Commodore 64
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| Commodore 64 | |
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| Manufacturer | Commodore International |
| Type | Console |
| Release Date | August 1982 |
| Media | cartridges, Disk, Tape |
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| Special Features | 8-bit MOS Technology 6510 microprocessor, 64KB memory, 64 KB of RAM and a 1-Mhz chip |
| Units Sold | 30 million |
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| Competitor(s) | ZX Spectrum |
| Predecessor | Commodore VIC-20 |
| Successor | Amiga |
The Commodore 64 or C64 was released in August 1982 by Commodore Business Machines. It was the best-selling single personal computer model of all time. The Commodore 64 became well known primarily as a gaming and home entertainment platform with well over 18,000 unique game titles. The company did not create games itself but depended on third party developers to create games. The computer was discontinued on April 1994.
The "64" in the name Commodore 64 refers to its 64KB of RAM.
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