One of the best 8-bit computers ever made. It was produced from 1982 to 1993, and sold 30 million units.
History:
The C64's primary competition in the US in the '80s were the Atari 800 and Apple II, and it was highly superior to both in terms of graphics, sound, memory, price, and pretty much everything else. In Europe, and especially England, it competed against the Sinclair ZX Spectrum (which was a joke of a computer that somehow managed to be a success) and the Amstrad CPC (which was almost on par with the C64 and somehow managed to be a failure). It had several impressive features for its time: hardware-accelerated scrolling, eight hardware-accelerated sprites with automatic collision detection, and rudimentary scaling. It could also mix high-resolution and high-color graphics modes, providing extra detail in games; no other computer of the time could do this. Its software library is miles ahead of any other 8-bit computer, with thousands of games (some of its shoot-em-ups are good enough to rival R-Type), several word processing and spreadsheet applications, a few graphic editing programs, and even a window-based GUI. The C64 demoscene is still strong today, producing demos, graphics, and music that would have been thought impossible back in 1982 when the C64 was first released. The C64 is a true classic, and it deserves all of the respect that it gets.
History:
The C64's primary competition in the US in the '80s were the Atari 800 and Apple II, and it was highly superior to both in terms of graphics, sound, memory, price, and pretty much everything else. In Europe, and especially England, it competed against the Sinclair ZX Spectrum (which was a joke of a computer that somehow managed to be a success) and the Amstrad CPC (which was almost on par with the C64 and somehow managed to be a failure). It had several impressive features for its time: hardware-accelerated scrolling, eight hardware-accelerated sprites with automatic collision detection, and rudimentary scaling. It could also mix high-resolution and high-color graphics modes, providing extra detail in games; no other computer of the time could do this. Its software library is miles ahead of any other 8-bit computer, with thousands of games (some of its shoot-em-ups are good enough to rival R-Type), several word processing and spreadsheet applications, a few graphic editing programs, and even a window-based GUI. The C64 demoscene is still strong today, producing demos, graphics, and music that would have been thought impossible back in 1982 when the C64 was first released. The C64 is a true classic, and it deserves all of the respect that it gets.
Are you keeping up with the Commodore?
Because the Commodore's keeping up with you!
--Commodore 64 jingle/slogan
Because the Commodore's keeping up with you!
--Commodore 64 jingle/slogan
by Wormbaby January 15, 2009
A glorified gaming console that masqueraded as a computer. While it had some computing abilities, it was the gaming as well as the awesome SID chip (made midi files look like crap) that made the system unique
Dave: Commodore 64 was a great computer
Scott: I look at it as more of a gaming console with a keyboard, but still an awesome alternative to the Atari, and even gave the first generation NES a run for it's money in terms of graphics and gameplay.
Scott: I look at it as more of a gaming console with a keyboard, but still an awesome alternative to the Atari, and even gave the first generation NES a run for it's money in terms of graphics and gameplay.
by My Name Is Hugh...Mungus May 6, 2010
A series about 2 teen agers captured by the evil Dr.Poque to beta test his sinister console the Mega 64. It basically downloads old games to a players brain, making the experience all to real. They are 2 guys running through Clafornia dresses up as video game charecters. Some examples are Ghost and Goblins, dig dug, tetris, and Banjo and Kazooie. It is fricken awesome, and asides from red vs blue and lewis black its the coolest thing ever.
"Whats this robot for"
Marcus-"Ill tell you what it doesn't do...and that is kill people!"
Video Game designer-"I am a little hungry"
Marcus-"there is a muffin over there"
Dr.Poque from behind wall-...No! No!
Marcus-NOOOOO!!!!! (marcus...who is a puppet...flys at the man, hitting the muffin from him)
Marcus-"Ill tell you what it doesn't do...and that is kill people!"
Video Game designer-"I am a little hungry"
Marcus-"there is a muffin over there"
Dr.Poque from behind wall-...No! No!
Marcus-NOOOOO!!!!! (marcus...who is a puppet...flys at the man, hitting the muffin from him)
by Mustache Man March 19, 2005
The phrase said over the counter microphone whenever a hot chick enters certain food outlets. Should the phrase be unable to be said due to a female manager out back, a common practice is to press the special button 3 times on the till, displaying a message on the kitchen order screen of the same meaning.
Chick: *enters shop*
Sales assistant: "Service 64"
Kitchen staff: *stare through the food chute in awe*
Sales assistant: "Service 64"
Kitchen staff: *stare through the food chute in awe*
by King of 64 March 30, 2008
If it exists, Tony Stark was able to build it in a cave, with a box of scraps. (This is a common inside refrence to a famous line in teh movie Iron Man. It's sometimes used on 4chan)
"That's a nice looking Krupp Coal Excavator. Who would have the patience to build something like that?"
"Rule 64 states: TONY STARK WAS ABLE TO BUILD THIS IN A CAVE. WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS."
"Rule 64 states: TONY STARK WAS ABLE TO BUILD THIS IN A CAVE. WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS."
by /x/ January 26, 2009
A 1964 chevrolet Impala.Can Have A Top or no Top. This Car is A Classic Car. Usually riden by gangsters.Also seen as a Lowrider.
Example of Use of The Word "64' Impala":
Homie: Yo Homeboy lets go grab a bite.. I got the munchies..
Other Homie: Ight Homie Lets go Hop in my 64'Impala.
Homie: Yo Homeboy lets go grab a bite.. I got the munchies..
Other Homie: Ight Homie Lets go Hop in my 64'Impala.
by xXWhiTe06JokerxX August 15, 2006
a Nintendo 64 that shows up out of nowhere in your room that some idiot is waiting to take back from you. Its not real because you didn't pay for it but it looks just like the real thing and even plays all of its respective games.
Yo i got back from the club last night and saw a Doppleganger 64 in my room. as soon as i started to play it, my uncle took it back with all of its respective games.
by Perfect Darke May 16, 2010