A return from a parallel timeline where technology stayed optimistic, inviting, and human, the Commodore 64 Ultimate blends classic form with modern function. It’s the first official Commodore 64 in over 30 years, featuring several new tricks, and available for pre-order exclusively on Commodore.net.
Honouring the past. Innovating the future. Without the distractions that stole it.
Overview
This is not a software emulator but a fully realized hardware resurrection of the original Commodore 64, redesigned to deliver a distraction-free retro computing experience.
We’ve been sleeping for 30 years. Please excuse us.
The new Commodore 64 Ultimate range is available in 3 different formats:
Your choice comes down to style and collector value:
- Beige Edition if you love the authentic retro feel.
- Starlight Edition if you’re into modern, flashy design.
- Founders Edition if you’re a fan of exclusive, high-end collector’s items.
Key Features
- Compatibility with over 10,000 original C64 games, cartridges, and peripherals
- Game-reactive color-changing LED case
- Wi-Fi game transfer and USB “cassette” loaded with classic and new titles
- Transparent keyboard circuit board to showcase the underlying technology
- Original C64 creators’ names etched into the mainboard
- Spiral-bound manual and glossy retro-styled packaging
All legacy C64 ports and protocols are preserved, ensuring that classic hardware works plug-and-play on the Ultimate.
Legacy Ports & Interfaces
- IEC serial bus (6-pin DIN) for 1541/1571/1581 drives, CMD HD series, SD2IEC, etc.
- Datasette edge connector for C2N and third-party tape decks.
- Cartridge slot for Action Replay, Final Cartridge III, Epyx FastLoad and more.
- Two DB-9 joystick/paddle ports supporting Kempston, Sinclair, Competition Pro, etc.
- User port (26-pin) for RS-232 modems, IEEE-488 adapters, KoalaPad, light pen.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate delivers authentic hardware-level compatibility with thousands of original peripherals—no hacks, no compromises.
Specification Summary
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA (implements MOS 6510 CPU, VIC-II, SID, CIAs, PLA) |
| System Memory | 128 MB DDR2 RAM; 16 MB NOR flash |
| Storage Formats | USB (FAT/FAT32/exFAT), MicroSD; .D64/.D71/.D81/.G64/.T64/.TAP/.PRG/.ROM; ISO-9660; built-in Ultimate II+ tape emulation |
| Video Output | HDMI 1080p @ 50/60 Hz; DVI-compatible; analog CVBS/S-Video/RGB via DIN-8 |
| Audio | Dual SID sockets (6581/8580); UltiSID FPGA emulation; SID-TAP header |
| USB & Peripherals | USB-A × 3, USB-C × 1, MicroSD slot, HDMI, headphone jack, optical S/PDIF, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cartridge, datasette, disk, 2 × DB-9, user port |
| Keyboard | 66 mechanical keys (Gateron 55 g), full NKRO, 70 RGB LEDs |
| Lighting | Onboard case & keyboard LEDs; adjustable and sound-reactive modes |
| Controls | Power/reset/menu/freeze rocker switch; 12 V DC universal PSU |
| Extras | Signed mainboard; spiral manual; 64 GB USB Cassette Drive with 50 + games; stickers |
Why Pre-order?
- Capture the authentic nostalgia of the original hardware
- Enjoy a distraction-free computing environment without tracking or pop-ups
- Introduce kids to BASIC coding with a hands-on, inviting approach
- Own a collector’s item with limited-edition features and autographs
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