The Commodore 64 Ultimate takes me back to my very first days with a computer and I loved nearly every moment

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a labor of love disguised as a fantastic recreation of an important home computer. Near identical to the original, you can use your old hardware (even the cassettes!) and also access games online. It’s a little daunting at first, but soon becomes a triumph.

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  Near-perfect replication of the original system

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  You can use your old hardware, like joysticks or cassettes

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  Easy setup

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  Surprising amount of potential

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  Daunting to figure out, particularly if you’ve never used one before

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  Nostalgia factor may only last for so long

Commodore 64 Ultimate: One-minute review

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a modern recreation of the classic home computer from the 1980s. It’s a tremendous achievement, taking me straight back to my childhood with glee, and also making me wonder how on earth seven-year-old me had the patience to truly figure it out. Using it ...