Retro: Get a Commodore 64, Modernized with HDMI, Wi-Fi, & USB
The Commodore 64 has been reborn from the dusty bins of nostalgia, with a slightly modernized twist. Retro computing enthusiasts and longtime computer users may recall the Commodore 64 as a fun way to tinker with tech, play games, and do some coding, and with the new Commodore 64 project you get all of that but with some nice modern amenities too, like HDMI output, wi-fi, ethernet, and USB. You can play over 10,000 original games. You can plugin your old cartridges, CRT screens, and disk drives. You can do a little coding with BASIC. The possibilities for retro computing fun are endless, it’s up to you to see where it takes you.
Pricing on the new revamped Commodore 64 begins around $300 for pre-orders, or a bit more for some fancy yet less-retro looking “Starlight” or “Founder Edition”, and they’re set to ship later this fall. If this kind of thing interests you, check out the project pages and each individual model to see what strikes your fancy.
If you have fond memories of tinkering with computers from yesteryear, the new Commodore project just may inspire you. Sure it’s not in the Apple world, let alone an Apple II, Macintosh 128k running on a Raspberry Pi, or an Mac OS 8 emulator, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an intriguging flashback to some retro tech that has potential for some tinkering and fun.
What do you think of these type of retro projects? Are they up your alley or do you only focused on modern tech? If you have any thoughts, we’d like to know in the comments below!
