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I bought a C64 mini and it's not BaD
Published on February 6, 2019 8:58 PM
Part of the Series - Blog a Day 2019
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c64

16 BaD days remain.

Picked it up on Sunday on sale for 69.95. It's normally 99 here in Canada.

It comes with 64 games but you can use a USB stick or Micro SD card in a USB adapter to expand the collection. It also has a BASIC Interpreter that you can use to load other games.

You can also attach a real keyboard and your own usb joystick.

I bought a hobbyists guide for it from Amazon and I'm having fun with it so far.

I don't think you can use a mouse with it but this one seemed fun anyway.

Panda mouse

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Posted on February 6, 2019 9:15 PM

It’s a panda mouse!

what games have you liked?

Posted on February 6, 2019 11:51 PM

Haven't really played much yet. The Temple of Apshai games were the ones I played way back then. Also Monty Mole. I'll let you know after I've had some time with it.

I might buy a better joystick. This one is a bit stiff.

 

Posted on February 6, 2019 11:01 PM

Interesting console to make a mini version of. 

Posted on February 7, 2019 3:11 AM

I see this at Gamestop every time I go in there and I stare at it, thinking I'd like to try it. 

Posted on February 7, 2019 4:39 AM

That is such a cute mouse! 

I swear I had a similar looking joystick a long time ago. It definitely isnt the same type i bet but it brings back memories all the same.

Posted on February 7, 2019 11:47 AM

I have no nostalgia for the C64, personally, but I’m glad its mini turned out well for those who do

Posted on February 7, 2019 2:05 PM

I never had a C64, and my only memories of it were in the computer lab at my middle school (and even then they were considered old computers).  So I may not get the mini one.  However, if they made an Apple II mini, I'd be tempted.

Posted on February 7, 2019 4:20 PM

I saw this at Target a couple of days ago and I like these releases of retro consoles. 

I dig that mouse!