Commodore 64 - Revision history

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	* [https://youtu.be/nd_yiMhu1DM Commodore 64 Commercials]		* [https://youtu.be/nd_yiMhu1DM Commodore 64 Commercials]
	* [https://youtu.be/7pONRbIHT_w Top C64 game music - 3.5 hours!]		* [https://youtu.be/7pONRbIHT_w Top C64 game music - 3.5 hours!]
	* ~~[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUOAZtbj3jg&list=PLxOanVBhqd3tWi9P9-s46LBVxduLv8Iw2 Commodore 64 All Years TOP 10 playlists]~~ [https://youtu.be/SawEX68lKMI The ultimate top 100 C64 games] [https://youtu.be/8QgcS1Sp-Do 7000 C64 games in one video]		* [https://youtu.be/SawEX68lKMI The ultimate top 100 C64 games] [https://youtu.be/8QgcS1Sp-Do 7000 C64 games in one video]
			* Top 50 Commodore 64 games from [https://youtu.be/-j3UgBwl738 1983] [https://youtu.be/AviMfosTzTE 1984] [https://youtu.be/ub3CFiBDQnE 1985] [https://youtu.be/2pGaJrg2d0A 1986] [https://youtu.be/yV9nbW1gsr8 1987] [https://youtu.be/BwrbGtuNGW8 1988] [https://youtu.be/SeO68JcWEIM 1989] [https://youtu.be/3FdkH7WWopQ 1990] [https://youtu.be/0INqJ2tYqNQ 1991] [https://youtu.be/km1uGaY4AGQ 1992]
	* [https://c64.krissz.hu/online-playable-games/ Online Playable C64 Games]		* [https://c64.krissz.hu/online-playable-games/ Online Playable C64 Games]
	* [https://gb64.com/ Gamebase 64]		* [https://gb64.com/ Gamebase 64]

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Links

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	* [https://youtu.be/nd_yiMhu1DM Commodore 64 Commercials]		* [https://youtu.be/nd_yiMhu1DM Commodore 64 Commercials]
	* [https://youtu.be/7pONRbIHT_w Top C64 game music - 3.5 hours!]		* [https://youtu.be/7pONRbIHT_w Top C64 game music - 3.5 hours!]
	* [https://youtu.be/SawEX68lKMI The ultimate top 100 C64 games]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUOAZtbj3jg&list=PLxOanVBhqd3tWi9P9-s46LBVxduLv8Iw2 Commodore 64 All Years TOP 10 playlists] [https://youtu.be/SawEX68lKMI The ultimate top 100 C64 games] [https://youtu.be/8QgcS1Sp-Do 7000 C64 games in one video]
	* [https://youtu.be/8QgcS1Sp-Do 7000 C64 games in one video]
	* [https://c64.krissz.hu/online-playable-games/ Online Playable C64 Games]		* [https://c64.krissz.hu/online-playable-games/ Online Playable C64 Games]
	* [https://gb64.com/ Gamebase 64]		* [https://gb64.com/ Gamebase 64]

Phi2x: /* Software */

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Software

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	At the time of its introduction, the C64's graphics and sound capabilities were rivaled only by the Atari 8-bit family. This was at a time when most IBM PCs and compatibles had text-only display adapter cards, monochrome monitors, and sound consisting of squeaks and beeps from the built-in tiny, low-quality speaker.		At the time of its introduction, the C64's graphics and sound capabilities were rivaled only by the Atari 8-bit family. This was at a time when most IBM PCs and compatibles had text-only display adapter cards, monochrome monitors, and sound consisting of squeaks and beeps from the built-in tiny, low-quality speaker.

	The C64 is often credited with starting the computer subculture known as the demoscene. The C64 lost its top position among demo coders when the 16-bit Commodore Amiga and Atari ST were released in 1985, however it remained a very popular platform for demo coding up to the early 90s, and still is today.		The C64 is often credited with starting the computer subculture known as the demoscene. The C64 lost its top position among demo coders when the 16-bit Commodore Amiga and Atari ST were released in 1985, however it remained a very popular platform for demo coding up to the early 90s, and is still the top 8bit demo platform today.

	~~It is still being actively used as a demo machine , especially for music (its sound chip even being used in special sound cards for PCs, and the Elektron SidStation synthesizer).~~ Unfortunately, the differences between PAL and NTSC C64s ~~caused~~ compatibility problems between U.S./Canadian C64s and those from most other countries. The vast majority of demos run only on PAL machines.		Unfortunately, the differences between PAL and NTSC C64s cause compatibility problems between U.S./Canadian C64s and those from most other countries. The vast majority of demos run only on PAL machines.

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Software

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	At the time of its introduction, the C64's graphics and sound capabilities were rivaled only by the Atari 8-bit family. This was at a time when most IBM PCs and compatibles had text-only display adapter cards, monochrome monitors, and sound consisting of squeaks and beeps from the built-in tiny, low-quality speaker.		At the time of its introduction, the C64's graphics and sound capabilities were rivaled only by the Atari 8-bit family. This was at a time when most IBM PCs and compatibles had text-only display adapter cards, monochrome monitors, and sound consisting of squeaks and beeps from the built-in tiny, low-quality speaker.

	The C64 is often credited with starting the computer subculture known as the demoscene. The C64 lost its top position among demo coders when the 16-bit Commodore Amiga and Atari ST were released in 1985, however it ~~still~~ remained a very popular platform for demo coding up to the early 90s		The C64 is often credited with starting the computer subculture known as the demoscene. The C64 lost its top position among demo coders when the 16-bit Commodore Amiga and Atari ST were released in 1985, however it remained a very popular platform for demo coding up to the early 90s, and still is today.

	It is still being actively used as a demo machine , especially for music (its sound chip even being used in special sound cards for PCs, and the Elektron SidStation synthesizer). Unfortunately, the differences between PAL and NTSC C64s caused compatibility problems between U.S./Canadian C64s and those from most other countries. The vast majority of demos run only on PAL machines.		It is still being actively used as a demo machine , especially for music (its sound chip even being used in special sound cards for PCs, and the Elektron SidStation synthesizer). Unfortunately, the differences between PAL and NTSC C64s caused compatibility problems between U.S./Canadian C64s and those from most other countries. The vast majority of demos run only on PAL machines.

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Software

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	\| Total CPU Cycles per Frame \|\| 19,656 \|\| 17,096		\| Total CPU Cycles per Frame \|\| 19,656 \|\| 17,096
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	\| Calculated Frame Rate \|\| ~50.12 Hz \|\| ~59.83 Hz		\| Calculated Frame Rate \|\| ~50.12 Hz <br /><small>(985,248 / 19,656)</small> \|\| ~59.83 Hz <br /><small>(1,022,727 / 17,096)</small>
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Phi2x: /* Software */

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Software

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	Even though it was released in 1982, the C64 was still a strong competitor to the later consoles Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Master System] thanks to its by-then established software base.		Even though it was released in 1982, the C64 was still a strong competitor to the later consoles Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Master System, thanks to its by-then established software base.

	During the 1980s, the Commodore 64 was used to run numerous Bulletin Board Systems using software packages such as Bizarre 64, Blue Board and Color 64, often with sysop-made modifications. These boards often were used to distribute cracked software.		During the 1980s, the Commodore 64 was used to run numerous Bulletin Board Systems using software packages such as Bizarre 64, Blue Board and Color 64, often with sysop-made modifications. These boards often were used to distribute cracked software.

Phi2x: /* Software */

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Software

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	! Parameter !! C64 ~~PAL~~ !! C64 ~~NTSC~~		! Parameter !! PAL C64 !! NTSC C64
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			\| Master Clock Frequency \|\| 17.734475 MHz \|\| 14.31818 MHz
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			\| Clock Divider \|\| 18 \|\| 14
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	\| CPU Clock Speed \|\| 985,248 Hz \|\| 1,022,727 Hz		\| CPU Clock Speed \|\| 985,248 Hz \|\| 1,022,727 Hz

Phi2x: /* Software */

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	! Parameter !! PAL ~~C64~~ !! NTSC ~~C64~~		! Parameter !! C64 PAL !! C64 NTSC
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	\| CPU Clock Speed \|\| 985,248 Hz \|\| 1,022,727 Hz		\| CPU Clock Speed \|\| 985,248 Hz \|\| 1,022,727 Hz

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 The C64 is often credited with starting the computer subculture known as the demoscene. The C64 lost its top position among demo coders when the 16-bit Commodore Amiga and Atari ST were released in 1985, however it still remained a very popular platform for demo coding up to the early 90s
-It is still being actively used as a demo machine , especially for music (its sound chi] even being used in special sound cards for PCs, and the Elektron SidStation synthesizer). Unfortunately, the differences between PAL and NTSC C64s caused compatibility problems between U.S./Canadian C64s and those from most other countries. The vast majority of demos run only on PAL machines.
+It is still being actively used as a demo machine , especially for music (its sound chip even being used in special sound cards for PCs, and the Elektron SidStation synthesizer). Unfortunately, the differences between PAL and NTSC C64s caused compatibility problems between U.S./Canadian C64s and those from most other countries. The vast majority of demos run only on PAL machines.
 Even though it was released in 1982, the C64 was still a strong competitor to the later consoles Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Master System] thanks to its by-then established software base.

Phi2x: /* Other Peripherals */

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Other Peripherals

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	Image:Commodore Matrixdrucker MPS-802.jpg\|Commodore MPS-802 Dot-matrix Printer		Image:Commodore Matrixdrucker MPS-802.jpg\|Commodore MPS-802 Dot-matrix Printer
	Image:Cbm1650 automodem.jpg\|Commodore 1650 Automodem		Image:Cbm1650 automodem.jpg\|Commodore 1650 Automodem
			Image:C64 cpm cartridge.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/gBDBPIclYc0 C64 CP/M Cartridge]
	Image:Commodore Music Maker.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/wtIeINiAezk Commodore SFX Music Maker]		Image:Commodore Music Maker.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/wtIeINiAezk Commodore SFX Music Maker]
	Image:Commodore FM Sound Expander.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/w2DpLW374Sg Commodore SFX FM Sound Expander]		Image:Commodore FM Sound Expander.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/w2DpLW374Sg Commodore SFX FM Sound Expander]
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	Image:Commodore Magic Voice.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/1ip7K0CaC7Y Commodore Magic Voice]		Image:Commodore Magic Voice.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/1ip7K0CaC7Y Commodore Magic Voice]
	Image:C64 REU.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/3c2jhh1f5FE Commodore REU]		Image:C64 REU.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/3c2jhh1f5FE Commodore REU]
	~~Image:C64 cpm cartridge.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/gBDBPIclYc0 C64 CP/M Cartridge]~~
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	Image:Commodore Matrixdrucker MPS-802.jpg\|Commodore MPS-802 Dot-matrix Printer		Image:Commodore Matrixdrucker MPS-802.jpg\|Commodore MPS-802 Dot-matrix Printer
	Image:Cbm1650 automodem.jpg\|Commodore 1650 Automodem		Image:Cbm1650 automodem.jpg\|Commodore 1650 Automodem
			Image:C64 cpm cartridge.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/gBDBPIclYc0 C64 CP/M Cartridge]
	Image:Commodore Music Maker.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/wtIeINiAezk Commodore SFX Music Maker]		Image:Commodore Music Maker.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/wtIeINiAezk Commodore SFX Music Maker]
	Image:Commodore FM Sound Expander.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/w2DpLW374Sg Commodore SFX FM Sound Expander]		Image:Commodore FM Sound Expander.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/w2DpLW374Sg Commodore SFX FM Sound Expander]
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	Image:Commodore Magic Voice.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/1ip7K0CaC7Y Commodore Magic Voice]		Image:Commodore Magic Voice.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/1ip7K0CaC7Y Commodore Magic Voice]
	Image:C64 REU.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/3c2jhh1f5FE Commodore REU]		Image:C64 REU.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/3c2jhh1f5FE Commodore REU]
	~~Image:C64 cpm cartridge.jpg\|[https://youtu.be/gBDBPIclYc0 C64 CP/M Cartridge]~~
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