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Editions
There are 6 editions.
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. 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 differs the price.
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. for current price
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.
for current price
Founders
Limited edition 6400 examples (almost sold out)
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. It comes with some additional included materials like a novelty paper share of stock in Commodore. This is the most expensive version.
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.
Basic
Faith-full reproduction of the original Commodore 64C. Matching the look of the Commodore 128. This is also the most affordable version. for current price
Starlight
The Commodore 64 Ultimate slimline starlight comes with a transparant case and PCB and LED's providing a light show. It is mid priced. for current price
Founders
Limited edition 3200 examples
The 'Founders edition'. Tt has a golden coloured keyboard. It has LED's under the keyboard and comes with a gold-seal ‘share’ certificate. This is the most expensive version.
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:
- https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/ ⇐ Buy Commodore 64 Ultimate
Sales figures
Some very nice statistics about the sale of the Commodore 64 Ultimate