Jeff Gerstmann

Quick Look: C64 Ultimate (Patreon)

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2026-01-12 22:30:57

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2026-01-13 02:30:55

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2026-01

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Hey, they sent me one of these new-fangled Commodore 64s. It took some doing to get it up and running with the capture setup, but hey, let's look at the... new Commodore? Is it worth $350?

I mean I'm pretty firmly on the "get a MiSTer" train when it comes to this stuff, but that doesn't mean the Ultimate is without merit.

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Is This Commodore 64 Truly "Ultimate?"

A new company called Commodore is on the scene promising an ultimate version of one of the greatest computers ever made, the Commodore 64. So what's up with this thing? Is it worth $350? I've been kicking it around for a little bit now, here's my progress report along with a handful of games and looks at the menu and all that. SIGN UP FOR FREE ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/jeffgerstmann HOT LINKS: BlueSky! https://bsky.app/profile/jeffgerstmann.com Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jeffgerstmann/ Threads! https://www.threads.net/@jeffgerstmann Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/friendsofjeffg/