Commodore’s biggest home computers, C128 and Amiga 500, occupying the whole desk. C128 was introduced in 1985 as a direct successor to the best-selling C64 and is Commodore’s last 8-bit home computer. Amiga 500 was introduced in 1987 as a spiritual successor to C64, visually resembling C128, and is Commodore’s best-selling Amiga model. Both computers couldn’t match C64’s record breaking sales, they did good nevertheless…
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VS8-bit fiercest rivals side by side. Each side is using the revised edition: ZX Spectrum+ model from 1984 and C64C model from 1986. Spectrum uses DivIDE 2k14 to load tape images and game snapshots from CF card, while C64 uses 1541 Ultimate-II to load programs from micro SD card. Both machines are further modified, Spectrum features just a simple composite video out, while C64 has all kinds of hacks applied for better audio and visual experience.
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C64C used as a floppy disk drive for Plus/4. Using 1541 Ultimate-II on C64C to mount floppy disk images stored on the SD card. Serial IEC cable is connected between 1541 Ultimate-II and Plus/4.
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Video of Amiga 600 connected to two floppy disk emulators. The three digit display Gotek replaces internal floppy disk drive DF0: and the two digit display Gotek replaces external floppy disk drive DF1:. The latter is nicely seated in the case of the external floppy drive.
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Video of Amiga 600 connected to three floppy disk emulators (one at a time):
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Video of C64C used as a floppy disk drive for C16. Using 1541 Ultimate-II on C64C to mount floppy disk images stored on the SD card. Home made serial IEC cable is connected between 1541 Ultimate-II and C16.
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Video of unexpanded Atari 800 XL with SIDE2 cartridge. Plugged in the cartridge is CF card filled with demos that showcase 8-bit power.
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The following post contains foul language and humour not suitable for youngsters or those easily offended. If you are easily offended, my advice to you is simple…
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Continue reading “Wherever I May Roam”Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is homeCarved upon my stone
My body lie, but still I roam…
At the beginning of 2011, I hacked C64DTV that was gathering dust in my closet for years. After I flashed much better games from the fixed DTV games repository, I proudly presented the hack to my co-workers. We fell into the discussion about how the games were made in the old days and how their creators were the real programmers, using dirty tricks in assembly to overcome the restrictions of the early gaming hardware. Soon I made a bet with a junior co-worker to create a game in assembly.
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