Commodore 64 Mini Retro PC Legacy Games Console CBM64 with Joystick

I don't think I would have paid the original $80. For the $44 it is a fun buy. I have 2 real c64, while those are great. It's nice to be able to just plug this in to new technology. If you load a virtual .d64 on the thumb drive not only can you add your own games, but program in basic and save your own.

First of all, this little console looks great, it's so cute, you'll want to cuddle it after you open the box. The keyboard of course is non functional, and that's OK, you have a virtual keyboard and can also plug a USB keyboard and type away. Most of the games included don't need a keyboard or only use it for name input or something simple like that, so don't worry too much about it. The games work great, they load fast and look and sound about 98/99% like you remember. I don't give it 5 stars only because the joystick is very bad and it feels like it's going to break in a matter of days. I know the original Commodore joysticks were mostly bad, but this one feels like it's going to dissolve by just looking at it the wrong way. I know I can plug other USB gamepads and joysticks, but this one has some needed buttons (for calling the virtual keyboard, going back to the menu, etc) so I don't know how using another pad or stick is going to end up working. Also the game selection is not very good, I know you can technically load any C64 using a USB memory stick, but they you'd use one of the USBs for that, and that'd only leave one free for plugging the joystick and/or keyboard. You can plug a USB HUB and get more slots, but not every HUB works and it's honestly a mess. I know I said that you don't technically need a keyboard, but that's with the original game selection, if you add more games to it, then some of the good ones really need that keyboard to play. So, it's good for a little nostalgia jolt, I really like it and I know I'm going to be playing California Games with my (old) friends. But expect a few compromises and to do a little bit of work if you want to get something closer to the real experience. I still recommend it though, it's a really fun little thing to have. If the makers are reading, and are planning on a revision, here's my suggestions: -Add at least one more USB to it. -Include a better joystick. I know you probably can't get all the good games people are expecting, so I don't mind about the game selection, but those 2 things would make it just perfect for what it needs to be.

Total con. Advertised the PAL import version of the c64 Mini, even has a nice sticker labeling it on the repackage, but it's actually the (cheaper, off the shelf) US NTSC version. It's a retro console for a computer 37 years old, which I have been using for 37 years, and the moment I opened the box I knew I was duped. Shame.

Fantastic little system with some good games. You can also add your favorite C64 Games using a USB Drive.

Great idea to bring back Commodore 64 !!! I love the idea and I am considering getting the full size version, which I believe was released to market recently (in late 2020 ?). I was very excited to get this and start playing C64 games again. The setup was super easy. The power chord is like the one for cell phone. There is an on/off button on the unit. Hooking up to a TV was also super easy - just use regular HDMI cable (for HD TV). The biggest disappointment for me was the selection of games. None of the popular games I played as a teenager was on the unit (maybe except for Mission Impossible II). I remember so many sports games, basketball, football (matchday II), Karate game, Rambo, so many others. None of these popular games are on the unit. I was going to try to download the games for free from the internet, put them on a USB flash driver and try to upload it to the unit (there is a USB flash driver on the unit for that purpose) but I haven't tried it yet. I was reading about that on the internet on the sites which offer C64 games for free and I've read somewhere that the games had to have some kind of copyright code on them as if purchased. But since they are not purchased, they probably don't have that code so they will not work on the C64. This is strange because after all these years, obviously these games cannot be purchased, therefore they won't have the copyright then how can you play them on the unit through the flash driver. Maybe I am missing something. I hope the full size version has better games. Oh, one other thing is the joystick. It's just OK. I've been using it for 7-8 months now, it's still working (not broken) but it's not very good. I wish they would release the TurboShot II joystick, that design was the best.

Fun plug n play. Can update and add so many games

first one died on the branch took it apart and you get a little 3x3 inch card the rest is weights they put in the case to make it feel heavy. It never booted just DOA. But more hassle to send it back from what it is worth. the 2nd unit worked fine but pay attention to the hookup instructions, I know weird but this little guy is easy to burn up, so save some head acke if you bought this thing and follow the hook up instructions. Not really just a plug and play, just follow the hookup instuctions

Beautifull, perfect. Thank you. From Brazil.

Da appassionato di retrogaming non potevo farmi sfuggire questa riedizione in miniatura del leggendario C64. Dopo averlo testato per diverse ore, ecco le mie impressioni per chi è indeciso sull'acquisto. ESTETICA E COSTRUZIONE Il design è una replica fedele e bellissima dell'originale, solo molto più piccola. È un oggetto che fa la sua figura anche solo esposto su una mensola. La scocca è in plastica solida, anche se (ovviamente) i tasti della tastiera sono puramente estetici e non funzionanti. Sul retro e di lato troviamo le porte HDMI e USB, posizionate in modo discreto. ESPERIENZA DI GIOCO Il software è ben fatto: l'interfaccia a carosello è intuitiva e permette di scegliere facilmente tra i 64 titoli preinstallati (alcuni sono pietre miliari, altri meno conosciuti). L'uscita HDMI a 720p rende i pixel nitidi sui TV moderni, e ho apprezzato molto la possibilità di salvare la partita in qualsiasi momento, una funzione salvavita per i giochi difficili di una volta. IL PUNTO DEBOLE: IL JOYSTICK Se c'è un aspetto che non mi ha convinto appieno è il joystick incluso. Esteticamente è identico al classico Competition Pro, ma al tatto risulta un po' rigido e la risposta nei giochi più frenetici non è sempre precisissima. Fortunatamente, è possibile collegare una tastiera USB esterna o altri controller compatibili per migliorare l'esperienza. PRO: ✅ Emulazione fluida e fedele all'originale. ✅ Facilità di collegamento (HDMI e alimentazione USB). ✅ Possibilità di caricare i propri giochi tramite chiavetta USB (molto semplice da fare). CONTRO: ❌ Joystick un po' troppo rigido. ❌ Tastiera non funzionante (solo estetica). CONCLUSIONI Nonostante il joystick non sia perfetto, il rapporto qualità-prezzo è ottimo. È un regalo ideale per chi è cresciuto in quell'epoca o per chi vuole scoprire le origini del gaming senza impazzire con i vecchi hardware originali. Se avete un controller USB extra, diventa un acquisto da 5 stelle.

Was soll ich dazu noch groß schreiben, Tests gibt ja schon genug. Die Verarbeitung ist gut, nur der Joystick hat seine Schwächen, das ist aber auch schon genug beschrieben. Software (Spiele) gibt es im Internet genug, um sich in seiner Nostalgie auszutoben. Ich warte noch auf ein Firmware-Update, was es erlaubt, von mehreren Diskettenabbildern zu laden. Für alle, die in der 80-er Jahren einen C64 hatten, eine klare Empfehlung, ein Emulator macht nach meiner Erfahrung weiniger Spaß.

J'ai bien aimé testé ce produit qui dépasse mes attentes... Une manette de jeux-vidéo qui donne une maniabilité et une jouabilité unique. Je recommande cette console de jeux-vidéo intitullé Commodore 64 Mini au monde entier et tout mes amis.

This is the Italian version but its not a problem as it lets you choose English as the language in the start up. Basically you need to be buying a true blue mini or some other usb with pre-loaded games to get any value out of this machine the included games will not hold your attention for long. I managed to pick up a usb for a tenner off ebay with thousands of games on it including all the last ninja games. Doing this turns this into one hell of a nostalgia trip well worth shelling out the cash for. I found it very easy to set up just put the usb in and go to settings and it asks you if you want to update firmware click on yes and BOOM the usb is visible on the main menu at the bottom click on it and BOOM thousands of games happy days . I have ordered one of the true blue mini usb off amazon as well but it has yet to arrive . Overall for £44 pound plus the usb price I am very happy.

Je suis très content la livraison et rapide et le produit reçu en exenllent état merci merci