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Commodore 64 Computer
$157.00
Commodore 64 Computer
- This is a used Commodore 64 (Breadbin)
- Tested and working
- The casing is slightly loose and there could be a loose screw inside or missing some, this doesn’t affect play.
- Comes with Datasette 1531 (Boxed) Scart lead to connect to tv, psu power lead, 1x joystick
- No games included.
- Please see photos for the condition.
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Description
Commodore 64 Computer
The Commodore 64 (C64) is an 8-bit home computer released by Commodore International in August 1982. It is the best-selling single desktop computer model of all time, with an estimated 12.5 to 17 million units sold during its 11-and-a-half-year production run. The “64” in its name comes from its 64 kilobytes of RAM.
The C64 is notable for its powerful graphics and sound capabilities compared to its competition at the time, primarily due to its custom VIC-II and SID chips. This made it a popular machine for gaming, creative pursuits, and home computing throughout the 1980s.
Hardware specifications
- Processor: An 8-bit MOS Technology 6510/8500 microprocessor running at roughly 1 MHz.
- Memory: 64 KB of RAM and 20 KB of ROM.
- Graphics: The VIC-II (Video Interface Chip) offered several advanced features for its time:
- 320×200 pixel resolution with 16 colours.
- Hardware sprites, allowing for independent graphical objects on screen.
- Smooth scrolling.
- Raster interrupts for precise screen control.
- Sound: The legendary SID (Sound Interface Device) chip was a 3-channel synthesizer with advanced features for creating music and sound effects:
- Four selectable waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, variable pulse, and noise.
- Programmable ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope.
- Programmable filter with high-pass, low-pass, and band-pass options.
- Storage: The
C64
supported software loading from both the Datasette (cassette tape drive) and 5.25-inch floppy disks via the Commodore 1541 drive. Cassette tape loading was notoriously slow.
- Connectivity: The computer included several ports for connecting peripherals:
- Two 9-pin joystick ports (Atari compatible).
- A cartridge expansion slot.
- A serial bus for connecting disk drives and printers.
- A user port for modems and other devices.
- Video output via RF or a DIN connector for composite and S-Video.
Additional information
| Weight | 6000 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45 × 40 × 20 cm |
