VICE
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VisitVICE vs Z64K
What both publish
| Fact | VICE | Z64K |
|---|---|---|
| Emulated systems | The package emulates the C64, C64DTV, C128, VIC20, PET, PLUS4, SCPU64, and CBM-II. | Z64K describes pixel exact emulation of the Commodore 128, Commodore 64, Spectrum 48/128K, VIC 20, and Atari 2600. |
| Purpose | VICE runs programs intended for classic 8-bit Commodore computers. | Z64K describes itself as providing pixel exact emulation of the Commodore 128, Commodore 64, Spectrum 48/128K, VIC 20, and Atari 2600. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports, suggestions, and support requests to its SourceForge trackers or team mailing list, and notes development is done in spare time. | The homepage invites users to contact the maker with feedback or questions via its contact page. |
VICE plans
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Z64K plans
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Pick VICE if…
VICE suits people who want to run software written for classic Commodore 8-bit computers on supported host systems. It offers builds for Windows, macOS, and Android, with a separate download path for other Unix-based systems.
Pick Z64K if…
Z64K suits people looking to emulate the listed classic computer and console systems on a Java-capable Windows, macOS, or Linux device. Its debugger, SID Analyzer, and C128 controls may appeal to users who want additional emulation tools.