COMMODORE 64 ULTIMATE – The official revival of the Commodore brand

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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