TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode

norm8332 · Post by **norm8332** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:13 am

I don't know if it will support memory expansions. But this is interesting...

https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/thec ... mber-2019/

orion70 · Post by **orion70** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:06 am

Now this is great news about my next Christmas self-gift

But...

The machine is already available for pre-order through X in the UK, Amazon in Germany and Gamestop in Italy

I searched for it in the Italian website, but nothing comes up

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mrr19121970 · Post by **mrr19121970** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:01 am

I also didn't find on amazon.de either

bdk6 · Post by **bdk6** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:24 pm

https://www.gamestop.it/Retrogame/Games/127780/the-c64

https://retrogames.biz/news

tokra · Post by **tokra** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:25 pm

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07T3JPM6Y/

orion70 · Post by **orion70** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:13 pm

Thanks! Found and... Pre-ordered

English Invader · Post by **English Invader** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:51 am

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.

mrr19121970 · Post by **mrr19121970** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:51 am

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

Post by **Jeff-20** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:47 pm

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".

orion70 · Post by **orion70** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:55 am

I'm waiting for the new C64 with a sense of mature and responsible aloofness

https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/1 ... to-the-c64

RJBowman · Post by **RJBowman** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:29 am

It sounds like the new machine will use software emulation rather than hardware. I guess that this shouldn't matter, but somehow it does.

orion70 · Post by **orion70** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:01 am

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.

Retro Dreams · Post by **Retro Dreams** » Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:34 am

Can't wait for December

I wonder if there's a cassette or floppy drive included....

groepaz · Post by **groepaz** » Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:31 am

if I want emulators I'll use Vice

this device is nothing more than a cheap allwinner board running VICE

orion70 · Post by **orion70** » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:14 am

Groepaz, your statement contradicts your signature

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