Extraordinarily authentic re-creation of the original hardware. Maintains compatibility with classic peripherals. A few welcome concessions to modernity. “Digital detox” approach is compelling.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Quickshot II first launched in the early ‘80s but is back with extra buttons and a USB upgrade. The ...

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the most astonishing retro product I have ever reviewed. I was expecting it to be a straightforward, modern take on the all-time best-selling personal computer. I imagined ...

What if you could hold the past in your hands, only reimagined for the present? The Commodore 64, a symbol of 1980s computing, has always been a touchstone for tech nostalgia. But what if this iconic ...

Fans of retro computing have had a lot to digest lately, with several companies reviving classic hardware such as the Amiga A1200 and the Commodore 64. It’s not just larger companies getting in on the ...

If you've ever wanted to relive the glory days of the Commodore 64 with a bit of modern augmentation (and without all the hassle of finding a working system and compatible display), the new limited ...

The Commodore 64 is back in black, sort of. Retro Games and Plaion Replai released a limited edition redesign of the best-selling computer, called THEC64 - Black Edition. Like its name suggests, the ...

If scouting around on eBay for old retro hardware is not for you – especially with the caveat of people selling things as ‘untested’ while knowing full well they don’t work, leaving you to learn ...

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TL;DR: The Commodore 64 Ultimate revives the iconic computer with authentic hardware emulation via AMD Artix 7 FPGA, 128MB DDR2 RAM, and original SID sound chips. Available in Gold Founders, Starlight ...

Long before the Sony PlayStation versus Microsoft Xbox debate existed, there was the 8-bit video game battle between Atari and Commodore. While Nintendo eventually came along and settled it, virtually ...

Tech nostalgia runs strong among Gen Z. The retro movement has made long-outdated devices desirable once more. When it comes to personal computer nostalgia, you’d be hard-pressed to find a PC more ...