Commodore 64

Released in August of 1982, The Commodore 64, produced by Commodore International, hit the US and UK markets at a whopping retail price of nearly $600, and became a popular fixture of early 1980s gaming.

The Commodore 64, amongst many other features, was famous for it’s SID chip, a soundchip famous for its ability to create very high quality and dinstintive tunes and sound effects. Graphically speaking, the console was no slouch either, firmly setting its capabilities as a powerful gaming device.

Combined the high quality visuals of the best PCs, along with its powerful sound card, the Commodore 64 was home to some of the most dinstinctive games (and music) in the history of gaming, including International Karate+ , Impossible Mission, and The Last Ninja.

During its lifespan, the Commodore 64’s sales totaled 30 million units, awarding it the honour of being the best-selling model of personal computer of all time. The Commodore 64 wouldn’t be Commodore’s only foray into the gaming scene. Lurking in the shadows during the Commodore’s final years, soon to be unleashed on the world, was the legendary Commodore Amiga…