Thing of the day: a mini-version of the Commodore 64 fans retroigr
Devices / / December 19, 2019
The British company Retro Games Ltd. released a copy of one of the most popular computers 80s for those who want to remember moments from his childhood or join the story. This reduced to 50% of the model is intended primarily for the players, but if you wish, users can create their own program on Basic.
C64 Mini It is equipped with two USB-ports to connect joysticks, keyboard or flash drives, as well as the HDMI connector, through which image is displayed on a TV or monitor without distortions in 720p resolution with an aspect ratio of 4: 3.
On retrokonsol 64 preinstalled game, each of which was popular at one time. For example, there is Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, Paradroid, California Games and Impossible Mission. Basically, the developers were licensed to Epyx publishing projects, Gremlin Graphics, Hewson and The Bitmap Brothers.
This is only a small part of the thousands of games released for the Commodore 64, but some hits are missing due to difficulties with licensing. Therefore, the device makers have provided the ability to run games fleshek images in .D64 format. Firmware update with additional functions are also set via c USB-drives.
C64 Mini lets you save the progress up to four times and load levels to the point where you left off. Such capabilities are very lacking in the original computer, but even this may not be enough for today's spoiled gamers. Some projects are quite complex and are not adjusted to the user: 36 years ago, people had to adapt to the games, and not vice versa. too, will have to get used to the joystick if you've never used the original.
To start the game there is a menu with a cover and description. In addition, you get to start Wednesday Commodore 64 BASIC, and imagine that you are a programmer from the '80s. Commands can be typed on the virtual keyboard or connect through your USB: miniature key on the C64 Mini, serve only for visual authenticity.
Comes with a mini-computer is not supplied power adapter, so you have to use a port in TV or use the device for a smartphone.
C64 Mini sold through Amazon in Europe at a price of $ 109.