Frodo
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| Fact | Frodo | Power64 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU emulation | The documented emulator includes instruction- and cycle-exact 6510 emulation, including undocumented opcodes and correct decimal mode. | It emulates the MOS 6510 processor, including undocumented opcodes. |
| Disk and tape support | Frodo supports Commodore 1541 disk software, Datasette TAP files and multiple disk-image formats including D64, G64 and T64. | It supports 1541, 1571 and 1581 disk emulation, disk and tape image formats, and Macintosh file access for C64 and P00 files. |
| Documentation | The repository includes an HTML manual and a beginner guide covering controllers, display, drives, loading software, keyboard mappings and emulator shortcuts. | The online manual covers installation, media formats, devices, troubleshooting, monitor commands, BASIC, custom chips and file formats. |
| Installation | The repository documents building with autogen.sh, make and make install on Unix-like systems, macOS and Windows. | Installation requires copying the application to a hard-disk location; ROM files are bundled and no extra files are required. |
| Purpose | Frodo is a portable Commodore 64 emulator focused on reproducing special graphical effects possible on the C64. | Power64 emulates the Commodore 64 so users can run C64 software on an Apple Macintosh. |
| Sound emulation | The older technical documentation describes real-time 16-bit, 44.1 kHz SID emulation with filters on several supported systems. | Its SID emulation includes envelopes, waveforms, filters, resonance, ring modulation, synchronization and samples. |
Frodo plans
- FrodoFree
Power64 plans
- Power64 registration$30, paid once
- Power64 single user license$32, paid once
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.
Pick Power64 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.