Commodore announced the Commodore 64 Ultimate on April 17. The company introduced this new hardware device after a series of internal management changes. This release marks the brand's first new hardware introduction in over 30 years.
The device is built around an AMD Artix 7 FPGA. AMD Artix 7 Commodore claims the hardware supports over 10,000 original games, cartridges, and peripherals. The company also stated that the new policy targets complete firmware replacements rather than community patches.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate carries a starting price of $299. Commodore plans to make the device available in July 2025.
FPGA-based C64 Ultimate launches July 2025 at $299
C64 Ultimate Specifications
- Processor: AMD Artix 7 FPGA
- Game Compatibility: Over 10,000 original games, cartridges, and peripherals
- Starting Price: $299
Commodore stated that the new firmware policy is not a theoretical risk and aims to protect users' hardware. The company clarified that this approach will not suppress community innovation. The vendor has not confirmed the exact launch window for the device.
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