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The resurrected Commodore 64 is getting a facelift like the original

TechnologyApril 28, 2026
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The resurrected Commodore 64 is getting a facelift like the original
The creators of the C64 Ultimate, a recreation of the iconic '80s personal computer that uses an FPGA chip to accurately replicate the original, have announced a follow-up version that continues in it
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The C64C Ultimate connected to a display showing its home screen. The C64C Ultimate features an HDMI port so it’s easy to connect to modern screens. | Image: Commodore

The creators of the C64 Ultimate, a recreation of the iconic '80s personal computer that uses an FPGA chip to accurately replicate the original, have announced a follow-up version that continues in its predecessor's footsteps. The original Commodore 64 first debuted in 1982 and was followed by the Commodore 64C in 1986, which was functionally nearly identical but introduced a slimmer case and a more modern color scheme. It's the same story for the new Commodore 64C Ultimate. It gives the C64 Ultimate a welcome facelift, but there's no new functionality.

To make the C64C an authentic recreation of the original - at least on the outside - the …

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