Help for the C64 Game Database

How do I run a game?

- In the upper window, set the selection bar back to the top entry
- Go into the single line and type in parts of the game name
- Move the selection bar with CURSOR UP/DOWN
- Press RETURN to run the game with PC64 for Windows

If the database doesn't find the game, type in the correct directory.  If you don't have the CD but there is Netscape 2.0 or MSIE 2.0 on your computer, then press the DOWNLOAD button to get the game from the Internet.

How do I run a game with another emulator?

- Press TAB to get into the upper list which contains the jobs
- Move the selection bar with CURSOR UP/DOWN to PC64 for DOS or C64S
- Press RETURN to run the game with the other emulator

Note: C64S v2.0A doesn't handle the -autotype parameter correctly.  You'll have to load the directory by typing LOAD"$",8 and LIST, then look for the file name, move the cursor up, type LOAD, move the cursor right to the end of the name, type ,8,1, clear the rest of the line with SPACE, load the file with RETURN and finally run it with RUN if it doesn't start by itself.

Where can I get the Childhood's End CD / High Voltage CD?

If you live in the US, please start your web browser and log onto Childhood’s End at ftp://128.195.201.233.  At the top of the directory, there is an e-mail address where you can order the Childhood’s End CD.  It costs $35.  Shipping via COD is possible.  All of the files from the site will be on the CD and guaranteed to be in the same condition and format as the site.

If you live in Europe, you can order the High Voltage CD from darren@talent.demon.co.uk. Get 35 British Pounds from your bank and send them to the following address:

High Voltage
P.O.Box 42
Basildon, Essex
SS16 6UJ, England

Shipping will take about two weeks.  But please contact darren@talent.demon.co.uk first, "as we are having a few problems with the Post Office and the box may be changed."

Both CDs contain the directories oldgames and newgames.  In addition, the Childhood’s End CD has a mirror of the Arnold site with more games, and the High Voltage CD has a demos directory with 7700 demos and disk mags.

Warning: Many games on these CDs are cracks!  Although copying old C64 software is no longer pursued today, it is still illegal!  That's also the reason why you cannot buy these CDs from the author of PC64.