I Got the Commodore 64 Ultimate! First Boot, First Impressions!

Step back into the golden age of home computing as I unbox the brand‑new Commodore 64 Ultimate! This modern reimagining of the legendary C64 promises nostalgia, upgraded power, and a whole lot of retro charm - but does it live up to the name? In this episode we crack it open, explore what’s inside, and fire it up for the very first time. In this video you’ll see: 🕹️ The full unboxing experience 💾 What’s new, what’s upgraded, and what stays true to the original ⚡ First boot, first impressions, and hands‑on gameplay 🔧 Open it up and see what's inside 🎶 Install a couple of ARMSID chips 🎤 My honest thoughts as a lifelong retro enthusiast If you grew up with the Commodore 64, love retro tech, or just enjoy seeing iconic hardware reborn, you’re in the right place. 💬 Join the conversation Share your own C64 memories. What’s the FIRST game you’d load up on the C64 Ultimate? Let me know in the comments. 👍 Like if you love retro 🔔 Subscribe for more classic tech deep dives 🔗 FOLLOW ME Instagram:   / retronowtv   Watch my videos on building an Ultimate 64 based C64 - Part 1:    • Can You Build a New Commodore 64 in 2020? ...   Part 2:    • Can You Build a New Commodore 64 in 2020? ...   📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:25 History 02:53 Unboxing 09:51 First power on 10:26 Open it up and install ARMSIDs 17:33 Configuring the ARMSIDs 19:07 Other configuration options 25:51 Playing Jupiter Lander II 27:12 Testing with a wireless gamepad (CX78+) 28:08 The verdict! - What do I think? 31:58 Outro #retro #c64 #commodore64 #commodore #commodore64ultimate #c64ultimate #ultimate64 #retrocomputing #retrocomputer #retrogaming #retrogamer #retrogames #8bit #nostalgia