Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Commodore PC-10, also known as the Commodore Colt, is an IBM PC-compatible XT-class computer released in the late 1980s. Powered by the Intel 8088 CPU, this clone was Commodore’s answer to popular machines like the Blue Chip PC, Tandy 1000, and Leading Edge Model D.
In this video, I showcase my 1987 Commodore Colt PC-10, open up the case for a closer look at the hardware, and demo its CGA graphics (RGBi) output. I also explore what made this 8-bit/16-bit hybrid system a hidden gem in the world of DOS gaming and PC clones.
Interestingly, Commodore’s PC-10 design traces back to an Intel-licensed Dynalogic Hyperion platform, giving it a unique place in computing history.
Note: I mistakenly call the RGBi port “CGI” in the video—it is actually the RGB interface used with CGA monitors.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip back to the golden age of DOS computing and retro PC hardware!
DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)
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--- Video Index
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - History of the Commodore Colt PC
1:48 - Checking out the Commodore branded model F keyboard
2:15 - Front of the Commodore Colt
2:37 - Keyboard port and reset button
3:33 - Rear ports (mouse, composite and CGA video, serial and parallel)
4:48 - Opening the machine: 8-bit ISA slots, 8088 processor, 640KB RAM, etc
6:28 - Various CPU modes: 4.77MHz (standard), 7.16MHz (turbo) and 9.54MHz (double).
7:32 - Connecting a screen and powering up the Commodore Colt PC-10
8:27 - Booting with MS-DOS 5.0 floppy disks
9:18 - Testing both floppy drives A and B loading floppy disk directories
10:26 - Outro
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The Commodore PC-10, also known as the Commodore Colt, is an IBM PC-compatible XT-class computer released in the late 1980s. Powered by the Intel 8088 CPU, this clone was Commodore’s answer to popular machines like the Blue Chip PC, Tandy 1000, and Leading Edge Model D.
In this video, I showcase my 1987 Commodore Colt PC-10, open up the case for a closer look at the hardware, and demo its CGA graphics (RGBi) output. I also explore what made this 8-bit/16-bit hybrid system a hidden gem in the world of DOS gaming and PC clones.
Interestingly, Commodore’s PC-10 design traces back to an Intel-licensed Dynalogic Hyperion platform, giving it a unique place in computing history.
Note: I mistakenly call the RGBi port “CGI” in the video—it is actually the RGB interface used with CGA monitors.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip back to the golden age of DOS computing and retro PC hardware!
DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)
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--- Video Index
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - History of the Commodore Colt PC
1:48 - Checking out the Commodore branded model F keyboard
2:15 - Front of the Commodore Colt
2:37 - Keyboard port and reset button
3:33 - Rear ports (mouse, composite and CGA video, serial and parallel)
4:48 - Opening the machine: 8-bit ISA slots, 8088 processor, 640KB RAM, etc
6:28 - Various CPU modes: 4.77MHz (standard), 7.16MHz (turbo) and 9.54MHz (double).
7:32 - Connecting a screen and powering up the Commodore Colt PC-10
8:27 - Booting with MS-DOS 5.0 floppy disks
9:18 - Testing both floppy drives A and B loading floppy disk directories
10:26 - Outro
--- Channel Links
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ComMAYdore:
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#ComMAYdore #CommodorePC10 #RetroComputing #8088 #pc #Intel #RetroTech
