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C64 Forever

Ch 047.1of 30 Commodore 64 Emulators
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows
  4. 4Disk and tape formatsRP9, D64, T64, C64 and other disk, tape and cartridge formats
  5. 5Emulated C64 variantsC64, PET 2001, CBM 3032, CBM 4032, CBM 8032, VIC-20, CBM 610, C16, Plus/4, C128
  6. 6Bundled software libraryYes
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Overview

C64 Forever is ranked #4 of 30 in Commodore 64 emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

C64 Forever plans and pricing

All plans
Free Express Edition Free Feature-limited software · Windows installer c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Downloadable Plus Edition Upgrade $9.95 once Requires a license key for a previous Plus Edition version c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Downloadable Plus Edition $19.95 once Full Plus Edition functionality · Downloadable version c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Boxed Plus Edition Upgrade (Includes Download) $24.95 once Requires a license key for a previous Plus Edition version c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Boxed Plus Edition (Includes Download) $39.95 once Full Plus Edition functionality · Boxed version · Instant software installer download c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
Yesc64forever.com
Paid from
19.95 one-timec64forever.com
Supported platforms
Windowsc64forever.com
Disk and tape formats
RP9, D64, T64, C64 and other disk, tape and cartridge formatsc64forever.com
Emulated C64 variants
C64, PET 2001, CBM 3032, CBM 4032, CBM 8032, VIC-20, CBM 610, C16, Plus/4, C128c64forever.com
Bundled software library
Yesc64forever.com

Facts

Purpose
C64 Forever is an official CBM 8-bit preservation, emulation, and support package.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Emulated systems
It emulates C64 hardware and additional CBM 8-bit systems including PET, VIC 20, C16, Plus/4, and C128, with legal CBM system ROMs.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Built-in catalog
The interface includes a database with configuration data for more than 5,000 titles and online updates through the RetroPlatform Library.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Included content
The software includes more than 200 preinstalled games and demoscene productions, included with permission from their creators.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
RP9 format
RP9 packages titles into single files for one-click playback, and its title editor can create and edit self-contained RP9 files.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Controls and input
Supported input includes USB and Xbox controllers, X-Arcade, I-PAC, customizable keyboard layouts, touchscreen gestures, and an onscreen keyboard.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The feature list names clipboard integration, Windows File Explorer and Search integration, and a Now Playing interface that can integrate with social networks such as Discord.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Plus edition features
Plus adds simultaneous playback windows, fullscreen options, disk change commit/undo and saved states, autostart into emulation, image building, and advanced printing.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows requirements
The listed operating systems are Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and equivalent Windows Server editions, for x86 or x64 systems.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
System requirements
The listed minimums include a 750 MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, and 200 MB of free disk space; automatic updates require an internet connection.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
Cloanto says it maintains and supports the product, and directs technical support requests to the product FAQ, troubleshooting, support, and contact sections.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Sales and downloads
The maker says sales and downloads are handled by ecommerce partners and that it does not have access to customers’ credit card or payment details.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy
Cloanto says personal data is not sold or forwarded to unrelated third parties except in response to legitimate law enforcement or government requests.cloanto.com · 30 Sept 2026
Maker
The site identifies Cloanto as the maker and describes it as a developer and publisher of Commodore and Amiga software since the 1980s.c64forever.com · 30 Sept 2026

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