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The C64 Re-Reborn – Preorder

16 pointsby bjokoalmost 6 years ago

4 comments

jmpmanalmost 6 years ago
Where’s the US ordering option? Can you emulate the clunking sound of the 1541 drive while reading from the USB?
bjokoalmost 6 years ago
Info from the website:<p>The C64 is back, this time full-sized with a working keyboard for the dedicated retro home-computer fan.<p>Featuring three switchable modes – C64, VIC 20, and Games Carousel.<p>Connect to any modern TV via HDMI for crisp 720p HD visuals, at 60 Hz or 50 Hz.<p>An updated joystick, now featuring micro switches, companions the hardware making the included games even more fun than ever.<p>The Games Carousel has 64 pre-installed games including classics such as California Games, Paradroid and Boulder Dash, with new additions like Attack of the Mutant Camels, Hover Bovver, Iridis Alpha, and Gridrunner.<p>Topped off with the recently released shoot ’em up Galencia and text adventure Planet of Death to let you relive the glory days of true keyboard gaming! Plus, THEC64® allows you to load and save your own files and games via USB stick (including multi-disk titles) and program in C64 or VIC 20 BASIC.
pixelbathalmost 6 years ago
I get why the C64 Mini didn&#x27;t have peripherals, but is this the same device (ARM SoC) with a keyboard pre-attached? If so, that means:<p><pre><code> * No cartridge interface * No drive or other peripheral interface (except USB) </code></pre> I suppose I expected more effort to be put into a full-size recreation, but this is another &quot;mini&quot; console aimed straight at nostalgia. The joystick has microswitches this time around, at least.
bullenalmost 6 years ago
Will the case be compatible with the old motherboards and keyboards? Probably not but that would be great!