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Commodore

  • 17-12-2002 10:21AM
    #1
    ozpass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭


    I never owned a Commodore computer, and neither (through the freakiness of fate) did any of my friends. As a result I found myself knowing less about these interesting machines than I would have liked. My research into the subject (not during work hours, of course!) meant I stumbled across the following Very informative Site

    'Tis a good read but I'd still like some feedback from people who actually owned these computers 'back in the day'.....


Comments

  • #2
    speedfreak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭speedfreak


    I had (still have in parents attic i think) a VIC 20! The height of technology back in 1982. I think I bought it in Tomorrows World in Dundrum, after I had loads of confirmation money (it was about £200) It had a whopping 5K! Came with tape machine and a couple of games. To be honest the sound and colour was a real step up from the green tennis and footie paddle games. Pain in the ar*e loading up games - used to take ages. Was able to buy a cool joystick for it though. The other lads who got a zx spectrum not long after had much better games though. The VIC was fairly crap. Amazing leap in the past 20yrs considering the quality these days...


  • #3
    Raskolnikov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭Raskolnikov


    Still have a working Commodore at home, even if it has been discoloured to a freaky looking beige colour. If you're into C-64 then you should try and pick up a second hand one on the cheap in Buy and Sell or something because emulators don't compare :)


  • #4
    LoGiE
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 2,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoGiE


    Originally posted by Raskolnikov
    If you're into C-64 then you should try and pick up a second hand one on the cheap in Buy and Sell or something because emulators don't compare :)

    Such nonsense Raskolnikov.... The emulation of c64's on a PC is PERFECT. You can choose to watch a game load (The retro way) or jump right into the game. In fact emulation lets you do a lot of extra stuff ie saving,disk drive games for the c64 etc


  • #5
    ozpass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭ozpass


    ...emulation...on a PC is PERFECT...

    So what did you want that arcade cab. for again LoGiE? ;)


  • #6
    LoGiE
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 2,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoGiE


    Thats some fine misquoting there Ozpass:) As for the arcade cab.....who wouldn't want a arcade machine in they're gaff! ;)


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  • #7
    ozpass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭ozpass


    Thats some fine.....quoting there Ozpass

    I know- I worked for the National Enquirer in a past life. :D


  • #8
    Congoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭Congoose


    Used to have a ZX spectrum which boasted a whopping 48k memory, it's probably still lying around in bits somewhere. I remember thinking the C-64 was so superior but I had some great games like Elite and Trapdoor (Excellent cartoon, by the way). I miss being able to copy 15 different games onto one tape!


  • #9
    Fabritzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,500 ✭✭✭Fabritzo


    Which Emu. Logie? and where can I get it? maybe it's me but I can't get any of them to work :(


  • #10
    LoGiE
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 2,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoGiE


    Why not take a look at the emulation forum on boards and check out the emulation links thread for (almost) all of your emu needs;)
    Emulation board The emulator your after is called CCS64 take a look at the c64 section for links to all the major c64 sites.
    If your having problems with a particular emu the emulation boards is the place to sort them out:)


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