jsc64

6.1easy start · #15 of 30
in Commodore 64 Emulators

Runs on Web.

jsc64 is ranked #15 of 30 in Commodore 64 emulators on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web.

Compared on Commodore 64 emulators

Breadbin466 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 17.2 C64 Forever 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 27.2 VICE 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 37.2 Buddi 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 47.0 Power64 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 57.0 VirtualC64 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 67.0

Purpose: jsc64 is a Commodore 64 emulator written in JavaScript by Tim de Koning.
Origin: It is a port of FC64, a Commodore 64 emulator written in ActionScript by Darron Schall and Claus Wahlers.
Project status: The maker describes the emulator as a proof of concept.
Rendering: It uses the HTML5 Canvas element to render the Commodore 64 screen.
Browser support: The project says it works in modern versions of Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
Performance: The maker says its canvas rendering and JavaScript engine are less efficient than Flash Player.
Controls: Joystick controls map to the keyboard’s numpad, and the space bar acts as the fire button.
Integration: jsc64 can be embedded as a jQuery plug-in and requires jQuery 1.12.4 or later.
Programs: An instantiated emulator can load a .prg file through its loadPrg method.
Multiple instances: The plug-in accepts an event listener that can route keystrokes to separate emulator instances.
Deployment: The maker instructs users to download the package from GitHub and upload it to a folder on their web server.
License: The program is free software released under GNU General Public License version 2.
Support: The maker invites users to submit updates, improvements, and bug fixes through GitHub.
Maker: The project README names Tim de Koning as its author; his GitHub profile lists Kingsquare and the Netherlands.

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.