Spy vs. Spy
Commodore 64
๐ŸŽฎAction๐Ÿ“…1984

Spy vs. Spy

R36S: Perfect

The 1984 split-screen game of trap-setting between the two MAD Magazine agents.

๐Ÿ“About This Game

The 1984 split-screen game of trap-setting between the two MAD Magazine agents.

The 1984 split-screen game of trap-setting between the two MAD Magazine agents. Originally a Action title for the Commodore 64, Spy vs. Spy is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Full-speed on all R36 models โ€” it is an 8-bit machine. Many titles expect a keyboard, so the emulator's virtual keyboard gets used more here than on any console, and multi-disk games prompt you to swap disks mid-play.

โœจR36S Features for Spy vs. Spy

โœ“Save states โ€” save progress at any point
โœ“Fast forward support
โœ“Customisable button mapping
โœ“Display scaling to fit the R36 screen
โœ“Rewind support (ArkOS setting dependent)

๐ŸŽฎHow to Play on R36S

  1. 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the Commodore 64 system
  2. 2Scroll to find "Spy vs. Spy" in the game list
  3. 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
  4. 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
  5. 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธAbout Commodore 64

The C64 is the best-selling single computer model ever made, and its software library is the largest of any 8-bit machine โ€” around 10,000 commercial titles. Its SID sound chip is still sampled by musicians four decades on.

R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Full-speed on all R36 models โ€” it is an 8-bit machine. Many titles expect a keyboard, so the emulator's virtual keyboard gets used more here than on any console, and multi-disk games prompt you to swap disks mid-play.

Why Play Spy vs. Spy on R36S?

Spy vs. Spy is part of the Commodore 64 library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs Commodore 64 games through ArkOS, bringing classic Action gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.

ArkOS Features for Spy vs. Spy

  • Save States: Save your progress anywhere โ€” no need to reach an in-game save point
  • Display Scaling: Scale the original resolution to fill the R36S screen comfortably
  • Button Remapping: Reassign controls to suit your preferred layout
  • Fast Forward: Skip through loading screens or grind-heavy sections
  • Rewind: Roll back a few seconds after a mistake (core dependent)

Commodore 64 on R36S โ€” Compatibility

Full-speed on all R36 models โ€” it is an 8-bit machine. Many titles expect a keyboard, so the emulator's virtual keyboard gets used more here than on any console, and multi-disk games prompt you to swap disks mid-play.

Game Info: Spy vs. Spy is a Action game originally released for the Commodore 64. It is listed in the R36S game library and can be played via ArkOS with save states, display filters, and customisable controls. Individual game performance may vary.