Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of 8 bit computing as I showcase my original Commodore 64 computer, the one I received as a Christmas gift back in 1983. That is right, I still own the very same C64 that sparked my lifelong love for retro computing. In this video, I show the machine itself, share personal stories, and explain why the Commodore 64 remains one of the most iconic vintage computers ever made.
Whether you grew up with the Commodore 64 or are just now discovering its legendary status, this is a true look at one of the most influential home computers in history. This 8 bit powerhouse defined a generation of gamers, programmers, and tech enthusiasts in the 1980s, and it still captures that same excitement today.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro My childhood Commodore 64 from 1983
0:19 Learning on Apple II Plus and Apple IIe computers
0:52 How I got my Commodore 64 as a kid
1:09 Gideon's Ultimate 64 Elite discussion
1:27 My original Commodore 64 computer
1:39 Christmas 1983 photos of my C64
2:52 My full Commodore 64 setup
3:19 Using a lawn chair as my computer chair
3:56 More childhood photos with my brother and C64
4:31 What's in the box User Guide and Programmer's Reference
6:37 Original Commodore 64 schematic from Commodore
7:19 Close up of my personal Commodore 64
7:49 CMD JiffyDOS switch and reset button
8:14 Commodore 64 ports on the back and side
8:53 Matching serial number on the C64
9:12 Accessories RF cable serial cable switch box power supply
10:37 Serial number on the original C64 box
10:56 Final thoughts and showing photos again
11:24 Outro
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Gideon's Ultimate 64 Elite:
ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64-Elite
Commodore 64 CMD JiffyDOS:
store.go4retro.com/categories/Commodore/Hardware/JiffyDOS
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #RetroTech #8Bit #ClassicComputers #RetroGaming
Take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of 8 bit computing as I showcase my original Commodore 64 computer, the one I received as a Christmas gift back in 1983. That is right, I still own the very same C64 that sparked my lifelong love for retro computing. In this video, I show the machine itself, share personal stories, and explain why the Commodore 64 remains one of the most iconic vintage computers ever made.
Whether you grew up with the Commodore 64 or are just now discovering its legendary status, this is a true look at one of the most influential home computers in history. This 8 bit powerhouse defined a generation of gamers, programmers, and tech enthusiasts in the 1980s, and it still captures that same excitement today.
--- Channel Links
Subscribe:
youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1
Timestamps
0:00 Intro My childhood Commodore 64 from 1983
0:19 Learning on Apple II Plus and Apple IIe computers
0:52 How I got my Commodore 64 as a kid
1:09 Gideon's Ultimate 64 Elite discussion
1:27 My original Commodore 64 computer
1:39 Christmas 1983 photos of my C64
2:52 My full Commodore 64 setup
3:19 Using a lawn chair as my computer chair
3:56 More childhood photos with my brother and C64
4:31 What's in the box User Guide and Programmer's Reference
6:37 Original Commodore 64 schematic from Commodore
7:19 Close up of my personal Commodore 64
7:49 CMD JiffyDOS switch and reset button
8:14 Commodore 64 ports on the back and side
8:53 Matching serial number on the C64
9:12 Accessories RF cable serial cable switch box power supply
10:37 Serial number on the original C64 box
10:56 Final thoughts and showing photos again
11:24 Outro
--- Video Links
Gideon's Ultimate 64 Elite:
ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64-Elite
Commodore 64 CMD JiffyDOS:
store.go4retro.com/categories/Commodore/Hardware/JiffyDOS
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #RetroTech #8Bit #ClassicComputers #RetroGaming
