C64 PLA Failure: History, Causes, and the Best Replacements
C64 PLA failure has frustrated owners for decades. In a detailed breakdown from 8Bit Retro Refix, the article explores why these chips fail, the science behind their fragility, and which modern replacements—like GAL-PLA, SuperPLA, realPLA, PLAnkton, and neatPLA—offer reliable fixes for the Commodore 64.
A C64 Sprite Multiplexer – in BASIC!?
In a new video from 8-Bit Show And Tell, the Commodore 64's VIC-II video chip is showcased enabling sprite multiplexing, a technique that reuses...
USBSID-Pico: Modern USB Interface for MOS SID Chips
The USBSID-Pico is a cutting-edge hardware project leveraging the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) microcontroller to interface with one or two MOS SID chips, the...
Repairing a Faulty Commodore 64 Short Board with a Black Screen Diagnosis
In this new episode from Jan Beta, he is repairing a Commodore 64 "short board" that displays a black screen and doesn't start up.
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CMD HD Reproduction from COREi64
In a new video, Gregory Nacu, the author of C64 OS, removes the top case from an original CMD HD-40 and a new CMD...
Diagnosing the Mystery: Repairing a Multi-Failure Commodore 64
In a recent video on the Triple Freedom channel, the team explores the intricate process of diagnosing and repairing a Commodore 64 with multiple...
Gotek 435 Commodore 1581 Mod
Reviving Retro installs a Gotek 435 inside a Commodore 1581 drive, flashing firmware and testing classic D81 games like Lemmings.
Unboxing a €140 Commodore 64 Find: Wolfgang’s eBay Discovery
In this video from RETRO is the New Black, Wolfgang unboxes a collection of Commodore 64 items he purchased on eBay for €140.01.
