I Got the Commodore 64 Ultimate! First Boot, First Impressions!

Step back into the golden age of home computing as I unbox the brand‑new Commodore 64 Ultimate!

This modern reimagining of the legendary C64 promises nostalgia, upgraded power, and a whole lot of retro charm — but does it live up to the name? In this episode we crack it open, explore what’s inside, and fire it up for the very first time.

In this video you’ll see:
🕹️ The full unboxing experience
💾 What’s new, what’s upgraded, and what stays true to the original
⚡ First boot, first impressions, and hands‑on gameplay
🔧 Open it up and see what's inside
🎶 Install a couple of ARMSID chips
🎤 My honest thoughts as a lifelong retro enthusiast

If you grew up with the Commodore 64, love retro tech, or just enjoy seeing iconic hardware reborn, you’re in the right place.

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What’s the FIRST game you’d load up on the C64 Ultimate?

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📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:25 History
02:53 Unboxing
09:51 First power on
10:26 Open it up and install ARMSIDs
17:33 Configuring the ARMSIDs
19:07 Other configuration options
25:51 Playing Jupiter Lander II
27:12 Testing with a wireless gamepad (CX78+)
28:08 The verdict! - What do I think?
31:58 Outro

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