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staxx
02-18-2011, 04:00 PM
Now this is interesting, technically this may belong in the modern gaming though I'll let you see what I mean that in a way it's classical also:
http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx
This I do like....
Frankie_Says_Relax
02-18-2011, 04:07 PM
WOW.
WOW!
Here's hoping the emulation is rock solid. (I assume it's sporting whatever PC Commodore emulator is the gold standard ... FRODO perhaps?)
It would be a crying shame if something with specs like that that has sub-par emulation.
megasdkirby
02-18-2011, 05:04 PM
Man, it would have been awesome if it had a cart slot! Even if it was via emulation, having a cart slot to use existing games would have rocked hard.
Bojay1997
02-18-2011, 05:20 PM
Why exactly would anyone buy this? You can get a real C64 set-up for next to nothing and this is just a PC with the same emulator that can be dowloaded for free all over the place.
Auto-Fox
02-18-2011, 05:32 PM
Did you read the page? It does emulation, yes, but it's also a fully functional PC with decent specs.
The biggest advantage is that it has the old C64 form-factor and styling. It's a nostalgia trip in hardware as WELL as software, but it's a lot more functional than having a dusty old original machine.
It's a novelty machine, but it's still damn cool.
Kitsune Sniper
02-18-2011, 05:38 PM
Those aren't pictures. They're computer renders.
Smells like vaporware to me.
heybtbm
02-18-2011, 06:21 PM
Those aren't pictures. They're computer renders.
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/9859/500pxshopped.jpg (http://img594.imageshack.us/i/500pxshopped.jpg/)
Web It anyone?:
http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/c64web.html
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megasdkirby
02-18-2011, 06:38 PM
Web It anyone?:
http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/c64web.html
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I remember this, or a variation of this. They were selling it in the mall I work. Things would freeze constantly. :p
Leo_A
02-18-2011, 06:43 PM
I think it's neat, but I wish they had licensed that C64 on a chip and integrated it into this device somehow instead of relying on emulation.
It would've been even cooler if there was an actual C64 inside of it for playing C64 software (I'm not suggesting it not still be a modern PC).
If it's able to be easily expanded with things like a new graphics card and such just like with a regular PC case, I'll like it even more.
Greg2600
02-18-2011, 07:26 PM
That Commodore concept has been around for awhile now. They have prototype pictures here (http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64Prototype.aspx).
Frankie_Says_Relax
02-18-2011, 07:53 PM
I think it's neat, but I wish they had licensed that C64 on a chip and integrated it into this device somehow instead of relying on emulation.
It would've been even cooler if there was an actual C64 inside of it for playing C64 software (I'm not suggesting it not still be a modern PC).
If it's able to be easily expanded with things like a new graphics card and such just like with a regular PC case, I'll like it even more.
From what I know about the compatibility of the C64 on a chip (it's not 100% compatible with all disk and cart images) I think I'd rather have an emulator that can be patched with fixes and updates.
retroman
02-18-2011, 10:14 PM
wow...im will get one when it comes out..for sure
kedawa
02-18-2011, 11:17 PM
I bet it's not even 64-bit.
And no, it's not fake.
I bet it's not even 64-bit.
And no, it's not fake.
It'll be 8-bit :-)
Kitsune Sniper
02-19-2011, 02:37 PM
I bet it's not even 64-bit.
And no, it's not fake.
The pictures are computer renders.
And I still think it's vaporware. :P
kedawa
02-19-2011, 05:04 PM
I've seen pictures on amiga.org of the injection molded prototype. It's quite real.
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=56384&highlight=evening
Greg2600
02-19-2011, 06:36 PM
The pictures are computer renders.
And I still think it's vaporware. :P
Ahem....http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64Prototype.aspx
Bojay1997
02-19-2011, 07:04 PM
Did you read the page? It does emulation, yes, but it's also a fully functional PC with decent specs.
The biggest advantage is that it has the old C64 form-factor and styling. It's a nostalgia trip in hardware as WELL as software, but it's a lot more functional than having a dusty old original machine.
It's a novelty machine, but it's still damn cool.
I did read the page. Still don't believe there is a demand for this. It lacks expandability as a PC and it contains no Commodore hardware. It's not really any different than all those Amiga and Commodore branded gaming PC cases. If you want nostalgia, buy a real Commodore 64. They're cheap and take very little space.
chuckwalla
02-20-2011, 03:41 PM
Really interesting.
We'll see if these come to fruition.
Would be cool just to have a keyboard, USB support to download emulators/games, 9-pin DIN for joystick support, S-video output (atleast composite (?)), a built-in hard drive, built in CD, and a cool running power supply.
I'd buy it just for that much.
Oldskool
02-20-2011, 04:02 PM
http://www.commodoreusa.net/j/PhoenixUnit1.jpg
That's the one that I want. That thing looks SAWEET!
kedawa
02-20-2011, 05:00 PM
That's not even an original product. C=USA just bought them from some chinese company and slapped a new sticker on it. I believe it's from CyberNet's ZPC line, but I'm not certain.
thegamezmaster
02-20-2011, 09:43 PM
I'd love to have one of C-64's just for the nostalgia. Got a ton of boxes of C64 stuff I got from my dad I'd love to use. Anyone know any prices yet?
Gameguy
02-21-2011, 04:10 AM
That's the one that I want. That thing looks SAWEET!
So it's a laptop without a screen and it has a bigger keyboard. Why not just get a laptop?
lookfun78
04-09-2011, 10:21 AM
From the front page on yahoo.com is this article talking about what the new commodore 64 will look like along with pictures like web surfing. It also say's that it will ship at the end of this month and cost between $250-$900. It's a long article so go here to read more about it http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/112510/new-commodore-64-nyt Also didn't know if this belonged here do to the fact this is a remake of a classic machine if not will someone move it for me. Thanks.
megasdkirby
04-09-2011, 10:33 AM
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151230&highlight=Commodore
A quick search makes good!
Frankie_Says_Relax
04-09-2011, 10:35 AM
Merged with existing thread.
Graham Mitchell
04-09-2011, 11:50 AM
Yup,.it's real. There was an article about it in the la times. They said the first batch of them had already sold out.
Griking
04-09-2011, 03:00 PM
I saw this yesterday and thought that it was awesome. btw, shouldn't this be in the classic computer section? That section needs more recognition.
kedawa
04-09-2011, 04:09 PM
This has been talked about to death on most of the retrocomputing forums I visit.
The consensus seems to be that it's extremely overpriced (the $250 price iss for just the shell and keyboard), but some like the retro facade.
Personally, I'd love to get the case, or better yet, a VIC-20 themed one, but at that price, it's not gonna happen.
It would have been cool if at least the higher end model was 64bit.
megasdkirby
04-09-2011, 04:12 PM
This has been talked about to death on most of the retrocomputing forums I visit.
The consensus seems to be that it's extremely overpriced (the $250 price iss for just the shell and keyboard), but some like the retro facade.
Personally, I'd love to get the case, or better yet, a VIC-20 themed one, but at that price, it's not gonna happen.
It would have been cool if at least the higher end model was 64bit.
I know it's a tad off topic, but they aren't as overpriced as Sony Vaio laptops. Just saw the newest models and the price is literally RAPE...just because it's "Sony".
I bet if Sony would release the Commodore computers, they would be much, MUCH more expensive.
Anyway, I'm really interested in the old C64 looking one. Doubt it will reach PR, but if it does, I might pick up the cheapest version.
Dr. Dib
04-09-2011, 09:01 PM
When I saw this I filed it under want, but I moved it to sort of want after reading the specs. I'd want a more powerful PC for the price they're asking, and $250 for a case isn't that great. I'd still love to have one of these, but I think I'll wait for a later run. Especially since the OS isn't even released yet.
maxlords
04-09-2011, 10:46 PM
If I could get one of these for under $100, I'd probably grab it....especially if it did Amiga as well as C64 emulation. That being said...it's SPENDY...but kinda neat :)
kedawa
04-10-2011, 03:18 AM
Of course it does Amiga emulation. It's a PC.
staxx
04-10-2012, 12:37 AM
Well I am bringing this thread back if someone wants to check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0wCvtkcMsM
There is also an Amiga Mini (nice but wayyyyyy pricey)
http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_AMIGAmini.aspx
I want these but I have other stuff wants that take better priority...
treismac
04-10-2012, 01:34 AM
I want these but I have other stuff wants that take better priority...
Damned priorities...
kedawa
04-12-2012, 07:59 PM
Those "Amigas" are nothing but PCs, housed in an off-the-shelf chinese case with an engraved logo, and they're about 2.5x the cost of the same computer without the logo. Or with it, come to think of it. The case manufacturer will engrave whatever you want if you order the case in volume.
Commodore USA is nothing but a generic PC reseller trying to cash in on a legacy that isn't theirs.
Please don't support these jerks.
Genjackson
04-13-2012, 11:59 AM
Now this is interesting, technically this may belong in the modern gaming though I'll let you see what I mean that in a way it's classical also:
http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx
This I do like....
This just made me pee a little.
Bojay1997
04-13-2012, 12:20 PM
Agreed. This is completely unrelated to Commodore or anything else at this point other than that they are slapping the Commodore name and case onto a super mediocre and overpriced PC.
Those "Amigas" are nothing but PCs, housed in an off-the-shelf chinese case with an engraved logo, and they're about 2.5x the cost of the same computer without the logo. Or with it, come to think of it. The case manufacturer will engrave whatever you want if you order the case in volume.
Commodore USA is nothing but a generic PC reseller trying to cash in on a legacy that isn't theirs.
Please don't support these jerks.
Greg2600
04-13-2012, 06:35 PM
Since there's no kind of emulation of the C64 in this unit, all it does is look like a C64. Big whoop.
Berserker
04-13-2012, 07:33 PM
Awhile ago I came across something along these lines that seems more legit - the AmigaOne X1000 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmigaOne_X1000) is a modern PowerPC machine with custom innards that was designed to run AmigaOS natively. It was still in development last I'd read about it, but apparently it was released around the beginning of 2012.
kedawa
04-13-2012, 08:53 PM
There was a sort of beta release of the A1X1K, so that developers and testers could put it through its paces. The OS still doesn't support the hardware all that well, but AmigaOS 4.2 is supposed to fix that. It's an interesting machine, but it's very expensive for what it is.
There's also the Natami project, which aims to create the ultimate classic Amiga using an FPGA. There are other FPGA Amiga clones, like minimig and FPGA Arcade Replay, but they're mostly intended to recreate the old machines, rather than expand on them.