May '00 Headlines

For those who think about the 1980s, one particular product stands out in past recollections: the Commodore 64 system. The Commodore 64 was a gaming console utilizing "then-standard" 8-bit graphics, 64K of conventional memory, 2 joystick ports, TV Video Out, and a 5.25" inch disk drive. While the game titles did not have awe-striking graphics like today's crop of titles, they were most entertaining beyond any shadow of a doubt.

The C64 prevailed as a gaming standard throughout the 80s. However in the latter portion of that decade, PCs became more popular for end-user entertainment. More and more games became designed for the DOS operating system. The DOS "steam-roll" effect would balloon into the 90s, and as a byproduct, Commodore 64/128 systems essentially became novelty items.

Enter the Year 2000. Some people are looking for a link to their past-- a select few want to get their hands back on the Commodore 64 again. Instead of buying used equipment which is not guaranteed to function (as well as dealing with hindering television resolution), one can get a C64 Emulator for their standard PC.

For C64 emulation, we here at CALROG.COM endorse the VICE software. This software plays back Commodore ROMs quite impressively, and also includes user notification of the `current frame rate`. This is very helpful in determining video "smoothness" throughout all ROM titles. This software also tells the user what actual speed the program is running at-- in percentage increments.

The VICE player supports the following extensions (as tested through our site): *.d64, *.t64,*.p00, and *.prg. Targeted for the Win32 format, the VICE player is ran under the Windows GUI for user convenience. Updates are available when specific software bugs are discovered.

For those of you out there wanting a piece of the 1980s, don't let the opportunity pass when considering `legacy-gaming`. The VICE emulator is sure to pull up a memory or two when you first launch the software.

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