TheC64 Mini Is Available NOW!

Published on October 9, 2018

by johnadeleon

Retro Games Ltd. and Solutions 2 GO announced today that THEC64® Mini is available now at retailers in North America.

THEC64® Mini, a 50% replica of the world’s bestselling home computer that launched in 1982, comes pre-loaded with 64 classic games and THEC64® Joystick. Originally designed for fans of the original personal computer, THEC64® Mini brings kids and families together to play some of the best games of the neon decade with simple plug and play action. Aspiring gamers of yesteryear can revisit the past or even program their own games – just add a keyboard, and THEC64® Mini becomes a fully functional home computer complete with C64 BASIC.

THEC64® Mini is available in The United States at GameStop, Wal Mart, Amazon and Costco for $79.99 (USD) and in Canada at, BestBuy, London Drugs, EB Games, and Costco for $99.99 (CAD).

Paul Andrews, Retro Games’ Managing Director had the following to say:

“THEC64® Mini is a complete revival of one of the most influential computer and gaming systems, and we are eager to see parents reminisce about their childhood as they share the experience with their kids this holiday season. We brought back a mini version of the classic C64 computer as we think gamers of all ages are going to want this reimagined piece of video game and tech history.”

THEC64^® Mini includes the following:

- Pre-loaded with all the Retro Faves: THEC64^® Mini comes with 64 classic titles already installed, including: California Games, Winter Games, Impossible Mission II, Boulder Dash,Jumpman, Pitstop II, Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe, Street Sports Baseball, Summer Games II,Temple of Apshai Trilogy, Uridium and more.
- USB Ports: The unit comes equipped with two USB ports – perfect for adding an extra joystick for multiplayer games or plugging in a keyboard to create your own programming masterpieces.
- Customized Visuals: The unit features high definition output at 720p and 60Hz via HDMI, 4:3 ratio, US/Europe display mode options, and a CRT filter for that classic look.
- Back to the Basics: Plug in a USB keyboard and use as a fully functional home computer with C64 BASIC.
- Don’t Forget to Save: For the first time, THEC64^® Mini allows you to easily save your progress in games.
- Always Optimized: THEC64^® Mini supports software updates via USB flash drive so players have continued access to improved and enhanced programming.

No need for a time machine to hop back to 1982 – with THEC64^® Mini, relive the past with the latest home computer that hit the scene over thirty years ago. Out went the silent black and white experience and in came 64KB of RAM, color graphics, and synthesizer sound. Roll forward 36 years and kick nostalgia into overdrive with the release of THEC64^® MINI. A tiny but perfectly formed officially licensed 50% scale replica of this much loved machine. Featuring high-definition output via HDMI, a classic style joystick and 64 built-in games including Boulder Dash, Summer Games II, Impossible Mission II, and many more.

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