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🥋 C64 vs Atari 800XL: 7 EPIC "K" Games Compared! Which System ACTUALLY Won? 🥋
After 40+ hours on real hardware, I’ve finally settled the Commodore 64 vs Atari 800XL battle—for seven of the most iconic “K” games in 8-bit history! From Jordan Mechner's cinematic masterpiece Karateka to Lucasfilm's mind-bending Koronis Rift, these comparisons will shock you.
🎮 No emulators. No filters. Just raw gameplay on original machines.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro: The Ultimate "K" Games Showdown
01:21 - Karateka: Cinematic Beauty vs Combat Precision
05:03 - Kennedy Approach: Air Traffic Control Madness
09:39 - Kikstart: Motorcycle Mayhem Compared
12:40 - Keystone Kapers: 2019 C64 Port vs Atari Classic
16:55 - Koronis Rift: Lucasfilm's Fractal Technology
21:08- Kid Grid: Amidar-Style Action Showdown
24:42 - Kangaroo: 1993 Homebrew vs 1983 Original!
27:40 - FINAL VERDICT: Which System Wins?
⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Side-by-side gameplay footage on REAL hardware
✅ Hidden technical differences you've NEVER noticed
✅ Surprising twists—like a 1993 homebrew on the C64
✅ Graphics, sound, and control comparisons that settle debates
✅ Behind-the-scenes developer stories and oddball facts
💬 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU:
Which system do YOU think won this round? Drop your verdicts in the comments—especially if you grew up with one of these!
Team C64 or Team Atari? Make your voice heard.
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