BMC64
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VisitBMC64 vs Frodo
What both publish
| Fact | BMC64 | Frodo |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation uses a release ZIP or image written to a FAT32 SD card for a supported Raspberry Pi. | The repository documents building with autogen.sh, make and make install on Unix-like systems, macOS and Windows. |
| Purpose | BMC64 is a bare-metal Commodore 64 emulator for Raspberry Pi. | Frodo is a portable Commodore 64 emulator focused on reproducing special graphical effects possible on the C64. |
BMC64 plans
- BMC64Free
Frodo plans
- FrodoFree
Pick BMC64 if…
BMC64 suits Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero 2W, Pi 2, or Pi 3 owners who want to emulate classic Commodore machines. It is also aimed at users comfortable supplying ROM files and installing an image to an SD card.
Pick Frodo if…
Frodo suits people who want to run Commodore 64 software on Linux, macOS, or Windows, including users on slower machines who may prefer Frodo Lite. Its controller mapping and support for disk, tape, and cartridge formats also suit people using varied C64 media.