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TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:13 am
by norm8332
I don't know if it will support memory expansions. But this is interesting...
https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/thec ... mber-2019/
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:06 am
by orion70
Now
this is great news about my next Christmas self-gift
But...
The machine is already available for pre-order through X in the UK, Amazon in Germany and Gamestop in Italy
I searched for it in the Italian website, but nothing comes up
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Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:01 am
by mrr19121970
I also didn't find on amazon.de either
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:24 pm
by bdk6
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:25 pm
by tokra
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:13 pm
by orion70
Thanks! Found and... Pre-ordered
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:51 am
by English Invader
It's always good to hear about the VIC getting more public attention. My friend will be particularly excited about this because one of his pet peeves about the C64 is that it isn't backwards compatible with the VIC-20. He wanted a working keyboard and he's going to be delighted with the news that a 37 year old wrong has been righted as well.
Me, I'm still on the fence. I'm happy enough with the original hardware for both systems and if I want emulators I'll use Vice. The only minis I've signed up for are for the Mega Drive and the PC Engine. The first for reasons of nostalgia; the second for an affordable and accessible way to explore the system.
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:51 am
by mrr19121970
Thanks. I found too now (can't find on Amazon.de with a serach) but from the link here
https://retrogames.biz/the-c64
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:47 pm
by Jeff-20
I really wonder how this will affect our scene. Will there be more interest in new software development? I'm really eager to get one either way. I hope there are after market stickers to make mine "ALWAYS vic mode".
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:55 am
by orion70
I'm waiting for the new C64 with a sense of mature and responsible aloofness
https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/1 ... to-the-c64
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:29 am
by RJBowman
It sounds like the new machine will use software emulation rather than hardware. I guess that this shouldn't matter, but somehow it does.
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:01 am
by orion70
We'll see how it will stand compared to the original. Software emulation can be very good, if indistinguishable from a real C64 (at least for the profane). I am more concerned about the feel of the keyboard, and plastics - weight, robustness, responsiveness to touch typing, etc.
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:34 am
by Retro Dreams
Can't wait for December
I wonder if there's a cassette or floppy drive included....
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:31 am
by groepaz
if I want emulators I'll use Vice
this device is nothing more than a cheap allwinner board running VICE
Re: TheC64 to include a VIC-20 mode
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:14 am
by orion70
Groepaz, your statement contradicts your signature