Commodore 64

The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International. It is listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-selling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates... See more

Release date
January 1, 1982
Media
Cartridge, Tape, Floppy optional
Max Controllers
2
Notes

The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International. It is listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-selling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates placing the number sold between 10 and 17 million units. Volume production started in early 1982, marketing in August for US$595 (equivalent to $1,461 in 2015). Preceded by the Commodore VIC-20 and Commodore PET, the C64 took its name from its 64 kilobytes (65,536 bytes) of RAM. It had superior sound and graphical specifications compared to other earlier systems such as the Apple II and Atari 800, with multi-color sprites and a more advanced sound processor.

Cpu

MOS Technology 6510

Memory

64 KB RAM and 20 KB ROM

Graphics

MOS Technology VIC-ll

Sound

MOS Technology 6581/8580 SID

Display

320x200

Manufacturer

Commodore Business Machines

Developers

Commodore Business Machines

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