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Commodore SX64 question

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hi all I have a UK commodore sx64 which is working apart from the floppy drive but is missing it's case so I have a complete usa version one on its way. Now to test the USA one could I use the UK power supply in it by swapping them over and are most of the …

Should Commodore 8250 disk drives be "banging" the drive heads when homing?

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hi again, starting another thread for a different question about the same device. The drives in my Commodore 8250 disk station don't seem to know when they're at track zero, and I wonder whether that's normal like for the Apple ][ drives, or whether there …

Commodore 8250 disk station making loud buzzing noise

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hi all, I got a Commodore 8250 disk station last weekend. It's working mostly fine, but the drives needed some service and I removed the filter cap after it blew up on me. (I looked for Rifas, didn't find any and thought I'd be safe - I was wrong! It stan …

Help me fix my Commodore PET ?

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hi everyone. I am trying to fix my trusty little Commodore PET 4016 that was, back in the days, modded to 32K with this RAM arrangement that should be hell to troubleshoot. I've ordered a ROMULATOR and it boots normally when only dip switch 3 is on, whi …
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The Faery Tale Adventure - The Definitive Review! Amigos: Everything Amiga 441

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

The Faery Tale Adventure had it all - 17,000 screens, beautiful art and sprites, and a great soundtrack! Why is it so often overlooked? We unravel its mystery on this week's Amigos: Everything Amiga! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https:// …
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Lemmings - A complete review of the definitive Amiga puzzle game. Amigos: Everything Amiga 440

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

The Amigos EVERYTHING Amiga Podcast is back with a CLASSIC...maybe the NUMBER ONE AMIGA GAME OF ALL TIME! That's right, it's LEMMINGS from the brilliant minds at DMA Design and Psygnosis! We'll kill a TON of Lemmings and see if this sucker hol …
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Indianapolis 500 - The Amiga's Crown Jewel of Racing? Amigos: Everything Amiga 439

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Join Amigo Aaron and John "Boatofcar" Shawler as we hop in the drivers seat and take a test run with Indianapolis 500 - The Simulation on the Amiga! Plus, stay around for all the Commodore Amiga news of the week and MORE! ? Support our wacky, we …
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PD Platforming Pac-Man! PLAT-MAN on Amigos: Everything Amiga 438

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Jumping Pac-mans! Plat-Man gets his turn on Amigos this week as we delve into this Naughty Ones inspired game! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 8:49 Plat-Man Review 38:57 R …
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Amigos Christmas Special - Super Delivery Boy Holiday Rush and more! Amigos: Everything Amiga 433

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Join Amigo Aaron and John "Boatofcar" Shawler for a holiday themed Amigos - Everything Amiga Show! This time around, we'll be playing SUPER Delivery Boy: The Holiday Shift, plus we'll be looking at some Holiday music, art, and stories fro …
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Super Tennis Champs - The Best 16-bit Tennis Game. Amigos: Everything Amiga 432

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

This week, we review Super Tennis Champs! It's simply the best Amiga tennis game. ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 8:17 Super Tennis Champs Review 34:25 RetroRewind. …
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3D Adventure from Psygnosis - Infestation Review! Amigos: Everything Amiga 431

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Infestation was all 3D, all the time in 1990--the Amiga could handle it! But does it hold up in 2023? ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:18 Infestation Review 35:10 Retro …
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Blood Money Review - Psygnosis Takes on the Euro Shooter! Amigos: Everything Amiga 430

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

There's a WHOLE LOT MORE COMING! Blood Money had it all--great box art, a rocking intro...but what about the game? ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 18:02 Blood Mone …
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Wipeout on the Amiga in 1989! Powerdrome Reviewed on Amigos: Everything Amiga 428

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Powerdrome brought 3D space racing to the Amiga in 1989. It's EA pushing the limits once again! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Ridiculous Banter 6:39 Powerdrome Review 37:51 RetroRewind.ca for al …
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Myth - BRUTAL Amiga Platforming! Amigos: Everything Amiga 427

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Straight out of System 3, Myth combines platforming, beat-em-ups, and puzzle solving into one globe-spanning adventure! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 8:53 Myth Review …
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Lock and Load for Retro Justice: Narco Police on Amigos: Everything Amiga 426

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Get ready for Spanish Amiga Mayhem as we look at Narco Police, a 1991 3D cave blast-em up! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 4:49 Narco Police Review 34:14 RetroRewind.ca fo …
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Amiga Deep Dive! Subwar 2050 - Amigos: Everything Amiga

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 3 months ago

Dive deep into the aquatic future of Subwar 2050 on the Amiga! ?? Navigate the depths and experience intense underwater combat, cutting-edge submersible tech, and a world where the ocean's abyss holds secrets darker than its waters! ? Support our wack …

SoCal Vintage Computer Gaming Group meet #4

VCFed about 3 months ago

Greetings, programs! Just letting you all know, our next SoCal Vintage Computer Gaming Group meet is happening on March 10th from 11am - 6pm at the Claremont Packing House in Claremont, CA. This is a FREE event with Free parking. We will have lots of vint …

FS: Commodore 1541 5.25" Disk Drive

VCFed about 3 months ago

For sale is a used Commodore 1541 disk drive. The drive itself is in good physical condition but is untested. It does power up but that is as far as I can test it with the equipment I have. Asking $80 shipped CONUS or best reasonable offer. …

Commodore PET 2001 troubleshooting

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hello everybody, a friend of mine found his old pet in the basement and wanted to test if it still worked...unfortunately it didn't. He turned it on with the cover opened and observed a small flash and heard a "pop" (and it smelled like somethin …

Commodore PET 2001-N garbled and truncated screen.

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hello, A few months ago we bought a Commodore PET 2001-N in a known-to-be-not-working condition. It had, apparently, spent the last 30 years of it's life hiding in a loft and copious dust and rust bears that out. I have fixed several problems so far (see …

Amiga user here

VCFed about 3 months ago

Had Amiga 500 as a teen, now getting into Amiga retro scene. Fortunately started the 'retro thing' right on time in 2010's when one could grab Amiga for peanuts, which is what I did. Currently own: Amiga 500 rev6 UK version Amiga 500 rev6 New Art edition …

Commodore 1084ST monitor (horizontal width problem) - looking for inductor

VCFed about 3 months ago

The existing Horizontal Width has little to no effect. I assume the inductor is busted. I used my multimeter and actually did measure something like .028mH - .080mH (min vs max position when turning the inductor) but I am skeptical does it actually work as …

Commodore 1081 monitor dim image

VCFed about 3 months ago

Hi everyone, Today I purchased a very clean looking Commodore 1081 monitor, but it doesn't seem to work properly... I tried connecting my amiga 500 to the scart connector and there does seem to be an image (kickstart hand), but it is very dim. (see atta …
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Review: THEC64 Collection 3 (Evercade) - A Third Helping Of Commodore Classics

Time Extension about 3 months ago

Third time's a charm?After mining the C64 back catalogue with THEC64 Collection 1 and THEC64 Collection 2, you'd assume it was slim pickings with this third instalment – and, to a degree, you'd be right. While there are some big names included in THEC64 …

Jump 'n Bump - Multiplayer mayhem with Cute bunnies in this WIP Commodore Amiga OCS game!

Indie Retro News about 3 months ago

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