The latest Commodore 64 Ultimate shipping update brings clarity for everyone awaiting their new machines. Commodore’s CEO, Perifractic, delivers a status report designed to keep buyers informed and eager as the holidays approach.
Production Progress and Timelines
Commodore now has 10,000 units’ worth of parts produced and standing by for assembly. This total covers 5,000 basic beige models, 2,000 Starlight editions, and 3,000 gold Founders Edition units. If your order is in this batch, you should have already received an email update. Anyone who hasn’t should check spam folders or update email filters.
The final shipment of parts, including keyboards, is set to arrive by tomorrow. That means the final assembly can kick off this coming Monday, aiming for about 500 completed units per day. The assembly sequence starts with the basic beige units, then moves to the Starlight edition, and finishes with the Founders Edition. Those who ordered Founders Customs will get their own exclusive updates via email.
Commitment to Transparency
Perifractic plans to be at the assembly facility in person next week to see the first units get packed and shipped. He even jokes about labeling and shipping the first box himself. The very first shipments are expected to go out on November 24, with both the basic beige and Starlight editions heading out as estimated on the website since day one.
Weekly updates will land in your inbox every week until every Commodore 64 Ultimate unit is shipped. Order status emails will continue, so double-check your email settings to avoid missing news. This approach aims for full transparency, building trust and excitement for everyone who’s waited for these computers.
Holiday Delivery Hopes
By next week, buyers should receive more precise delivery estimates. The goal is to ship as many Commodore 64 Ultimate units as possible before the holidays. Perifractic relates personally, recalling that his own first Commodore arrived as a Christmas present. He understands the anticipation and shares that priority shipping has been approved for all orders with a chance to arrive before Christmas.
Ready for a Commodore Christmas
With assembly about to begin and shipping plans set, the Commodore 64 Ultimate team is committed to delivering both news and new machines. Weekly updates and priority shipping will help make many retro dreams come true. If you’re waiting for your unit, keep an eye on your inbox and your doorstep. A more Commodore Christmas might be just around the corner.
