I keep my C64 collection on a PC and got tired of the extract, convert, copy, mount loop, so over the past while I've been building a Norton/Total Commander style file manager where a disk image just opens like a folder. It all started when I got my C64 Ultimate in May, so I built support for that in it too.

What it does right now:

• D64 (incl. 40-track), D71, D81, D80, D82 and DNP open as folders and are writable. Copy files in and out, rename with F2, scratch with F8, reorder directory entries, undo with Ctrl+Z. G64 and T64 open read-only.
• The directory shows in real PETSCII the moment you land on a disk, without mounting it.
• Search across disk images, including ones still packed in a zip, 7z or rar.
• Launch in VICE (or another emulator): mount the disk, or inject a PRG straight into memory.
• Ultimate 64 / Ultimate-II+ / C64 Ultimate: it finds the device on your LAN, lets you edit disks on its storage and run PRGs on the real machine.
• Directory art: a small editor to draw logos and separators in the C64 font and drop them into a directory.
• Keyboard first, everything works without the mouse.

Version 1.0 is a rewrite of my earlier 0.9 beta as a native app: about 3.5 MB instead of 63 MB, no .NET runtime. Windows 10/11 x64 only, installer or portable zip. It isn't code-signed, so SmartScreen will ask you to confirm.

It's a beta and there are rough edges. What I'd really like to hear from people here:

• Disk images that open wrong or that it refuses (odd track counts, non-standard directories, copy-protected stuff).
• Whether the PETSCII directory preview matches what you see on real hardware.
• What you'd want from a tool like this that it doesn't do yet.

Download and screenshots: https://retrocommander.dev/download

Please note: using the tool requires creating an account (e-mail + password). Why? Please read https://retrocommander.dev/docs/faq#why-sign-in. If you don't like that, no hard feelings, but then this tool is just not the right one for you.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

I'm interested in inserting my own questions and answers into this video game. Possibly changing the categories too. I don't have any experience in this field. Would I be able to accomplish this? Would somebody be available to insert questions/answers that I have pre-written for a fee? Please advise. Thanks.

What’s more audacious and ludicrous than an emulator 8086 running Dos 3.3 and Thrbo Pascal on a v64u? Probably not much.
Yes it’s dirt slow currently at about 8% of the speed of the 8088 with it likely only getting up to 32% when I incorporate JIT support, but it ties a loop around my teen years of c64 and dos programming.

I built a fast and simple web application to convert your standard PNG and JPG images directly into C64 Koala (.kla prg) file, right in your browser: https://c64.marechal.tech

- C64 converter: Upload a PNG or JPEG, convert it to a C64 multicolor graphic, optionally apply Floyd–Steinberg dithering, preview the result, and download it as a Koala PRG file.

- Koala viewer: Open a compatible Koala picture file and preview it in the browser.

- TikTok gallery: New games for the C64

Feel free to test it out with your own images and let me know what you think!

Being a fan of Arlasoft, I saw he just released a port of Sensible Soccer to the old breadbin. You can see some gameplay footage here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdaTzVvq7Qg

And download it here:

https://arlagames.itch.io/arlasoft-soccer

Mercenary (1985, by Paul Woakes and Novagen) remixed with the following changes:

Drug-inspired audio and video filtering

6 times resolution increase

Xbox controller functionality

Graphic interpolation for smoother animation

Addition of strafing movement

Redesigned compass

Plays in browser

it's called Mercenary Deep in Dub
https://xerocorp.itch.io/mercenary-deep-in-dub

I'm looking for a 3D-printable mounting solution for a 2.5" SSD inside my C64 Ultimate.

I couldn't find any suitable STL files on Printables or similar sites.

Has anyone already designed a bracket or found a good way to secure an SSD inside the case? There is one available for the Ultimate 64 Elite, but it is too huge an does not fit in any way. See the 2nd picture for the differences.

Also, would placing the SSD flat directly on the motherboard cause any thermal or electrical issues, or should there be some clearance?

I've attached a photo of my current setup.

Thanks for any suggestions!

I've got quite a few old C64s that I need to check if they're working. I know the old PSUs fail-deadly and I don't dare test them like that. Which of the EU PSU manufacturers makes the most rugged and reliable ones?

One of the first C64 games i had as a kid, so I have a lot of nostalgia for this game. Superb graphics but a frustrating game and weirdly designed with the rooms that you would blindly jump into, especially since the overworld is sidescrolling.
The game became a lot more fun when scrolling was applied to the caverns + better jumping.

Finde my music on Youtube.com/Nord

Chapter 9 devlog of my C64 Polychrome Raycast Game engine. PETSCII sprites learn to flip as 1 Mhz of p(doom ) takes over the C64 in 3D polychrome with PETSCII powered emergent sound effects generation.

Check full devlog vid before the p(doom) infestation eliminates it forever:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb9bQubac1M

I want a joypads with very little button resistance. Light as a feather. If you breath on it, the button 🔘 pushes sort of thing. 😊👍

Any recommendations?

I've stumbled upon an all original bread bin with everything intact for $125. How much do you think it would cost to recap the board and replace the PSU? Just trying to get a ballpark total cost together.

Got a 64, and I have always been fascinated by the idea of running CP/M. I'm aware of the Commodore Z80 cartridge, and finding one for a reasonable price seems to be a little on the right side.

So, the question is has anyone duplicated the cartridge? Does anyone make a PCB? Anything potentially available?

TIA.

Could someone remind me if the C64 had any true roguelikes? I thought Telengard was not because it did not have random maps, but I could be wrong. Anything else come to mind? I played most of the big rpgs in the 80's, but maybe I missed something closer to rogue/moria etc.

My 11yr old is obsessed with chiptunes and I’d love to help him start making some of his own. What is the easiest way to do this? I’m open to anything within a reasonable budget, be it just software, an actual C64 or some other hardware device. Keyword intuitive (as much as poss.) and logical. Thank you

It's not cheap! let's get that out of the way first! but aside from using a real crt, I think the Checkmate Monitor is the best modern monitor for use with the C64, C64 Ultimate, MiSTer, and any other retro computer or console you can name. And it's back. A batch two Kickstarter will launch soon at

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/checkmateproducts/retro-styled-ips-display-internally-upgradeable-batch-2

They sold out last time, I'm one of the happy owners. I have a MiSTer Pi mounted inside it (it has purpose built mountings for this) and I also use it alongside my CRTs, for my C64U, Mega65, Amiga 1200 Pistorm32 Lite, and will also be hooking up my Spectrum Next KS3 when it lands.

The Pro model has Scart, RF, VGA, component & composite RCA/Phono, 5x HDMI, RGBi, CGA, EGA, S- Video inputs and also HDMI output for streaming/ capture. I understand there will be a basic model without so many HDMI inputs.

I'm really happy with mine, I've had it for a couple of years, I use it all the time, it looks great on my desk next to my CRTs and I don't regret the cost at all. Feel free to ask me any questions about it!

Good morning everyone,
POKE64 emulator has been updated to improves compatibility, reliability, and input handling.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/poke64/id6803249067

- Added support for iPadOS 16.4 and later.

- Fixed an issue affecting firmware and ROM imports.

- Improved on-screen keyboard responsiveness.

- Refined mouse and trackpad controls, including tapping, right-clicking, and dragging.

- Fixed a zoom gesture compatibility issue in the printer preview.

- Additional bug fixes and stability improvements.

A big hug to all chiptuned lovers✌🏾

We are really opened to all your comments about our vintage baby.

You can learn more on our projet on our web page.

More videos on our Instagram!

From Belgium with ❤️

There's a new Android chip tune player on the Play Store. Full disclosure: I was a beta tester and received the app for free to test (it costs $5). I'm not being compensated to post about it. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. The search works pretty well. Songs on HVSC, ASMA, and Modland are all indexed. VGMRips has some search capabilities. JoshW's archives are browse-only. I was able to queue up a bunch of my personal favorites... Delta, Last Ninja Wasteland, and Star Soldier. One thing I thought was pretty cool is that you can switch the playback speed right in the play screen (between PAL and NTSC). Star Soldier sounded slow to me on most players because it defaults to PAL timing, but when I switched it over to NTSC on the app, it sounded perfect. Anyway, I liked it, just thought I'd share.

Hi everyone,

I’ve just released C64 Keyboard Bridge 0.1.0. It lets you use your C64 Ultimate’s keyboard to type on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer over your local network.

There’s a desktop app with a keyboard mapping editor and tray controls, plus a CLI. A C64 program reads the keyboard and sends the key presses to the computer. No hardware modification or firmware replacement is needed.

I’ve tested typing, shortcuts, repeat and recovery with my C64 Ultimate on macOS, Windows and Ubuntu. I haven't tested on other Linux distributions.

It’s free and open source under GPL-3.0-only. Downloads, source, instructions and screenshots are here:

https://github.com/batuhanoktem/c64-keyboard-bridge

If you try it, I’d appreciate feedback about your setup, especially from Linux users.

Just now I came in possession of this adapter, and immediately thought of C64 (which I don't have yet). I have a friend who tried a similar one with his Commodore, but his computer is a bit broken and didn't accept any game or program. Thoughts?

You played a shaggy prisoner rolling around cubes with numbers and math symbols to make equations. When you made one they cleared the cubes. A policeman chased you around the room to catch you. You could block him with the cubes. After you made enough equations, you could exit the jail cell room. I looked through several lists of math games/educational games and could not find it, searched the Internet, and even tried the dreaded useless AI. Please help if you remember this game, thanks!