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C64.emu
What C64.emu is
C64.emu is a paid Android emulator for Commodore 64 systems and related classic machines. It is open source, based on VICE 3.1, and described as fully native without an SDL layer. Listed emulated variants include C64, C64 Cycle Accurate, C64DTV, C128, CBM-II, PET, Plus/4, and VIC-20. The app accepts .bin, .crt, .d64, .g64, .p64, .x64, .t64, and .tap files, plus ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives. Features include cartridge, tape, and disk autostart, save states, FASTsid and RESID sound, and NTSC/PAL support. Controls cover multitouch, Bluetooth and USB gamepads, Wii controllers, custom key profiles, and every screen orientation. Complete keyboard functionality is included, so no physical keyboard is required. It runs on modern Android phones, tablets, and set-top boxes. C64.emu costs $3.99, paid once and does not include a bundled software library.
Who it suits
C64.emu suits Android users who want to run Commodore-related software across the listed formats and systems. It is also relevant for users wanting gamepad, touchscreen, or keyboard controls without a physical keyboard.
What it does well
- Supports eight listed emulated systems
- Accepts disk, tape, and archive formats
- Save states included
- Bluetooth and USB gamepad support
- Runs on phones, tablets, and set-top boxes
What to know first
- Android only
- No free plan
- No bundled software library
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| C64.emu | Android emulator | $3.99, paid once |
As c64emu.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
C64.emu provides broad Commodore-system and file-format support in a native Android app. Its one-time price is 3.99 USD, but software must come from elsewhere because no bundled library is included.
Facts from C64.emu's own pages
- Controls
- It supports multitouch, Bluetooth and USB gamepads, Wii controllers, custom key profiles, and all screen orientations. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Emulation features
- Features include cartridge, tape, and disk autostart; save states; FASTsid and RESID sound; and NTSC/PAL support. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC, United States · c64emu.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Keyboard
- The site says complete keyboard functionality is included, so no physical keyboard is required. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Native app
- The site describes it as fully native with no SDL layer. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The emulator is open source and based on VICE 3.1. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- C64.emu is a Commodore 64 emulator for Android. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The maker’s site identifies the emulator as open source but does not state security certifications or compliance standards. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Setup resources
- The site provides downloadable game and configuration bundles, including gamespack.zip, cjmfiles.zip, and essentials.zip. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact the maker through the site for help or feature requests; it also points to community YouTube videos for tips. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The site says it runs on modern Android phones, tablets, and set-top boxes. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported formats
- It supports .bin, .crt, .d64, .g64, .p64, .x64, .t64, .tap, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z files. · c64emu.com, 8 Oct 2026
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