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I don't understand what's going on with SBC

I've just started to learn 6502 because I want to create an Atari 2600 game.

I have tried this code:

LDA #$01
STA $01
LDX #$02
TXA
SBC $01
BRK

And I get the value A=$00, and flags Z and C set to 1. But I think the value in A must be $01.

If I change the values because I probably doing wrong the subtract:

LDA #$02
STA $01
LDX #$01
TXA
SBC $01
BRK

I get the value A=$fe, and flag N set to 1.

What's happening?

Solution

  • SBC is subtract with carry. If C is 0 prior to the SBC instruction, it subtracts one more than you expect.

    Put SEC before the SBC.