📰 New article from RetroRGB
Commodore 64 Ultimate – MVG Review
https://retrorgb.com/commodore-64-ultimate-mvg-review.html
Hey C64 lovers—your nostalgia just got a serious upgrade.
Modern Vintage Gamer just dropped a review of the new FPGA-based Commodore 64, and spoiler: it’s basically the C64 of your dreams. Beige case? Check. Original feel? Double check. Modern internals that work on both CRTs and 4K TVs? Oh, absolutely.
The “Starlight Edition” got a tiny side-eye for its keyboard, but the standard model? Pure bliss. And here’s the kicker—all three editions (including the fancy $350 one) are functionally identical. The price difference? Just shell and keyboard aesthetics. So if you’re not into gold-plated keys, grab the budget-friendly version and save your cash for a stack of 5.25″ disks.
Yes, $350 isn’t cheap—but think about it: you could spend the same on a MiSTer + DIY case… and still miss out on authentic C64 hardware tweaks. Or you could tinker with an original machine and end up spending more on mods. This? Plug-and-play perfection.
Best part? The team delivered on every promise—even after buying the Commodore name. No fluff, no delays. Just a love letter to 8-bit glory, delivered on time.
Pre-orders ship this spring. Don’t sleep on it.