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The Commodore 64 is back on the production line for the first time in 30 years – and I want it, even if it makes zero sense

The Commodore 64 Ultimate revival personal computer has hit the production line, and it looks like it'll ship in time for Christmas. But what are you supposed to do with it?

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CPU collector peels the lid off a Soviet-era ‘fish can’ chip to peer inside with multiple microscopes — K565RU3 was a Cold War-era clone of Western chips that powered Apple II, Commodore PET, and original IBM PC

A fascinating Soviet-era retro electronics artifact has been dissected and micrographed by a CPU collector.

Tom’s Hardware

Vanderbilt in the College Football Playoff? The SEC’s Biggest Surprise Isn’t Done Yet

With a 7–1 record, Heisman candidate and coach who refuses to quit, the Commodores’ miracle season is rewriting what’s possible at the formerly perennial doormat.

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Commodore needles Microsoft over end of Windows 10, tries to lure disgruntled users to its Linux-based OS Vision 3.0 — 'Microsoft may be leaving you behind. We Won't.'

Hesitating about the move to Windows 11? Part of you wants to upgrade to Commodore OS Vision 3.0.

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Commodore 64 Ultimate eclipses 10,000 units sold milestone — rebooted firm gives huge thank you to fans

Commodore 64 Ultimate sales eclipse the 10,000 units sold milestone.

Tom’s Hardware

‘Proper next-gen Amiga’ launched by Apollo Computing — promises full FPGA-powered backwards compatibility with its new 68080 chip

Apollo Computing stepped forward to reveal its 'Proper next-gen Amiga' to the masses earlier this week.

Tom’s Hardware

Want to build on Bill Gates? Microsoft open-sourced the original code written by the company founder - now it's over to you

Microsoft open-sourced Bill Gates’ 1976 6502 BASIC interpreter, showcasing early programming features and its historical role in shaping personal computing.

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Microsoft has blown the dust off the source code for a version of Bill Gates' first-ever operating system

If you've done some programming on an original Commodore 64, it's basically that one.

PC Gamer

Bill Gates’ 48-year-old Microsoft 6502 BASIC goes open source

Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Microprocessor - Version 1.1 source code is now available on Github, under the MIT license.

Tom’s Hardware

Remaking a Commodore 64 Datasette from 1982 using 1993 microcassette tech — TechTuber touts 1MB per tape, a 5x improvement over the original

Recreating the Commodore 64's famous 1982 datasette using 1993 tech and 2025 know-how

Tom’s Hardware

I’ve spent a year with this retro keyboard and it takes me back to my childhood (even if my colleagues hate it)

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is the perfect balance of modern capability, and retro look and feel. I've been using the C64 Edition for a year and it's my favorite keyboard!

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Original Amiga prototype spotted at VCF West 2025 vintage computing show — rarely seen forerunner to Amiga 1000 from early 1984

A very early pre-Commodore Amiga computer prototype was on public display at VCF West 2025 this weekend.

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore Corporation BV acquisition completed by fan-led consortium — prepare for new retro futurist products with the deal signed, sealed, and paid for ahead of schedule

Peri Fractic has confirmed that a community-led acquisition of Commodore Corp has been signed, sealed, and paid for.

Tom’s Hardware

“We've been sleeping for 30 years. Please excuse us”: The Commodore 64 is back, packed with extra power for chiptune music makers

Fans of the original’s much-loved SID chip can now get their hands on a brand new take on the classic

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The Commodore 64 is back and this time it's brought some friends

The classic 80s Commodore 64 is set to return later this year, with some special edition models too

Tom’s Hardware

The Commodore 64 Ultimate computer is the company's first hardware release in over 30 years — pre-orders start at $299

The Commodore 64 Ultimate will be the first new hardware released under the auspices of the new management, and pricing starts at $299.

PC Gamer

Commodore's been bought by a YouTuber who's re-assembling key execs and already teasing new hardware

Though the finances may yet scupper it.

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore acquired for a ‘low seven figure’ price — new (acting) CEO comes from the retro community

YouTube’s Christian ‘Peri Fractic’ Simpson claims to be 'the acting CEO of Commodore Corporation.' But there's still a financial hurdle to cross for a successful acquisition.

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Commodore shocks retro TechTuber with option to buy 'the whole company'

In response to a licensing inquiry, Commodore Corporation has shocked retro TechTuber Perifractic with an option to buy 'the whole company'.

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Doom slithers and dithers its way with a 16-color Atari ST port

Jonas Eschenburg shows off Doom running on the classic Atari ST system—complete with 16 color support and more dithering than you can shake a stick at.

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore OS Vision 3.0 Linux-based OS arrives to spruce up retro builds

You can finally update your Commodore 64x with an up-to-date operating system ready to handle all of your modern retro computing needs.

Tom’s Hardware

33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update

Work continues on AmigaOS 3.2 with the stewards of this classic Motorola 680x0 friendly operating system, Hyperion Entertainment, releasing version 3.2.3 a few days ago.

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These 15 vintage PCs shaped the way we think about laptops today

Old computers retain so much of their appeal after they've become obsolete, but why? These photos tell the story.

Tom’s Hardware

CES 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the Commodore 128 — the last 8-bit PC first appeared at CES 1985

CES' yesteryears are pondered via the Commodore 128.

Tom’s Hardware

Indiana bakery still using Commodore 64s originally released in 1982 as cash registers — Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg sticks to the BASICs

The Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana proves the modern day efficacy of retro hardware by still using a Commodore 64s for business transactions.

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