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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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The Astronomy Program Sky View is an application developed few years ago by a talented spanish coder for the Commodore 64 that enables database-driven display and analysis of stars. The goal of the project is to exploit the technical capabilities of the platform in a scientific visualization environment. Features Database: initially 128 stars, expandable to …
Ramsay's goal is to give the iconic locations of the classic Last Ninja game a new visual look. For example, he just updated his version of the "Jump the River" scene, which was presented with a new UI and modernized graphics. This is a fan art initiative and a community celebration of a beloved classic …
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Vision BASIC is a commercial development environment for the Commodore 64 released in 2022, created by American programmer Dennis Osborn. His goal was to create a BASIC language that is not only easy to learn, but can also be compiled into machine code, thus maximizing the performance of the C64. C-64 BASIC might be your …
DotBASIC Plus is a powerful and elegant extension to the classic Commodore 64 BASIC language which introduces over 100 new commands. If you are interested in BASIC programming for the C-64, then you have probably used a BASIC Extension at some point. Other than Simon's Basic it offers a clean, unified command structure. Every new …
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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mcDRAW is a browser-based pixel editor tailored for the Multicolor Bitmap Mode of the Commodore 64. While it doesn’t run on the original hardware, it faithfully replicates the constraints and style of C64 graphics, making it a powerful tool for retro artists, game developers, and demoscene creators. Created by Zooperdan of the demoscene groups DESiRE …
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While the Commodore 64 (C64) originally shipped only with KERNAL (firmware-level routines) and Commodore BASIC V2, the creativity of developers and hobbyists pushed it far beyond its starting point. Several systems and environments have given the C64 GUI desktops, multitasking, fast I/O, and even modern networking. GEOS (Graphic Environment Operating System) Released: 1986 — Berkeley Softworks Features: Icon-and-window …
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