This is no joke. The Commodore 64 is officially back!
After more than three decades, the official Commodore 64 is back. The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a faithful recreation of the original 1980s computer, built on modern FPGA technology. Available in classic beige or a translucent LED-lit case, it blends nostalgia with modern innovation.
Retro gaming, modern capabilities
The Commodore 64 Ultimate supports over 10,000 original games and works seamlessly with vintage cartridges, cassette tapes, disk drives, and CRT televisions. Included with the device is a cassette-style USB containing more than 50 full games, musical classics, demos, and a brand-new game, Jupiter Lander: Ascension – a sequel to Commodore’s very first title.
Technical specifications
Powered by the AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA, the Commodore 64 Ultimate features 128MB DDR2 RAM and 16MB NOR Flash memory. It supports 1080p video output (PAL/NTSC) via HDMI, along with analog video outputs (CVBS, S-Video, RGB). Audio is delivered through original SID chips and FPGA-based SID emulation.
The device also offers modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi game transfer, USB compatibility, multiple file format support (.D64, .D71, .D81, .G64, and more), and built-in tape emulation and DMA loading functions.
Commodore 64 Ultimate features the world’s first translucent mechanical keyboard with 66 Gateron Pro 3.0 keys, illuminated by 70 customizable RGB LEDs.
Collector's edition
For collectors, the limited Gold Founders Edition mirrors the iconic one-millionth gold Commodore 64, with 24-karat gold-plated badges, satin gold keys, a translucent amber case, a commemorative certificate, and unique serial numbers starting from 00000001.
Pricing and availability
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is available for preorder at a promotional price of $299.99 USD (regular price $349.99 USD), with additional discounts for multiple units. Worldwide shipping is offered from distribution hubs in the USA, UK, and EU.
Warranty and purchase security
Each device includes a one-year warranty, with additional consumer protection provided for EU and UK customers. Tariff charges are clarified at checkout to avoid surprises upon delivery. This is not a crowdfunding campaign; it's an official preorder with a full money-back guarantee before shipping.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate perfectly combines retro charm with contemporary technology, ideal for both retro gaming enthusiasts and computer hardware collectors.