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Description:
Versatile Commodore Emulator

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.9@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: emulator commodore retro-computing c64 preservation

Install: brew install vice

About:
VICE (Versatile Commodore Emulator) is a cross-platform emulator that accurately replicates the hardware of classic Commodore systems including C64, C128, VIC-20, and PET. It provides cycle-accurate emulation of processors, sound chips, and video hardware, enabling authentic execution of original software. The tool is invaluable for retro computing enthusiasts, software preservation, and game development.

Key Features:

Multi-system support (C64, C128, VIC-20, PET, Plus4, CBM-II)
Cycle-accurate hardware emulation
Cross-platform (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Advanced debugging and monitor tools
Support for disk images, cartridges, and tapes

Use Cases:

Playing classic Commodore 64 games with high accuracy
Developing and testing retro software in original hardware environments
Digital preservation of Commodore software archives

Alternatives:

Frodo – Simpler C64 emulator with fewer features but lower system requirements
Hoxs64 – Windows-specific C64 emulator with high accuracy but limited platform support

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 25, 2025 8:08pm	3.9	1	REVISION_ONLY	391224a6
Dec 22, 2025 8:37am	3.9	0	VERSION_BUMP	b4e99370
Sep 16, 2025 1:17am		0	VERSION_BUMP	82bf07df
Sep 12, 2024 7:21am		0	VERSION_BUMP	758388e8
Aug 6, 2024 8:31am		0	VERSION_BUMP	ef44f531
Oct 4, 2023 5:07pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	73bde361