###### ## ##### ## ## ######## ## ### ## ## ### ## ## ## ## ### #### ######## ######## #### ##### #### ## ## ##### ###### ####### ### ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## #### ## ## ## ## ## ### ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ####### ## ## ## ####### ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ###### ## ##### #### ## ## ## ## ## #### ##### #### ## ##### #### ## ~ S p e c i a l C 6 4 ' s 2 0 t h B i r t h d a y R e l e a s e ~ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Commodore 64 FAQ - Version 2.3 by Simon(thiagosimoes84@hotmail.com) - February/2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Updates | | ======= | | | | Version 2.3 | | ----------- | | Erased some few type mistakes and added a new game in the section 2.9 | | | | Version 2.2 | | ----------- | | Erased few type mistakes and added a new game in the section 2.9 | | | | Version 2.1 | | ----------- | | Erased some type mistakes and added some few missing information. | | Added a new place to post this FAQ (http://vidgame0.tripod.com) - just see section 3.0. | | | | Version 2.0 | | ----------- | | Huge update in the first "Special C64's 20th Birthday Release" version for this FAQ :) | | | | Version 1.2 | | ----------- | | Erased some type mistakes | | | | Version 1.1 | | ----------- | | Added some more games in the Main Games Released section | | | | Version 1.0 | | ----------- | | First release of the FAQ | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Contents ===--=== 1.0 - About this FAQ 2.0 - Commodore 64 2.1 - History 2.2 - Commodore 65 and Commodore 128 2.3 - Is it still alive? 2.4 - Specs 2.5 - Features 2.5.1 - Loading Programs and Playing Games 2.5.2 - Accessing the Internet/WWW and BBS 2.5.3 - Original Commodore 64 Operation 2.5.3.1 - The PRINT Command 2.5.3.2 - Printing in a Printer 2.5.3.3 - Loading Disks 2.5.3.4 - Loading Tapes 2.5.3.5 - Loading Cartridges 2.5.4 - CCS64 Emulator Operation 2.5.4.1 - Loading Disks 2.5.4.2 - Loading Tapes 2.5.4.3 - Loading Cartridges 2.6 - C64's Operational Systems 2.6.1 - BASIC 2.6.2 - JiffyDOS 2.6.3 - GEOS and Gateway 2.6.3.1 - GEOS Related Programs 2.6.4 - MegaPatch 64 2.6.5 - Wheels 64 2.7 - Main Programs Released 2.8 - Main Peripherals Released 2.9 - Main Games Released 3.0 - Copyright, Thanks & End Notes =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 1.0 - About this FAQ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Hey, Iīm back! If you donīt know me, I am Simon, and it is nice to see you. Well, here goes a FAQ about one of the best consoles ever (IMHO), Commodore 64. Here you will find some features of its history, some curiosities, and some help too. I hope you like it. Now, enjoy reading! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 2.0 - Commodore 64 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Note: As Commodore 64 was NEVER released in Brazil (where I live), all the information Iīve | | got came from Internet research, and some own experiences with CCS64 Commodore 64 emulator. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.1 - History =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Commodore 64 is a revolutionary Computer released by Commodore Business in 1982. It mixed all the power of a proffessional computer with the easy-to-use features of the home computers. The Operational System of Commodore 64 was the BASIC, the most used Operational System in computers at that time. BASIC is a deep language, but easier than other existent languages. Commodore 64 solds out about 17 to 22 million of units around the world, until 1994, when its production stopped, and Commodore Business were sold for a German company. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.2 - Commodore 65 and Commodore 128 =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== In order to make a successor for Commodore 64, Commodore developed a new version of Commodore 64, called Commodore 65. As Commodore 65 seemed so much with the newest Amiga computers, from a new company bought early by Commodore Business. So, Commodore decided to stop its production, and only solds out 200 beta versions of it in a special-sale. The real successor of Commodore 64 was Commodore 128. This computer expanded some features of Commodore 64, such as a quicker load time, and came with a real Commodore 64 built-in, you only neede to chance the operational mode between Commodore 64 and Commodore 128. All the peripherals, programs or games made for the Commodore 64 would run into Commodore 128 in 64 mode. It solds out around 4 to 7 millions of units around the world. Commodore 128 was developed with the help of Microsoft Corporation. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.3 - Is it still alive? =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Yes, even with 20 years old, Commodore 64 is still alive in Germany, and some other countries of Europe. Some people also use it only for nostalgia, but in fact, there are games still being developed for Commodore 64, made by professional companies, such as Turrican 3, Newcomer and Mood. With the emulators, such as the CCS64, that emulates the real Commodore 64 on your com- puter, Commodore 64 will always be alive, and there will always be someone developing games or programs for it. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.4 - Specs =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Official Name | Commodore 64 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Year of Release | 1982 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Country of Origin | U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | C.P.U. | 6510 (8 bits) | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Speed | 0,985 MHz (PAL) / 1,023 MHz (NTSC) | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Co-Processors | VIC II (Video) / SID (Sound) | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ROM | 20 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RAM | 64 Kb | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Text Resolution | 40 X 25 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Graphics Resolution | Several; Most used: 320 X 200 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Colors | 16 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Sound | 6 octaves | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Voices | 3 | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | I/O Ports | RGB, Video Composite, Joystick, Cardridge, Tape, Serial, User Port | | | (RS232 compatible), TV | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5 - Features =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Commodore 64 is a home computer, so you can do almost everything your modern home computer can do nowadays. Surely, you will have some limitations, because this computer was released twenty years ago, but it features several peripherals, such as mouse support, through GEOS. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.1 - Loading Programs and Playing Games =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== There are several games and programs released for Commodore 64, easy to find in the Internet, if you want to play through emulators. Obviously, these programs and games would work in the real Commodore 64 machine, as you can exchange informations between your computer and a real Commodore 64 through a program called Star Commander. There are 3 ways to run games or programs into Commodore 64: Cartridge... Commodore 64 has a built-in cartridge slot, in order to play some games and load programs. Cartridges donīt have load time, but due to the fact that they were very expensive to buy and to develop, very few cartridges were released. Disk........ You would need to buy a 1541 or other Disk Drive to play disk games or run disk programs, but there are THOUSANDS of them, due to the fact the production of disks is very cheap. So, the disks are cheap too, and as far as I know, some disks were sold just for 1 dollar! You could also record your own programs in a blank disk. Tapes....... Tapes have a very long load time, but they were cheaper than cartridges. You would need to buy a Datacassete in order to play games or run programs in tapes. Such as the disks, you can record your own programs in a blank tape. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.2 - Accessing the Internet/WWW and BBS =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== You can access the Internet via modem, but only in 16-color mode. If you are curious about how does it works, just turn the color of your computer to 16 colors, and access Internet in this mode. For Internet Access, you will surely need a Modem and a Browser. With the Turbo 232 Modem Interface (see section 2.8 for additional information about this peripheral), you will be able to use any Modem up to 232K, but if you want to use GeoFAX you will need a special Modem. It is the Diamond Supra Express 56e Pro Modem, 100% compatible with C64's communication programs. Now you will need a browser. If you want to browse the Internet/WWW graphically, the only software available to work with Commodore 64 is the WAVE 64. You will need Wheels 64 and GEOS 2.0 in order to run it. Currently, E-mails support are not allowed, but the developer hopes it will be supported soon. A non-confirmed otion is that you can also visualize the .GIF and .JPG/.JPEG images you got in the Internet with the GeoGIF and Juddpeg programs. The Juddpeg program will only runs if you have the Super CPU 64. With a Turbo 232 Modem and GEOS 2.0, you will also be able to use the GeosFAX (more details in the section 2.6.3.1) program, that that allows your computer to be used as a fax machine. It also allows you to use a fax machine as an A4 scanner. If you want to access BBS's and limited WWW, you will need another software, called Novaterm. As a final note, the WAVE 64 also has a built in fully featured Terminal program. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.3 - Original Commodore 64 Operation =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== When you first turn on your Commodore 64 you will see the word READY, followed by a flashing point . It means that the computer is awaiting your orders. As shown in the section 2.6[.1], the original Operational System of Commodore 64 is the BASIC. Bellow, are listed some of the commands that you can execute with BASIC, but remember that this is not intended to be a guide for BASIC or such a Manual for "How to operate your computer", but just a quick guide for the beginners. Remember that you can also use ANY of the commands listed bellow with the CCS64 Emulator, in the original BASIC mode (the emulator also works as the real Commodore 64 does). =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.3.1 - The PRINT Command =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== The PRINT command is one of the top-used commands for Commodore 64. If you type PRINT 1+1 and press RETURN key, the computer will immediately show the right answer, 2. Other uses of PRINT command: PRINT X+X - Addition PRINT X-X - Subtraction PRINT X*X - Multiplication PRINT X/X - Division PRINT X^X - Exponentiation Note: ^ is the up arrow symbol, accessible when you key the up arrow key (from the right of the asterisk/star key) in the original C64's keyboard or DELETE key in your standard keyboard when using the CCS64 emulator. Note2: X is any value you want to calculate. This is a built-in calculation mode, present in your Commodore 64. But you can also use the PRINT command, to show any other character at your screen. Example: PRINT "SIMON RULES" - Key in these words SIMON RULES - The computer will print these words in the screen READY - The computer will wait for your next command Just a little note: when printing words through " ", you can change the font color by pressing: SHIFT + (numbers from 1 to 8) or C= (Commodore key) + (numbers from 1 to 8) I.e., by typing PRINT"[C=+1]COMMODORE" and pressing RETURN, the word COMMODORE will be printed in orange on the screen. Note: The [C=+1] means that you have to press both C= (Commodore key) and 1 keys at once, and NOT that you have to type it. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.3.2 - Printing in a Printer =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== First of all, you have to have a printer connected with your computer. Now, type OPEN 1,4 and press RETURN. This will tells to the computer that you want to use the output device 4, the C64's internal code for Printers (P.S.: the 5 is also a code for printers). You can also key OPEN 1,4,0 - This will tell to the computer that you want upper case only (code 0) or OPEN 1,4,7 - This will tell to the computer that you want upper and lower cases (code 7) After that, key PRINT# 4, "SIMON RULES" and your printer will print the sentence selected (SIMON RULES). =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.3.3 - Loading Disks =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Simply type: LOAD"PROGRAM NAME",8,1 RUN LOAD is the default command for loading a file, "PROGRAM NAME" is, usually, the especific name of the program. ,8 is C64's internal code for Disks. ,1 is only necessary if you want to load the first program on a disk. If you want to load the second program, just type: LOAD"PROGRAM NAME",8,2 RUN If you want to load the third program on a disk, type: LOAD"PROGRAM NAME",8,3 RUN And from now on. In order to make the things easier, if you want to load the first program on a disk (and it is necessary in 99,9% of the cases), and you can not remember the right PROGRAM NAME that need to be typed, just type: LOAD"*",8 RUN As you are saying to Commodore that you want to load everything, it will simply search for the first program, and load it without trouble. You can also list all the programs in the disk for a easy reference when Loading a program. Type LOAD"$",8 LIST The computer will show the programs in the disk. From now on, you can easily type the right name of the program that you want to load, may it be the first, second, or last program on disk. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.3.4 - Loading Tapes =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== The main proccess is pretty much the same of loading a disk, but with the appropriated changes. First, completely rewind the tape, then type LOAD The computer will search for the tape. When the computer asks you for PRESS PLAY ON TAPE you have to press SHIFT and RUN/STOP keys simultaneously, and press play on your tape machine. When the computer finds the program, just press the C= (Commodore key) to load the program. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.3.5 - Loading Cartridges =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Turn off your C64, insert the Cartridge, and then turn the computer on. Now, begin the game by typing the START key that's listed in the game's instruction sheet. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.4 - CCS64 Emulator Operation =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Note: It is VERY important that you remember what kind of software you are loading. Usually, Disks have the .D64 extension, Cartridges have the .CRT extension, and finally, Tapes have the .TAP extension. However, sometimes, disks may have the .P00 and .T64 extensions, too. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.4.1 - Loading Disks =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Press F9 and then choose the first option (1541 Device 8). Choose the directory where the .D64, .P00 or .T64 file is and press RETURN when its name is highlighted. You must do your navigation with the LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN keys. If you want to return to the main menu, just press ESC. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.4.2 - Loading Tapes =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Press F9 and then choose the option Tape Device 1. Choose the directory where the .TAP file is and press RETURN when its name is highlited. You must do your navigation with the LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN keys. If you want to return to the main menu, just press ESC. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.5.4.3 - Loading Cartridges =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Press F9, choose the option Cartridge, and then Insert Cartridge. Choose the directory where the .CRT file is and press RETURN when its name is highlited. You must do your navigation with the LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN keys. If you want to return to the main menu, just press ESC. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6 - C64's Operational Systems =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== The built-in Operational System running in the Commodore 64 is the BASIC, but you could upgrade it with new Operational Systems (such as nowadays, you may have DOS and WINDOWS working in your computer, and you can still add the Linux). Bellow, are listed the known Operational Systems developed for Commodore 64. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6.1 - BASIC =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== BASIC is a computer language, easier than others. You can simply type PRINT 1+1, and then your Commodore 64 will show you the result. With BASIC, you will be able to print, calculate, and with some heavy knowledge, you will be able to make your own programs, adding even music and sounds, without any special tool. You have to know its commands in order to operate this computer, but if you are using an emulator, it wonīt need to, because emulators have special menus. If you want to make a program you will need heavy knowledge about this language. I can only suggest you to search in the Internet about some book about BASIC. You can look for it at: http://www.project64.com If you want to know how can you operate Commodore 64 without a heavy BASIC knowledge, look at: http://www.lemon64.com/manual =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6.2 - JiffyDOS =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Well, well, JiffyDOS is not exactly a new Operational System, as it mainly "upgrades" some of BASIC features, but it has enough potential to be listed as one Operational System. In fact, JiffyDOS is not a software, but a chip. This chip have to be inserted in your Commodore 64 by removing the older chip, and so you will have an even easier Operational System than BASIC. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6.3 - GEOS and Gateway =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== GEOS is like a new Operational System for Commdore 64. It has almost the same functions as the Microsoft Windows 3.11, but with the difference it was released EARLY, for a 8 bit computer. With GEOS, you could navigate through the menus using a mouse. GEOS came with 3 programs that used the Commodore Mouse, GeoPaint (the same as in Microsoft Windows), GeoSpell and GeoWriter. After, several programs were released for GEOS using the Mouse and its excellent interface. Gateway, as far as I know, was released in order to "boost" GEOS. If you had, at least, a 512 Kb RAM expansion, you could have two GEOS programs running at the same time and even exchange informations between them (i.e., you could paste a image made with GeoPaint in a text file made in GeoWriter.). Gateway also came with a Trash Can (with the same function of the Windows's Trash Can). As a last line, Gateway also granted a better customization about your GEOS, such as choose Drivers for Printers, change background colors and set the Real Time Clock. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6.3.1 - GEOS Related Programs =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== Bellow are listed some GEOS programs: +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Program Name |Function | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoCalc 64...|Graphical calculator program. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoConvert...|No information available. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoFAX.......|GeoFAX is a very versatile program. If you have a Modem connected with the C64,| | |your computer would now send and receive Fax. And it also allows using a Fax | | |Machine as an A4 scanner, if it is connected with the Modem. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoFile 64...|Organize files and programs. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoFont......|This program added several new font-styles for professional documents. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoGIF.......|Allows the visualization of .GIF files. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoPaint.....|Came with GEOS original package. The same as Windows's packed-in Paint program.| +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoPCX.......|No information available. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoSpell.....|Came with GEOS original package. This program checked and corrected your spell.| +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |GeoWriter....|Came with GEOS original package. Word processor program. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |LYNX.........|No information available. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Unzip 64.....|Unzips .ZIP archives. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6.4 - MegaPatch 64 =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== No additional information available. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.6.5 - Wheels 64 =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== I have no much information about Wheels 64 at all, but as it seems it is like a "booster" for GEOS program. As far as I could find, GEOS is required for the Wheels 64 working in C64. No additional information available... =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.7 - Main Programs Released =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== There are several programs released for Commodore 64. If you are using an emulator, youīll find some good programs free accessible at: http://cia.c64.org/ Bellow, are listed some programs: +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Program Kind |Example in Commodore 64 |Windows Equivalent| +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Database Managers.|The Manager (1541 Disk Format) |Access (Microsoft)| |Image Makers......|Image Maker (Cartridge Format) |Paint (Microsoft) | |Music Makers......|Modern Music Maker (Cartridge Format) |N/A | |Print Work Makers.|The Print Shop / TPS Companion (1541 Disk Format, both)|Print Artist (MS) | |Word Processors...|Writer (1541 Disk Format) |Word (Microsoft) | |Worksheet Makers..|Microsoft Multiplan (1541 Disk Format) |Excel (Microsoft) | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ There were also released several Fastloaders, in order to improve the load speed of some Disks and Tapes released for Commodore 64, as well as some BASIC cartridges with some new commands, such as the famous Simon's BASIC. =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.8 - Main Peripherals Released =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== There are several peripherals released for Commodore 64, from Printers to Disk Drives. Bellow, are listed some peripherals: +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Peripheral |Function | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |1541 Disk Drive.................|Run games and programs, or record programs in a blank disk. | |40/80 Column Colour Monitor.....|Professional Monitor. C64 also runs plugged into your TV. | |Built-in Cartridge Slot.........|Run games and programs. Cartridges donīt have any load time.| |Cassete Unit Drive(Datacassete).|Run games and programs, or record programs in a blank tape. | |CMD Hard Drive & NEC CD Reader..|Exchange informations between a CD ROM and a Commodore 64. | |Commodore Lightpen + Software...|Allow communication with the computer on the screen. | |Commodore Mouse.................|Same function as in other computers. | |Commodore Printer 1230..........|Print your work. There are several different printers. | |CS 4 Player Adapter.............|Allow either 1,2,3 or 4 players to play multi-player games. | |Diamond Supra Express 56e Modem.|Modem that allows use of softwares like GeoFAX and WAVE64. | |Digi-Drum + Software............|3-pad percussion attachment used for music making. | |FD2000 + Real Time Clock........|3.5" Drive. Format disks up to 1.6MB record space!!! | |HD Zip Drive....................|Record informations from your Commodore 64 to a Zip Disk. | |Piano Keyboard + Software.......|Piano Keyboard for use with Modern Music Maker. | |RAM Link........................|Works as a Disk drive for data storage and fast retrieval. | |Standard Joystick...............|Self-explanative. Works as a mouse, too. | |Super CPU 64....................|Boost up to 22Mhz your Commodore 64 instead of 2Mhz default.| |Turbo 232 Modem Interface.......|Allow connection with any modern modem up to 232k. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== 2.9 - Main Games Released =====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----=====-----===== There are THOUSANDS of games released for Commodore 64, more than 2,000, as far as I know. 90% of the games were released for 1541 Disk Drive. Bellow are listed some of the most successful games. The games are listed by [Name / Genre / Developer]. The games that are must-seeing are marked with a * symbol before the title. 1942...................................................Shooter.................Capcom 3D Soccer..............................................Sports..................Simulmondo *3D Tennis, I Play.....................................Sports..................Simulmondo 3D Waterski............................................Sports..................Alligata Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance..........RPG.....................TSR/SSI After Burn.............................................Flight Simulator........Sega Alteread Beast.........................................Action..................Sega Bardīs Tale, The.......................................RPG.....................Eletronic Arts Bardīs Tale, The 2.....................................RPG.....................Eletronic Arts Bardīs Tale, The 3.....................................RPG.....................Eletronic Arts Basketball.............................................Sports..................Commodore *Bionic Commando (USA).................................Action..................Capcom *Bionic Commando (Europe)..............................Action..................Capcom *Bombmania (with 4 players adapter)....................Strategy/Action.........Knights of Bytes Break Dance............................................Dance Simulator.........Epyx/Beck Tesh Bubble Bobble..........................................Puzzle..................Firebird *California Games......................................Sports..................Epyx Castle Wolfenstein.....................................Strategy/Action.........Muse Software *Castlevania...........................................Action/Platform.........Konami Commando...............................................Action/Shooter..........Sega Conflict in Vietnam....................................Real Time Strategy......Micro Prose Creatures..............................................Action/Platform.........Apex Creatures 2............................................Action/Platform.........Apex Defender of the Crown..................................Strategy/Action.........Cinemaware Die Hard 2: Dieharder..................................Arcade Shooter..........Grandslam *Dizzy (Series)........................................Action/Platform.........Codemasters *Donkey Kong (Series)..................................Action..................Nintendo *Dragonīs Lair.........................................Instant Action/FREE.....Micro-Projects Elite..................................................Shooter.................D.Braben/I.Bell Evil Dead..............................................Action..................Palace Software *Final Fight...........................................Beat 'em up.............Capcom *Ghouls'n Ghosts.......................................Action..................Capcom *Ghosts'n Goblins......................................Action..................Capcom *Golden Axe............................................Beat 'em up.............Sega *Great Giana Sisters, The..............................Platform................Rainbow Arts *Gyruss................................................Shooter.................????? *Ikkari Warriors.......................................Action..................SNK Impossible Mission.....................................Action..................Epyx *International Karate Plus.............................Fighting................System 3 It Is Magic............................................Platform................Stardust It Is Magic 2..........................................Platform................Stardust Jack Charlton's Match Fishing..........................Fishing.................Alligata James Bond 007.........................................Action..................????? James Pond 2 - Codename: Robocod.......................Platform................Millenium Soft. Jetpac.................................................Action..................????? Jumpman (Series).......................................Action..................Various *Jupiter Lander........................................Action..................Commodore Karateka...............................................Beat 'em up/Fighting....Broderbund Soft. Kings of the Beach.....................................Sports/Volleyball.......Eletronic Arts *Last Ninja, The.......................................Action..................System 3 *Last Ninja 2, The.....................................Action..................System 3 Last Ninja 3, The......................................Action..................System 3 Last Ninja Remix, The..................................Action..................System 3 *Lemmings..............................................Puzzle..................DMA Design *Little Computer People................................Human Pet...............Activision Lords of Conquest......................................Board Game/Strategy.....????? *Lord of the Rings.....................................Text Based RPG..........????? *Mario Bros. ..........................................Arcade..................Nintendo *Mayhem in Monsterland.................................Platform/Action.........Apex *Metal Gear............................................Action/Espionage........Konami Metal Warrior (Series).................................Action/Platform.........Eletric Harem Might and Magic........................................RPG.....................Activision Might and Magic Book 2.................................RPG.....................Activision *Monopoly Deluxe.......................................Board Game..............Leisure Genius Monty on the Run.......................................Action..................Gremlin Graphics Mood (Official Preview - http://noname.c64.org/mood)...3D 1st Person Shooter...No Name *Mood (Preview with sound at http://www.c64.com).......3D 1st Person Shooter...No Name *Newcomer Enhanced English Version.....................Adventure...............CID Out Run................................................Racing..................Sega Pac Man................................................Arcade/Puzzle...........Namco Paperboy...............................................Action..................Elite Systems Penguin Towers.........................................Action/Strategy.........Visualize Ping Pong..............................................Sports..................Konami Pit Fighter............................................Fighting................Tengen/Atari Pole Position (Cartridge)..............................Racing..................Namco Psycho Soldiers........................................Action..................SNK Q*Bert.................................................Strategy................????? *R-Type................................................Shooter.................Irem *Racing Destruction Set................................Racing..................Eletronic Arts Salamander.............................................Shooter.................Konami *Sentinel..............................................Strategy................British Telecom *Sex Games (18+ y.o. players).........................."Action"................Landisoft Shinobi................................................Action..................Sega *Sim City..............................................Real Time Strategy......Maxis *Simpsons, The.........................................Arcade Action...........Konami *Skate or Die..........................................Sports..................Eletronic Arts Ski or Die.............................................Winter Sports...........Eletronic Arts *Space Harrier.........................................Shooter.................Sega *Street Fighter (USA)..................................Fighting................Capcom *Street Fighter (UK)...................................Fighting................Capcom *Street Fighter 2......................................Fighting................Capcom *Strider...............................................Action..................Capcom *Strip Poker...........................................Card Game...............Artworx *Stunt Car Racer.......................................3D Racing...............Micro Prose *Super Mario Bros. ....................................Action/Platform.........Nintendo Super Monaco GP........................................Racing..................Sega Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles............................Beat 'em up.............Konami *Test Drive............................................Racing..................Accolade Test Drive 2...........................................Racing..................Accolade *Track and Field.......................................Olympic Games...........Konami *Turrican..............................................Platform/Shooter........Ocean *Turrican 2............................................Platform/Shooter........Ocean Turrican 3 (Preview at http://www.lemon64.com/total)...Platform/Shooter........Ocean Ultima (Series)........................................RPG.....................Origin Systems Uridium................................................Shooter.................GraftGold Water Polo.............................................Sports..................SLK Wheelchair Soccer......................................Sports..................Commodore Wizardry...............................................RPG.....................S.T. Chapman *Wonderboy.............................................Action/Platform.........Activision/Sega World Games............................................Various.................Epyx *WWF Wrestlemania......................................Wrestling...............Ocean X-Men Madness in Murderworld...........................Interactive.............NEC/Horizon *Zaxxon................................................Shooter.................Sega =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 3.0 - Copyright & End =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This FAQ is a Copyright of Simon (Thiago Simões), and you are NOT allowed to translate, post it in your site or any other media-vehicle without my consent, as well as rewrite this FAQ and sell this to ANYBODY. 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