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Commodore 64 (C64) Mini $129 @ Amazon AU (New Users)

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Launched in 1982, the C64 home computer went on to dominate the home computer scene throughout the 1980s. Millions of units were sold across the world and have a special place in the hearts of its former owners.

35 years later and it’s back. THEC64® Mini plugs into any modern TV via its HDMI port and gamers can play any one of the 64 licensed classic pre-installed games. This includes games from original legendary developers and publishers such as Epyx, Gremlin Graphics, Hewson and The Bitmap Brothers; and boasting titles such as California Games, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, Paradroid and Impossible Mission. Most of these were rated over 90% by leading publications of the day, with many winning coveted awards. From sports to shooters, platformers to puzzlers, there’s a plethora of titles to keep the most discerning retro enthusiast happy.

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  • Make it so on 20/04/2018 - 16:46

    Can it read games from tape?

    • troyww on 20/04/2018 - 16:49
      +3

      You would want the turbo loader cartridge built in .

    • garage sale on 20/04/2018 - 19:55

      where can you buy cassettes to store your coding ?

      • jv on 21/04/2018 - 10:24

        Trash & treasure markets

  • strangeloops66 on 20/04/2018 - 16:47
    +5

    $129 seems a lot for a bit of nostalgia.

      • Steptoe on 20/04/2018 - 17:25
        +3

        Wow. Uncle Tom’s Plastic Pig 🐷 is now makin’ Bacon 🥓

    • gizmomelb on 20/04/2018 - 17:03
      +7

      lots of people paid $100 for old NES and SNES games.

      at least the C64mini allows you to play ANY game you can download from the net, off a USB stick. acts like a normal computer for it's time.

    • z28 on 20/04/2018 - 17:07
      +4

      I learnt how to cycle the background screen colour using Basics on the C16 and that amazed just about everyone.

      • Jackson on 20/04/2018 - 18:21

        You mean Basix?

      • chav on 20/04/2018 - 21:38

        I'm claiming trump's, used assembly language to do the same😀

      • ShipShapeRC on 21/04/2018 - 10:15

        I used to type a simple BASIC program into the display c-64 at K-Mart that flashed on and off in the middle of the screen "Don't buy a computer at K-Mart!" Staff and customers laughed, till it was switched off.

      • jv on 21/04/2018 - 10:27

        TRS-80 Extended Basic for the Pros.

    • Look43Bs on 20/04/2018 - 19:39

      .. back to the future ..

  • cypher67 on 20/04/2018 - 17:07
    +2

    All these expensive RetroPie Boxes, just make your own and get them all in the one

    • trappy76 on 20/04/2018 - 19:18
      +1

      Yep agree. It looks great but I read in a review that you’re better off with a RetroPie so bought one last week on eBay. Loving it. I’ve got all my consoles, arcade and Commodore 64 and Amiga running nicely. These raspberry pi things are pretty amazing for the price. I got mine all set up with everything I needed and software sorted too for $110 delivered. No brainer.

      • Ramrunner on 21/04/2018 - 09:46

        Suggested controller for that? We have one too with a bluetooth controller all set up but having trouble adding Xbox controllers as a second controller for two (3, 4, Gauntlet anyone?) games so looking for a controller that is simple stupid to set up that someone knows actually works.

        • trappy76 on 21/04/2018 - 11:25
          +1

          I replied but posted a link to the kit I bought which I didn’t realise was against the rules to post links.

          The kit I got came with 2 USB Snes controllers which work great for most games. I also bought an arcade style stick for other games the don’t feel right with the game pad.

          For other emulators I have a keyboard and mouse plugged in too. There are 4 USB ports on the Pi.

          If you search eBay there are lots of ready to go options. You could buy everything separately and built your own but it was just easier for me to get the kit.

  • Twisty on 20/04/2018 - 17:28
    +1

    Wanting for the full version to come out with working keyboard

    • ShipShapeRC on 21/04/2018 - 10:25
      +1

      Just add an old usb keyboard and you are good to go. But yes seems a little, well, cheesy. But I would think twisty would like cheesy - unless you are more chicken… Oh I want twisties now dang it.

  • mkhannah on 20/04/2018 - 17:38
    +1

    No jumpman. But I won't neg it.

    • flumpf on 20/04/2018 - 19:00
      +2

      Jumpman IS one of the 64 games built-in. :)

      • mkhannah on 21/04/2018 - 13:34
        +2

        Thankyou I stand corrected. If I can't read the large graphic list of the included games what chance do I possibly have of dodging flying white dots…..:)

  • CaffeinatedTech on 20/04/2018 - 17:42
    +1

    Ashens reviewed it the other day. Including a brief review of every game on it…

  • mathew42 on 20/04/2018 - 18:25
    +8

    The engadget c64 review is less than flattering:

    The C64 Mini is a valiant attempt to join the current craze for tiny retro consoles that hark back to our childhoods. Unfortunately, a bad controller, questionable software design and the poor roster of games on offer sour the package here. While it’s clearly been put together with a measure of love, this is one nostalgia trip you can do without taking.

    • abc on 11/05/2018 - 11:58

      If it was made by Apple they'd be all over it with a 10/10.

    • Agret on 11/05/2018 - 12:28

      Addressing the games roster I believe you can install any C64 software onto it

  • Splashtash on 20/04/2018 - 18:54
    +3

    Ive got the real one ;)

  • YellowKnight on 20/04/2018 - 19:25
    +1

    Load "$" ,8,1
    Play Little Computer People

  • Bellyup on 20/04/2018 - 20:43

    There was a text game with “jiggers” in it. What was that called?

  • Stevesie76 on 20/04/2018 - 21:00
    +1

    No Buggy Boy, no deal.

  • MrZ on 20/04/2018 - 21:20
    +3

    Are you keeping up with the Commodore?

    • UncleRico on 20/04/2018 - 22:02

      John Laws has a lot to answer for.

      But after introducing me to Pirates!, Hounded and the national anthem of Epyx, who am I to complain…

  • elcheapoinoz on 20/04/2018 - 22:34

    Friend of mine had a xxx game of the smurfs. So weird

    • UncleRico on 20/04/2018 - 22:51
      +1

      Love it!

      I can remember as a 15 year old I used to play that game and smurf the smurf out of myself until I smurfed all over the shop and fell asleep contented.

      Good times…

    • MrZ on 20/04/2018 - 22:52
      +2

      How? Smurfs are asexual, according to Donnie Darko.

  • ruprectaus on 21/04/2018 - 08:39

    I had the original, in '82, I was about to get the VIC20 when I heard of this monster coming out, bugged the crap out of my parents :)… and I learned to code in assembler on it. The keyboard on this copy doesn't work AFAIK ?

    Anyway, not my thing… while I have fond memories of that and my Amiga 1000 these are best left as memories IMO

    SYS64738 indeed…

    • ShipShapeRC on 21/04/2018 - 10:23

      I still have my Amiga and many of the games still run, as does the original monitor. My C-64 is long gone, same with the Vic-20 and Commodore PET. Tempted to get it to force my kids to play it if I hide their devices.

  • unifex on 22/04/2018 - 16:51

    I love how amazon.com.au won't deliver to me with an error "Incorrect address:" but the US version sending to my Australian address is fine.

  • dan76n on 15/05/2018 - 21:33
    +1

    No international soccer, Howzat, wizard of war, skate or die?

    • UncleRico on 15/05/2018 - 21:57
      +1

      Emlyn Hughes would be rolling in his grave…

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