Commodore 64: Top 10 tips to common questions

By Floppy Deep Dive | May 09, 2021
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🚨 STOP! Don't buy ANYTHING retro until you watch this! 🚨

Getting back into Commodore 64? I learned these lessons the HARD way so you don't have to. This is the ONE video that answers every question you have about buying, connecting, and protecting your investment.

⚡ TIMESTAMPS - Jump to YOUR biggest question:

0:00 - Intro

1:23 - Can I use my old C64 Power Supply?

3:58 - Where can I get a Commodore 64/128?

5:41 - How should I buy retro computers online?

7:51 - Where can I get more information or ask questions about the Commodore 64 in 2021?

8:43 - How do I hook up my C64/128 to a monitor or TV in 2021?

10:27 - How can I save my floppies on my PC?

11:46 - What can I use to emulate C64 games on my PC?

12:32 - Where can I find games online for the C64?

13:10 - How can I emulate a 1541 if I don't own one?

14:26 - Who can repair my C64/128 if it's broken?

16:36 - Outro

💥 YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ The #1 mistake that kills C64s instantly (spoiler: it's your power supply!)

✅ Power supply that won't fry your chips (I own 3!)

✅ How I got my money back from Chinese scammers

✅ Secret VGA adapter that works with any monitor

✅ Why "untested" means "broken" in retro ads

🔥 GEAR I ACTUALLY USE & RECOMMEND:


Kevin Ottum Power Supplies (game changer!)

Ultimate II+ vs SD2IEC (honest comparison)

ZoomFloppy setup (with Hey Birt's tutorial)

Bill Pelton's diagnostic tools (C64 savior!)


⚠️ SCAM ALERT: I'll show you the $40 "emulator" that was complete garbage - and how PayPal got my money back in 1 week!

💬 QUESTIONS? Drop them below - I read EVERY comment!

🔔 SMASH that bell for more retro gold!


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How to Hook up my C64 to a VGA Monitor

https://youtu.be/yMJHOB3iKRA


How to create .D64 files

https://youtu.be/vhHvs3cEWCE


Purchase a Nubrick from Kevin Ottum - Email: Kevin@puppybreath.org

Zoomfloppy: Hey Birt! Setting up your Zoomfloppy https://youtu.be/rdAzAIPkbf4

Zoomfloppy: Hey Birt! Using Nibtools

https://youtu.be/mEv2vYH0ipw

Where to Get games and software: 8bit Show and Tell 2

https://youtu.be/A82HPdN7lsQ

Bill Pelton: Repairs C64 and sells Dead Test and Harness

Email: selsputers@aol.com