C64 Mini Gets North American Release Date
Retro consoles have had a revival of sorts lately, especially following the wild success of the NES Classic Edition and the SNES Classic Edition. These miniature replicas of beloved consoles have been adapted for modern use with built-in libraries of games, HDMI and USB ports. Atari followed suit with the Atari Flashback consoles and we even reported that a C64 Mini was coming this year. Retro Games Ltd. and Solutions 2 GO announced today that their licensed reimagining of the C64, called THEC64 Mini, is coming to North American retail stores on October 9, 2018!
This 50% replica of the bestselling home computer that launched in 1982, comes pre-loaded with 64 classic games and THEC64 Joystick. Aspiring gamers of yesteryear can revisit the past and program their own games – just add a keyboard, and THEC64 Mini becomes a fully functional home computer complete with C64 BASIC. For younger and more casual audiences, the console is also accessible via its plug and play action.
THEC64 Mini includes the following:
- Pre-loaded with all the Retro Faves: THEC64 Mini comes with 64 classic titles already installed, including: California Games, Winter Games, Impossible Mission II, Boulder Dash,Jumpman, Pitstop II, Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe, Street Sports Baseball, Summer Games II,Temple of Apshai Trilogy, Uridium and more.
- USB Ports: The unit comes equipped with two USB ports – perfect for adding an extra joystick for multiplayer games or plugging in a keyboard to create your own programming masterpieces.
- Customized Visuals: The unit features high definition output at 720p and 60Hz via HDMI, 4:3 ratio, US/Europe display mode options, and a CRT filter for that classic look.
- Back to the Basics: Plug in a USB keyboard and use as a fully functional home computer with C64 BASIC.
- Don’t Forget to Save: For the first time, THEC64 Mini allows you to easily save your progress in games.
- Always Optimized: THEC64 Mini supports software updates via USB flash drive so players have continued access to improved and enhanced programming.
“We are delighted to be able to bring back some of the most loved retro games ever, on one of the most successful formats of all time”, said Paul Andrews, Retro Games’ Managing Director. “The North American release of THEC64 mini is a reimagining of the classic C64 computer and one of a series of products we have on the way.”
THEC64 Mini is available now for pre-order now at retailers across North America. The press release only mentioned the North American release date without a price point. However, it was previously reported that the console would sell at a suggested retail price of £69.99/$69.99/€79.99.
THEC64 Mini Official Website
