Games, stories, and modern tips about a legendary computer
The Retro Commodore website aims to preserve and make publicly available documents, manuals, software, and publications related to retro computers, especially Commodore and other 8-bit machines. It is an international community project that aims to preserve digital heritage and offers everyone the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of the collection. The site is regularly …
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This demo presentation uses Sierra On-Line's 1987 classic, Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards, as a test platform. The RetroBytes team ported the game to the C64, and thanks to WiC64meX, the game is capable of using internet audio streaming. A serious technological demonstration with modern network and multimedia integration. The …
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JSIDPlay2 is an excellent tool for Commodore 64 music lovers: it offers a modern, versatile, and professional environment for enjoying SID sound. Features SID sound reproduction: Full C64 emulation capable of playing music from the High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC) and Compute's Gazette SID Collection (CGSC) USBSID-Pico integration, allowing the use of a real SID …
This year has brought many exciting developments for Commodore 64 enthusiasts, including the introduction of TurboMaster V3 by Thomas Christoph, developer of COREi64 – a 4 MHz accelerator card that has opened up new dimensions in the performance of this classic machine. The original TurboMaster was released in the 1980s by Schnedler Systems, designed as an …
Meshtastic 64 is a unique project by Jim_64 that connects the Commodore 64 to the Meshtastic LoRa network. It combines old hardware with modern communication protocols and enables decentralized text messaging via a retro interface. The goal was to create a Meshtastic-compatible radio module that plugs directly into the Commodore 64’s User Port. The developer …
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The Chat64 Cartridge is a modern expansion module designed and developed by Bart Venneker and Theo van den Beld for giving new life into your Commodore 64. It transforms your retro machine into a communication hub, bridging the gap between old computing technology and today's digital world, while preserving the charm of the original hardware. …
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The Commodore brand has been thoughtfully revived and repositioned to honor its heritage while embracing modern engineering and design. What began as a strategic acquisition has evolved into a clear product-first return: an invitation to experience focused, tactile computing that celebrates curiosity, play and learning. Ownership and Strategic Direction Following the purchase of the brand, …
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The new and the old C64 aren’t rivals — they’re part of the same legacy. Honouring the past. Innovating the future. The original (left) and the new (right) Here’s a detailed comparison that shows how the Ultimate blends nostalgia with modern tech: Important notes & Highlights The Ultimate is not an emulator - it’s a …
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Since I wrote my article about the newly official Commodore 64 Ultimate, I have received a number of interesting and valuable comments thanks to my followers, from which I have now selected a question that others may later ask. Hardware Architecture Commodore 64 Ultimate The internal logic is implemented on an AMD Artix 7 FPGA, …
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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 …
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