034 - Commodore 64 Ultimate, C64 Mini Black edition & more

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The 8 Bit Files

John Biehler and Dave Zille

34 episodes

1 week ago

If you love 8 bit computers, video games and their history, you'll love The 8 Bit Files, a podcast hosted by John and Dave, two retro computing enthusiasts who share their passion and knowledge with you every week. In each episode, they explore a different topic related to 8 bit computers, such as hardware, software, games, programming, culture, and more. Whether you're a veteran 8 bit enthusiast or a newcomer who wants to learn more about this fascinating era of computing, you'll find something to enjoy. Subscribe today and join John and Dave on their 8 bit adventures!

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034 - Commodore 64 Ultimate, C64 Mini Black edition & more

The 8 Bit Files

58 minutes 33 seconds

3 months ago

034 - Commodore 64 Ultimate, C64 Mini Black edition & more

In this episode, Dave dives into the newly announced Commodore 64 Ultimate - a modern, FPGA-powered revival of the classic C64 - and compares it to his previously acquired Ultimate 64 Elite II board. He breaks down the different editions, pricing tiers, and what makes this official reboot stand out in a crowded retro hardware scene. John talks about modding his original Atari 2600 with a composite video output and the guys also check out the impressive MovieCart, a full-motion video cartridge for the Atari 2600, revisit the just-announced THEC64 Mini Black Edition, and discuss the surprise return of Compute!’s Gazette. Plus: John explains why he returned his preorder for the My Arcade Atari Watch.

🔗 Links & Resources:
Commodore 64 Ultimate: https://www.commodore.net
Ultimate 64 Elite II: https://ultimate64.com/Ultimate64
THEC64 Mini Black Edition: https://retrogames.biz/products/thec64-mini-black
MovieCart for Atari 2600: https://movieroms.com/moviecart/
Compute!’s Gazette Subscription: https://www.computesgazette.com
Podcast + Discord + Contact: https://the8bitfiles.com