Commodore 64 Computer System

A Commodore 64 Computer System is an 8-bit home computer that became the best-selling single computer model with 64KB RAM and advanced graphics/sound capabilities for its era.

• AKA: C64, CBM 64, Commodore 64, C=64.
• Context:
  • It can typically utilize MOS 6510 Processor with 1 MHz clock speed.
  • It can typically provide VIC-II Graphics Chip through sprite-based rendering.
  • It can often feature SID Sound Chip via 3-voice synthesis.
  • It can often support BASIC 2.0 using built-in interpreter.
  • It can enable Machine Language Programming through PEEK/POKE commands.
  • It can facilitate Home Software Development via accessible programming environments.
  • It can support Gaming Platform Functions using joystick ports.
  • It can range from being a Stock Commodore 64 Computer System to being a Modified Commodore 64 Computer System, depending on its hardware modification.
  • It can range from being a Breadbox Commodore 64 Computer System to being a C64C Commodore 64 Computer System, depending on its case design.
  • It can range from being a NTSC Commodore 64 Computer System to being a PAL Commodore 64 Computer System, depending on its video standard.
  • It can range from being a Tape-Based Commodore 64 Computer System to being a Disk-Based Commodore 64 Computer System, depending on its storage medium.
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• Examples:
  • Commodore 64 Software Categories, such as:
    • Commodore 64 Games - thousands of titles.
    • Commodore 64 Demos - demoscene productions.
    • Commodore 64 Productivity Software - word processors, spreadsheets.
    • Dave Plummer's Galaga Clone - machine language game.
  • Commodore 64 Hardware Variants, such as:
    • Commodore 64C - redesigned case version.
    • Commodore 128 - backward compatible successor.
    • Commodore SX-64 - portable version.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Apple II Computer, which used different processor architecture.
  • ZX Spectrum Computer, which had different graphics capabilities.
  • TRS-80 Computer, which targeted business market.
• See: 8-Bit Home Computer, Apple II Computer System, Home Computer, MOS Technology 6502, Machine Language Programming, Assembly Language Programming, Dave Plummer, 1980s Computing, Vintage Computer Restoration Process.

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