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By Seth G. MacyUpdated: Sep 1, 2020 2:19 pmIf 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 channel hosts' first introduction to computing was the Commodore 64. The Commodore 64, if you're unfamiliar, holds the Guinness world record for "highest-selling single computer model of all time."I never owned one, sadly. I knew lots of people who did, and I was always envious of them and their weird little all-in-one computer with its tape-deck peripheral and chunky interface. Thankfully I can relive a past I never experienced with the new C64 reissue, a full-sized replica of the original Commodore 64 and its massive 64 kilobytes of RAM.The C64 has been available in Europe since last December, and took almost a year to travel across the Atlantic to land on our shores this coming November. My guess is it was blown out to sea during a north Atlantic storm, and has been drifting the frigid waters ever since. But it's probably more along the lines of rights and distribution issues. I just like the idea of a wizened crew of old-timey sailors lashing down crates of valuable C64s to protect them from the wrath of Poseidon.

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13The C64 releases November 5, 2020.$129.99 at AmazonI should point out this is NOT the Commodore 64 Mini from a few years ago, this is a full-sized reissue of the classic home computer that looks and functions almost exactly like the original machine. It comes preloaded with 64 Commodore and VIC-20 games and includes a joystick. It's made by the same UK-based company, Retro Games Ltd., that made the Commodore 64 Mini and joystick, which is nice.USB ports replace the old serial bus and proprietary I/O ports, which means you can load up your own games and programs. If you're so inclined, you can write your own programs in Commodore BASIC, just like the real thing. Here's a little example:10 PRINT "BUTT"20 GOTO 10RUNIt also has an HDMI port for 720p output, which is awesome but I kind of wish they left a composite jack so you could hook it up to an old CRT monitor. For me, it doesn't get much more classic than the crisp, clean glow of green phosphorous.The C64 comes out November 5 of this year, and you can preorder yours right now. I'm legitimately excited, to be honest, and can't wait to see what the hacking community comes up with for the C64.Jun 9, 2025The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Hardcover Box Set Is on Sale for $86Jun 9, 2025 - A boy and his tiger.Chris ReedMar 19, 2025This 440-Page History of Batman Is on Sale for Half PriceMar 19, 2025 - Over 400 full-color pages.Chris ReedOct 19, 2023The Complete Friday the 13th Collection Boxed Set Is 44% OffOct 19, 2023 - Well if it isn't old Jason Voorhees.Friday the 13thChris Reed Seth Macy is Executive Editor, IGN Commerce, and just wants to be your friend. Find him on Instagram at sethgmacy.Originally posted: Sep 1, 2020 2:16 pm

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