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# CAPRICE32 4.5+ LIBRETRO - [changelog](CHANGES.md)
**All the credit of the caprice32 Emulator to Ulrich Doewich**
**All credit for the original Caprice32 Emulator goes to Ulrich Doewich.**
You can download the original Caprice32 source code [here](http://sourceforge.net/projects/caprice32/).
You can download the caprice32 original source code [here](http://sourceforge.net/projects/caprice32/)
This libretro core brings the classic Amstrad CPC experience back to life. Combine it with CRT shaders and welcome back to the 80s on your good old CPC.
* This core also use some code from [wiituka/pituka](http://code.google.com/p/wiituka/) (c) 2004-2016 David Colmenero
* CPC464+/CPC6128+/GX4000 (c) 2016-2019 Colin Pitrat : https://github.com/ColinPitrat/caprice32
* Part of the autorun fixes (see catalog/amsdos_catalog and format.c) are inspired on the great work of Frédéric Coste (Fredouille) on [caprice-forever](https://www.cpc-power.com/cpcarchives/index.php?page=articles&num=445).
## Credits & Acknowledgements
- **Original Caprice32 Core:** Ulrich Doewich.
- **[Wiituka/pituka](http://code.google.com/p/wiituka/) code integration:** (c) 2004-2016 David Colmenero.
- Pistol Emulation:
- Gunstick Emulation from [Wiituka](http://code.google.com/p/wiituka/) (c) 2008-2009 David Colmenero.
- Phaser Emulation from [caprice32](https://github.com/ColinPitrat/caprice32/issues/34) (c) 2016-2024 Colin Pitrat.
And of course for the RetroArch/Libretro team : "http://www.libretro.com"
The core works pretty well and give the fantastic ability to use the RetroArch Shaders.
Try some CRT shaders and welcome back to the 80s on your good old CPC.
- **CPC464+/CPC6128+/GX4000 Emulation:**
- [Base Plus implementation](https://github.com/ColinPitrat/caprice32) (c) 2016-2019 Colin Pitrat.
- ASIC, DMA, PRI, and PPI accurate hardware rewrites (c) 2026 David Colmenero.
- **Autorun fixes:** Inspired by the great work of Frédéric Coste (Fredouille) on [caprice-forever](https://www.cpc-power.com/cpcarchives/index.php?page=articles&num=445) (see `catalog/amsdos_catalog` and `format.c`).
- **RetroArch/Libretro team:** http://www.libretro.com
## Usage
Launch a TAPE (cdt), DSK or M3U, and game should autostart.
The core supports automatic loading and execution (autorun) for most standard formats. Just load your content and the game should autostart.
### 📼 Tape Games (.cdt, .voc, .wav)
Load a tape file and Caprice32 will automatically type the `RUN"` command and press enter. You can use the "Tape Loading Speed" core option to fast-forward the loading process.
![Tape Game Example](docs/cdt_example_01.png) ![Tape Abbey of Crime](docs/cdt_abad_01.png)
### 💾 Disk Games (.dsk, .m3u)
Load a disk image or an M3U playlist for multi-disk games. The core will read the catalog and automatically launch the executable binary.
![Disk Game Example](docs/dsk_example_01.png) ![Disk Game Example](docs/dsk_dandare_01.png)
### 🕹️ CPC+ & GX4000 Cartridges (.cpr)
To play cartridge games or use Plus features, ensure the **Model** core option is set to **6128+**.
![Sonic GX running on Caprice32](docs/sonicgx_frame01.png) ![Shadow of the Beast running on Caprice32](docs/shadow_frame01.png)
*After latest accurate ASIC emulation rewrites, highly demanding titles requiring pixel-perfect raster timings, DMA instructions, and hardware sprite multiplexing—like the *Sonic GX* port and the *Shadow of the Beast* demo—now render flawlessly for the first time in Caprice32!*
## Game Database
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# Lightgun Emulation
Gunstick and Phaser (phaser code thanks to [Colin Pitrat](https://github.com/ColinPitrat/caprice32/issues/34)).
## Configure your Weapon
You need set on Options > Controls > Device Type: **Amstrad Lightgun** and on Core Options > Light Gun Input (and show cross if your want).
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# Known Bugs
- [CPC+ Emulation have some issues](https://github.com/libretro/libretro-cap32/issues/59).
- Old3DS need some optimizations (~18fps).
- [Minor CPC Bugs and FDC needs more work](https://github.com/libretro/libretro-cap32/issues/110) to accurately emulate complex protections.
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/* ASIC Logic
David Skywalker - libretro port CPC+ code
based on the new cpc caprice core by Colin Pitrat - https://github.com/ColinPitrat/caprice32
Base Plus implementation the from caprice fork (c) 2016-2019 Colin Pitrat.
ASIC, DMA, PRI, and PPI accurate hardware rewrites (c) 2026 David Colmenero.
*/
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Foundation, Inc., 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
*/
/* ASIC Logic
Base Plus implementation the from caprice fork (c) 2016-2019 Colin Pitrat.
ASIC, DMA, PRI, and PPI accurate hardware rewrites (c) 2026 David Colmenero.
*/
/* CPC Plus ASIC ("Arnold V" enhancements of the 6128+, 464+ and GX4000)