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Your Hardware, Your Choice: Confirming Our Approach to Firmware Protection
Hi Community! Two weeks ago, we announced that in a future update we would be introducing firmware verification the ensure that only official Commodore firmware could be installed on your machine. We made this decision with the very best of intentions, to protect users from unintentionally bricking their devices. But this era of Commodore was born out of a community that values freedom of choice the most, and this plan, whilst then still in the process of being formed, ran co
Marc Bilodeau
5 days ago1 min read


A repli-K.I.T.T. Giveaway to Help Underprivileged Kids!
Yes, before rebooting Commodore, Peri filmed a Knight Rider mini-episode in Hollywood! Watch, enjoy, see two (!!) new Commodore ads, and learn about the K.I.T.T. giveaway. EDIT: This article was updated to better clarify the mechanism of the giveaway of our CEO's personal vehicle by him, not Commodore. This post's headline and that thumbnail probably want some unpacking! So let's do it. Our President & CEO, Peri Fractic, loves Knight Rider. He has personally owned a K.I.T.T.

Team Commodore
Apr 164 min read


Why We're Protective Of Your Commodore 64 Ultimate FPGA
This article has been updated to clarify Commodore's position Hello Community! Last week, we released our first firmware update for the Commodore 64 Ultimate, and our objective was crystal clear: to UN-lock more of what's possible on the C64U without compromising what our users love about it. We've added USB mouse support, improved the BASIC editor, added music-detect mode for the Starlight and Founders Editions, and more! If you haven't read all the changes, you can find the
Marc Bilodeau
Apr 154 min read


Commodore 64 Ultimate Firmware Version 1.1.0!
The new Commodore 64 Ultimate Firmware is Here! Dust off those joysticks and get ready to POKE some fun into your favorite hardware! We are thrilled to announce that we’ve officially LOADed an update to the Commodore experience. Version 1.1.0 is officially out, and it’s more than just a minor tweak! Download the new firmware from our Downloads page! What’s New? We aren't just re-RUNning old code. Check out these shiny new features: USB Mouse Support: Most USB mice are now su
Marc Bilodeau
Apr 132 min read


Commodore Reveals Follow-up to the Universally Acclaimed Commodore 64 Ultimate
LOAD "SHRED",8,1 – A long forgotten classic from deep in the Commodore vaults gets the revival treatment it deserves with the Secret Line AV 6/7 Ultimate Paper Shredder DOVER, DELAWARE — APR 1, 2026 — Following the success of the Commodore 64 Ultimate –the product that marked the company’s return earlier this year – Commodore International Corporation has finally revealed their sophomore effort in resurrecting vintage electronics that should be enjoyed in the modern era. In

Team Commodore
Apr 14 min read


Community Spotlight: Gracious Films
You know it. We know it. Commodore is the community. The community is Commodore. And over the last 40 plus years, the community has done some truly amazing work. We're here to keep sharing it. Today's spotlight is on Anthony and Nicola Caulfield of Gracious Films, the husband and wife documentary team dedicated to preserving and championing computer and video game history. [Definitive, and dare we say Ultimate? 😉 -Peri] Their newest film, 'Commodore 64: The Birth of a Cultu

Team Commodore
Mar 165 min read


Larry Hryb Joins Commodore to Help Shape the Future of Its Global Community
Former Xbox community builder “Major Nelson” to serve as advisor DOVER, DELAWARE — MAR 11, 2026 — Commodore today announced that games industry icon Larry Hryb has joined the company as a Community Development Advisor, where he will help support and expand the global community surrounding the iconic Commodore brand. For decades, fans continued to preserve its legacy by organizing events, building new hardware and software projects, and keeping the spirit of Commodore alive. A

Team Commodore
Mar 112 min read


Community Spotlight: CyberChip
A special Starlight video lightshow, courtesy of LukHash! You know it. We know it. Commodore is the community. The community is Commodore. And over the last 40 plus years, the community has done some truly amazing work. We're here to keep sharing it. Today's spotlight is on LukHash, creator of CyberChip (2021). LukHash is a musician known for his distinctive blend of retro sounds and contemporary styles. Combining chiptune and synthwave with cyberpunk aesthetics and the ene

Team Commodore
Mar 28 min read


Community Spotlight: The Bear Essentials
Today's spotlight is on Graham Axten, creator of The Bear Essentials (2016). The Bear Essentials is a beautifully crafted platformer, featuring 60 screens, 350 apples to collect, gorgeous pixel art, and gameplay that rewards patience over speed. It was named a Game of the Year, not once, but twice. One play through and you'll know why. We are so excited to bundle it with every new Commodore 64 Ultimate and we're grateful Graham took some time to share his experience with us

Team Commodore
Feb 123 min read


Press release
Commodore International Corporation has a responsibility to protect its legacy and preserve the community’s trust in the original Commodore name. We have a deep commitment to safeguarding the brand against unlicensed and unapproved products, and protecting the Commodore trademarks from unlicensed use is paramount. Our decision to pursue this legal action is not taken lightly, and comes only after all other reasonable methods to resolve this matter have been exhausted.

Press Office
Dec 12, 20252 min read
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