TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
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TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
I don't know if it will support memory expansions. But this is interesting...
https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/thec ... mber-2019/
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Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Now this is great news about my next Christmas self-gift ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
But...
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But...
I searched for it in the Italian website, but nothing comes upThe machine is already available for pre-order through X in the UK, Amazon in Germany and Gamestop in Italy
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I also didn't find on amazon.de either
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Thanks! Found and... Pre-ordered ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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It's always good to hear about the VIC getting more public attention. My friend will be particularly excited about this because one of his pet peeves about the C64 is that it isn't backwards compatible with the VIC-20. He wanted a working keyboard and he's going to be delighted with the news that a 37 year old wrong has been righted as well.
Me, I'm still on the fence. I'm happy enough with the original hardware for both systems and if I want emulators I'll use Vice. The only minis I've signed up for are for the Mega Drive and the PC Engine. The first for reasons of nostalgia; the second for an affordable and accessible way to explore the system.
Me, I'm still on the fence. I'm happy enough with the original hardware for both systems and if I want emulators I'll use Vice. The only minis I've signed up for are for the Mega Drive and the PC Engine. The first for reasons of nostalgia; the second for an affordable and accessible way to explore the system.
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tokra wrote:https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07T3JPM6Y/
Thanks. I found too now (can't find on Amazon.de with a serach) but from the link here https://retrogames.biz/the-c64
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I really wonder how this will affect our scene. Will there be more interest in new software development? I'm really eager to get one either way. I hope there are after market stickers to make mine "ALWAYS vic mode". ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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I'm waiting for the new C64 with a sense of mature and responsible aloofness
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It sounds like the new machine will use software emulation rather than hardware. I guess that this shouldn't matter, but somehow it does.
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We'll see how it will stand compared to the original. Software emulation can be very good, if indistinguishable from a real C64 (at least for the profane). I am more concerned about the feel of the keyboard, and plastics - weight, robustness, responsiveness to touch typing, etc.
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Can't wait for December
I wonder if there's a cassette or floppy drive included.... ![Question :?:](./images/smilies/icon_question.gif)
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this device is nothing more than a cheap allwinner board running VICEif I want emulators I'll use Vice
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Groepaz, your statement contradicts your signature ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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