Another Redditor this week recommended Chase HQ 2 and it’s a really good game, possibly one of the best driving games on the C64. I had to look for a cart for it as I don’t think it came out on cassette, as a Brit we didn’t have many games on cartridge so this was a first for me! I’m pleased to announce the C64U handled the task beautifully.

Hi. I'm looking for someone in the UK that can burn a couple of ROMs for my Commodore 128. I need the character ROM (390059-01) that fits into U18 and the Kernel /Editor ROM (318020-05) that fits into U35. I can supply the bin images but I don't have the ability to burn my own ROMs.

Thanks

Outrun for the Commodore 64, midnight resistance for the ZX spectrum, special criminal investigations for the master system, all picked up recently. I have never played any of these three games on these systems, any memories?

"Big news, Commodore community - the first batch of Commodore 64C slimline computers are packed and ready to ship! All three colourways are loaded and heading out. If you ordered expedited shipping, your unit will arrive at a worldwide depot within 2 weeks by air. Standard shipping orders are on track to land on doorsteps in November. We know you've been waiting for this moment, and we couldn't be more excited to get these beautiful machines into your hands. The future you were promised is nearly home."

Just started mucking around learning to use SID doing some very basic sound experiments aiming to find a unique sonic game vibe, by actually using PETSCII characters to help make music/effects in the C64 polychrome 3D game engine. A little bit like how used PETSCII to not so obviously make the polychrome detail maps....

Anyways, a bit basic to start, but from small PETSCII acorn hopefully grows a big PETSCII oak in a coming months.

C64 PETSCII polychrome raycaster: Chapter 8 - PETSCII sounds(part 1):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gGNTnZvuXk

This is my new series of games for the VIC-20. Side scrolling, where you search for a scroll to warp to the next level while battling monsters.

The VIC-20 was the first computer that I ever used. It's quite a capable machine especially with expanding the memory.

https://vroomdev.github.io/ti85/vic20caves/prg/index.html

I even ported the game to JavaScript for laptop browsers (it doesn't work on phones):

https://vroomdev.github.io/ti85/caveshtml/built/index.html

MERCENARY is my favourite C64 game ever. I reverse engineered it and discovered a bug: right from the start of the game, if you take 100 paces north-west, there is an invisible patch of grass that bugs out and thinks it's an elevator inside the Colony Craft, high in the sky above you.

Check out the interactive site: https://gamesexplained.com/c64/mercenary/

I haven't seen this documented anywhere before, so it might be a new discovery! The bible for stuff like this is The Mercenary Site, http://mercenarysite.free.fr/ - given it's not listed there, I think it might be novel.

(If you're interested in breakdowns like this, I've open sourced everything - check the front page of the site.)

I got one of these nifty if a little dubious pre-loaded usb sticks and it's got some great stuff, some of the roms are a little glitchy...wondering if there are cleaner ones to buy or "borrow" out there?

Does the C64 ultimate output display resolutions that would allow it connect to my standard defintion CRT TV (240p/480i). I see on the website they sell s-video cables/adapters, but it's still not clear to me if this is a good setup option. Trying to figure this out before I buy it.

Trying to see if I can find a demo I used to have on floppy.

All it was is a static well drawn and detailed picture of a handgun that would display while the SID played Queen - Another one bites the dust.

Thats all it did. I used to leave it running for ages. Unfortunately over the years I misplaced the floppy it was on.

Quite a long shot. Probably bit the dust and is long gone from the world.

I've been through the demos on csdb.dk looking at the demos using SIDs of the song and most of them by Ratt and Jazzy cat are not the same tune.

This one however is the tune I'm after: https://csdb.dk/release/?id=35098

But it's a German demo so I don't know who the credit with that tune. I think csdb.dk has miss labeled that demo as using the same SID as the others, which it isn't.

Does anyone recognize this football game from the short clip below?

Drop a comment if you know the title (or remember sinking hours into it back in the day)! 👇

Sort of a Friday Quiz.

I have tried using the contact page on commodore’s website’s contact page has a busted recaptcha. Any ideas on how to contact another way?

I like this shirt a lot more than my founders shirts. The print doesn't appear to be so plastic, so it won't feel hot to wear. Now, I just have to hold my composure until the hardware arrives!

Hi group. My dad passed away in 2022 and we're just getting around to dealing with stuff in a storage locker. I have a small box of VIC-20 cartridges: mostly games, but also a 16k RAM expansion and a six-slot motherboard.

Sadly, the computer is long gone, so I don't have any use for this stuff. But it was near and dear to me back in the day, and I would rather find someone who wants it than throw it away.

I live in Canada, so someone in my country would be my preference, but I'm sure we can work out something on shipping. Anyone interested, please reach out. I'll see if I can post some pictures of this haul later tonight. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I just bought an original first series Commodore 64, I've always wanted one and I'm very happy and at the same time I'm afraid of damaging it. I don't have the power supply and I wanted to power it with this USB-C adapter, however before using it I would like to ask you if it is safe or if I risk damaging my Commodore, I don't know if I can put the link so I leave you photos and product description.

"This ultra-compact item allows you to connect a cheap Type-C PD charger to your Commodore 64.

 This adapter requires a Type-C PD (Power Delivery) charger that supports 15V and 3A (45W).

 With a 15V 3A charger voltage, it will easily handle a configuration with an Ultimate or a tape recorder because it then supplies voltage with the following parameters: 5V 2A (+/-5%) and 12V 1A (voltage tolerance is dependent on the charger manufacturer).

 Very compact size - only 39 x 22 x 29 mm !
Weight: 14g
It comes with a very good quality white 3D-printed resin case.

 It is compatible with both version of C64 - C and G.

 The USB-C port is located at the back of the power supply casing, which helps save space on the ports side.

 The power supply provides only DC voltage, so it will not generate the frequency pattern for the Time-of-Day (TOD) clock, for example, the one used in GEOS.

 Only charger with PD technology (Power Delivery) need to be connected. If a power supply without the PD protocol is used (due to too low a voltage, the computer will not operate correctly—even if it starts up, the SID chip will not function properly), this may also lead to damage to the computer, for instance, due to voltage spikes.

is recommended to use high-quality USB-C cables and branded chargers with PD (Power Delivery) protocol support! Chargers from XIAOMI products are unsuitable because they use their own fast-charging protocol.

Choose a charger with a current rating greater than the computer's own requirement, due to the increased current surge that occurs when it is turned on (a maximum of 15V 3A, which is limited by the PD protocol itself).

Only PSU Type-C adapter for C64 is included. Type-C PD charger and Type-C cable are not included."

Gravity Duck is one of our favorite Commodore 64 releases. It’s a special collector’s boxed edition that includes a cartridge, 5.25" floppy disk, and cassette.

40 levels packed with excitement and challenging puzzles, featuring a clever and lovable duck who can defy the laws of gravity. Fun and addictive gameplay guaranteed!

Check out our other physical releases for the C64 and Amiga as well!

Hi, is Commodore releasing software to be able to get the phots off this phone automatically? I notice they can control the new C64 over WiFi, so i assume something will be available to get picture off the phone and music on it outside of using the cloud?

Part 2 of Chapter 7 texture devlog of the C64 Polychrome Raycast Gfx/game engine. This one shows extended character and colour texture variation in C64 polychrome.

Opinions?

Hi everyone, the C64 Ultimate I ordered has shipped today, and it's coming via DHL from the US. Does anyone know whats expected cost of duty charges?