ||
| Emu-CPC | [7] | 0.7 | Sep 15, 1996 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| SDLMESS | [8] | 0.146u4 | Aug 19, 2012 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | Open source |
AMSDOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pac-Man | [9] | 1.1 | Jun 5, 2014 | Pac-Man arcade | Open source | |
| Space Invaders | [10] | 1.0 | Jun 11, 2016 | Space Invaders arcade | Freeware | |
| ZXM | [11] | 1993 | ZX Spectrum | Freeware |
DOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnimedes | [12] | 0.8a | Apr 15, 2000 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| CPCE | [13] | 1.94 | Jun 2, 2011 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| CPCemu | [14] | 1.5 | Jul 7, 1998 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| CPE | [15] [16] | 5.2 | Apr 21, 1997 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| NO$CPC | [17] | 1.8 | Nov 2, 2000 | CPC range, Plus range | Freeware | |
| RWCPC | [18] | Mar 23, 1995 | CPC range | Freeware | ||
| SIMCPC | [19] | 1990 | CPC range | Shareware |
EXOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software CPC Emulator | [20] | 1.3 | Jan 11, 2013 | CPC range | Open source |
Haiku
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | [21] [22] | 1.25.0 | Feb 18, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | Freeware | |
| AdvanceMAME | [23] | 3.9-1 | Feb 3, 2020 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | Open source |
Java / JVM
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Jnr | [24] | Aug 27, 2001 | CPC range | Open source | ||
| CPCInAJar | [25] | Mar 16, 2011 | CPC range | Open source | ||
| JavaCPC Desktop | [26] | 3.0.2 | Apr 8, 2022 | CPC range, KC Compact | Donationware | |
| JavaCPC Applet | [27] | Jul 10, 2012 | CPC range, Plus range | Donationware | ||
| JavaGX4000 | [28] | Sep 7, 2018 | CPC range, Plus range | Open source | ||
| JEMU | [29] | Feb 19, 2007 | CPC range, BBC Micro, VZ-300, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81 | Open source | ||
| JKCEMU | [30] | 0.9.7 | Mar 30, 2017 | KC Compact & other computers from East Germany | Open source | |
| WebCPC | [31] | 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 | [32] BZH Games | beta | Dec 28, 2013 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CrocoDS | [33] | May 13, 2020 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware | |
| JSMESS | [34] | 0.153 | Oct 29, 2014 | CPC range & lots of other computer systems | ❌ | Open source |
| Roland | [35] | Sep 24, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| Ronald | [36] | May 10, 2023 | CPC range | ✅ | Open source | |
| RVMplayer | [37] | 0.1.1 | Apr 29, 2023 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum | ❌ | Freeware |
| Tiny Emus | [38] [39] JavaCPC-Games | Dec 31, 2018 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Acorn Atom, KC Compact, KC 85, KC 87, Z9001, Z1013 | ✅ | Open source | |
| Xiragon | [40] | Nov 28, 2012 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| Yet another KC emulator | [41] | Apr 17, 2017 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Acorn Atom, KC Compact, KC 85, KC 87, Z9001, Z1013, HC900 | ✅ | Open source |
macOS
MorphOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | [54] | 1.25 | September 8, 2022 | CPC range, Plus range | Freeware | |
| MESS | [55] | 0.113 | Nov 1, 2007 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | Open source |
MSX2
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU6CPC | [56] | Dec 17, 2018 | CPC range | Freeware |
Unix / Linux
Windows
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | Developer tools | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMSpiriT | [76] [77] | 0.863b | May 13, 2023 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| Arnimedes | [78] | 1.02 | Jul 7, 2012 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| Arnold | [79] Aeliss fork | WIP | May 13, 2017 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX | Open source | |
| Caprice32 | [80] [81] | 4.6.0 | Jan 29, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | Donationware & Open source | |
| Caprice Forever | [82] | 23.7 | Jul 13, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Freeware |
| Caprice Reloaded | [83] | r533 | Sep 25, 2011 | CPC range | Open source | |
| Caprice32-Aleste | [84] | 4.1.0 | Nov 14, 2007 | Aleste 520EX | Open source | |
| CoPaCabana | [85] | 0.74 | Apr 12, 2006 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| CPC-em | [86] | 0.4 | Jul 7, 2004 | CPC range | Open source | |
| CPC++ | [87] | b700 | May 31, 2015 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| CPC3D/CPC32 | [88] | 0.3 | Feb 8, 2003 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CPCE | [89] | 1.94 | Jun 2, 2011 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| CPCEC | [90] | Aug 6, 2022 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 | ✅ | Open source | |
| CPCemu | [91] | 2.5 | Aug 13, 2022 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| CPCEmuPower | [92] | 2105 | May 31, 2021 | CPC range, Plus range | ❌ | Freeware |
| CPCSharp | [93] | 1.0.0-beta1 | Apr 7, 2021 | CPC range | ✅ | Open source |
| CPCwin | [94] | 1.0 | Dec 4, 1997 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| CPvC | [95] | Oct 7, 2020 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source | |
| DSP | [96] | 0.21 | Mar 12, 2023 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Nintendo NES, SG-1000, Sega Master System, ColecoVision, GameGear, Super Cassette Vision, Arcade | ❌ | Open source |
| ep128emu | [97] | 2.0.11 | Jan 20, 2017 | CPC range, ZX Spectrum, Enterprise | ✅ | Donationware & Open source |
| MAME | [98] | 0.256 | Jun 28, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, KC Compact, Aleste 520EX & lots of other computer systems | ✅ | Open source |
| MTMW | [99] [100] | 1.30B | Jan 11, 2000 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, Jupiter ACE, Enterprise | Freeware | |
| NO$CPC | [101] | 1.8 | Nov 2, 2000 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Freeware |
| PC-CPC | [102] | 0.1at b29 | Nov 17, 2011 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| Retro Virtual Machine | [103] | 2.1.6 | Mar 1, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range, ZX Spectrum, MSX 1, ColecoVision, SG-1000, Sega Master System | ❌ | Donationware |
| Roland | [104]/GitHub | 0.70 | Apr 20, 2017 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| SugarBox | [105] [106] | 2.0.1 | May 26, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Open-Source |
| vbCPC | [107] | 1.06 | Apr 7, 2005 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| Virtual CPC | [108] [109] | 1.1 | Aug 8, 2011 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| WinAPE | [110] | 2.0b2 | Jan 5, 2016 | CPC range, Plus range | ✅ | Donationware |
| WinCPC | [111] | 0.9.26 | Feb 1, 2007 | CPC range | ✅ | Freeware |
| XNACPC | [112] | 1.0 | Nov 11, 2011 | CPC range | ❌ | Open source |
| Yage | [113] | 0.91 | Oct 24, 1998 | CPC range | ❌ | Freeware |
| ZEsarUX | [114] | 10.3 | May 10, 2023 | CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, Sinclair QL, MSX 1, ColecoVision, SG-1000, Sega Master System | ✅ | Donationware & Open source |
LibRetro (API for emulators)
| Emulator name | Type | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| libretro-cap32 | Emulation core | [115] | 1.2.2 | Jul 19, 2015 | CPC range | Open source |
| libretro-crocods | Emulation core | [116] | 0.1 | Feb 28, 2017 | CPC range | Open source |
| SugarLibRetro | Emulation core | [117] (wraps independent lib https://github.com/Tom1975/CPCCore) | git | - | CPC range, Plus range | Open source |
| EmuVR | Frontend | [118] | Dec 25, 2022 | CPC range & lots of other computer systems | Donationware | |
| RetroArch | Frontend | [119] | 1.15.0 | Mar 11, 2023 | CPC range, Plus range & lots of other computer systems | Donationware & Open source |
Home Consoles
Microsoft XBOX
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArnoldX | [120] | v5 | Apr 20, 2010 | CPC range, Plus range | |
| CoinOPS | [121] | 5 | Oct 18, 2012 | CPC range & lots of other computer systems |
Microsoft Xbox 360
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNACPC | [122] | 1.0 | Nov 11, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
Nintendo Wii
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiituka | [123] | 0.98.8 | May 15, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
Sega Dreamcast
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCast | [124] | May 6, 2006 | CPC range | Freeware | |
| DreamCPC | [125] | Alpha 3 | Oct 16, 2005 | CPC range | Freeware |
Sony PS2
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC-em | [126] | 0.4 | Dec 22, 2004 | CPC range | Freeware |
Sony PS3
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice32 | [127] | 4.1.0 DBG | Apr 9, 2012 | CPC range | Open source |
Handheld Consoles
Anbernic RG350
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrocoDS | [128] | Jan 15, 2020 | CPC range | Freeware |
Dingoo A320 / A330
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pituka (Dingux) | [129] | 0.8pre | Aug 19, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
| Dingux-CAP32 | [130] | 1.1.2 | Oct 17, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
GamePark GP32 / GP2X / Wiz / Caanoo
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pituka (GP32) | [131] | 1d | May 15, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
| CapriceGP2x | [132] | 0.5 | Feb 22, 2006 | CPC range | Open source |
| GP2X-CAP32 | [133] | 1.5.1 | Aug 29, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
| Wiz-CAP32 | [134] | 1.1.0 | Aug 29, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
| Caanoo-CAP32 | [135] | 1.1.3 | Apr 24, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
GCW Zero
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dingux-CAP32 | [136] | 1.1.2 | May 25, 2014 | CPC range | Open source |
JXD S5110 / S601 & Yinlips G18
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JXD-CAP32 | [137] | 1.1.1 | Oct 27, 2012 | CPC range | Open source |
Nintendo DS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeDS | [138] | 4.0 | Apr 25, 2010 | CPC range | Freeware |
| CrocoDS | [139] | 2.0 | Nov 9, 2007 | CPC range | Freeware |
Odroid GO
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapriceESP32 | [140] | Dec 3, 2020 | CPC range | Open source |
Pandora
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pandora-CAP32 | [141] | 1.1.0 | Jun 27, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
Sony PSP
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice32 PSP | [142] | 4.2.0.2 | Nov 28, 2007 | CPC range | Open source |
| CPCPSP | [143] | 0.1 | Dec 24, 2005 | CPC range | Freeware |
| PSPCAP32 | [144] | 1.5.1 | Aug 21, 2009 | CPC range | Open source |
Smartphones / PDA / SoC
Android
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| andcpc | [145] | 1.5.1 | Apr 4, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
| CPCDroid | [146] | 1.5.1 | Mar 2, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
| CPCemu | [147] | 2.5 | Aug 14, 2022 | CPC range | Freeware |
| Droid-CPC | [148] | 1.1.01 | Dec 15, 2016 | CPC range | Commercial |
BlackBerry
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB-CPC | [149] (dead link) | 1.0.1.3 | Jul 15, 2013 | CPC range | Commercial |
iOS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrocoDS | [150] | 2.1 | Jun 21, 2013 | CPC range | Open source |
Maemo
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCm | [151] | 1.20-1 | Apr 27, 2010 | CPC range | Open source |
Palm OS
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaPriCe for Palm OS | [152] | 2.8 | Jun 28, 2011 | CPC range | Open source |
| CoPaCabana | [153] | 0.75 | Dec 4, 2007 | CPC range | Freeware |
Pocket PC
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PocketCaprice | [154] | 0.9 | Aug 19, 2007 | CPC range | Freeware |
Raspberry Pi
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CPC4Rpi | [155] | 1.1 | Dec 19, 2013 | CPC range | Open source |
| CapriceRPI | [156] | 1.3 | Feb 28, 2016 | CPC range | Open source |
| ZEsarUX | [157] | 10.3 | May 10, 2023 | CPC range, PCW, ZX Spectrum, ZX80/81, Jupiter ACE, Sam Coupe, Sinclair QL, MSX 1, ColecoVision, SG-1000, Sega Master System | Open source |
Symbian
| Emulator name | External link | Current version | Latest release | Emulated systems | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60-CPC | [158] | 0.74 | Feb 21, 2006 | CPC range | Open source |
Hardware
- CPC TREX TurboCPC core running on a terasIC T-Rex C1 FPGA board
- CPC-ONE TurboCPC core running on the C-One FPGA board
- CPC FPGA CPC emulation running on a custom made FPGA board
- FPGAmstrad CPC emulation running on a NEXYS2 FPGA board
- MIST board FPGA board implementing Amstrad CPC and various other 8-bit and 16-bit computers