This machine was released in 1989, but was probably about 6 years too late. Commodore never really could figure out the Game Console market, or how to make inroads in it. Still, the Commodore 64gs is a fun idea that should have done well. Reports are that this machine spurred Commodore to really promote cartridge production, especially in Europe. There was only about 5,000 to 10,000 of them made. Most were made for the UK and European market. This project was done very quickly for the Christmas sales season of 1989.

Statistics and features:

CPU: CSG 6510

• 1 Mhz clock speed.

RAM: 64 kilobytes

ROM: 16 kilobytes

• C64gs Basic 2.0/Kernal
  • Download the Basic/Kernal Rom

Video: MOS 8565 "VIC-II"

• 320 x 200 Hi-Resolution
• 40 columns text
  • Download the Character ROM
• Palette of 16 colors.

Sound: MOS 8580 "SID"

• 3 voice stereo synthesizer/digital sound capabilities

Ports: MOS 6526 CIA

• 2 Joystick/Mouse ports
• Round DIN CBM Monitor port
• RCA-Style RF Audio/Video port
• Female edge-connector C64 expansion port
• Power switch

Resources:

• View PLA info
• View the service manual
• View information about the VIC-II

Personal Note: This machine was quite a lucky find. It was purchased from an English collector who provided lots of cartridges and goodies to play with. Which I did, for awhile. However, I got the C116 soon after, and needed the space in front of my PAL converter, so this little beauty got boxed away.

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