Matthias from UNI64 is working on a test-cartridge for the Commodore C64 computer. With this test-cartridge you can do a complete system check even if the C64 does not have a video output. You can read the manual to see what all the features are.

Another new development is the uSTARTCart64. With the uSTARTCart64 you can load programs or games from a SD-card into the Commodore C64 computer. The uSTARTCart64 also supports TAPE loading.

A demonstration of the uSTARTCart64 on YouTube.

You can watch a new video from the Commodore History channel. In this video the replacement of the power supply in a Commodore 8250LP disk drive.

The web page Scene World had an interview with David Pleasance. David worked for Commodore and talks about his book "Commodore - The Inside Story" (German translation).

The Algemene Computerclub Hoorn is a computer club for modern computers, but also for the retro computers from Amiga, Commodore, Atari, MSX and many others. The next meeting is on June 11, 2022.

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FREEZE64 is a fanzine for Commodore 64 gamers and hackers. In this edition: The Empire Strikes Back, Robot Jet Action, ZZAP!64, Secret Squirrel Investigates, Steve Dunn - Better Dead than Alien, Jeff Minter - Laser Zone, Chris Abbott and Steve Collins - Tran.

You can watch a new YouTube video from Bil Herd. In this episode Bil and Ben talk about the Commodore LCD computer. This computer is a prototype and Bil is trying to get it to work.

On the TSB.space webpage you can read about repairs for the Amiga computers. A few examples of the repairs are: A4000 grey screen, Amiga CD32 Laser calibration, Amiga Recap, Vampire 600 v2 Sync issue HDMI, etc.

You can watch a new video from the Epictronics YouTube channel. In this episode the repair of a Commodore PC10 computer PCB with copper-tape.

You can now watch a new video from the GRay Defender channel. In this video he looks at Vision Basic by Dennis M. Osborn for the Commodore C64 computer. Vision Basic can be used on a C64 with a 256 kB REU, an Ultimate64 or an emulator.

The webpage of Vision Basic.

Amaurote Isometric is a new game for the Commodore C128 computer. The game is developed by Krzysztof Dabrowski, Michał Hoffmann, James Svärd, Cal Skuthorpe and Maciej Witkowiak.

Sid Sfx Editor is a SID sound effect editor (with a basic UI) that allows you to create some sound effects and export them to be used in BASIC or Assembly (through IRQ).

A new YouTube video from CRG. In this video the overclocking of an Amiga 1200 accelerator card.

You can now listen to a new episode of the Chip SID show with Max Hall. An hour long classic and new SID music.

You can watch a new video from the LowSpecGamer channel. In this video the story of the 6502 processor.

There is a new episode of the MEGA65 podcast available. In this episode an update of the developments for the MEGA65 project.

Retro Ravi makes 8-bit mixes with his Amiga computers. The theme of this episode is: Sunday Amiga DJ Session.

Disc Disk Revolution (DDR64) is a program that allows reading and writing C64 disks using a GreaseWeazle. Supports 40 and 80-track drives and the following formats: CBM DOS, Vorpal, EA/PirateSlayer, XEMAG, ProMat64 and Melbourne House.

The TED Screen Editor is a new program for the Commodore Plus/4 computer developed by Xander Mol. The features are: Screen size 40x25 or bigger (max = 15.615 bytes), custom charsets, luminance (121 colours) and blink.

Minijump is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer. The game is developed by Iceout and is the file-size is only 512 Bytes.

Triangular OS is a operating system for the VIC20 computer. In this version updates for the DISK program, MATH calculator, SYNTH program and a new racing game by Fabrizio Caruso.

You can listen to a new episode of the Ewig Gestern podcast (German language). In this episode: The software company Psygnosis.

The CGSC (Compute's Gazette Sid Collection) has had an update. The COMPUTE!'s Sidplayer is a music system, created by Craig Chamberlain and Harry Bratt, for the Commodore 64. The aim of the Compute's Gazette Sid Collection is to preserve as many of those Sidplayer music files in one location as possible. The current collection contains 15847 MUS, 4337 STR and 5443 WDS files.

On the uni64.com website you can now order a PCB to build a modulator (S-Video) for old C64 boards. Luma, Chroma and a switchable Strip-Fix (AEC) are adjustable with this board. Also a S-VIDEO and Audio socket can be added.

The Belgian Amiga Club meeting is about bringing your own Amiga computer and have fun. You can also win an Amiga 500 with a PiStorm. The meeting is on the 4th of June 2022 in Zwijndrecht, Belgium.

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You can watch a new video from the Reviving Retro YouTube channel. In this episode the repair of a Commodore C128 computer with an audio problem.

Chris Edwards Restoration has made a new video. In this video he replaces the electrolytic capacitors in a Amiga CDTV computer.

You can now watch a new video from the "Arctic retro" Youtube channel. In this video the repair of a Commodore C64 computer with a faulty 9 Volts, video and keyboard.

You can watch a new video from the "Hold and Modify" YouTube channel. In this video Kevin Quattro talks about the Amiga 2500 computer.

Anykey & Joyride are programs for the Commodore C64, 128, Plus/4, PET, MEGA65 or an emulator to test the keyboard, but also the joysticks, mouse, light-pen etc.

Joyride

You can watch a new YouTube video from Bil Herd. In this episode Bil and Ben talk with Cary Sagady about the Amiga Genlock.

Mob City is a new game for the Commodore C16 and Plus/4 computer, developed by Stinaris. The game is based on the arcade classic "Empire City: 1931".

The webpage Everything Amiga added new articles last month: Take Him To Detroit, Jumping Jack 'Son - Rock and Rol, Ishar is Skyrim for the Amiga and Stunt Car Racer is a Geof.

A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this episode Wolfgang is repairing a Commodore C64 computer and a Commodore 1541 disk drive.

On the web page Flashtro.com you can see many cracker intros within your browser. The original intros from the Amiga, Atari-ST, Dreamcast, PC, Playstation etc. are converted to Flash. The most recent flashtro's are: ROG - Bob, Phantasie - Cabal, TSK - STAG, Flashtro - Coco Banana and Scoopex - Air Supply.

The web page retro-commodore.eu has many high-quality scans available for the Commodore user. The latest additions are: DISKMON 1.0, Lär dig programmera Commodore VIC64 Steg for Steg Tredje boken and Commodore 64/128 Hardware Udvidelse.

GridIron is a new game for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The game is developed by FantasySoftwareDesigns and is also available on cassette. The game can be played on a unexpanded VIC20 and is PAL/NTSC compatible.

WHDLoad offers a way to play Amiga diskette games from your hard disk. Update: Space Crusade, Mortal Kombat 2, Extemporized, Shuttle, Red Zone, Amazing Tunes, Fusion, 1943 - The Battle of Midway, Test Drive, Red Zone, Conquests of Camelot, Air Support, Narco Police, Indianapolis 500 and Syndicate.

Mark Sawicki has made a new video. In this video Mark is installing an ARM2SID in a Commodore C64 computer.

A new YouTube video from CRG. In this video the programming and installing of custom Roms in an Amiga 1200 computer with a TF1230 accelerator card.

Hampstead is a text-based adventure game for the Commodore C64. The original (English) game is developed by Peter Jones and Trevor Lever in 1984. This Spanish version is developed by Bieno, Errazking and Karmic.

Amiberry is an Amiga emulator for ARM-based SoCs, such as the Raspberry Pi, Odroid XU4, ASUS Tinkerboard, etc. Amiberry can emulate the A500, A1200, CD32 and Amiga's with a 68040 and a graphics card.

Return magazine is a German printed magazine for classic computers and consoles. In this edition: Shootin' 64, Spiele zu Cartoonserien der 80er, Metal Dragon, Tokimal, Omni 128HQ, Empire Strikes Back, Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney, Klonoa - Door to Phantomile, The Global Village, Shovel Knight, Vindicators, Barbarian, Nintendo 64 Cartridge Album, 30 Jahre Lunar, Game Cube and Pac Mania.

The GTW64 webpage has had an update. New: Harold V1, McMurphy's Mansion, PlayWriter series, RabbitJack's Casino, Shadow of the Beast V1 and Silvia. Updated: 2400 A.D., Alien game, Batman Returns, Bee 52, Bible Research Systems titles, Bob's Full House V1, CJ In Space, CJ's 4th Adventure, Chops, Defensive, Double Dragon V1, Educational Activities, Inc. titles, Formula 1 Simulator, Formule 1, Gravity X, Hard Drivin' V1, K-TEK Software titles, Karnov V1, Kick Your Brain, LOGO-Logic 1 and 2, Megatanoï, Micro Application titles, Nigel Mansell's Grand Prix, Nuclear Sub Command, Phoenix Lair, Race Drivin', Sprites Software titles, Street Fighter 2 V1, Tetrix, Trucc, Zamzara V1, Zgadula and Zynon.

The Dot Noise Remove Board is a new PCB design by UNI64. With this board the white pixels on the screen border can be removed for the Commodore C64 computer with the newer VIC-II ICs (856x, C64C 1987-1994).

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video a replacement for the Buster chip in the Amiga 2000 computer.

You can listen to a new monthly SID-mix from SLAY Radio. In this episode the following remixers: slaxx, grg, chuinho, juzdie, rytone, vincenzo, jangler, fegolhuzz, toggle, flotsam, stinsen, danko, dane, c0zmo, chris wemyss, no-xs, maze, dya, the syndrom, shogoon, smc, linus and laxity.

André Fachat is working on a new version of a Commodore PET computer. In this video you can see a demonstration of the Ultra-PET.

UMI is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer. The game is developed by the Mediatech Game Studio with the help of the Garry Kitchen's Gamemaker program.

A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video Jan is using the Lazarusstorm external PiStorm adapter for the Amiga 500 computer.

Miner 2019er is a new game for the Commodore C64 computer. The game is developed by Daniel Avery, Jason Page, Trevor Storey and Jason Mackenzie. The game has 25 levels and is SD2IEC, PAL and NTSC compatible.