My Amstrad CPC 464, first tests and some pictures. PSU and a simple monochrome video cable.
I have recently bought this nice Amstrad CPC 464 computer. So, I was able to update my article on 8…
Commodore 64 programming and more
Category: Retrotechnologies
C64 3D: wonderful 3D Commodore logo by AGPX
I just wanted to spend some words on this wonderful one-file demo that was released a couple of days ago.…
Digiloi: a full PETSCII graphics game for the C64 and Plus/4
I only recently discovered a cool game that was released a couple of years ago. It’s Digiloi by Doctor Terrorz.…
The C64 mini by Retrogames – is this a new Commodore 64?
After one year wait I finally decided to buy The C64 mini. Price was the main reason for the purchase…
Nintendo Classic Mini NES: a new life for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Some days ago I found the Nintendo Entertainment System Mini on a local store and I just couldn’t resist. So…
The C64: the new Commodore 64 by Retrogames
Following the Commodore 64 mini, The C64 is a full sized Commodore 64 that will be released in December 2019.…
Making Commodore 64 music with Goattracker: part 3 – How to create a simple remake of Delta by Rob Hubbard
On part one and part two, we have introduced some very basic concepts about Goattracker. Now, we are taking a step…
Sharing data between PC and C64. My PC setup using OpenCBM
I like sharing data between PC and C64 using old methods. So yes, I am still using real Commodore 1541s…
Home computer BASIC performance tests, some benchmarks
When reading some web content on home computers comparisons, I started asking myself if there is a way of evaluating performances…
A review of the Commodore 64 computer: overall features, memory management, applications
The Commodore 64 computer was a great 8 bit system in the 80’s. It featured excellent graphics and sound. Still,…
Knight Rider theme, a Commodore 64 SID cover with Goattracker
Knight Rider was a TV series really popular in the 80’s. The opening sequence music theme is still very famous and…
Deliverance (Stormlord II) SID music cover: another Goattracker example
Deliverance is a sequel to the game Stormlord and was released in 1990. It’s a difficult game with a very…
Making Commodore 64 music with Goattracker: part 2
On this article Goattracker has been introduced and a very simple song has been created. Now we are going to refine that…
Making Commodore 64 SID music with Goattracker
Commodore 64 music is really fun, and I think composing is a good way to tell others what you feel…
SID, the Commodore 64 sound chip
The sound chip of the Commodore 64 is the famous SID chip. This is one of the features of the…
Commodore 64: multicolor e hi-res
Nel Commodore 64 esistono due differenti approcci per la grafica: alta risoluzione (high resolution o più brevemente hi-res) e multicolor.…