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The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit personal computer manufactured by the Commodore corporation. It followed the Commodore VIC-20, was updated with the Commodore 128, and made obsolete by the Commodore Amiga.

Specifications[]

  • CPU: MOS Technology 6510 (8-bit processor, running around 1MHz).
  • Memory: 64kB RAM, 20kB ROM, and 64kB address space. Expansion memory available.
  • Graphics: VIC-II
    • 320x200 resolution with 16 colors (2-colors per cell), with external border.
    • 160x200 multicolor bitmap mode (4-colors per cell)
    • 40x25 text resolution.
    • 8 sprites with collision detection.
    • Sprite multiplexing, and raster interrupt for advanced graphics.
    • Fixed palette of 16 colors; exact display adjusted by monitor controls.
  • Sound: SID 6581
  • Built-in Keyboard
  • Uses External 1541/1571 (5 1/4" floppy disk drive)
  • Uses External tape drive
  • Supports 2 Joysticks (or other device) and serial port
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