I took advantage of the cleaning of one of my Drean Commodore 64C to try the Cute 32 (CBM Universal Tape Emulator) also with this version of the C64, i have nothing else to say except that it works perfectly.

The output video is in black and white because the DREAN is made in Argentina and uses the PAL-N standard.

Gallery:

Hoxs64 written by David Horrocks is a Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows (DirectX 11+)

The emulator substantially reproduces this legacy machine in minute detail.

Changelog (v1.0.23.1 -> v1.1.0.1):

• Fix missing XInput1_4.dll error on Windows 7.
• New DirectX 11.1 graphics implementation to replace the old DirectX 9 implementation. Requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 runtime installation.
• Fix CPU DMA timing bug with SHA SHX SHY.
• CIA shift register timing fixes to accommodate Vice testprogs:
  • cia-sdr-icr-new.prg
  • cia-sdr-icr-old.prg
  • cia-sdr-load.prg
• New ImgGui based file selector for full screen mode with option to opt out of windowed mode use.
• Added 100Hz full screen frame rate doubler option to help prevent IPS LCD pixel burn in when using G-Sync.
• Improved G-Sync performance with the host CPU aggressive mode.
• Fix joystick settings dialog configuration fault.
• Added aspect ratio resizing option to windowed mode.
• Added 6th key to the joystick assignment key map.
• Fix configuration save / load of joystick fire 2.

Download:

• Hoxs64 32/64 bit (1254)

source: hoxs64.net

Exhausted and Old but always better than ever the Commodore 64 looks down the newcomer with immense scorn; the Sinclair ZX Spectrum NEXT (Accelerated Version).

Three years have passed since the campaign on Kickstarter was opened and although i’m a Commodore man i have decided to take this bad misstep.

Many things have changed in three years and in that period i did not have money problems to spend for these fucking lame things, now and probably in the future is no longer possible.

I don’t just like collecting but also owning, whether it is a beautiful or ugly, new or old, if attracts me for some obscure reason, it must be mine.

Tests and updates that have been made:

• RAM upgrade from 1Mb to 2Mb
• Added a Piezo Buzzer.
• RGB/VGA Port Lock posts fitted.
• Update to the latest firmware version from GITHUB (downloadable here).
• VGA Video Output Test.
• RGB Video Output (SCART) Test.
• Loading Games/Demos from SD-CARD.
• Loading Games from Cassette Recorder.
• Testing new CORE.
• CP/M OS.
• 8BitDo Wireless Gamepad (Black Edition) Test.

I leave you with some photos of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum NEXT.

If you are interested in more information and photos go to the official support page.

Last minute:

After upgrading the Firmware and OS of the Spectrum Next from GIT (NextZXOS v2.06I / Firmware 1.29C / System/Next 1.3.2) the things are much better now.
Also an update of the piSend, the SID/XM/MOD… Audio Format Player has been released.
Player absolutely necessary and that could not miss going to make up for the bad audio of the AY/YM.

Gallery:

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source: specnext.com

Cute 32 – CBM Universal Tape Emulator by Manosoft

Has been passed a while since Manosoft (known for the C64SD, Princess and Princess Ultra) announced the arrival of the CUTE 32,
but now this jewel Made in Italy is finally available.

The group Manosoft consists of two people; Hawui1 (Andrea) takes care of the software part and Manosoft (Damiano) takes care of the hardware part.

The CUTE 32 is a CBM Universal Tape Emulator which means that it works with most Commodore machines.

• Commodore 64
• Commodore VIC-20
• Commodore Plus4
• Commodore C16/C116
• Commodore PET

The heart of CUTE 32 is enclosed in a FABULOUS small-scale reproduction of a Commodore Datassette 1530 (C2N).

The finishing and the quality of the material used for the external box is something of spectacular both to the touch and aesthetically.

The ease of use is Manosoft style, which is all very intuitive; WIFI connection, File Management and options on the CUTE 32 Display and finally with the Windows application.

The main features are many and i try to summarize them very briefly, at the bottom of the page i leave you the official Link of the WEB page
where you can find the complete list of technical characteristics.

Main Technical Features:

• Remote Control Console program that allows you to use all the functions of the CUTE32 from a PC via Wi-Fi.
• CUTE32 has a display and a keyboard and can be used in all its functions even without a PC.
• Ability to control multiple cards simultaneously from a remote device via the console.
• Firmware update directly from CUTE 32 if connected via WIFI or via a file downloadable from the website www.manosoft.it.
• Real Time clock with automatic update.
• Fully digital, logarithmic volume adjustment of the buzzer.
• Player compatible with TAP V0, V1 and V2 – DMP V0 and V1 – HTAP V0. All positioning functions are active on any file format.
• Progress bar that allows you to understand where you are in the virtual tape.
• PCB designed to reduce noise and RF interference, optimized impedance to minimize signal deformations.
• Very high quality case printed with the latest 3D technologies (even better quality than a printed container) and designed with CAD / CAM
• Visual Azimuth check functionality directly on the display with two levels of precision that allows accurate adjustment of the Azimuth of the recorder before grabbing.
• .. and much more.

What is supplied with the CUTE 32:

• 1 8-pole miniDin cable for connection to the Commodore 16/116/ Plus4.
• 1 Tape adapter for connection to the Commodore 64 / VIC20 / PET.
• 1 Micro USB cable for external power supply.
• 1 A care leaflet for the precautions for use in Italian / English.
• 1 User manual in Italian / English.
• 1 Metal pin for Factory Reset.
• 1 Sticker to replace the graphics of the CUTE 32 with one similar to the original of the Commodore Datassette 1530 (C2N).

I thanks Manosoft, it was really a pleasure and an honor to try the CUTE 32.

I tried the CUTE 32 with a U64 (Ultimate 64) and a Commodore PET and everything works perfectly.

Gallery:

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Video:

source: manosoft.it

Commodore Magic Voice Speech Module:

“Magic Voice” is an expansion cartridge for the Commodore 64 that can speak 235 predefined words.

Magic Voice does not combine words from phonemes, but contains 235 prerecorded words in a 16 KB ROM. It was meant to be used with tape, disk or cartridge based software that made use of the extension, but few titles were released.

Without any extra software, the speech features are accessible through added BASIC commands.

Commodore Expander FM Sound Module:

The Commodore Sound Expander or SFX Sound Expander is a sound synthesizer cartridge with 9 voices for the Commodore 64.

It was developed by Richard Watts. The synthesizer chip is a Yamaha YM3526 OPL, which can upgraded by a YM3812 OPL2 chip, which is also used by AdLib- and Soundblaster sound cards in PCs.

This cartridge was produced by Music Sales Limited in the UK and marketed as “Commodore SFX series” by Commodore world-wide.

Gallery:

source: pagetable.com – c64-wiki.com

The SIEL Sound Buggy system is a music module expansion (synthesizer) released around 1985 in Italy for Commodore 64.

VOICE Buggy interface transforms the Commodore 64 into an entry-level arranger for family: just plug the interface to the CMB64 then turn on your old retro beast and load the included software by tape or drive.

SYNTHESIS unit based on a M112B1 (SGS Thompson) organ tone generator already found on other synth like SIEL DK-70 able to generate only digital square waves.

DRUM up to 28 preset drum patterns styles are available like Rock, Samba, March, Swing, Tango, Beguine, Disco, Funky and more. Drum section is an indipendent circuits and generates 4 percussions instruments: kick, snare, hihat and rimshot.

SEQUENCER simples 2 tracks sequencer with arpeggiator that can be hooked to Midi interface system with special interface and master keyboard including SIEL CM K49.

MEMORY:

• 14 patch presets
• 14 free slots for edit
• 500 events
• 100 chords

Songs can be saved to disk or magnetic tapes.

Gallery:

Download:

• SIEL Sound Buggy Brochure (Italian) (797)
• SIEL Sound Buggy D64 Software (654)

source: polynominal.com

NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK

Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.

Titles:

• Toxic (2020 Edition) +3D
• Krakens V2 +
• Bucket Wars V1.2 +
• Evolution +7DGM
• Astro Panic +2
• Amok Preview +
• Dynasty Wars +5DGHI
• Alternate Reality – The City +11D [REU]
• Mario’s Cement Factory Preview
• Krakens V2 +2D
• My Life V1.4 +6HD
• Atic Atac +1D
• Megamania C64 +D
• Gyruss +7HDG Top Score Edition
• The Curse of Rabenstein +D [LAXITY]
• The Curse of Rabenstein +D [HF]
• 911 Tiger Shark +2DF
• Airwolf +2DF
• Freddy Hardest +2DF
• Netherworld USA +3
• Space Fire Preview +
• LogiTrumps
• Char Snake 64 +
• LogiTrumps (128)
• LogiTrumps VS (128)
• Chiller 2 Preview
• Chiller 2 Preview 2 +3H
• The Curse of Rabenstein +D
• Dragon Ninja +7D (IDE64)
• UN Squadron +6DFGI
• Nucleo 448 [seuck]
• Tiny Quest Preview +
• The Curse of Rabenstein +DS
• RodMän V1.2 +3
• Meteor Strike +2
• Koekoek-Koekoek +D [dutch]
• C64 Snail Maze +
• City Bomber 4k
• DKJ Game & Watch +1D
• Quiltrex64 Preview
• Merge 64 +1H
• Merge 64 +D
• Cosmic Balance
• Tiny Quest Preview 2 +3
• Giana Sisters Junior +2
• Hercules – Slayer of the Damned +5DMI
• Ghost Town 64 +1P
• Ghost Town 64
• Ghost Town 64 +1D
• Klett Training Spanisch +D [german]
• Ghost Town 64 +9D
• Quiltrex64 Preview 2 +
• Wurmspiel 20
• Tai-Pan +DG
• Ace of Aces +4D
• Kobo64 +5D [cartridge]
• Toilet Paper Stacker +1HD
• Toilet Paper Stacker
• Curse of the Aztec Temple
• TenDrive 10liner Game
• City Bomber 4K +HF
• C64 Early Goldies Classic Games Collection
• Neptune Lander Preview 2
• Pacemaker +T
• Fold’em Preview 2 +
• Quiltrex64 Preview V3
• Quiltrex64 Preview 3
• Flying Saucers Preview
• Rudy Hammer +3DH
• Amok +1F
• Amok
• Filled In
• Street Sports Football +D
• Street Sports Basketball +D
• Street Sports Baseball +D
• Street Sports Soccer +D
• Mancala +DG

Download: All Games in One Archive (5344)

source: csdb.dk

DirMaster is a Windows-based GUI application designed to help Commodore enthusiasts explore and manage their disk image collections.

DirMaster supports common (and uncommon) emulator disk image formats (such as .d64, .d81, .d2m, etc), almost every native Commodore archival format (such as .arc, .sda, .lnx, etc), and many native graphic formats (such as koala, doodle, amica, etc).

DirMaster was designed to give users a perfect blend of familiar appearance (e.g. natural looking disk image contents using the PETSCII character set) and modern GUI functionality (e.g. drag and drop, opening multiple disk images at once). The first version of DirMaster was released in 2006

Issues reported by users that were resolved in v3.1.5:

• BAM can display a file chain for an offset file depending on Show Deleted Files toggle [0200] (M. Huth)
• allow VIC-20 BASIC files to be viewed [0201] (S. Houdek)

Issues resolved due to user interest in v3.1.5:

DirMaster has supported 40 track disks since v3 in a limited read-only manner. Some users (most recently, hedning/G*P) expressed interest in better support for 40 track .d64; in response, v3.1.5 resolves these issues, with more features likely in a future version:

• PrologicDOS diskname and id are read from the wrong location [0176]
• improve detection of PrologicDOS, DolphinDOS and SpeedDOS [0208]
• blocks free doesn’t account for tracks 36-40 when an extended track DOS format is detected [0209]
• enable writing files to tracks 36-40 on extended DOS format d64 [0210]
• extending a disk from 35 to 40 tracks should initialize the extra BAM for a default extended DOS (default = DolphinDOS) [0211]

Thanks to all who made an effort to submit bug reports and feedback. If you sent a bug report and don’t see it addressed here, don’t worry, it’s in the queue.

Other issues resolved in v3.1.5:

• Can’t set a sector error to 29 [0202]
• a .cvt file that contained a .cvt file would unarchive back to the containing .cvt [0203]

Download: DirMaster v3.1.5 (807)

source: style64.org/dirmaster

This monitor is the PAL predecessor to the Commodore 1802. It appears to be a contemporary of the CM-141 and the brown-casing 1802. They both have dual inputs (Composite video/audio, and chroma/luma/audio) with a switch in front to select between them.

The Monitor although in excellent condition don’t work correctly, the image displayed was in black and white.

The problem was the oxidation of a little trimmer (see photo / orange trimmer) and it was enough to turn it a bit and put it back in its original position.

Other small defects fixed:

• Bad geometry – Calibration of the Deflection yoke.
• Out of Focus – Calibration Trimmer Focus on Flyback.
• V-HOLD fine adjustment on the Monitor PCB.
• Glued a piece of plastic broken at the base of the monitor.

Gallery:

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Download: Commodore Monitor Model 1801 Instruction Manual (890)

source: gona.mactar.hu/Commodore/monitor/

NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK

Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.

Titles:

• Words8 +D
• Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde +DPGS
• Indigoo
• TOOP V1.00
• 8Bit-Slicks (Update 2020-01-05)
• TOOP +1D
• King’s Valley +4DGH
• Castle Nightmare +3
• Katabatia +4D
• Neoclyps +4DGHM
• The Towers of Hanoi +T
• Into Hinterland World
• Flax +D
• Alea Preview +
• Pac-Man 25th Anniversary Edition 64 +HG
• Into Hinterland World +
• Kkniffel V2.32
• Wolves Preview +
• Into Hinterland World +4
• Sly Spy Secret Agent +H
• Die Hard 2 +6
• Crackpots
• Crackpots V1.01 +1D
• Crackpots +1D
• Crackpots V1.01
• Unnamed Dungeon Crawler Preview
• Fire! +
• Fire! +1H
• Hero of the Golden Talisman USA +3DPF
• Artura USA +1D
• The Last V8 USA +3PD
• Speed King USA +1PD
• Energy Warrior USA +3D
• Donald’s Snow Fight +2
• Major Blink +1H
• Skywalker +G
• Kaiser +5DGF [english]
• Metall Glimmer Really Buggy Preview !!
• Major Blink +2DH
• Major Blink
• Kalaspuffs Expressen +6H [swedish]
• Freakout Preview
• Escape +5HT
• Bucket Wars 128 [C128]
• Return of the Lions Preview
• One on One Preview
• Alternate Reality – The City +11D
• The Queen’s Footsteps +D
• Plumber’s Smile Preview +
• Moonshadow 2 Preview V2
• The Queen’s Footsteps +D
• 105 +2D
• You Had One Job +
• Alien Syndrome +9HD [IDE64]
• Old Tower +2
• Old Tower +1D
• Old Tower +2D
• 10×10! +D
• Old Tower +3
• Old Tower +3D
• Hat Trick 2020
• 10×10! +HD
• Vega
• Drunken Chopsticks
• Angle Racer 64
• PSI-5 Trading Company +4D
• Vega +3
• Drunken Chopsticks +1HF
• MatchSCII
• Bucket Wars V1.1 +
• Bucket Wars 1.1 [C128]
• J.E.R.O. +
• Beatnik Bert +
• Old Tower +3D
• Catgame Preview
• Toxic (2020 Edition) +3D
• Toxic (2020 Edition)

Download: All Games in One Archive (6449)

source: csdb.dk

DirMaster is a Windows-based GUI application designed to help Commodore enthusiasts explore and manage their disk image collections.

DirMaster supports common (and uncommon) emulator disk image formats (such as .d64, .d81, .d2m, etc), almost every native Commodore archival format (such as .arc, .sda, .lnx, etc), and many native graphic formats (such as koala, doodle, amica, etc).

DirMaster was designed to give users a perfect blend of familiar appearance (e.g. natural looking disk image contents using the PETSCII character set) and modern GUI functionality (e.g. drag and drop, opening multiple disk images at once). The first version of DirMaster was released in 2006

Issues reported by users that were resolved in v3.1.4:

• On a d81, we cannot navigate into a subdirectory created inside a subdirectory [0193] (scott.hutter)
• A large (32 blocks) GEOS VLIR file that cannot be copied between disks [0188] (user provided test file, thank you! birt_j)
• When exiting DirMaster, saving all modified disk images by clicking “Yes to all” fails silently [0183] (stephan-andres)
• Exported .cvt files don’t conform with .cvt format’s magic string [0184] (wweicht)
• Certain small GEOS files are not exportable or copy-able between disks [0187] (user provided test files, thank you! wweicht)

Thanks to all who made an effort to submit bug reports. If you sent a bug report and don’t see it addressed here, don’t worry, it’s in the queue.

Other issues resolved in v3.1.4:

• High CPU usage when BAM view is open [0198]
• Editing a GEOS date stamp in File Properties has no effect [0192]
• File Property modified indicator (bold text) isn’t reset when selecting a new file [0195]
• File Properties GEOS description field ‘help text’ is not updated when selecting a different file [0197]
• Application crash when no file is selected and certain GEOS properties are changed in File Properties dialog [0194]
• GEOS file properties date reports a day and month 1 step larger than actual GEOS [0191]
• cvt files use the global fill byte setting to pad records, but shouldn’t [0189]
• GEOS description field in file properties dialog sometimes displays garbage [0190]

Download: DirMaster v3.1.4 (673)

source: style64.org/dirmaster

NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK

Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.

Titles:

• 105 Preview +2D
• Soccer – Cup Finale
• Alice – Escape from Wonderland Preview
• Dungeons of Doom +6HD
• Freeze64 +1D
• Break & Enter Preview
• Bored Gold Tune
• Chiller 2 Preview +3
• Street Fighter +3DFGI [us version]
• Brain Death +2PF
• Two on Two +D [IDE64 Release]
• Amazon Tales
• King’s Valley +
• Amazon Tales +5D
• Santas Funky Factory +1D
• Kaiser +5DG [german]
• Unhallowed +D
• Grime 6502 +D
• Cosmic Force Preview +
• XCB Invaders +
• Moonsweeper +4DG
• Silverwolf – Part One +D
• Neptune Lander Preview
• The Dogboy – Part One +D
• The Life of a Lone Electron +DS
• Manic Miner 64DX
• Stargate
• CubeSim64 &DF
• Magnetoball +1D
• Deer Creek
• Merry Christmas Shift
• Jetdroid +2D
• UFO Cownapper Preview +2
• Hunter’s Moon +1PDF
• Fold’em Preview
• Operation: Sabotage
• LVDVS +D
• Atom Splitting +1D
• Mindfield 20
• 105 Preview 2 +2D
• The Dogboy +DPS
• Bombcatch +1HD
• Spoil
• Spoil +3
• Elite 128 2.0
• Frank Bruno’s Boxing +4DF
• Color Clash Preview
• 404 game perview
• Silverwolf +DS
• Math Challenge 128 [Commodore 128]
• Jai Alai (Disk Version 2020) [spanish]
• Goldrake +2 V18.0.0 Remake [seuck]
• Words8 (Proper release: OK)

Download: All Games in One Archive (5474)

source: csdb.dk

The C64 Mini & Max. There are those who like it and those who don’t.

There are those who like and those who do not like said Totò in the movie “Totò in color“, personally they make me throw up both. I have nothing more to say about these two terrible objects that try to EMULATE the Commodore 64 and the VIC-20 and should remember the 80s.

Why did i buy them ? i bought them because i like to collect beautiful things and ugly things, useless things and even more useless things.

So there is no a real “why”, i can only say that i haven’t even tried them, they are still packaged and will remain packed forever.

This is a little update of Super Mario Bros for the Commodore 64 from Zeropaige.

Changelog:

• Fixed sprites on wrong pages in manual.
• Removed debug border color change.

Download: Super Mario Bros 64 v1.2 (8655)

This is a little update of Super Mario Bros for the Commodore 64 from Zeropaige.

Changelog:

• Fixed detection of Schnedler Systems Turbo Master CPU.
• Fixed player-brick bounce issue.
• Joystick/keyboard routine made even more robust.
• Various small visual fixes.
• Gameloop runs slightly faster.

Download: Super Mario Bros 64 v1.1 (1448)