The Commodore 64 is back on the production line for the first time in 30 years – and I want it, even if it makes zero sense

The Commodore 64 is officially back. Just months after signing paperwork to acquire the original brand and assets, Commodore 64 Ultimates are slowly rolling off the assembly line, and some units may arrive in customers' hands before the holidays.

This news comes direct from Commodore CEO Peri Fractic (aka Christian Simpson), who posted a video from the assembly floor.

As someone who used the original Commodore 64 in 1982, this is a big deal. I have fond memories of that iconic beige system, now lovingly recreated by the new Commodore team. It's being advised by original Commodore company execs, including former VP of Atari Leonard Tramiel, who helped create the once-popular 8-bit home computer (Commodore ceased making computers in 1994).