Category: Commodore 64

new youtube how to: rescue data from C64 disks that are moldy and mildew

  Our staff member Jon explains how to rescue data from C64 disks that are moldy and mildew! Save your data now! http://scene.world/diskrescue

Commodore 64 Windows IDE “CBM prg Studio” v3.10 is out

Our all-times favorite Windows IDE for Commodore 64 development, CBM prg Studio has a new version available. The version 3.10.0 brings a nice list of new features and some bug fixes. Assembler: Increased sprite included limits to 256. ‘Memory overwrite’ error is now a warning. Use CTRL+[ and CTRL+] to go to previous/next label definition. Sprite Editor: Added new functionality…

Hoxs64 Commodore 64 Emulator Updated v1.0.9.2

Hoxs64 is a A cycle exact C64 emulator written by David Horrocks for Windows. Version 1.0.9.2 has recently been released. Here are the following changes; Fixed memory leak when changing the floppy disk image. The joystick game controler will now respond to all POV/hat switches. Download: hoxs64_x86_1_0_9_2.zip Website: hoxs64.net

32 Years Later, the ISEPIC Cartridge is Back!

With permission from the rights owner (Chip Gracey), the ISEPIC cartridge has been brought back to the world. The ISEPIC cartridge is the very first “freezer” cartridge to have been invented and brought to market back in the 80’s for the Commodore 64. This cartridge is similar in function to the “freeze” function of AR or Super Snapshot cartridges that…

New Firmware Released for 1541U-II and 1541U-II Plus Devices

Gideon has released a new firmware for the 1541U-II PLUS device 1541U-II PLUS V3.1 R474. Based on this markusC64 has build and released an unofficial firmware with extra functionality based on Gideon’s official release 3.1 R474, archive 1541U-II(+) 3.1 R475 compiled by me includes builds for the regular 1541U-II and the 1541U-II Plus, including update instructions. r474 | gideonz | 2017-03-21…

Commodore 64 Black Screen Repair by MindFlareRetro

MindFlareRetro takes a look what he thought was a junk Commodore 64 to be scavenged for parts. Instead he decides to clean it up and tries bringing it back to life. Check out the video below. [youtube RSUjcupjCgk nolink] Website: mindflareretro.com Twitter: @MindFlareRetro

C64 intros Latest Updates

c64Intros have updated their intro database with 26 new intros. Groups updated this time include Laxity, Hokuto Force, Genesis Project, Atlantis, Atlantis + F4CG, Alpha Flight 1970, Angels, Accept and Collision. Website: http://intros.c64.org

Commodore Free Magazine Issue #96 Available Now!

Issue 96 of ‘Commodore Free’, the magazine dedicated to Commodore computers is now available for download. The magazine is available in the following formats; PDF, ePUB, MOBI, HTML, TXT, SEQ and D64 disk image. Website: http://www.commodorefree.com Previous Issue: Commodore Free issue95.pdf

The Quest for 80 Columns on the Commodore 64

The 8-Bit Guy takes a look at 4 different ways to achieve 80 columns display on the Commodore 64. [youtube BJzOErvJwZs nolink] YouTube: The 8-Bit Guy

C64 Studio 5.1 has been Released

New Features: Add: Action to jump to next warning/error message Add: Support for VICE 3.0 remote debugger, now works with binary mem dump => way faster memory reads! Add/Fix: Total rewrite of BASIC key mapping, now it should do what’s on the tin. Add/Fix: Replace all now works with selection, open documents and whole solution Add: !media supports spritedata for…