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--- buying_a_commodore_64u [2026/08/13 16:54] – [Slimline] walter
+++ buying_a_commodore_64u [2026/08/14 09:55] (current) – fritigern
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 There are 6 editions.
-The classic 'bread bin' in 3 versions. And the 'slimline' in 3 versions.
+The classic 'breadbin' in 3 versions. And the 'slimline' in 3 versions.
 ==== The difference between editions ====
-Besides the esthetics and the LED-lights are all Commodore 64 Ultimate editions exactly the same from a technical point of view and included materials.
+Besides the aesthetics and the LED lights, all Commodore 64 Ultimate editions are exactly the same from a technical point. The founders edition comes with some additional included materials.
+There is no price difference between the breadbin and slimline version. Only between basic, starlight and founders does the price differ.
 ===== Breadbin =====
+Version of the C64 with the look like it was when it was introduced in 1982.
 ==== Basic ====
-The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. This is also the most affordable version. USD$350
+{{ :photo-non-free:c64u-beige_front.png?nolink&150|}}The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. This is also the most affordable version. //[[https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?shape=Breadbin&color=BASIC+Beige&currency=USD|for current price]]//
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 ==== Starlight ====
-The 'Starlight Edition'. It has a transparent case and PCB with built in LED-lights with software control options for those lights. It is mid priced. USD$400
+{{ :photo-non-free:c64u_starlight_front.png?nolink&150|}}The 'Starlight Edition'. It has a transparent case and PCB with built-in LED lights with software control options for those lights. It is mid-priced.
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+//[[https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?currency=USD&shape=Breadbin&color=Starlight|for current price]]//
 ==== Founders  ====
-The 'Founders edition'. It also has a transparant case and PCB with built in LED-lights. But it has a distinctive gold-yellow colour and a golden coloured keyboard. This is the most expensive version. USD$550
+//Limited edition 6400 examples (almost sold out)// \\
-{{ :photo-non-free:c64u_founders_edition_front.png?nolink&150|}}
+{{ :photo-non-free:c64u_founders_edition_front.png?nolink&150|}} The 'Founders edition'. It also has a transparent case and PCB with built-in LED lights. But it has a distinctive gold-yellow colour and a golden coloured keyboard. It comes with some additional included materials like a novelty paper share of stock in Commodore. This is the most expensive version.
+//[[https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?currency=USD&shape=Breadbin&color=Founders|for current price]]//
 ===== Slimline =====
-The version with the look of the updated version of the c64 Commodore released in 1986 as the '64C', with the more modern looking case.
+The version with the look of the updated version of the C64 Commodore released in 1986 as the '64C', with the more modern-looking case.
-==== Basic Beige ====
+==== Basic ====
+{{ :photo-non-free:c64uc-beige.jpg?nolink&150|}} Faithful reproduction of the original Commodore 64C. Matching the look of the Commodore 128. This is also the most affordable version.
+//[[https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?currency=USD&shape=Slimline&color=BASIC+Beige|for current price]]//
 ==== Starlight ====
-==== Founders ====
+{{ :photo-non-free:c64uc-starlight.jpg?nolink&150|}}The Commodore 64 Ultimate slimline starlight comes with a transparent case and PCB and LEDs providing a light show.  It is mid-priced.
+//[[https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?currency=USD&shape=Slimline&color=Starlight|for current price]]//
+==== Founders ====
+//Limited edition 3200 examples// \\
+{{ :photo-non-free:c64uc-founders.jpg?nolink&150|}}The 'Founders edition'. It has a golden coloured keyboard. It has LEDs under the keyboard and comes with a gold-seal ‘share’ certificate. This is the most expensive version.
+//[[https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?currency=USD&shape=Slimline&color=Founders|for current price]]//
+**Note:** Listed prices are without value-added tax, shipping, and potential import tax. Depending on the destination, the final price can differ significantly. When ordering, you get a better idea of the final price.
-Note: listed prices are without value added tax, shipping and potential import tax. Depending of the destination the final price can differ significantly. When ordering you get a better idea of the final price.
 ===== How to buy =====
 The only place to buy them at present is via the website of Commodore:
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   * https://slapsoft.com/c64_sales.html
+===== Other products =====
+Commodore also sells, besides the Commodore 64 Ultimate [[https://commodore.net/product-category/accessories/|accessoires for the C64U]] like cables, an expansion 'user port' adapter, [[https://commodore.net/store/tac-2/|a very nice joystick]].
+A modern computer inside a breadbin case, [[https://commodore.net/store/commodore-64x-pc/|the C64x]] , running a Commodore-branded Linux distro.  And a flip phone , the [[https://commodore.net/callback/|Commodore 8020 Callback]]
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