Commodore 64 Ultimate Review: An Astonishing Remake
TriangleUpBuy NowMultiple Buying Options Available$350 $300 at Commodore (Beige)$400 $350 at Commodore (Starlight)CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyRating:7/10Open rating explainerInformationWIREDExtraordinarily authentic re-creation of the original hardware. Maintains compatibility with classic peripherals. A few welcome concessions to modernity. “Digital detox” approach is compelling.TIREDRequires deep-seated nostalgia, curiosity, or both. Far from intuitive for newcomers. Authenticity equals slowness.It’s hard to overstate just how seismic an impact the Commodore 64 had on home computing. Launched in 1982, the 8-bit machine—iconic in its beige plastic shell with integrated keyboard—went on to become the best-selling personal computer…
