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On today's menu we give our top picks in a Buyer's Guide to get you started with a Commodore 64 in any country, along with the handy list below, all with help from our friends at PCBWay.com - PCB assembly only $30 + free shipping.
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MENU
00:00 Intro
02:27 Buy a C64
07:47 Power supply
09:56 Storage device
14:12 Video output
17:45 Pimp it up
21:24 Futureproofing
25:34 Play!
UPDATES SINCE VIDEO AIRED
🏳️🌈 The new full size THEC64 "Maxi" is a fine option for beginners (links below)
⚠️ Some "untested" items WILL be genuine & MAY work; we just couldn't recommend a beginner buy an untested 30-year old computer.
🇺🇲 My recommendations stand no matter what country you're in. You can also apply many of these tips to buying a VIC-20, C128, Plus/4, & SX-64!
🆕 Added emulators below, though not 'real' C64s
CHEF'S CHOICES* 1️⃣ BUY C64:
🏆 eBay 'recapped': ebay.to/2zxNPmo
🥈 eBay 'tested/working': ebay.to/2Lfdwxh
ℹ️ PAL preferred, NTSC is ok
💲 eBay recent sale prices: ebay.to/32cjdTE
Though not a 'real' C64 filled with genuine nostalgia, there are emulator/FPGA alternatives:
💻 Ultimate64: ultimate64.com
💻 THEC64®: 🇺🇲amzn.to/2EHhe3n | 🇬🇧amzn.to/36CVrU8
💻 C64 Reloaded: icomp.de
2️⃣ BEST POWER SUPPLY:
🏆 Electroware power supply (UK/USA/EU): ebay.to/2z2mIiQ
🥈 C64 Savers: ebay.to/2yY2ve8
🔌 Make your own PSU: • Commodore 64 DIY Cheap...
3️⃣ BEST STORAGE DEVICE:
🏆 SD2IEC (SD card sold separately): www.thefuturewas8bit.com/tag/... | retro-cloud.eu
🥈 Pi1541: sharewareplus.blogspot.com/20...
🥉 Ultimate II+: ultimate64.com/Main_products
💾 SD2IEC 3D Mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:376...
📼 Cassette azimuth alignment program: drive.google.com/file/d/1hPbw...
4️⃣ BEST VIDEO OUTPUT:
🏆 XRGB Mini (super crisp image): amzn.to/3z481tY | ebay.to/2ZmQyOR
🥈 Retrotink Pro (not as crisp): www.retrotink.com
📺 Cables: www.retrogamingcables.co.uk
5️⃣ PIMP IT UP:
🏆 Slimline case (don't forget keyboard adapters): icomp.de/shop-icomp/
🥈 Brixty Four: bit.ly/brixty
🧱 Vote for The Brixty Four: ideas.lego.com/projects/45489...
⌨️ BrixKey4 keycaps: bit.ly/brixkey
⌨️ MechBoard64 keyboard base: www.breadbox64.com/blog/the-m...
6️⃣ FUTUREPROOFING: (optional)
🏆 Recap kit: retroleum.co.uk/c64-capacitors
🥈 Heatsinks for VIC, SID, CPU & PLA: retroleum.co.uk/c64-repairs-an...
♨️ Soldering gear: www.amazon.com/shop/retrorecipes | www.amazon.co.uk/shop/retrore... | hakkousa.com
🇬🇧 VIC-II² PAL/NTSC switch: bit.ly/vicii2
🔋 Recapping video: • Atari 400 Refurb! Part...
7️⃣ PLAY! - BEST JOYSTICK
🏆 Konix SpeedKing joystick: ebay.to/2ZysrMp
🥈 QuickShot II Turbo joystick: ebay.to/2Lnu46C
🥉 TAC-2 joystick: ebay.to/2MVU1NR
🕹️ Modern 9-pin joysticks?: IMHO there are non available that are as good as originals
🚀 Top games list: www.lemon64.com/games/votes_l...
📒 BASIC user guide: archive.org/details/commodore...
🗨️ Facebook group: / commodoresixtyfour
🍋 Lemon64 forum: www.lemon64.com/forum/
🎹 Music Keyboard: ebay.to/2L7Rr5d
🎛️ Cynthcart 64: ebay.to/2ZEelF4 | sharewareplus.blogspot.com/p/...
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