Commodore 64
The Commodore 64, released in 1982, holds the Guinness World Record as the best-selling single computer model of all time, with estimates of 12.5 to 17 million units sold. This 8-bit home computer became a gaming powerhouse thanks to its advanced (for the era) graphics and the revolutionary SID sound chip, which produced audio quality that rivaled dedicated synthesizers. The C64's game library is staggeringly vast, with over 10,000 commercial titles spanning every conceivable genre. Landmark games include Impossible Mission, The Last Ninja series, and countless European-developed gems. The system was particularly dominant in European markets, where it fostered a vibrant development and demo scene that continues today. The C64 also introduced many gamers to programming through BASIC. Its influence extended beyond gaming into music production, education, and early digital art. The Commodore 64 represents an era when home computers and game consoles competed directly, and its legacy endures through active retro communities.
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About Commodore 64
The Commodore 64, released in 1982, holds the Guinness World Record as the best-selling single computer model of all time, with estimates of 12.5 to 17 million units sold. This 8-bit home computer became a gaming powerhouse thanks to its advanced (for the era) graphics and the revolutionary SID sound chip, which produced audio quality that rivaled dedicated synthesizers. The C64's game library is staggeringly vast, with over 10,000 commercial titles spanning every conceivable genre. Landmark games include Impossible Mission, The Last Ninja series, and countless European-developed gems. The system was particularly dominant in European markets, where it fostered a vibrant development and demo scene that continues today. The C64 also introduced many gamers to programming through BASIC. Its influence extended beyond gaming into music production, education, and early digital art. The Commodore 64 represents an era when home computers and game consoles competed directly, and its legacy endures through active retro communities.