Legendary home computer makes comeback

One of the best-selling home computers of all time, the Commodore 64, is making a comeback.

The first new units of this famous electronic device from the 1980s have come off the assembly line, meaning they will be available for purchase in the United States before the New Year's holidays, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.

Christian Simpson, CEO of Commodore, has released a video from the factory where the computer is being produced. TechRadar writes that this is a big deal, especially for those with fond memories of this computer.

Its revival was launched with the advice of the original leaders of the American company, including Leonardo Tramiel, former vice president of the video game company Atari. Tramiel is credited with the creation of the once-popular 8-bit home computer, which was discontinued in 1994.

For many, the Commodore 64 was their first encounter with such a computer. The 1980s operating system was on a keyboard attached to a separate disk and a color monitor.

The 21st-century Commodore looks like it did 40 years ago, but its manufacturer claims it is not just a replica. Some of the features are modern, such as the ability to connect wirelessly to the internet, HDMI, USB-3, multi-core processors for audio processing, etc.

However, the focus is on nostalgia, which will be reflected in the fact that more than 10,000 games that were available on the original Commodore will also be available on this device.