Ladies and gentlemen, fellow c64 enthusiasts and retro gamers. The main goal of this project is to archive pristine versions of original commodore 64 software, including copy protection. The commodore 64, also known as the c64 or the cbm 64, is an 8bit home computer introduced in january 1982 by commodore international first shown at the consumer electronics show, in las vegas, january 710, 1982. Psytronik software releasing new software for retro computers. A frustrating feature of the c64 mini was the need to plug in a keyboard because the unit was so small and didnt have functioning keys. Protovision high quality c64 entertainment software. The commodore 64 amassed a large software library of nearly 10,000 commercial titles. This game according to the new dimension, is an updated version of nucleo 447 from the c64 seuck compo 2019, that is enhanced with aiming aliens, a new status panel, power ups and a kick ass tune by richard bayliss with tape loader by martin piper. The inlay card is intact but the top edge has yellowed with age. Get c64 forever for supercomfy c64 emulation with preinstalled games. Psytronik software releases 20082020 all the products that are currently available or are in production from psytronik software are listed below. It has been listed in the guinness world records as the highestselling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates placing the number sold between 10 and 17. New releases demos, sids, games, competitions, parties, photos and general scene life. Sep 29, 2017 with vintage gaming in full force, even lesserknown systems are getting their days in the sun.
The c64 dominated the lowend computer market for most of the 1980s. Established in 1990 we pride ourselves on publishing quality releases for retro computer systems presented in high quality packaging. It has been listed in the guinness world records as the highestselling single. A secondary goal and benefit of this will be to catalog and document all the different copy protection methods used. The keyboard is based on microswitches from gateron, lasercut aluminum brackets that are anodized in black and a black pcb.
Paradroid and boulder dash, with new additions like attack of the mutant. My definite goto application for graphics is pixcen, i love that program, crt did a great job there. With these you will be able to dial into old school c64 128 bbs that have been converted to telnet from dialup. International basketball 1985 commodore software c64. With these you will be able to dial into old school c64128 bbs that have been converted to telnet from dialup. Now a new mini commodore 64 is coming popular mechanics. Com is the home of the gamebase collection of c64 games. Please click on the links for more information about each release. More than 29 years after the introduction of the original iconic home computer, a new iteration of the company is putting out an all new version of the. Mancave psytronik software will be releasing a new c64 game this weekend released great news if youre looking for a new c64 game to play this weekend, as thanks to a heads up by our good friend aaron, weve been told psytronik software will be releasing a new c64 game called mancave. Com aim to save and store an important part of the history of those who played a part in the active era of the commodore 64.
Currently in the mockup phase, his new brainchild the ultimate64 would be a brand new motherboard that would fit inside old or new commodore 64 cases. If you got stuck in your own game project or youd like to have us distribute your work, feel free to contact us via the contact form. The commodore 64 is being rebooted as the c64 mini, ready to be plugged into your tvs hdmi port in. All disks sold by console5 are 100% original, not copied. Commodore 64 all floppy disks are tested on actual hardware using program suites like opencbm and nibtools. We return with a new interview with musician david warhol. Replacement motherboards exist, like the ultimate 64 and the c64 reloaded mk2. Get c64 forever for supercomfy c64 emulation with preinstalled games, demos and other goodies. Oct 21, 2019 c64 software has not traditionally been written with ready access to alwayson networking. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great.
Modem detection, configuration, memory management and numerous other features are provided for by the operating system, making it easy for an applications to use networked services, with very little development effort. May 07, 2019 but this is perhaps best explained visually. Its fairly easy to get a brand new c64 motherboard c64 reloaded read more. Jam it commodore 64 c64 2 on 2 basketball for commodore 64. An epic dose of commodore nostalgia if you can get one the ultimate nostalgia trip is here, and its as close as youll get to the real thing in 2020. The c64 mini, to some is a little thing of beauty, to others notsomuch, the overall consensus here at arcade punks hq is that we seem to be drowning in minis at the moment, and pulling out old computer based minis without the full functionality of the original is really clutching at straws. Even new keyboard bases can be had thanks to the mechboard 64 project. Jan 31, 2020 getting commercially available parts to produce a brand new commodore 64, that has never set foot in a commodore factory, has been on top of my must have list for quite some time. The mechboard64 is a dropin replacement keyboard for the commodore 64, including the new motherboards ultimate64 and c64 reloaded. International basketball 1985 commodore software c64 game. Due in part to its advanced sound and graphic hardware, and to the quality and quantity of games written for it, the c64 became better known as a gaming and home entertainment platform than as a serious business computer.
If you want to be part of c64 game development yourself, please contact us. The cassette play well and are in very good cosmetic condition. Com is a c64 site dedicated to just about everything that is connected to the commodore 64 c64. Here youll find new and used hardware, software and accessories, games, educational programs, joysticks, power supplies, cables, books, graphics, public domain and shareware programs and and all sorts of other items which you probably thought werent available anymore. C64 forever embodies an intuitive player interface, backed by a builtin database containing more than 5,000 c64 game entries, and advanced support for the new rp9 format, dubbed the mp3 of. The c64 is back, this time fullsized with a working keyboard for the dedicated retro homecomputer fan. Jul 15, 2016 c64 games are available in the droves. The following videos and images show the current progress we have achieved, and shows a number of old and new software titles that can already run using our roms. Jun 26, 2019 a new retro games console, dubbed the c64, bucks the trend of recent retro games boxes, being a fullsized recreation of the machine on which its based.
Get c64 forever for supercomfy c64 emulation with pre. Fullsize c64 console to come with 64 games plus working. The commodore 64, also known as the c64 or the cbm 64, is an 8bit home computer introduced in january 1982. Commodore 64 games and software and commodore 128 and 64. Theres detailed information about current and upcoming c64related events and past developnments within the scene and game culture in general. Homebrew games, amiga, commodore 64, zx spectrum, amstrad, apple ii, trs80, msx and more. Protovision we develop and distribute new games, hardware and other stuff for the good old commodore c64. We in protovision would like to express our gratitude to every person out there who supports our games authors by buying their games, thus giving them back something for their years of development, coding, designing, composing, drawing and debugging their productions. Mar 12, 2019 replacement motherboards exist, like the ultimate 64 and the c64 reloaded mk2. By 1985, games were estimated to make up 60 to 70% of commodore 64 software. C64 software has not traditionally been written with ready access to alwayson networking. Were getting a fullsize commodore 64 in 2019 pcmag. Getting commercially available parts to produce a brand new commodore 64, that has never set foot in a commodore factory, has been on top of my must have list for quite some time. Because it will be played at 19 that is nearby, it should be no more no less then 19 games.
On july 11, gideon zweujtzer of 1541 ultimate fame netherlands announced an exciting new project in the works. More than 29 years after the introduction of the original iconic home computer, a new iteration of the company is putting out an allnew version of the. Several commodore 64 games were released on the nintendo wiis virtual console service in europe and north america only. C64 games vintage is the new old, retro games news, retro. Here you will find exclusive material about the commodore 64 home computer that we all know and love. The most popular c64 magazine in germany was the 64er, but these other international home computer magazines might also be of interest. To switch between them, press alt8 and select among the. The number one website for vintage computers, indie and retro news. The total game count is now 24450 another 450 new entries.
Add more games to your c64 mini with ransoms c64 mini pack. There was also some software that was bundled with the keyboard made by sights and sounds, or something like that. This release is not endorsed by or officially linked to thec64 minimaxi but is fully compatible with the system. Protovision high quality c64 entertainment software news. We want to make collection of the best new, free c64 games of 2018 for your thec64 mini. Commodore pc tools tools specific to transferring software between a pc and a. Assembly is a tool for keeping your sd card updated with the latest and greatest commodore64 zipfile archives. Jul 14, 2017 in case you havent heard, in the past week the production of two new c64 motherboards have been announced. Gamebase64 c64 games, database, music, emulation, frontends. Two new c64 motherboard projects announced amigalove. C64 games top 7 ever, possibly nostalgia nerd youtube. A new retro games console, dubbed the c64, bucks the trend of recent retro games boxes, being a fullsized recreation of the machine on which its based.
To celebrate the summer, version 12 of the gamebase64 database has just been released. Nov 05, 2018 the c64 mini new version for north america the 8bit guy. Also, as a reminder, this is all running on a stock c64 well, in vices c64 emulator. C64 games vintage is the new old, retro games news. If i had a penny for every commodore 64 game available then id have a lot of pennies, probably enough to. The database is still growing as new information comes to light. Psytronik software the software label devoted to releasing new games for classic computer systems. I want to avoid newer software even though it may be superior to the older software, but i also dont know how to transfer files onto a c64 floppy disk from a new computer.
International basketball 1985 commodore software c64 game big clamshell presented in original large clamshell case. Jeopardy ii the second edition 1988sharedatadisk 1 of 2cr htl note. All floppy disks are tested on actual hardware using program suites like opencbm and nibtools. For a substantial period 19831986, the c64 had between 30% and 40% share of the us market and two million units sold per year, outselling ibm pc compatibles, apple computers, and the atari 8bit family of computers. With vintage gaming in full force, even lesserknown systems are getting their days in the sun. C64 news commodore 64 new software demos games downloads. Using modern tools, this introductory book guides you through all the elements required to make two mini games. If i had a penny for every commodore 64 game available then id have a lot of pennies, probably enough to buy some more c64 games. The commodore 64 is perhaps the most popular 8bit home computer system. For cases of tricky copy protection, we just fire it up and thoroughly the game on the real machine. Jan 20, 2020 the mechboard64 is a dropin replacement keyboard for the commodore 64, including the new motherboards ultimate64 and c64 reloaded. In case you havent heard, in the past week the production of two new c64 motherboards have been announced. Mancave psytronik software will be releasing a new c64. Mar 28, 2020 this game according to the new dimension, is an updated version of nucleo 447 from the c64 seuck compo 2019, that is enhanced with aiming aliens, a new status panel, power ups and a kick ass tune by richard bayliss with tape loader by martin piper.
The c64 mini new version for north america youtube. Contributes to retrogamernation youtube channel, rvg and vintage is the new old blog sites, reset 64 magazine, the 8bit annual and various other publications. The c64x has a case resembling the original c64 computer, but as with the web. The c64 is back, this time fullsized with a working keyboard for the dedicated retro. Due in part to its advanced sound and graphic hardware, and to the quality and quantity of games written for it, the c64 became better known as a gaming and home entertainment platform than as a. The c64 mini new version for north america the 8bit guy.
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