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Virtual ][ - 3.0

Apple II, Apple II+ and Apple IIe emulator

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Version 3.0:	Not rated (0.0)
Selected Version:	3.0
Release Date:	2004-08-06
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 3.0):	553
Downloads (all versions):	25,796
Price:	$49.00

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Product Description:

Virtual ][ is an application that emulates the Apple ][ computer. Its main purpose is to enjoy, on your Macintosh computer, the nostalgic fun of the Apple ][. The main features are:

Emulates the Apple ][, Apple ][+ and Apple //e;
Many configurable options, like plugin cards, amount of memory and type of monitor;
Different configurations can be saved as documents;
Multiple virtual machines can run at the same time (only limited by available processor power);
Emulates several peripheral cards:
- The 16 Kb RAM card;
- An 80-column card;
- The 80-column / 64K RAM card for the Apple //e;
- A clock card;
- A printer card;
- The Disk ][; card;
- The Apple mouse card;
- A Z80 card.
Supports full screen mode;
The Macintosh mouse can be used to operate either the Apple ][ game paddles or the Apple ][ mouse;
Can read and write Apple ][ disk images in several popular formats;
Emulates a cassette tape drive;
Plays sound produced by the Apple ][ through the Macintosh speakers;
Accurately implements the hardware of the Apple ][ in software, so all Apple ][ software should run;
Requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later.

What's new in this version:

Added emulation of the Epson FX-80 printer (available in OSX 10.3 "Panther" or better).
The state of a virtual machine can be saved so it can continue to run later on.
Included support for the RamWorks card on the AppleÂ //e. This card gives you up to 8 MB of memory, and replaces the "64K / 80 column card", which is now obsolete and no longer supported.
The program now includes a number of different character sets ROM's and you can add your own character sets as well.
Simplified the installation procedure for ROM image files. Previously ROM files had to have specific names; now the program automatically searches for a ROM file suitable for the machine to be emulated.
The "phosphor" color of the monochrome screen can now be changed to any color; it used to be "green only".
The video refresh rate of the emulated monitor can now be configured.
When doing a cold restart of the emulated machine (ctrl-command-reset), the disks now stay in the disk drives.
Improved compatibility of the mouse emulation; software like AppleÂ //e Desktop now runs fine.
Fixed a bug that made it impossible to remove a diskette image from a configuration.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2 or higher

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Update 5.4 -> 5.5 breaks license - Version: 5.5, 10/8/2006 12:09AM PST

grikdog1

I can't update to 5.5 because doing so breaks my license. The new version runs in demo mode. Restoring from backup repairs the damage, if any.

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Update 5.4 -> 5.5 breaks license

Apple ][ forever... - Version: 5.5, 10/7/2006 04:59PM PST

risc1

The Apple ][ was recently voted the greatest PC of all time by PCWorld. I think you can say without a doubt that Virtual ][ is the greatest Apple ][ emulator of all time.

I purchased this emulator ages ago and it just keeps getting better and better.

Question to Developer - Version: 5.3, 6/25/2006 07:37AM PST

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TheoLotz

I've played around with Virtual II a few times, but don't have that many IIe titles to justify the cost of the software. But it defintely has the most features of any of the ones out there. I did have a question .... Ever planning to include IIgs emulation? I have a lot of old games from my IIgs days, and the small selection of IIgs emulators dont run very well (if at all).

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