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Raspberry Pi 500+ can be your ultimate retro computer

2025-09-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 25, 2025
In: Retro Computers

Can’t afford the C64 Ultimate? Worry not, as you can emulate any classic PC or home computer with a Raspberry Pi 500+ The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a new version of the Raspberry Pi 500, the all-in-one SBC built into a keyboard. Following on the heels of the 500,Read More →

Apollo A6000 Amiga 600 replica sells out in minutes

2025-09-18
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 18, 2025
In: Retro Computers

Despite costing around £1000, the short run of Amiga 600 replicas are gone, leaving a wedge-shaped hole in 40 wallets… While all eyes are on the upcoming global announcement of THEA1200 and the revived Commodore, the Amiga’s 40th anniversary year isn’t done with the surprises. Apollo Computers has today launchedRead More →

New C64 Ultimate Commodore 64 motherbaord

Commodore shares new C64 Ultimate progress

2025-09-09
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 9, 2025
In: Retro Computers

YouTuber Christian “Perifractic” Simpson has been busy at work since we last saw him, overseeing the first batch of C64 Ultimate computers. One of the most interesting aspects of the revived Commodore is how quickly they got off the ground with a new device. While the Ultimate 64 already existed,Read More →

THEA1200 Amiga 1200 replica

New Amiga 1200 teased at Gamescom 2025 [UPDATED]

2025-09-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 3, 2025
In: Retro Computers

Retro Games Ltd’s likely THEA1200 was unveiled at its Gamescom booth, visible until Sunday 24th August at the gaming event of the year. Update #1 RGL has issued some clarification stating that THEA1200 has a working keyboard, and more: * Yes it has a full sized working keyboard.. * WeRead More →

Amiga 600

Will the revived Commodore save the Amiga?

2025-08-11
By: Christian Cawley
On: August 11, 2025
In: Retro Computers

New Commodore CEO tells C64 Ultimate backers that “Amiga is on our radar too.” I’ve obviously been very excited about the Perifractic-lead revival of Commodore, but so far it’s all been about digital detox and a new Commodore 64. I didn’t dare dream about the Amiga… but perhaps I should.Read More →

Commodore logo

Commodore returns, but the Italians are not happy

2025-08-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: August 3, 2025
In: Miscellaneous retro stuff, Retro Computers

We have a new Commodore company, courtesy of retro enthusiast Christian Simpson and a team of notables. But there is already a company claiming to be Commodore… Following news of the efforts Christian “Perifractic” Simpson and various others have gone to in order to revive the Commodore name (following aRead More →

New Commodore 64 models announced

The new Commodore 64 Ultimate is coming, $299 start price

2025-07-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: July 14, 2025
In: Retro Computers

No, you read that right, a new Commodore 64 is coming, available at 3 price points, and looks absolutely insane. When we learned of Christian Simpson/Perifractic’s audacious attempt to buy Commodore, I honestly thought it would be months at least before we had news of a new device. Not aRead More →

Amiga Forever and C64 Forever

Amiga Forever 11 and C64 Forever 11 released

2025-07-11
By: Christian Cawley
On: July 11, 2025
In: Retro Computers

You’ve heard of Amiga Forever, but did you know there was a C64 Forever for Windows as well? The ownership of Commodore properties is confusing, and I don’t want to get into it here. Suffice to say, one company, Cloanto, maintains and licences the Amiga OS and Commodore (or CBM)Read More →

C64 games on USB

Dodgy “TheC64” USB Sticks on AliExpress: Avoid!

2025-02-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 12, 2025
In: Emulation, Retro Computers, Retro games news, Retro gear

It has come to our attention that C64 USB sticks of Commodore 64 games, complete with “TheC64” label, are available to buy on AliExpress and eBay. It should go without saying that these should be avoided. Boasting over 5000 games, these devices are typically described as “USB Stick Adapter ForRead More →

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