Additional Resources #

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Local Research #

Original Documents #

These are some original reference documents that are less practical in their original form, quoted to give context to the information on this wiki.

Additional External Resources #

This is a growing collection of links to additional useful information about CHIP-8 or its variants:

⎋ Chip-8 on the COSMAC VIP, by Laurence Scotford
A deep dive into the CHIP-8 interpreter on the COSMAC VIP with disassembly and lots of comments, a recommended read for anyone trying to mimic or understand the original CHIP-8 better.
⎋ VIPER - A contemporary magazine about the COSMAC VIP
⎋ CHIP-8 extensions and compatibility a rather complete list of extensions and variants of CHIP-8 by Tobias V.I. Langhoff
Matt Mikolay’s ⎋ CHIP-8 Documentation

Tutorials #

⎋ Guide to making a CHIP-8 emulator - The most recommended tutorial by Tobias V. I. Langhoff, 2020

Finding CHIP-8 Variant Games #

⎋ CHIP-8 Archive by John Earnest, a good selection of programs with preview, many from OctoJams
⎋ Chip-8 Database by Sylvain (Sly DC) De Chantal, probably the most complete CHIP-8 collection, but can be a bit overwhelming due to the many variants, also some programs are wrongly categorized.