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The C64 Maxi, available in the UK, includes a functional keyboard, offering a more authentic experience compared to the C64 Mini's compact design.
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The SID emulation on The C64 Maxi is described as passable but struggles with filters and doesn't support stereo SIDs.
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The C64 Maxi is praised for its easy out-of-box experience and USB storage, making it ideal for those who want a hassle-free setup for retro computing.
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The C64 Maxi can be significantly cheaper when ordered from European sites, with shipping to the US offering substantial savings over domestic prices.
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In Europe, C64 prices are generally lower than in North America, with complete setups fetching between €100 to €300, depending on condition and included peripherals.
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The C64 Maxi's UI requires specific configuration files for proper game setup, unlike the more user-friendly VICE interface.
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The C64 mini provides a plug-and-play experience, ideal for those unfamiliar with emulators like VICE, although its emulation quality is sometimes questioned compared to CCS64.
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C64 Dreams offers a curated collection of 3,500 games with full controller support, making it user-friendly for non-savvy users who want to relive C64 experiences.
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Owners find the included joystick inadequate for fast-paced games, recommending replacements for better performance.
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Denise emulator, paired with OneLoad64, is highlighted for its simplicity, offering instant loading of over 2,000 cartridge-format games for a seamless gaming experience.
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Real owners report that sourcing a CRT monitor enhances the visual experience significantly over modern LCDs, aligning more closely with original gameplay memories.
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Using an SD2IEC for loading games is recommended over cassette tapes, which can be problematic and require frequent maintenance like adjusting the azimuth screw.
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Owners have built adapters for original 9-pin Atari/Commodore joysticks using "zero delay" USB adapters, enhancing joystick options.
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The Ultimate 64 is praised for combining authentic hardware experience with modern convenience, although it comes at a higher price.
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The Pi1541 is highly recommended as a reliable and cost-effective floppy emulator, allowing easy loading of games via SD card.
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The keyboard on The C64 Maxi retains the PETSCII graphics characters in their original positions, which is crucial for authentic programming experiences.
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The C64 Maxi includes a VIC-20 mode, offering additional versatility for vintage computing fans.
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Assembly64 serves as a front end for CSDB, allowing users to launch games without pre-downloading them, enhancing ease of use for game access.
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The C64C model is considered more reliable than the original "breadbin" design, and many prefer it for this reason.
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Owners strongly advise against using original power supplies because they can become unregulated and destroy the C64; modern replacements are recommended.
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thedustroom

605

over 5 years ago

The ‘64 is my favourite thing in the world

It really is. My favourite thing really is the Commodore 64.

When I was young I had the Sinclair ZX-81, then the Commodore VIC 20 and then the one and only; Commodore 64.

From Day 1 I was smitten, the look, the games and the ultimate thing about it: the MOS 6581 Sound Interface Device (SID)!

What a beast of a thing, the 6582 and the 8580 are also incredible but you can’t beat the original and best.

After the “bread bin” I did get the 64C that looked a little like the Amiga 500 which I used for a while as a kid.

I still own a number of these, I have the ones from my childhood and I acquired a bunch more about 18 years ago as well as floppy drives and other peripherals.

I have a number of SID synths and I also have a whole bunch of new old stock MOS 6581’s I bought years ago for various projects I still haven’t got around to.

I have the coveted Moog Song Producer for the Commodore 64 as well, stashed away in a box somewhere... I must dig that out and have another play.

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Music Producer

Genres:

Electronic Rock Blues

pkennethk

26904

5 years ago over 5 years ago

This speaks to me. I started with a hand-me-down C128 that ruled my world.

thedustroom

605

5 years ago over 5 years ago

Oh the C128. Such an unloved piece of history. Shame it didn’t really, properly take off as the machine it was and what it was capable of.

The best thing about it was that you could switch if to C64 mode which, looking back seems like kind of a waste given the specifications.

I suppose the C64 was still just such an icon when the C128 came out and I suppose the cost had a major impact on its uptake as well.

You must’ve been proper posh back then ;)

pkennethk

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5 years ago over 5 years ago

My C128 ran all C64 software, at a time when C64 software was permanently on sale... and that was plenty.

thedustroom

605

5 years ago over 5 years ago

The C128 fetch crazy money these days.

engineeermusic

415

over 10 years ago

Amazing analog synth for mindblowing 8-bit chiptunes

People may think I am weird, that I use a home computer form the 80s in my studio. But the SID chip sounds amazing. The very unique sound is a great addition for some tracks. I use it with a video capturing card, so I do not need a TV for it. The C64 is controlled via MIDI using the MSSIAH cartridge, and there are M4L devices which makes integration into Ableton Suite super easy. The C64 is a really affordable analog synth: about $70 for the computer (Craigslist) and about $50 (+shipping) for the cartridge.

accentbuster

111

over 6 years ago

My very first synth actually

Programming the Sound Interface Device (SID) on my C64 was my first experience with sound modeling on a synth. Sold mine, but got it back about ten years later, so still have it in my studio.