Tag: commodore 64

SID 8580 – 6581 Adapter

перезапуск is developing an adapter that makes it possible to use a SID 8580 with a motherboard for a SID 6581. To make this possible the adapter has a 12 to 9 VDC conversion, modifications for the filter capacitors, AD-convertor (POT) and audio output. Forum64 Thread: http://www.forum64.de[via]

PyD64Fix – Repair Errors on a d64 Disk Image

Zzarko developed a program that can detect and repair errors on a d64 diskette image. The program is written in the programming language Python, and can be used on many computer systems. Download: PyD64Fix-1.0.tar.gzWebsite: CSDb

RockMaze +3P &Editor – Commodore 64

Graham Axten developed the game RockMaze in 1996, but only released it now with the help of Dr. Science. The game is inspired by the games Boulderdash and Repton. In the game you must collect all of the diamonds to finish the level. The game has 16 levels and a level editor. Download: RockMaze +3P &E [A4].d64Website: CSDb

Commodore 64 Acrylic Housing

Lichtmichel is developing a small series of acrylic housings for the Commodore 64. You can add LED lighting and choose your own design of ventilation openings. The housing will be laser cut from acrylic and is made for the ASSY 250469 motherboard. Custom designs for other motherboards are possible.Forum64 Thread: http://www.forum64.deForum64 More Images: http://www.forum64.de

The day Commodore Released a Game Console – Video Review

Nostalgia Nerd has published a new video review about the Commodore Game System. Manufactured and released by Commodore in late 1990, it’s production span lasted less than a year and was by all accounts a failure in most departments, especially commercial. Get the full story watching the video, along with some snippets of lesser known information. Be also aware that…

RGCD announces its 2015 'C64 16KB Cartridge Game Development Competition'

RGCD just announced the 5th edition of its C64 16KB Cartridge Game Development competition. The deadline will be Feb 1st, 2016, which means the contestants will have 6 months to come up with awesome 16kb games for the Commodore 64. The organizers are also in the process to secure prizes and sponsors for the competition, and they plan to announce…

Hackersoft/CiA Exclusive release! BIGFOOT-MBSDH-

BIGFOOT-MBSDH- Mega Bollocks Super Duper Hack* is the standard game of Bigfoot by Codemasters but with additional 23 in-game features that have been added by Hackersoft. The GameBigfoot’s mission is to rescue his girlfriend who has been captured and locked in a cage by a sadistic madman! He must blow the lock on the cage by connecting a high voltage…

Reset Magazine issue #7 is Out!

Reset Magazine of July 2015 is out with lots of good stuff. Other than the regular news and reviews, it brings special articles about Zzap!64 magazine, and a featured article about the the game C64 Elite. Download: Reset #7

Sam’s Journey Update – Sam in Black!

Another small update for the colourful C64 platformer, Sam’s Journey. Knights of Bytes have released another teaser video titled ‘Metamorphosis, Part 2: Sam in Black’. Remember Sam’s transformation into a pirate? That was certainly very cool, but there’s more! Let’s see what the black suit has in stock for our hero… [fvplayer src=”http://www.vitno.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/video-000004-sam-in-black.mp4″ width=”854″ height=”480″]In today’s video, Sam will experience…

1541 Diagnostic Cartridge by Jani

Over on the World of Jani Website, Jani has created a 1541 Diagnostic Cartridge. A few words from JaniI have repaired a fair amount of drives, and every time I find myself loading a test or a diagnostic software from disk. This is a bit of a contradiction since the drive being tested, or repaired, might not even be able…