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VirtualC64 for Mac

Cycle-accurate C64 emulator

Quick answer: VirtualC64 is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask virtualc64. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What VirtualC64 is

VirtualC64 is a utility for macOS: cycle-accurate C64 emulator.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://dirkwhoffmann.github.io/VirtualC64/index.html.

How to install VirtualC64

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask virtualc64.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install VirtualC64 on Mac?

Run brew install --cask virtualc64 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is VirtualC64 open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (dirkwhoffmann/virtualc64), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does VirtualC64 run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is VirtualC64?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6730 in this catalogue.

What version of VirtualC64 is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.1.