Learn Commodore 64 BASIC Programming - RetroGame Start
Want to learn how to actually program your C64 Mini or Commodore 64, and type in some games? BASIC is easy to learn, and was created to make it simple for regular people to learn programming. I …
Download New (Homebrew) Games Onto Your C64 Mini, C64 Maxi or …
Did you know you can download new (homebrew) games onto your Commodore 64, or C64 Mini/Maxi? The C64 continues to enjoy real popularity, and is seeing new development on great new games you …
Voltage Failure Will Kill Your C64 - RetroGame Start
Finding a Replacement C64 Power Supply The Commodore 64 was first released in 1982, and yet there is still a lively community of users, game makers (see my post on getting new “homebrew” C64 …
Your Complete Guidebook to Playing Retro Video Games | RetroGame …
Learn Commodore 64 BASIC Programming - Type-In Text-Based Games When I bought my C64 Mini, I was very interested to discover that it didn’t just have pre-loaded games, but also included C64 BASIC.
Remove Sharpie From Cartridges, and More Video Game Cleaning Tips
I cleaned up a grubby Commodore 64 and 1541 disk drive using a paste of baking soda, scrubbing with an old toothbrush. Begin to apply the paste to your surface, and scrub with the toothbrush.
Fix the NES Blinking Red Light - RetroGame Start
Help! I put a game into my NES, the red light blinks, and the screen is black, white, green, etc! The issue is bad contact between the cartridge and the NES. If your cartridge contacts are very clean, then the …
Text Adventures: Download and Play Classic Interactive Fiction
Do you know you can download and start playing classic text adventure games right now? The right way to play a text adventure is to download and play it on your device or computer so you can save …
The HDMI Atari 2600: RetroN 77 - RetroGame Start
Want to play classic Atari 2600 games on your HDTV (or 4K TV), over an HDMI connection? A really convenient and affordable way to do this is with the RetroN 77 emulator console. Plug in Atari …
Why Do NES Games Flicker - A Visual Explanation - RetroGame Start
It was the heart of not only the NES, but the Atari 2600, the Apple II, and the Commodore 64 (it was in Commodore’s VIC-20 and PET computers as well). The 6502 was so popular because it was at a …
The Reason Why NES Cartridges Are So Big - RetroGame Start
This is especially relevant when you consider the Commodore VIC-20 and wildly successful Commodore 64 which had launched a few years prior, and whose advertising hinged on getting something more …