Hoxs64

Hoxs64 is a Commodore 64 emulator designed to help reproduce this particularly machine and hence, enable you to run games running with this platform. It is worth mentioning that the program is the only one that fully replicates Commodore 64 as it is capable of running a fully cycle based emulation of sprites in the middle line graphic data changes.

The application does not require setup and you can run it as soon as you download it to your computer. The program comes with an old-school, retro interface which is a nice touch considering the main functionality of the tool.

Functionality-wise, the app is as simple to use as it looks, meaning that you can load the desired game and follow the instructions to actually play. As you would expect, the tool recognizes the mouse and keyboard commands, but you can also use joysticks especially if you would like to enjoy the full experience.

In terms of settings, the app includes several basic options, such as toggle to full screen, mute sound, toggle max speed as well as various enhancements for the audio, video and the chip. At the same time, you can create a custom keyboard and joystick button assignment.

It is worth mentioning that the application also packs several disk features and can even allow you to create a new one if you prefer to create a copy of a game you are running or perhaps developed at some point. The new file can be saved in three formats, namely FDI, P64 and D64. The app even allows you to add write protect to the newly created disk.

Hoxs64 is an intuitive and easy to use utility that not only allows you run Commodore 64 games, but also creates disk copies of the ones you want to share with friends or just for safekeeping.