xroar ☆
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Description:
Dragon and Tandy 8-bit computer emulator
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: emulator retro 6809 dragon tandy coco
Install: brew install xroar
About:
Xroar is a multi-platform emulator for Dragon and Tandy 8-bit computers, which were based on the Motorola 6809E processor. It provides accurate hardware emulation, allowing users to run original software and homebrew games on modern systems. The emulator supports cassette and disk images, offering a faithful recreation of the classic hardware experience.
Key Features:
  • Accurate emulation of Motorola 6809E CPU and hardware
  • Support for Dragon 32/64 and Tandy CoCo models
  • Cross-platform availability (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Cassette and disk image support
Use Cases:
  • Running legacy Dragon 32/64 or Tandy CoCo software
  • Developing and testing retro homebrew games
  • Digital preservation of 8-bit computer systems
Alternatives:
  • MAME – MAME is a broader arcade and system emulator that also supports these machines, but Xroar is more specialized and lightweight for these specific systems.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 26, 2024 11:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP b6ae3f98
Sep 20, 2024 11:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a3822219
Sep 20, 2024 9:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP aa8ecc0b
Sep 12, 2024 11:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP cb8979f7
Sep 12, 2024 9:12pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b2da8aa
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