The Commodore 64x is a replica PC based on the original Commodore 64, powered by x86Intel processors ranging from the Intel Atom to the Intel Core i7. It was sold by Commodore USA starting in April 2011.[1][2] Because Commodore USA went out of business after the death of its founder, Barry Altman, this machine as originally intended to be configured with Extreme and Ultimate models was not readily available with Commodore branding for a period of several years until it was publicly relaunched in June 2022.[3][4] The Kickstarter was hit with a cease and desist letter from Italian Commodore Engineering who have since apologized with the result being the crowdfunding campaign going back online and achieving Kickstarter's Project We Love status.[5][6]
The case of the C64x was designed to resemble the popular Commodore 64 in response to "overwhelming demand" from Commodore USA's customer base.[7][8]
Volume production started in May 2011, with machines being released on to the market in June 2011[9] at a starting price of US $595 for the Basic model and up to US $895 for an Ultimate model, and as of August 13, an Extreme version fitted with an Intel Core i7 chip with 8 GB DDR3 RAM and 3 TB hard drive for US $1499. There was a case-only version of the C64x called the Barebones available for US $295. The Barebones is currently available for £129 from UK-based My Retro Computer which purchased the injection molds from the Altman estate.[4] A VIC20 colorway C64x, never previously available, is now an option using those molds. In the intervening years in which it was largely out of public view, original hardware accessories were developed for the C64x case such as a fan grill, internal exhaust pipe, Raspberry Pi 4 mounting kit, and vent plate.[4][10] PC Gamer which reported on how to build in the Barebones case after Commodore USA had already folded announced the official return of the Commodore 64x from My Retro Computer in 2022.[11][12]
It shipped initially with Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition, and in November 2011, Commodore USA released their own Linux derivative called Commodore OS.
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The C64x is said to come bundled with Ubuntu 10.10. There is no hardware compatibility with the original C64, with software compatibility provided through the use of an emulator.[13] Ubuntu is able to run VICE, an open source program which emulates 8-bit computers, such as the Commodore 64. VICE is available for free for almost all operating systems currently in use.
As of 18 August 2011, Commodore USA announced it would be providing international keyboards and keys for its customers worldwide for the C64x, with new keyboards made with additional keys for countries/languages if it is needed. For customers outside of its main US support area, keys and keycap pullers will be provided for easy self-installation.[14]
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2022 3 4 The Kickstarter was hit with a cease and desist letter from Italian Commodore Engineering who have since apologized with the result being the crowdfunding campaign going back online and achieving Kickstarter s Project We Love status 5 6 HardwareTypeHome computerRelease dateApril 2011 2011 04 Introductory priceUS 295 895 April 2011 Operating systemUbuntu 10 10 Commodore OSCPUDual core Intel Atom D525 1 80 GHz Ultimate Intel Core i7 2 2 GHz Sandy Bridge Extreme Memory2 GB RAM expandable to 4 GB DDR2 667 800 single channel Ultimate 8 GB expandable to 16 GB 2 SO DIMM DDR3 1066 1333 dual channel Extreme Storage1 TB hard drive Ultimate 3 TB Extreme GraphicsNvidia Ion 2 with 512 MB memory Intel HD Graphics Extreme SoundRealtek ALC662 6 CH HD Audio Nvidia L PCM digital audio HDMI 1 3 can support 7 1 output with external decoder Ultimate Connectivitymini PCI Express x1 Slot RS 232 serial header 4 SATA Revision 2 0 3 Gb s Connectors with RAID 0 1 JBOD functions SATA 3 4 8 bit GPIO header CIR header 9 pin Audio Connector Front Panel Connector Fan Headers 4 pin power connector 12V DC jack 1 PS2 KB Mouse connectors 1 HDMI 1 DVI D 1 VGA 4 USB 2 0 1 RJ45 LAN 10 100 1000 3 3 5 mm Audio with S PDIF out WiFi N Ultimate mini PCI Express x1 Slot RS 232 RS432 RS 485 serial header 2 SATA Revision 3 0 6Gb s connectors 3 SATA Revision 2 0 3 Gb s with RAID 0 1 5 JBOD functions SATA 3 4 8 bit GPIO header 9 pin Audio Connector 24 pin ATX power connector 12V DC jack Front Panel Connector fan headers 4 pin power connector 1 PS2 KB mouse connector 1 HDMI 1 DVI D 1 VGA 4 x USB 2 0 3 USB 3 0 1 RJ45 LAN 3 3 5 mm Audio with S PDIF out WiFi N Extreme Mass3 1 kgWebsitewww wbr commodoreusa wbr net Contents 1 History 2 Software 3 See also 4 ReferencesHistory editThe case of the C64x was designed to resemble the popular Commodore 64 in response to overwhelming demand from Commodore USA s customer base 7 8 Volume production started in May 2011 with machines being released on to the market in June 2011 9 at a starting price of US 595 for the Basic model and up to US 895 for an Ultimate model and as of August 13 an Extreme version fitted with an Intel Core i7 chip with 8 GB DDR3 RAM and 3 TB hard drive for US 1499 There was a case only version of the C64x called the Barebones available for US 295 The Barebones is currently available for 129 from UK based My Retro Computer which purchased the injection molds from the Altman estate 4 A VIC20 colorway C64x never previously available is now an option using those molds In the intervening years in which it was largely out of public view original hardware accessories were developed for the C64x case such as a fan grill internal exhaust pipe Raspberry Pi 4 mounting kit and vent plate 4 10 PC Gamer which reported on how to build in the Barebones case after Commodore USA had already folded announced the official return of the Commodore 64x from My Retro Computer in 2022 11 12 It shipped initially with Ubuntu 10 10 Desktop Edition and in November 2011 Commodore USA released their own Linux derivative called Commodore OS Software edit nbsp Commodore OS desktop The C64x is said to come bundled with Ubuntu 10 10 There is no hardware compatibility with the original C64 with software compatibility provided through the use of an emulator 13 Ubuntu is able to run VICE an open source program which emulates 8 bit computers such as the Commodore 64 VICE is available for free for almost all operating systems currently in use As of 18 August 2011 Commodore USA announced it would be providing international keyboards and keys for its customers worldwide for the C64x with new keyboards made with additional keys for countries languages if it is needed For customers outside of its main US support area keys and keycap pullers will be provided for easy self installation 14 See also edit nbsp Amiga portal nbsp Linux portalReferences edit Iconic Commodore 64 All Set For Comeback Recreating the Legendary Commodore 64 Archived from the original on 2011 07 14 c64x Case Barebone C64x Archived from the original on 2020 08 08 Retrieved 2022 07 16 a b c My Retro Computer Retrieved 16 July 2022 Commodore 64 Returns As A PC Gaming Powerhouse With An Intel CPU And GeForce GPU 17 June 2022 Retrieved 16 July 2022 Copy of letter from the Director of Commodore 15 June 2022 Retrieved 16 July 2022 Valentino DeVries Jennifer 8 April 2011 Commodore 64 Welcome Back Old Friend The Wall Street Journal Commodore USA announces the PC64 in a replica Commodore case Archived from the original on 2012 03 26 Retrieved 2011 06 28 Commodore USA CEO Announces Shipment of C64x Commodore USA Product Support Page Driver and Software Support Page Retrieved 16 July 2022 Dexter Alan 31 March 2015 How to Build a Modern Commodore 64 PC PC Gamer Retrieved 16 July 2022 Corrigan Hope 22 June 2022 These Commodore 64 PC prebuilds are pricy but the case looks great for DIY PC Gamer Retrieved 16 July 2022 BBC News 7 April 2011 Classic Commodore 64 lives again BBC News Retrieved 1 August 2012 World Wide Keyboard Coming to Commodore Future models planned for 2011 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Commodore 64x amp oldid 1215173342, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
