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Overview:

The first Commodore 64 (or C64 for short) was sold in the year 1982 and the last was sold in the year 1992. After a production run of 10 years nobody would have thought that the Commodore 64 would make a comeback. But after so many years the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play is back to continue the legend.

The Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play is modeled on the Competition PRO 5000, the legendary cult Joystick for the C64. All the games are pre-loaded, all you do is add 4 AA batteries and plug into your television.

Remember that the Commodore 64 was not a video game system, it was a home computer which was originally developed as a business machine. This is why the games broke the mold in terms of playability. Some games require more key input than the simple left, right, up, down fire or many competitor systems. So, the unit has additional buttons to aid gameplay with such games.

Sounds complicated, eh? You couldn't be more wrong. Whether you remember sitting with your cassette player and loading tape after tape, or whether you're new to the C64, you won't be disappointed. The Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play is easy to set-up and doesn't take more than 10 seconds. Plug straight into your A/V sockets on your TV and switch-on.

Once you've switched on you'll be amazed how true to the original the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play is. The games are not replicas of the original or re-codes as with many similar systems. The games are actually the originals with the same sound, music and graphics. Check-out those original game credits and those 1983 copyright lines!

The chip in the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play unit is unique and was designed specifically for this project and is considered a complete recreation of the Commodore 64 including the VIC chip, the SID chip and the CIA's. The result is full emulation of the 1541 drive on board the chip. The programmers have even enhanced the system beyond the original by facilitating megabytes of ROM for game storage and near instant loading.

So what does that mean for the games? Full support for all Commodore 64 gaming modes including Sprite multiplexors, border removal, character and hi-resolution screens. The enhanced 6510 on board chip offers increased processing speed over the original. The result is a chip that can handle the original Commodore 64 hits and deliver a truly faithful Commodore 64 experience.

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Remember the Commodore 64 BASIC screen?

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2005 Computer Active Magazine review of the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play (click image to enlarge)

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THE GAMES

The following games are for the European version of the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play designed for the PAL Television system.

Head The Ball
 

1989, Hewson

Platformer

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Head the Ball
Mission Impossibubble
 

1989, Hewson

Arcade Collect 'em-up

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Mission Impossibubble
AlleyKat
 

1989, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Commodore 64 - C64 game - AlleyKat
California Games
 

1987, Epyx

Multi-Event Sports

Commodore 64 - C64 game - California Games
Marauder
 

1988, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Marauder
Maze Mania
 

1989, Hewson

Arcade Maze/Labyrinth

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Maze Mania
Netherworld
 

1988, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Netherworld
Impossible Mission
 

1984, Epyx

Arcade Platformer

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Impossible Mission
Impossible Mission 2
 

1988, Epyx

Arcade Platformer

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Impossible Mission 2
Jumpman Junior
 

1983, Epyx

Arcade Platformer

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Jumpman Junior
Paradriod
 

1985, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Review: 97%, Zzap 64, Nov '85

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Paradroid
Pitstop
 

1983, Epyx

Racing, Formula One

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Pitstop
Pitstop 2
 

1984, Epyx

Racing, Formula One

Review: 89%, Zzap 64, Jun '85

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Pitstop 2
Speedball
 

1989, Imageworks

Sport, Fantasy

Review: 90%, Zzap 64, Jun '89

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Speedball
Summer Games
 

1984, Epyx

Sport, Olympics

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Summer Games
Winter Games
 

1985, Epyx

Sport, Winter

Review: 94%, Zzap 64, Nov '85

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Winter Games
Uridium
 

1986, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Review: 94%, Zzap 64, Mar '86

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Uridium
Nebulus
 

1987, Hewson

Platformer

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Nebulus
Cyberdyne Warrior
 

1989, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up/Platformer

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Cyberdyne Warrior
Cybernoid
 

1988, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Review: 93%, Zzap 64, May'89.

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Cybernoid
Cybernoid II
 

1988, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Review: 91%, Zzap 64, Nov '88

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Cybernoid 2
Super Cycle
 

1986, Epyx

Racing, Motorcycles

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Super Cycle
Zynaps
 

1987, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Review: 90%, Zzap 64, Dec '85

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Zynaps
Sword of Fargoal
 

1983, Epyx

Adventure/RPG

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Sword of Fargoal
Gateway to Apshai
 

1983, Epyx

Adventure

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Gateway to Apshai
Exolon
 

1987, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up/Playformer

Review: 64%, Zzap 64, April 64

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Exolon
Eliminator
 

1988, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up

Review: 74%, Zzap 64, April '87

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Eliminator
Firelord
 

1986, Hewson

Adventure

Review: 68%, Zzap 64, Feb '87

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Firelord
Championship Wrestling
 

1986, Epyx

Sports, Fighting

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Championship Wrestling
Rana Rama
 

1987, Hewson

Shoot 'em-up/RPG

Commodore 64 - C64 game - Rana Rama

THE CONNECTIONS

The standard Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play has only a few connections. There is the Video connection which will display the screen on a TV or a Video monitor, and it has an Audio connection for the sound. Plug the yellow RCA lead into the yellow input on your TV or VCR, and the white RCA lead into the white input on your TV or VCR.

Audio and Video RCA connections RCA input connections on TV / VCR
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Commodore 64 - C64 Plug 'n Play

In the bottom of the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play there is room for four AA batteries (not included) that supply the power to the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play.

Please note this is the PAL version of the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play and must be plugged into a television that supports a PAL signal (Australian TV's).

SPECIFICATIONS

This version of the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play which comes with 2 MiB of RAM, and a 2 MiB reprogrammable flash memory for the built-in games. Much improved graphics modes, including a "chunky" 256 color mode. It has a blitter for fast image transformation. Improved CPU with fast and burst modes, additional registers, and support for undocumented opcodes.

Compatible TV system: PAL
Connections: Video, Audio (RCA) with 2.7m approximate cable length
Production run: March '06
Instructions: Included in box - contains setup and gameplay instructions
Power: Requires 4 AA batteries (not included)

DELIVERY

We ship to Australia only.
Dispatch of goods is arranged through Australia Post using parcel post with registered post which lets us know whether the parcel has reached its intended destination.
A signature is required on delivery and items are tracked through the network to provide security and peace of mind.
Delivery to PO boxes is supported.
Delivery cost includes shipping and handling costs, including any packing materials. The Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play is shipped in a rigid outer cardboard box.
Please allow up to 5 - 10 working days for dispatch and delivery from our warehouse, although in most cases this process is much quicker.
No weekend or after hours delivery available.
Tangent is not directly liable for any loss, theft, or damage to any goods.
No pickup service is available.
We do not combine shipping.
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Shipping & handling charges
Australia wide
$20

One shipping and handling price Australia wide

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FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

What else do I need?

You need to supply 4 standard AA batteries, and have a compatible TV or VCR with RCA inputs for Video and Audio as described above. No additional computer hardware or software is required.

Is this a real Commodore 64?

The Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play is more emulating the original Commodore 64 rather than being an actual Commodore 64. The chipset is programmed to do the tasks that the chips of the original Commodore 64 had done. It's a re-implementation of the chipset that has long since been extinct.

How fast do the games load?

Very quick loading time as games load up from memory (unlike the original C64 tapes!).

I have heard that the Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play features hidden extras?

The Commodore 64 Plug 'n Play does feature hidden extras (or 'Easter Eggs') built into the unit - from bonus games to a 'pop up' keyboard allowing direct entry of commands!

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