Commodore 64 Ultimate Line-Up Expands with C64C Edition Later This Year
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- Commodore announces the C64C Ultimate, a new edition of the Commodore 64 Ultimate with a sleek 1986-1994 design, available for pre-order with shipping in late 2026.
- The company reacquired original 40-year-old injection tooling to authentically recreate the C64C case, including unique imperfections like flow marks from the original production.
- The C64C Ultimate offers identical performance to the original breadbin model, powered by FPGA hardware, and includes demos, games, and a user guide.
- Three editions are available: BASIC Beige ($299.99), Starlight Edition ($349.99) with reactive lighting, and Founder's Edition ($499.99) with gold accents.
- Commodore plans more products in 2026, blending retro and futurism themes, following the success of the Commodore 64 Ultimate praised by critics.