Home / Technology / Retro Tech Reborn: C64C Ultimate Arrives
Retro Tech Reborn: C64C Ultimate Arrives
29 Apr
Summary
- New C64C Ultimate uses original 40-year-old tooling molds.
- Features modern upgrades like Wi-Fi, USB, and HDMI.
- Preorders start at $299.99, shipping expected September.
A new iteration of the beloved 1980s personal computer, the C64C Ultimate, has been announced, following in the footsteps of its predecessor. This recreation aims for ultimate authenticity, employing the very same injection tooling molds that produced the original's housing four decades ago.
These molds ensure a faithful exterior, even featuring the faint marks indicative of authentic manufacturing processes. The C64C Ultimate incorporates contemporary features such as Wi-Fi, USB, and HDMI ports for seamless connection to modern devices.
Furthermore, it retains the port configurations of the 1986 model, guaranteeing compatibility with vintage peripherals like floppy disk and cassette drives. Preorders for the C64C Ultimate are available now, with prices beginning at $299.99 and an expected shipping date as early as September. More exclusive editions with enhanced features are priced up to $499.99.
