C64 jumps on mini-retro console bandwagon
The revival of the world’s most popular computer...
Following news that several new plug-and-play all-in-one mini consoles are due for launch later this year, Tulip Computers has announced that it intends to revive the Commodore 64. So alongside the Mini-MegaDrive, Atari and Namco machines, retro enthusiasts will also be able to relive the heady days of the C64 this Christmas.
The C64 was the biggest selling home computer ever, shifting a hefty 30 million units through the course of its life. As such there are sure to be plenty of people willing to spend 30 Euros for a trip down a pixelated memory lane. The mini C64 console will also come with 30 games built in, including Epyx’s hugely popular Summer Games, Winter Games, World Games and of course, California Games.
Tulip Computers also plans to develop other Commodore 64-based gaming projects in the future, although these have yet to be fully detailed. Stay tuned.
The C64 was the biggest selling home computer ever, shifting a hefty 30 million units through the course of its life. As such there are sure to be plenty of people willing to spend 30 Euros for a trip down a pixelated memory lane. The mini C64 console will also come with 30 games built in, including Epyx’s hugely popular Summer Games, Winter Games, World Games and of course, California Games.
Tulip Computers also plans to develop other Commodore 64-based gaming projects in the future, although these have yet to be fully detailed. Stay tuned.
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Joji 21 Jun 2004 16:58
1/4
Nice that more of these are coming out, after the MD one earlier. Hurry up with the SNES one please.
Some of the choices of the games for these things is the only problem sometimes. I'm sure a lot of us would have chosen other games.
It also makes you wonder, are these things using some sort of emulation software? And how do the companies who's games they are re-selling get a cut?
Some of the choices of the games for these things is the only problem sometimes. I'm sure a lot of us would have chosen other games.
It also makes you wonder, are these things using some sort of emulation software? And how do the companies who's games they are re-selling get a cut?
config 21 Jun 2004 17:22
2/4
Just a bit more info on this one...
This system, known as the "C64 Direct-to-TV", is scheduled to be in stores across Europe and the States in Q3/4 this year.
Still no further info on the other titles included (prolly still negotiating with the copyright owners).
The "C64 Direct-to-TV" is the first fruits of a deal signed last year between Tulip, owners of the Commodore brand, and Ironstone Partners Ltd, developers of the system.
This system, known as the "C64 Direct-to-TV", is scheduled to be in stores across Europe and the States in Q3/4 this year.
Still no further info on the other titles included (prolly still negotiating with the copyright owners).
The "C64 Direct-to-TV" is the first fruits of a deal signed last year between Tulip, owners of the Commodore brand, and Ironstone Partners Ltd, developers of the system.
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NiktheGreek 21 Jun 2004 22:50
3/4
I'd love to see stuff like Way of the Exploding Fist and Uridium on there. Also, some Jeff Minter stuff would be fine and dandy.
Pandaman 22 Jun 2004 07:22
4/4
I figure by the year 2008, every single video game ever released will have been re-released in attempts to make more money off of them. How nastalgic!