The most iconic microordence rises strongly and is not the only one who wants to return to the 80s
In a world dominated by PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and the eternal struggle for the frames per second, Something unusual is happening in the middle of 2025: Two old retro titans have returned to the ring, willing to earn the heart of the nostalgic. Yes, Commodore 64 is back. And we are not talking about any mini console. In addition, the surname Sinclair sounds strong again thanks to a peculiar portable device that seems to have taken from the pocket of a British geek in 1983.
Nostalgia is connected by HDMI
Do you remember those infinite loads and keys that creak like old biscuits? Well, clinging, why El Commodore 64 Ultimate Comes with everything: accommodation loyal to the original, compatibility with more than 10,000 classic games, old peripheral and even slots for cartridges and ribbons. Yes, it also has HDMI and USB, in case you want to connect it to your 4K TV and not to a tube television of those who were electrocuted you just watching them.
The architect of this rebirth is nothing more than Cristiano “Peri Fratic” SimpsonKnown YouTuber and now CEO of The New Commodore. Next to him, several veterans of the old school are pushing this Project that is not just for collectorsBut for all those who want to relive (really) the experience of one of the most loved machines of the 80s.
The machine uses a file FPGA AMD XILINX ARTIX-7which means that it does not emulate from the software, but Reproduce original hardware at the circuit level. This guarantees almost perfect compatibility. Its price, yes, is not precisely the retro market: $ 299.99 For the normal version and if you feel Very Eighty, you can throw the house away from the window with the Edition of the founder With transparent RGB accommodation of About 500 dollars.
The spirit of the spectrum lives on a gift card
But while the Commodore is resurrected as if they have not spent 40 years, Someone else joined the retro party with an original and a laptop. Let’s talk about Grant Sinclairnephew of the legendary Clive SinclairZX spectrum creator. This inventive heir launched the GamercardA kind of portable console of the size of a gift card … and with Raspberry Pi Soul!
For about 125 pounds (about 145 euros)Take a console that bets on the baby: 4-inch IPS screen, 1,600 mAh battery, HDMI exit, USB-C and 128 GB of storage space. And if this were not enough, it is provided with the trilogy Saboteur of Clive Towend Preloaded. Yes, the retro is fashionable, but with technological steroids.
The most curious of Gamercard It is that, although it is not a “new zx spectrum”, Keep that Air Fai -Da -Te and rebelstypical of British microorordini of the 80s. In addition, it allows access to your game ecosystem and the environment Pico-8So you can also develop your titles or play small jewels of pixelated aesthetics.
Two ways to love the back
While the Commodore 64 Ultimate Seek technical perfection, the Gamercard Lancies to experience crazy ideas and different formats. One indicates the collector’s heart and another to Yugone who want something unique in his pocket. But both show that there is life beyond modern consoles and that Nostalgia, well done, continues to sell … and exciting.
And no, This is not just for the boomers. More and more young people discover the charm of the pixelated games, the creative limits and the Lo-Fi aesthetic that would inspire more than one successful Indie today. These two machines are capsules of time with wifi, USB and a clear mission: remember why we start playing.
Commodore 64 Ultimate
Him Commodore 64 It was the best domestic computer in history. Run in 1982, he sold over 17 million units and marked an entire generation of players, programmers and creatives. Its catalog of games and tools is gigantic and its enormous cultural impact.
This new model UltimateUnlike other reviews such as C64 MiniTry to maintain the original essence without sacrificing modern comfort. Therefore, in addition to its classic doors, it includes Modern connections and enlarged compatibilityIdeal both to play and to create music, program or simply fight and the old days.
Parallel, Gamercard of Sinclair does not intend to compete in powerBut offer a unique experience. Its design inspired by a gift card is not only surprising, but practical. And thanks to the use of Raspberry PI Y Linuxallow Emulation of classic systems Like Nes, SNES, Game Boy and even Spectrum itself, if you become nostalgic.
If you have ever dreamed of ri -caricare a tape game, or you simply want to find out why so many speak with the love of the Commodore or the spectrum, This could be your time. Hey, if your bed turns out to be a time machine … take advantage of the trip.
