Caprice32 delivers a precise emulation of the CPC 8-bit home computer series built by a British firm from 1984 to 1993. It recreates the full lineup, including CPC464, CPC664, CPC6128, CPC6128+, and GX4000 models, down to custom Gate-array and CRTC chips that enable scroll effects, custom graphics modes, and overscan. The setup mirrors key hardware traits like an onboard operating system, CP/M support, and 80-column HIRES display.
This free-to-play emulator runs original CPC software with top compatibility by simulating every hardware component at a low level. Multiple ports and developer updates have layered in fresh capabilities over time. Retro computing fans who prize accurate hardware replication find it essential for running vintage programs on PC.
Caprice32 is a software emulator of the CPC 8-bit home computer series that were manufactured by the British company between 1984 and 1993. The hardware has great features, like an operating system, CP/M and a HIRES display mode of 80-column. Its custom Gate-array and CRTC chips, exclusively designed, allows scroll effects, custom graphics modes, overscan, and many more.
The emulator faithfully imitates the CPC464, CPC664, CPC6128, CPC6128+ and GX4000 models. By recreating the operations of all hardware components at a low level, the emulator achieves a high degree of compatibility with original CPC software.
The original emulator was ported to many platforms and has gone through several developers who have added new features.
