‘Slimline’ Commodore 64C Ultimate – Pre-Order NOW!

Following the Breadbin Commodore 64 Ultimate series, the manufacturer has now revamped another fan favorite: the Commodore 64C.

All the power of the ‘breadbin’. Half the loaf. It’s nice to C you again.

You can choose again from 3 different magically new and beautiful C64 machines:

• BASIC Beige

• Starlight Edition

• Founders Edition

Tech specs

Core: AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA

Memory: 128MB DDR2 RAM (16 MB system, 16 MB REU, 16 MB GeoRAM (soon), remaining MB RAM Disk), 16MB NOR flash

Video:

• 1080p @ 50Hz (PAL) or 60Hz (NTSC)
• HDMI-certified
• Virtually Zero-lag
• DVI-compatible via HDMI
• Analog via DIN-8: CVBS, S-Video, or RGB

Audio:

• 2 × SID sockets (6581/8580) with auto voltage and filter detection
• UltiSID octal core FPGA SID emulation
• SID-TAP header
• On board piezo speaker for disk sounds and more

Controls:

• Rocker switch (power, reset, menu, freeze)

Storage & Compatibility:

• Operating System: Standard Commodore 64 or GEOS
• USB thumbdrives: FAT, FAT32, exFAT
• File formats: .D64, .D71, .D81, .G64, .T64, .TAP, .PRG, .ROM, and more
• Commodore 64 ROMs will be included under license or via guided ROM setup on first boot
• ISO-9660 image support
• Integrated Ultimate-II+ functionality with tape emulation and DMA loader

Keyboard:

• 66-key mechanical
• Gateron Pro 3.0 55g switches (PTFE-free non-toxic lubed)
• Original C64 layout and shapes
• N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Press multiple keys at once – every one registers. No missed inputs.
• Macros: Run long commands with a single keystroke.
• Industry standard stabilizers and wires

Lighting:

• Standard Power LED (red)
• Case and keyboard lighting available only on Starlight and Founders Edition models

The slimline Commodore 64C Ultimate is molded from the original injection tooling used to produce the classic case. Reacquired 40 years later, these historic molds carry the exacting character of the originals, including a period-correct 2-point flow pattern that creates the same subtle flow marks seen on thousands of 1980s – 1990s C64Cs. Today, the newly formed case marks serve as a seal of authenticity – the unmistakable signature of genuine Commodore parts born from original molds. Not a replica of the past, but literally shaped by it – so you can own an original slice of Commodore DNA.

Features

• Play 10,000+ original games with more RAM & 48Mhz Turbo mode!
• Plug in dusty old cartridges, CRT TVs, datasettes, or disk drives – it all works. (At least 99% compatible with all 80s/90s games, cartridges, and peripherals.)
• No disk drive needed: Load games using the File Browser from the supplied cassette-style USB thumbdrive, now packed with 100+ titles – full games, licensed classics, music, demos, and Commodore’s exclusive new sequel to our first ever game – Jupiter Lander. Or add your own!
• Not just reborn but upgraded: More memory & faster speed options, multiple SID sound chips (add 2 original ones or use 8 x virtual SIDs!), keyboard macros, even modern printer support! (Currently includes virtual printer to print to .png/.txt for transfer to modern printer. Native printer support coming 2026.)
• Enjoy HDMI clarity, Wi-Fi game transfer, USB convenience.
• Hidden inside: the autographs/names of Commodore 64 creators past and present – including Albert ‘Father of the Commodore 64’ Charpentier – etched forever in the motherboard copper. (Simulated render shown. Final product may vary. Specs may change. Autograph placeholders shown; names may replace some or all.)

According to Commodore’s announcement, the C64C Ultimate is the first of several products planned for 2026, and the company also promises to announce a number of new initiatives in the coming months – ranging from platforms to accessories, covering both retro and futuristic themes.