The Escapist brought you news a short while ago that YouTuber Peri Fractic had seemingly been successful in his crusade to rescue the much-loved Commodore brand and hopefully re-ignite a future for ...

When the Commodore 64 was released in 1982, it was a masterpiece of engineering. It had capabilities far outstripping other home computers, and that was all due to two fancy chips inside the C64. The ...

The Commodore 64 was once one of the most popular home computers ever. Even more imporant (for us), it was one of the most beloved gaming platforms of its time. Sadly, the company Commodore went ...

When it comes to getting retro hardware running again, there are many approaches. On one hand, the easiest path could be to emulate the hardware on something modern, using nothing but software to ...

If you're like me (old), you might have an interest in retro-computing. Personally, I spend a lot of my free time watching YouTube channels dedicated to old hardware and software, and many of those ...

The Amazon-exclusive C64 Mini Black Edition is preloaded with over $100 worth of the best Commodore 64 homebrew games.

The Commodore 64 deserves to have a happy ending it never got in life. You’ve likely seen at least one of those rounded beige rectangles sitting prone and forlorn in some office or forgotten attic.

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

The keyboard of the iconic Commodore 64. Thirty years ago, Commodore Business Machines released the Commodore 64, an 8-bit home personal computer that became an iconic cultural force. With its low ...

The hard part isn't building the computer: Sticking modern components inside a shell shaped like an old Commodore 64 is no great challenge. Neither was matching the price of the original: It cost $595 ...