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C64 Forever

C64 Forever, a revolutionary C64 emulator, preservation and support package. C64 Forever embodies an intuitive player interface, backed by a built-in database containing more than 5,000 C64 game entries, and advanced support for the new RP9 format, dubbed the "MP3 of retrogaming". Features of C64 Forever include:

  • Emulation of C64 hardware (allows you to run C64 software on your PC)
  • Additional emulation of other CBM 8-bit systems: PET 2001, CBM 3032, CBM 4032, CBM 8032, VIC 20, CBM 610, C16, Plus/4, C128 (40-column and 80-column) and more
  • Optional integration with Amiga Forever (if installed)
  • More than 200 preinstalled games and demoscene productions
  • One-click play support for thousands of downloadable C64 and other 8-bit games, demos and applications
  • Sophisticated input options include Unicode-enabled keyboard and clipboard integration, and physical and emulated game controllers (standard USB and Xbox devices, arcade joysticks, customizable keyboard layouts to play joystick games with a keyboard and vice versa, etc.)
  • RP9 Editor allows you to create and edit content for playback on the local system or elsewhere
  • RP9 Toolbox to convert between RP9 and other popular formats (D64, T64, etc.) and to export to devices (hardware-based emulators)
  • RetroPlatform Library includes title and configuration data for more than 5,000 C64 games, with online updates
  • Preconfigured and enhanced VICE emulation engine with auto-updates
  • Special features and gallery of items of historical interest
  • Build Image tool to create personalized CD ISO images or portable runtime environments
  • "Now Playing" updates and manual status posts to Facebook, Twitter and Skype
  • Direct screenshot uploads to Facebook and Twitter
  • Gorgeous support for high-DPI displays
  • Much, much more...