![MiSTer (FPGA) C64: Loading a real Tape into the C64 via the ACD port [Dont Break the Balls] @NML32](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wvtQIBmj_DM/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Links are in the description:
MiSTer Core: C64_20220201.rbf
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Update: I'm having more failed attempts at loading real tapes through the ACD than successes.
I'm loading a real Commodore 64 tape into the MiSTer FPGA Commodore 64 core via the ADC tape in port. I'm using a cheap portable tape player.
amazon.com/dp/B0893ZWVT2?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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The tape loaded in this video was "Don't Break the Balls" by DoubleSided Games
doublesidedgames.com/shop/commodore/commodore-64/dont-break-the-balls
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About the Game:
DBTB is an action/puzzle game for 1 or 2 players in cooperation or duel!
Controlling a fan, you need to blow the bubbles up and prevent them from bursting! Of course, the fan needs the energy to work and needs to be recharged often by moving it to the sides of the screen.
Team working on the project:
Emiliano Paglia (design and code)
Saul Cross (graphics, music, and sound)
Ten Chu (box art)
Main features of the game:
Fast-paced action/puzzle game
30 levels
Two players duel and co-op action
Joystick and paddles support!
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MiSTer Sellers:
- d3fmod.com (Mini-ITX Ironclad Plus)
- misteraddons.com
- antoniovillena.es/store
- ultimatemister.com
Mister FPGA Wiki Project:
github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_MiSTer/wiki
Mister Forum discussion:
misterfpga.org
MiSTer IRC Channel
irc.libera.chat:6667 ##MiSTerFPGA
MiSTer RGB 15kHz compatibility:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Le6cJ0Fzxgo3pglolequL6Fq1WynjaPWTT_jkZlBbI/edit#gid=159294492
Sorgelig's MiSTer Cores:
github.com/MiSTer-devel
MiSTer Facebook Group:
facebook.com/groups/1870135613286506
#MiSTerFPGA #C64 #Don'tBreakTheBalls #DoubleSidedGames
Links are in the description:
MiSTer Core: C64_20220201.rbf
================================================
Update: I'm having more failed attempts at loading real tapes through the ACD than successes.
I'm loading a real Commodore 64 tape into the MiSTer FPGA Commodore 64 core via the ADC tape in port. I'm using a cheap portable tape player.
amazon.com/dp/B0893ZWVT2?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
================================================
The tape loaded in this video was "Don't Break the Balls" by DoubleSided Games
doublesidedgames.com/shop/commodore/commodore-64/dont-break-the-balls
================================================
About the Game:
DBTB is an action/puzzle game for 1 or 2 players in cooperation or duel!
Controlling a fan, you need to blow the bubbles up and prevent them from bursting! Of course, the fan needs the energy to work and needs to be recharged often by moving it to the sides of the screen.
Team working on the project:
Emiliano Paglia (design and code)
Saul Cross (graphics, music, and sound)
Ten Chu (box art)
Main features of the game:
Fast-paced action/puzzle game
30 levels
Two players duel and co-op action
Joystick and paddles support!
================================================
MiSTer Sellers:
- d3fmod.com (Mini-ITX Ironclad Plus)
- misteraddons.com
- antoniovillena.es/store
- ultimatemister.com
Mister FPGA Wiki Project:
github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_MiSTer/wiki
Mister Forum discussion:
misterfpga.org
MiSTer IRC Channel
irc.libera.chat:6667 ##MiSTerFPGA
MiSTer RGB 15kHz compatibility:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Le6cJ0Fzxgo3pglolequL6Fq1WynjaPWTT_jkZlBbI/edit#gid=159294492
Sorgelig's MiSTer Cores:
github.com/MiSTer-devel
MiSTer Facebook Group:
facebook.com/groups/1870135613286506
#MiSTerFPGA #C64 #Don'tBreakTheBalls #DoubleSidedGames
![MiSTer (FPGA) C64: Loading a real Tape into the C64 via the ACD port [Dont Break the Balls]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wvtQIBmj_DM/mqdefault.jpg "MiSTer (FPGA) C64: Loading a real Tape into the C64 via the ACD port [Dont Break the Balls]
Links are in the description:
MiSTer Core: C64_20220201.rbf
Update: Im having more failed attempts at loading real tapes through the ACD than successes.
Im loading a real Commodore 64 tape into the MiSTer FPGA Commodore 64 core via the ADC tape in port. Im using a cheap portable tape player.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0893ZWVT2?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
The tape loaded in this video was Dont Break the Balls by DoubleSided Games
https://doublesidedgames.com/shop/commodore/commodore-64/dont-break-the-balls/
About the Game:
DBTB is an action/puzzle game for 1 or 2 players in cooperation or duel!
Controlling a fan, you need to blow the bubbles up and prevent them from bursting! Of course, the fan needs the energy to work and needs to be recharged often by moving it to the sides of the screen.
Team working on the project:
Emiliano Paglia (design and code)
Saul Cross (graphics, music, and sound)
Ten Chu (box art)
Main features of the game:
Fast-paced action/puzzle game
30 levels
Two players duel and co-op action
Joystick and paddles support!
MiSTer Sellers:
- https://www.d3fmod.com/ (Mini-ITX Ironclad Plus)
- https://misteraddons.com/
- https://www.antoniovillena.es/store/
- https://ultimatemister.com/
Mister FPGA Wiki Project:
https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_MiSTer/wiki
Mister Forum discussion:
https://misterfpga.org/
MiSTer IRC Channel
irc.libera.chat:6667 ##MiSTerFPGA
MiSTer RGB 15kHz compatibility:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Le6cJ0Fzxgo3pglolequL6Fq1WynjaPWTT_jkZlBbI/edit#gid=159294492
Sorgeligs MiSTer Cores:
https://github.com/MiSTer-devel
MiSTer Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870135613286506/
#MiSTerFPGA #C64 #DontBreakTheBalls #DoubleSidedGames")
![MiSTer (FPGA) C64: Lady Pac by LC-Games [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2UWCNAwS2E/mqdefault.jpg "MiSTer (FPGA) C64: Lady Pac by LC-Games [2021]
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MiSTer FPGA running Commodore 64 core
Core: C64_20210701.rbf
Game: Lady Pac
Download: https://lowcarb.itch.io/lady-pac
About Lady Pac per itch.io:
Author: LC-Games (Luca Carminati)
Lady Pac is a maze game for the Commodore 64.
It is a homage to Ms. Pac-Man, an arcade game published by Midway in 1982.
Main differences from the original version:
- Randomly generated mazes
- Bonus rounds
Version 1.0.1
- On NTSC machines, a slight slowdown could occur every few seconds.
- The pellet eaten sound is now less loud.
Version 1.0.2
- Replaced the pellet eaten sound.
Version 1.0.3
- Added an attract mode.
Features for MiSTer C64 core version: C64_20210701.rbf
C64 and C64GS modes.
C1541 read/write/format support in raw GCR mode (*.D64, *.G64)
C1581 read/write support (*.D81)
Parallel C1541 port for faster (~20x) loading time using DolphinDOS.
External IEC through USER_IO port.
Almost all cartridge formats (*.CRT)
Direct file injection (*.PRG)
Dual SID with several degrees of mixing 6581/8580 from stereo to mono.
Similar to 6581 and 8580 SID filters.
REU 16MB and GeoRAM 4MB memory expanders.
OPL2 sound expander.
Pause option when OSD is opened.
4 joysticks mode.
RS232 with VIC-1011 and UP9600 modes either internal or through USER_IO.
Loadable Kernal/C1541 ROMs.
Special reduced border mode for 16:9 display.
C128/Smart Turbo mode up to 4x.
Real-time clock
Buy a Complete MiSTer Setup:
- https://misteraddons.com/
- https://www.antoniovillena.es/store/
- https://ultimatemister.com/
Mister FPGA Wiki Project:
https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_MiSTer/wiki
Mister Forum discussion: https://misterfpga.org/
Sorgeligs MiSTer Cores: https://github.com/MiSTer-devel
MiSTer Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870135613286506/
#MiSTerFPGA #Commodore64 #LadyPac")
