Comparing C64 SID Chips (6581, 8580 & nano SwinSID) @DavePoo2
Comparing C64 SID Chips (6581, 8580 & nano SwinSID)  @DavePoo2
Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I've recorded audio from 3 of my C64's that have different sound chips in them so you can hear the differences.
Look out for Rodland, which goes stupendously wrong using the nano SwinSID.


0:00 Commando
1:04 Creatures 2
2:00 Rodland
2:51 R-Type Game
3:45 R-Type Main
4:20 Turrican I
5:39 Turrican II
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Comparing C64 SID Chips (6581, 8580 & nano SwinSID)

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