Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
WARNING REGARDING GENESIS CONTROLLERS: One of my viewers says that the controller may not be safe to use on a C64 (real or the C64u). I used one on my Amiga CD32 for a decade - so I assumed it was safe. It didn't hurt my C64u - even pushing the other buttons ... but let's be safe out there. Do your own research before using one. There are adapters that can make it safe. Here is one such product: retrorewind.ca/64-amiga-genesis-adapter
There is also a GitHub page that might be useful: github.com/SukkoPera/OpenC64MegaDrivePadAdapter
The new Commodore 64 Ultimate is an amazing piece of kit, but are you getting the most out of it? In this video, I break down 10 MORE essential tips, tricks, and hidden features that will save you time and help you master the hardware.
From emergency recovery modes and internal hardware secrets to playing MUS files directly and resolving drive ID conflicts—we cover it all. I even show you how to use the API to control your C64 remotely!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - Tip 1: Config Reset
0:30 - Tip 2: Emergency NTSC
0:57 - Tip 3: Dump Carts?
1:11 - Tip 4: Playing MUS
1:47 - Tip 5: BIN Hacks
2:29 - Tip 6: Internals Revisited
3:10 - Tip 7: The USB Ports
3:44 - Tip 8: API Unleashed
3:53 - Tip 9: SEGA
4:17 - Tip 10: Drive 8 Revisited
4:58 - Closer
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #RetroGaming #FPGA #Commodore #RetroComputing
WARNING REGARDING GENESIS CONTROLLERS: One of my viewers says that the controller may not be safe to use on a C64 (real or the C64u). I used one on my Amiga CD32 for a decade - so I assumed it was safe. It didn't hurt my C64u - even pushing the other buttons ... but let's be safe out there. Do your own research before using one. There are adapters that can make it safe. Here is one such product: retrorewind.ca/64-amiga-genesis-adapter
There is also a GitHub page that might be useful: github.com/SukkoPera/OpenC64MegaDrivePadAdapter
The new Commodore 64 Ultimate is an amazing piece of kit, but are you getting the most out of it? In this video, I break down 10 MORE essential tips, tricks, and hidden features that will save you time and help you master the hardware.
From emergency recovery modes and internal hardware secrets to playing MUS files directly and resolving drive ID conflicts—we cover it all. I even show you how to use the API to control your C64 remotely!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - Tip 1: Config Reset
0:30 - Tip 2: Emergency NTSC
0:57 - Tip 3: Dump Carts?
1:11 - Tip 4: Playing MUS
1:47 - Tip 5: BIN Hacks
2:29 - Tip 6: Internals Revisited
3:10 - Tip 7: The USB Ports
3:44 - Tip 8: API Unleashed
3:53 - Tip 9: SEGA
4:17 - Tip 10: Drive 8 Revisited
4:58 - Closer
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #RetroGaming #FPGA #Commodore #RetroComputing
