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Altos 5-15 A/D
| Description | |
| Manufacturer | Commodore Business Machines |
| Model | Commodore 64 |
| Date Announced | 1982 |
| Date Canceled | 1993 |
| Number Produced | Tens of Millions |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | $600 |
| Current Value | $0-$50 |
| Specifications | |
| Processor | MOS 6510 |
| Speed | 1 MHz |
| RAM | 64K |
| ROM | 20K |
| Storage | Cassette Tape or 5.25" floppy drive |
| Expansion | Cartridge slot |
| Bus | N/A |
| Video | 320x200x16 color composite video or TV out |
| I/O | Serial, Parallel, optional IEEE-488 |
| OS Options | Commodore DOS, CP/M (with Z80 coprocessor) |
| Notes | The Commodore 64 is the best selling computer in the world. Nearly 30 million units were sold during the 10 years it was in production. |
| Related Items in Collection | 1541 disk drives, software on floppy, manual, monitor, Commodore Plus Four,Commodore Vic 20 |
| Related Items Wanted | Additional software on disk, commodore cassette drive |
The Commodore 64 is the worlds biggest selling computer model of all times. It was a 64K machine based on the Motorola 6502 processor and the entire unit was basically a fat keyboard with ports for attaching displays, drives and other peripherals.
The full system (not attached to a monitor) is pictured above. The power supply is a neat aftermarket unit that provides line conditioning and a spot to plug in additional items such as the disk drive (1541 shown) and a display.
The system came with it's original boxes.
And most of the original manuals as well.
The system also came with an Epyx FastLoad cartridge. Not shown are the many applications and games that came with the system.
This Commodore 64 was generously donated by Steve Gillett.
I have a commodore 64 with 1541 disk drive still in the box for sale. A bunch of games as well. Let me know if your interested. Anders NYC
My Grandfather game me his Commodore 64 with all the magazines, some games, the original printer, and other booklets, floppy's, and more. I wanted to know what value I could Insuer it for.
I want to buy Commodore64 or 128 (preffered with taoe and FDD). Please send me e-mail with the price.
I was born in the 60's and the commodore vic 20 was my first computer.. Then I got a C64.. Want one again.. Anybody have one for sale? email me if so.
Thanks
I,m Looking to buya working commodore 64 with 5 1/4 floppy drive with the 300 baud modem and the color printer along with the games autowars,bard tales,zork,and the red barron flying game Willing to pay good money for one. Please send me a price on it and label email as commodore 64 please
I have a working Commodore 64 with printer, keyboard, joysticks and some games. Looking to sell to anyone who is interested.
Looking to purchase working C64 or C128 system with floppy disk drives. All cables, joysticks and power supply. And anything else you may have. This is a serious inquiry.
I have a Commodore 64 Color monitor I would like to divest myself of. I'm located in Toronto Canada. Please email me if you are interested...nsmeenk@hotmail.com
I have a commodore 64 full system monitor, floppy, tape drive, printer, keyboard and software all as new looking to sell. All original commodore 64 components
rick i would like to buy one of your c64 s
My cat spilt juice all over my Commodore 64c!! Luckily i cleaned it in time i'm still pissed, though
I am looking to purchase an original C64 (or 64c)with a 1541 or 1571 and am located in Australia.
If anyone can assist, please let me know.
i had a commodore 64,15 years ago or so with a tape deck and would love to get my hands on one again. best computer ever. if anyone knows of one for sale please email me at tommybno3@yahoo.ie
I have a nice C64 with tape drive and 1541 floppy drive. Part of the C64 logo has snapped off the C64 and the '8' key is missing (only a stub is there) It came with a couple of 5 floppies too. Pity, the Tape Drive was rusted out. Dunno why.
4-SALE, just found never been used Commodore 64 w/manual in box if interested please email me.
I have a C64 w/ 1541 Disk Drive, 2 joy sticks and games FOR SALE.
Floppy Disk Games : Rat Race Winter games Math 1&2 Barbie Fight Night Blue Max Top Gun High Noon Hey Diddle Diddle GI Joe Frogger Summer games Pac Man Did Dug Goonies Speed King Arcade Action Cartridges: Seaspeller Kinder Comp Star Post Big Bird Memory Manor Speed Math/Bingo Moon Patrol Avenger
I’m interested in a MINT condition 64 with disk drive, monitor and software. Please advise if you can meet my criteria. I was an avid user of the C64 – great memories! Willing to pay top dollar for quality and completeness.
Best,
I have several 64's that I need to sell along with more games then I can list and parts and pieces too. Please e-mail if interested.
I have a Commodore 64, 1541 Disk Drive, and dot matrix pinter for sale to good home. If you need one, I have a monochrome monitor if you need one. I'll also throw in a Final Cartridge. Please e-mail me if your interested.
I been looking for a commodore 64 i will buy one for $50.00 If you have one for sale email me at dlks75@att.net
I have a C64 that is not working, along with a disk drive and a okidata thermal transfer dot matrix printer. And a box full of games, jsut sitting collecting dust. Contact me in regards to what you are interested in and I can get you a list and price. The C64 might work, if had new fuse installed on the board, can't remember if power supply worked or not. could be a good parts machine.
I found a Commodore 64 at the dump. It was in the swap shop. That is where people go to take things that are still good, but of no use to them. People are free to go there and take what they want. The C64 was still in the box. Everything was there. No monitor. I took it back months later. Now I wish I kept it.
George Vreeland Hill
I'm not sure if anyone reads this page but if you have a commodore 64 in working order I would like to buy it. Best condition is preferable but not a must.
I am interested in a WORKING 1541 drive that has ben tested and cleaned, anyone?
I am looking for a complet Commodore 64.
if you still have the computer for sale i would like to buy it campuscharles1967@yahoo.com
I have a pretty mint (most still in original boxes) complete Commodore 64 System & Flight Simulator w/ tons of software, manuals, drives, disks of all kinds, and plenty of other extras I received in exchange for PC work I did about 5-7 yrs ago. None of it has been out of the boxes except (inventoried once), the color monitor (that 1 has some wear due to 2 sons using their old N64 system games on it), but it still works too.
Anyone still interested? e-mail me and I'll send pics and an inventory...negotiate w/ me as I hate it sitting in the boxes going to waste. This guy was meticulous about his Commodore 64.
For those wondering how much their C64 is worth: - a) CBM produced millions of these machines (see top of page) b) See top of page for estimate value!
Sheesh...
I have a commodore 64 with 64 games most of which are still in cases, all working and in good condition. I have user manuals to go with it. Could anyone tell me how much it would be worth please?
I have a pile (10-15) NEW, never used C64 power supplies. anyone interested, I will give them away..
I had a C64 from 1985 to 1989 when I purchased an A2000. The 64 really brings me good memories and I want to buy another one. I´m in Brazil and wanna know if there´s any chance to ship it to me? Thanks.
Although I do have several C64 systems, I have been into the Emulation Scene. Very convenient to run C64 Software on the PC! Anyway, most people seem to be interested in the games that were available and not much on the applications that were aroud! Titles like Paperclip Publisher, Wordwriter6 from Timeworks, Doodle!, spreadsheets, databases, etc... I'd like to think I have the LARGEST collection of Productivity and GEOS software available on D64's & G64's available ANYWHERE!! - I have transferred all my own software back in 1997, and have been collecting and trading with other VERY nice people all over the net for the past 12 YEARS!! Write to me if you are looking for something, or better yet TRADE me something I DON'T have! - LONG LIVE The C64 COMPUTER!!!
JB
OMG i remember this LMFAO i used to have one when i was a kind...my dad bought the fanily one...my sister and brother never played with it but me, i was on that thing all the time..LOL i used to program it with hot air balloons flying across the screen with red baron type of bi-planes shooting them down
Have a C64C, looking for any cartridge like disk mate II, Expert cart, Freeze machine etc. Basically anything that has a built in Machine code monitor. http://www.64commodore.info
I have a Commodore 64 system still in its original box. I think all the manuals are still there, however I lost the games a number of years ago. System is in surprisingly good condition considering its age. Does anyone have any idea how much this would be worth?
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU MIGHT HAVE THE GAME DESTROYER. I HAVE A COMMADORE, BUT HAVENT USED IT SINCE 1987. CAN YOU CHECK FOR ME.
I just secured a C64 with floppy drive for free from a Graiglist add. All in original box and packing. Only thing missing is the manual. I already have a c64 from when i was a kid, but i lost power supply and cables. I am looking for cartridge games, software, modem, anything basically. Email me with price and pic. I am very happy to have brought back something from my past. I loved the C64.
Hi there,
I have the largest private collection of commodore 64 games available in the UK. The collection will soon be going up for sale on e- bay. If you would like a list of whats available please contact me.
Regards Vali
I still have fond memories of playing loads of games on this computer. I remember my aunt and uncle gave it to my family in 1993-94 when they upgraded to a 486 at the time or something. It was technically my first computer. I kinda wish I still had one.
I would like to buy a working 'breadbox' style Commodore 64 in PAL mode. Please email me with offers...Thanks, Geoff
I have aprox 10 C64 and 8 1541 drives, mix of 1541 and 1541 II, 3 datasettes, heaps of hardware, joysticks, printers, colortone keyboard, prob 500 disks, some dodgy copies, freeze machine and freeze frame catridge, power cartridge, heaps cords, spare power supplies.
Any clubs in NZ. Have just collected up over past 25 years as at one stage everyone seemed to be throwing these great machine out.
the comodor i have is in working condition and plus alot of extras good for some old shcool gaming or regular usage every day software! quote me a price and well work something out thanks for your interest in these add!
I would like to buy a working C64 (original model) with the disk drive and anything else you have. Please email me with offers.
I have an entire 64 system. Does anyone know what it may sell for today? Thanks!
i have a lot of software , games , gaming card , internet card , monitor , 3 joysticks , 7-8 cartages , 1 commodore 64 keybord complete and on missing to keys , 3 drives ,1 mouse 2 video cords , 3 power suppys packs , the printer , and more looking to sell it all to gether you quote me a price and i'll let you know if i like it i really don't care if i dont sell it i like it my self please let me know
Hi all how are you.Im searching for an old amiga 500 game called Alternate Reality.Can anyone help.Please contact me at brendo1977@hotmail.com
Looking to purchase c64 whole package, best computer ever, had one then we were robbed, and they took it can you believe that! please let me know.k.finney@shaw.ca
Hi, Looking to purchase commodore 1541 In good working condition.Must come with power supply,all cables,Drive,Keyboard.And maybe a joystick or fastcard.Preferably someone in Canada.Will pay up to 200 Canadian. Email me with the det's.Thanx
The C-64 RULED in the 80's!! It was my first 'real' PC and is where I started to learn what would become my career path...Programming!
I used to run my old BBS on it, The Albuquerque Starport in Denver, Co! What a setup that was! What awesome memories too (and a lot of nights of lost sleep chatting with users!)
I am always looking for C-64 working hardware - 64's/128's or Amigas. 1541/1571 drives, MSD dual drives, SFD 1.2 GB drives, Lt. Kernal drives, etc.
If you have equipment to sell at reasonable prices, I am always looking!
PrncsKymbrly@yahoo.com
I have some old commodore computers such as the commodore 64 and the commodore vic 128 and some texas instruments equipment and manuals. I am always looking for people who like to talk computers. Contact me at http://www.texanit.com/dfw_computer/contact.aspx. I didn't realize that the TI machine came out before the commodore.
I have a commodore color monitor, disk drive, keyboard and various manuals,educational, business, game and shareware software. If interested in some or all, please contact me. nksanders@cox.net
I would like to purchase a commodore 64 with the disk drive and all cables needed to set up the system. The system and cables must be 100% working. I am 13 and have about $85 to spend for the complete system and shipping. my email is below
Michael4363@gmail.com
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the owner's manual for my Excelerator Plus floppy drive? Even an electronic version would be very helpful. Shoot me an e-mail if you have info. Thanks in advance :)
I have a Commodore 64 Color monitor I would like to divest myself of. I'm located in Toronto Canada. Please email me if you are interested...nsmeenk@hotmail.com
For c64 lovers check out www.retrogameplay.com
There is a C64 forum there along with free advertising to buy and sell
Cheers
I have a commodore color monitor, disk drive, keyboard and various manuals. If interested in some or all, please contact me. muskegonrr@yahoo.com
2 C64 Datasette cables. Unused. Free to good home, you pay shipping.
i have a complete c64 system ready to sell
There is a company by the name of Creative Micro Designs that supported C=64 & C=128 from 1987 to june,2001. In around June,2001 Maurice Randall Click Here software in Charlotte,MI bought all the rights to CMD C= hardware, including copying & distribution rights to GEOS2.0. Maurice calls this now: CMDRKEY, website: www.cmdrkey.com CMD first in 1986 designed Jiffy Dos which is a Dos upgrade for both C=64 and C=128, after that CMD went on to design other really good hardware. Maurice Randall is trying to keep this going but sadly doesnt get his orders filled on time. CMD at: www.cmd.com no longer supports this hardware, CMD is now into PC and Macintosh etc. CMDRKEY is located in Charlotte, MI Maurice Randall also in 1998 wrote a new GEOS 2.0 upgrade called Wheels OS, for both C=64 and C=128. So think twice about selling your Commodore 64 or 128 setups, they are still very useful.
I have dug out my C64 and everything is working fine apart from the sound. Has anybody out there experienced the same and if so what was the problem. International Soccer isn't the same without the bump bump bump of the ball! Thanks
I have a Commodore 64 ( beige w/brown keys )
complete package, with dust cover, manuals, 1541
disk drive, cassette drive, printer, joy sticks,
game disks and tapes. Top condition. FOR SALE
Anyone interested - email me
Thanks Shayne ( Western Australia )
Hi there! There is a complete collection is for sale as a whole; please don’t ask for single items. http://www.commodore64.hu/csere.php The collection is located in Budapest, Hungary. Because of the size and weight you have to collect it personally. The price is: 2,635 USD
Just acquired a large amount of factory sealed c64 software and want to purchse a system/1541/monitor/joystick/printer/etc. I will pay a lot for a clean system e-mail moonstomp888@cs.com add commodore 64 to subject line. thanks
Hi.I'm looking for a Commodore 64 Joysticks. I
have looked on ebay. Is any one selling one out
there and can give me a quote for one?? Lisa
im 13 and my grand pa gave his old c64 ive had it hooked up for a week now and love in i think it is better than my ps2
FOR SALE : COMMODORE 64, tape deck, disk drive, Okidata color printer, accessories,etc. ...... NEVER USED !! ... Still in ORIGINAL boxes & packaging ! Again, NEVER USED ! If interested, pls. write Chris@nydo.com (type Commodore 64 Offer in subject line)..... I'd rather sell all as one package , unless offer is good enough. Serious inquiries only, please.
Where is the Timex Sinclair?
Hi i have 2 commodore 64 keyboards, 2 tape players, 1 power box and hundreds of games. Also go commorore amiga500 and games. All work. Anyone interested e mail me on carl4469@hotmail.com (DERBY ENGLAND UK)
Hiya All,
Im looking for a 1571 Floopy drive for my
collection, Im in london and Im willing to lay
out £30 for one. Also if anyone has a Commodore
Z80 CPM Cartridge I'd pay £15 for one, just so I
can experience CP/M on the C64C.
email: jhernon@btinternet.com
Well I started out on the C64 then 128 then A500
then A1200 then I switched to PC's and dumped
all the gear. Now after working in IT for 18
Years programming VB/C/C++/SQL/PROGRESS
4GL/PASCAL/Wahtever etc etc etc
Im now starting collecting vintage C64 stuff and
I really want to get my hands on a Z80- CPM
CARTRIDGE that Commodore produced with the
original CP/M Disks. If anyone spots one then
please email me. The I can do some Z80
Programming on the Commodore 64C.
If anyone is really interested in an real cool
system then search Google for C-ONE which
emulates the C64.
Thanks
James Hernon
my dad had one of these. alli use to play was the games. robin hood and bruce lee and all other types. i just want to know where i could get the games on a disk. so i can play on my computer?~ if anybody knows please e-mail me! thanks jax
I have 3 working 64's, 1 not working 64c, 5 1541's (3 work, 2 don't), 2 1702 monitors (1 brand new in the box) Tons of software and peripherals. I'll always treasure this stuff.
ozzie hier is t ie, hoor... je commodor 64!! van vroegah... heb je em toch weer een klein beetje terug (nadat je pa hem weg heeft gedaan). xx
ozzie hier is t ie, hoor... je commodor 64!! van vroegah... heb je em toch weer een klein beetje terug (nadat je pa hem weg heeft gedaan). xx
i would like to purchase one of these. I am recently interested in old computers, and I am eager to experiment with them. Also, I would like to build one.
Where can i buy one of these
My brother is looking to buy some 5 1/4 floppy
disks for his Commodore 128. WE live in
Colorado. Any available?
Thanks.
I have 2 working C64's, 2 C64C's ,1 C64 Non-
Working for parts, 1 VIC-20 Working(with box), 1
C128(Condition Unknown), 6 1541 Drives, 1 1541-
II Drives, 1 Excelerator+Plus Drive, 2 Tap
Drives, 1 1702 Monitor, 4 Joysticks, and nearly
300 Programs(Mostly Games(pirated)), 1 80-Columb
Adaptor, and 1 Jet-Load Cartridge!
Is there any Commodore Clubs in Michigan?
Commodore or Atari monitor thats able to hook up to avcr or DVD player to show movie. Within 10- 25 miles pick-up distance from the Woodbury, NJ area and between the price range of 15.00 to 30.00. Thanks!
Can you find the little game for XT(AT) named GOODY manufactured by OPERA SOFT
I have lots of Commodore magazines and manuals I would like to sell if anyone needs them email me.
I have many commodore computers and printers and programs. Where can I sell these machines?
please does anybody remember the computer game fireant? commodore 64 i think im going crazy searching and searching but having no luck
I got several 'flipper front' 1541 disk drives for sale. These run very quiet, and are in EXCELLENT condition. Lots of other C=64 related 'stuff' too. If you are interested in a list, contact me. I'm in Wisconsin.
Let's not forget the great effort put forth by some BRILLIANT programmers out there writing C64 emulators for us. VICE is my emu of choice, (v1.10 - I found subsequent versions to be unstable) but there is also CCS64 and others. For Mac owners, there's Power64! - Enjoy!
I have a 2 commodore 64's both just register kind of cccc type codes on the monitor. I can type a line or part of one in some cases, but that is all I can do. My power supply seems to be working, I have both 9 and 5 volts, can anyone tell me how to get this working? thank you, John
I have a color monitor that I would like to get rid, if interested e-mail me
I have 3 C64 sets available (computers, disc drives, power supplies), 2 monitors, 2 printers, all cables, lots of software (commercial & Public Domain). Low price for everything.
I need a Commodore 64 any one got one? I am in alabama
I have 3 tape drives if you're still looking for one. Price? Cost of shipping, about $10. ds_riley@hotmail.com
I STILL love this machine, even after almost 20 years. Now, I'm 52 years old, and have the (almost) latest computer built. Just so it runs my C64 emulators better. Yeah, I use it for internet, music, DVD and CD mastering. But, when I want to relax, I pull out some old issues of RUN or Computes Gazzette, and re-type some magic. I have 4 C64's, 1 VIC-20, 2 tape drives, 5 disk drives, and 4 C64-DTV's (One of 'em hacked). 3 more words: Jeri... Ellsworth... BRILLIANT!
C64 rocked, my first pc when they first came on the market, at my old school there were 2 gangs the C64 gang and the Sinclair gang lol. I feel it has been a privelige to have witnessed the computer revolution, to look at computers today and seeing them when they first came out in the early 80's
I have stories similiar to all of you...I was wondering something though. I picked up a huge auction a few years ago and there is a commodore related hookup in there that I have never seen and still don't know what it is. IT has a 25 pin connector (like for a printer) on one end and two things on the other end joined on the same wire that look like joystick hookups for the c-64 or atari. What the heck is this thing?
I have two Commodore 64 computers, one with beige keys and one with brown keys. The SID chips are dead in both of them though so I've never gotten to actually hear one. The chips are next to impossible to find unfortunately. I also have one floppy drive which worked for about ten seconds and then it died too. Very depressing overall. :(
Long Live Commodore 64 ! I WILL NEVER CHANGE MY C 64 eben with a lame p4 3.40 MHZ! pc microsoft and billgates always suxx!!! 1983-2005 22'th glorious year on the scene with over 45000 5.25 discs!
Hope you haven't missed the Slay Radio... .org Listening to it now i remember we held a C64-meeting as close as 2000 to play and drink beer. We hade all the different drives (1541,1571 and 1581) including a whole buchh of joysticks. Remeber the joystick fight? Tac or Boss?
i really need some mor gear for my comodore 64 like a flopy player ect
I have a LARGE box of 64 stuff; computer, games, drives, etc. I'm in metro Atlanta. What will you trade or offer?
I got a BUNCH of C=64 stuff I want to get rid of. I'm cleaning house, and it's gotta go. A quick count tells me I have: 5 - C=64 units ... some not working. 7 - 1541 drives ... maybe five would work ok. 1 - 1702 color monitor ... works great. There is also FastLoad cartridges, game cartridges, a Gwiz modem, and more. Plus a couple hundred disks to paw through. I am willing to listen to any offer ......
i have a working commodore v 20 like new with cables memory card manuals an hook up if interested email looking for best offer thanks
To other interest parties
I'm looking for an Isepic. (It's a cartridge used on a C-64 computer) It freezes the program running on a C-64 & allows it to be saved to a disk... then later reloaded without copy protection, etc.
Where the heck do I get the fuse for the Commodore 64 that just blew? Any help would be appreciated
I do have a Commodore 64 w/ a 1541 Floppy Drive with all cables, including a printer cable to hook up a generic dot matrix. It is up for auction on ebay, see it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=5204567252&rd=1&sspagename=STRK% 3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
I am looking for a C64 with the 1541 drive, all cables, joysticks and power supply. I am also looking for the games Alternate Reality: the City and Alternate Reality: The Dungeon. Please send me an email and let me know if you have any or all that you would want to part with. Thank you
My earler posting on April 2 about the Commodore computer and extras, all sold and are gone. Thanks
colletion up for grabs to clear ham shack, 27 pcs of h/ware, 8 comp periph's, comm mags, 4 cases of s/ware, includes morse code and pakratt for hams would like reasonable offer for whole package
My Commodore 64 is now sitting inside the crawlspace. I think I paid $300-$400 for it. I still have the 1541 5-1/4 disk drive and a NEC 16-color monitor and an Epson 9-pin matrix printer. I subscribed to several magazines for the 64 over the years which unfortunately were thrown away because of space problem. But I think I still have some reference books for the 6502 microprocessor (I was then a student in electronics) and also for the TI 99/4A (please see my input under TI).
I have a commodor 64 with 1541 disk drive, power supply and joystick. If interested, e-mail me at (aleron0@hotmail.com) for a picture of what it looks like. Thx..:p]
I have a commodore 128 with 1571 & 1541 drives. I also have software, monitor,tape drive, and fast load cartridge's. I anyone is interested.
I had a Commodore 64 with a floppy disk drive up until about 3 months ago. I threw it away because I was moving. I didn't use it much because I had an Atari 800 and I liked it a lot better then C64. Although I liked the sound SID sound chip in the C64 a lot.
I still have a Commodore 64 three color Monitor.
i have a `commodore 128 and it parts can it be sold throw away. please e mail me thanks
I misswrite the URL:
go to
http://myoldmac.net
to get Commodore collectors items.
Have a look to http://myolmdac.net there you can buy Commodore collectors items.
I have a Commodore 64 that my kids left behind when they moved out. I also have tons of software. E-mail me if you would like to make a fair offer.
Just ask other sites if they have a picture.
You're right, John. What I really don't deserve,
though, is to have as little free time as I do.
Unfortunately I was forced to put my C64 systems
into long-term storage shortly after I got them so
I haven't had time to photograph or play with them
yet.
I will get to it, though, once I've got the
machines back. I may add C64 info before that as
well.
Thanks!
Erik
No pic and 2 sentances of information?You dont deserve to have C64 page on your site!
I had it backwards. MOS Technology did design the
6502 and Rockwell was a second source. There's
some good into here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_6502
Meant to include this in last post...
http://www.commodore.ca/products/c64/commodore_64.htm
(Change UPPERCASE words to reply)
My second PC was a C=64. My first was a VIC-20,
while my third was a C=128D. I did my first
assembly level programming on these machines. I
once wrote code to read the directory off the
floppy and sort it using the shell sort
alogorithm. Ah, those were the days... BTW, the
6502 was designed by Rockwell and (some of) the
computers on the first space shuttles used the
6502. MOS was a second source for the 6502.
Later, CBM bought MOS and produced the 6510 used
in the C=64 and the 8510 used in the C=128. The
C=128D actually had three CPUs: an 8510 to run in
either C=64 or C=128 mode, a Zilog Z80 to run
CP/M, and a 6502 in the integral 1571 floppy disk
drive.
The C64 was my first computer as well as for a plenty of readers and visitors of this page. I bought it about 1982 and for about 10 years the C64 was used. I could gather my first experiences on hardware and software. It is still somewhere in the roof of my parents house, but I wont sell it. To find this page is allmost like a sentimental journey back to this time, we spent a lot nights in front of an TV set, fighting against enemies and so on. It was a long long way for the PC of today, before they could provide similar features and performance to their users, for instance stereo sound instead of anoying beep sounds. Sometime I am using a simulator, like VICE, to play some old games, it is ok - but it is not the same feeling. BTW, do you remember that MULTIPLAN, the predecessor of todays EXCELL, was running on C64?
Yes, MOS made it, and to further nitpick, it's
actually a 6510 which has an extra IO port on it,
which the C-64 uses for switching RAM and ROM in
and out of the 64k addressing space.
And there are still thousands of people using the
C-64... check out lemon64.com, gb64.com, c64.sk,
comp.sys.cbm - both nostalgia and new
hardware/software developments.
I have a Commodore 64 cassette drive. Need it? What is your offer? I JUST tossed out TONS of software the other day - sorry!
No pic of the comm 64? There must've been millions made!
I loved the Commodore, and did my household budgets on it using VisiCalc. Worked great. Then I got the Geos operating system...it was a slow dog, and in the end I got less done. Tell me that isn't the PC evolution in a nutshell! I also taught myself Commodore Basic, and that knowledge has been a benefit to me all my career as I build macros, AppleScript, Visual Basic, HTML, etc. In the end, knowing any command-line language is like knowing Latin...it's the key to all the other languages out there. Regards to all you fellow fans!
I own 2 complete commodore 64C systems that I would sell and have tons of software for them ! Anyone who is interested email me
The 6502 was made by MOS Technology not Motorola. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technologies_6502
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