Virtual ][ v13.0 is released. Virtual is a commercial Apple II emulator for Mac OS. Virtual ][ lets you play the old Apple games, because it supports all graphics modes, lets you control the game paddles with a USB game pad or mouse and emulates the internal speaker. When you want to temporarily interrupt gameplay, Virtual ][ allows you to save the entire virtual machine, and continue later on from where you left off.

But Virtual ][ also supports more "serious" software, because it emulates many peripheral devices: floppy disk, hard disk, mouse, serial port, matrix printer, even cassette tape! It also emulates the Z80A processor, allowing you to run the CP/M operating system.

And for the technically inclined: you can configure the machine by "inserting" and "removing" emulated peripheral cards, change the CPU speed, or even install your own emulated character generator ROM. The "Inspector" feature allows you to closely observe the behavior of the emulated machine and debug Apple II programs.

If you have original diskettes and a working Apple II, Virtual ][ can help you convert the diskettes to the Mac, even if they are "copy protected".

The program automatically indexes all Apple II disk images on your Mac, so you can find an Apple II file instantly, by entering its name.

You can download an evaluation version and try the program first. If you like the program, you can buy a license and fully enjoy the nostalgic fun of the old Apple ][ computer.

Virtual ][ requires an Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" or better.

Virtual ][ Changelog:
- The Super Serial Card can now send and receive data through a TCP connection.
- The serial TCP connection is fully compatible with the "tcpser" virtual modem.
- Added the option to save a detailed serial communication log for troubleshooting.
- The application settings have a new option to keep the toolbar visible while working full screen. The option is off by default.
- On an Apple ][ and Apple ][+ the Term80 card now automatically switches to 80-column display when activated.
- The emulated cassette interface can now read WAV files.
- The reliability of the cassette tape input has been improved. If you use the tape emulation in a saved configuration, it is recommended to update the configuration's cassette default setting.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the VBL (vertical blanking) status to be reported incorrectly (Apple //e only).
- Substantially improved emulated interrupt handling, to accommodate the high-frequency interrupts needed for serial TCP input / output.
- Several other bug fixes and minor improvements.

Download: Virtual ][ v13.0
Source: Here