C64 fans, great Wired article on 25 years of C64

r3nu4l

Just thought I'd highlight this article to all the C64 fans here (myself included).

25 years eh? Some great old C64 advert images in the article. I only got mine in about 1988/89 so I remember looking at the ads in awe and trying to persuade my Mam that it was a great educational tool and worth buying for that alone. I don't think she believed me.

Owen

Nice find! I too used the 'educational' argument, but when I think back about it all, it was definitely true. I learned how to solder, how to code, how to fix my printer, my disk drive, my joysticks (Damn waggling games like Commando would fry the left/right microswitches in them), and learned to socialise with other C64 owners too when we would meet up and swap disks.

I also learned about phreaking, and the whole BBS scene which kept me busy for a few months

LoGiE

*Sniff I've a real soft spot for the c64. So many hours spent gaming before it was replaced by my Amiga. I actually completed the last ninja all those years ago. I seriously doubt I'd have the patience to do it now a days!

djsim

Ah what a great find, I will always hold fond memories of the C64. I remember getting the world cup pack all those years ago. I got ATV, Adidas Football, and volleyball. I had only a black a white tv at the time, trying to playfootball on that was some laugh I can tell you....

hamster

Nice one! Yep, I still feel at home with the old thing. I finished Zoids, Impossible Mission and the Sentinel last February. Must pick a new commie game. Actually... Jumpman - must get back to that

I can echo the black and white tv - my neighbour made a copy of Cauldron - and damn it - I couldnt make out the red from the purple key.

Rambo

Good find

I still have my original C64 (1986) still working