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Berzerk Port Brings Stern’s Arcade Chase to Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #Berzerk #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #EvilOtto #SternElectronics #X16 #8BitComputing #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames
https://theoasisbbs.com/berzerk-port-brings-sterns-arcade-chase-to-commander-x16/?fsp_sid=8639

Berzerk Port Brings Stern’s Arcade Chase to Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #Berzerk #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #EvilOtto #SternElectronics #X16 #8BitComputing #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames
https://theoasisbbs.com/berzerk-port-brings-sterns-arcade-chase-to-commander-x16/?fsp_sid=8639

X16 Shinobi Demo Shows Andy McCall’s Third Commander X16 Update
#CommanderX16 #Shinobi #AndyMcCall #RetroGaming #ModernRetro #X16 #Sega #IndieDev
https://theoasisbbs.com/x16-shinobi-demo-shows-andy-mccalls-third-commander-x16-update/?fsp_sid=7728

X16 Shinobi Demo Shows Andy McCall’s Third Commander X16 Update
#CommanderX16 #Shinobi #AndyMcCall #RetroGaming #ModernRetro #X16 #Sega #IndieDev
https://theoasisbbs.com/x16-shinobi-demo-shows-andy-mccalls-third-commander-x16-update/?fsp_sid=7728

Dev Update 2 on my Shinobi: Commander X16 rewrite.

I've moved to arcade fidelity graphics, which look absolutely awsome on the Commander X16!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TntV3rE6Dg4

#RetroGameDev #GameDev #DevLog #Homebrew #IndieGame #C #CommanderX16 #X16 #VERA #Shinobi #SEGA #Arcade #ReverseEngineering #MAME #RetroComputing #8bit

Warp Drive Duty: Lower Decks II Warp Drive Sneak Peek for Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames #8Bit #IndieDev #GameDev #BASICProgramming #RetroGaming #X16 #LowerDecksII
https://theoasisbbs.com/warp-drive-duty-lower-decks-ii-warp-drive-sneak-peek-for-commander-x16/?feed_id=7081&_unique_id=6941662cf264f

Warp Drive Duty: Lower Decks II Warp Drive Sneak Peek for Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames #8Bit #IndieDev #GameDev #BASICProgramming #RetroGaming #X16 #LowerDecksII
https://theoasisbbs.com/warp-drive-duty-lower-decks-ii-warp-drive-sneak-peek-for-commander-x16/?feed_id=7081&_unique_id=6941662cf264f

Any #CommanderX16 peeps on fedi?

I'm still glad I ordered my #C64U, but I think I'd like to play with an #X16 a little later (perhaps when the second or even third generation hardware is finalized), as it seems like it might be a little more hacker-friendly, having an assembly monitor baked in, as well as a non-line-numbered editor and BASIC converter.

Hopefully both communities will cooperate and there will be similar hacks and tools for the C64U.

#Commodore #Kernal #C64

Any #CommanderX16 peeps on fedi?

I'm still glad I ordered my #C64U, but I think I'd like to play with an #X16 a little later (perhaps when the second or even third generation hardware is finalized), as it seems like it might be a little more hacker-friendly, having an assembly monitor baked in, as well as a non-line-numbered editor and BASIC converter.

Hopefully both communities will cooperate and there will be similar hacks and tools for the C64U.

#Commodore #Kernal #C64

@mos_8502

I kinda like the tack that the Commander #X16 has taken with this, using the Commodore 8-bit machines as a hardware platform, but giving it near Amiga capabilities through FPGA coolness.

I'm hoping that the C64U (or a follow-up device, #SUATMM forever, dadgummit) might take a similar path.

Also, I don't know if anyone has complained about the price, but if they do, kindly remind them that $299 today is $89.06 in 1982 money, and the C64 debuted at $595 ($1,997.57 in 2025 US clams).

@mos_8502

I kinda like the tack that the Commander #X16 has taken with this, using the Commodore 8-bit machines as a hardware platform, but giving it near Amiga capabilities through FPGA coolness.

I'm hoping that the C64U (or a follow-up device, #SUATMM forever, dadgummit) might take a similar path.

Also, I don't know if anyone has complained about the price, but if they do, kindly remind them that $299 today is $89.06 in 1982 money, and the C64 debuted at $595 ($1,997.57 in 2025 US clams).

@slembcke

At the very least, we'll get a nice branding umbrella for stuff like the #X16.

I really wanna see them take on microshit, though. And crapple. (Even though he's a bit of a fanboy of modern-day apple).

@slembcke

At the very least, we'll get a nice branding umbrella for stuff like the #X16.

I really wanna see them take on microshit, though. And crapple. (Even though he's a bit of a fanboy of modern-day apple).

Sonic for Commander X16 Devlog #1: Wrapping and Water
#CommanderX16 #CX16 #X16 #RetroGaming #GameDev #SonicInspired #8bit #IndieDev #PixelArt #RetroDev #Devlog #HomebrewGames
https://theoasisbbs.com/sonic-for-commander-x16-devlog-1-wrapping-and-water/?feed_id=991&_unique_id=6777f52972f5d

Sonic for Commander X16 Devlog #1: Wrapping and Water
#CommanderX16 #CX16 #X16 #RetroGaming #GameDev #SonicInspired #8bit #IndieDev #PixelArt #RetroDev #Devlog #HomebrewGames
https://theoasisbbs.com/sonic-for-commander-x16-devlog-1-wrapping-and-water/?feed_id=991&_unique_id=6777f52972f5d

Now that we have multiple modern retrocomputing systems, would it not be prudent to host a place where representatives from each project can post lessons learned developing each platform, so we can all learn from them going forward?

#retrocomputing #retrogaming #x16 #foenixf256 #agonlight #aquarius

Now that we have multiple modern retrocomputing systems, would it not be prudent to host a place where representatives from each project can post lessons learned developing each platform, so we can all learn from them going forward?

#retrocomputing #retrogaming #x16 #foenixf256 #agonlight #aquarius

I've completed "Scratchcards" - Day 4 - Advent of Code 2023 #AdventOfCode https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/4

That was actually quite fun! No major hurdles.

#TIL:
• BASIC has a ^ operator
• You can move your caret within a PRINT statement with some special characters

Code: https://github.com/AndreasEK/aoc2023-x16/blob/main/202304.LST

#x16 #commanderx16 #c64 #basic #commodore

I've completed "Scratchcards" - Day 4 - Advent of Code 2023 #AdventOfCode https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/4

That was actually quite fun! No major hurdles.

#TIL:
• BASIC has a ^ operator
• You can move your caret within a PRINT statement with some special characters

Code: https://github.com/AndreasEK/aoc2023-x16/blob/main/202304.LST

#x16 #commanderx16 #c64 #basic #commodore

I just completed "Cube Conundrum" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2023 #AdventOfCode https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/2

So much I learned!
* INPUT# stops at ':'
* LINPUT# expects CR linefeed
* Variable names with only two significant characters
* 1 is TRUE but NOT(1) is not FALSE
* It's really hard to write reasonably readable code

I'm using the #x16 emulator on mac.

I just completed "Cube Conundrum" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2023 #AdventOfCode https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/2

So much I learned!
* INPUT# stops at ':'
* LINPUT# expects CR linefeed
* Variable names with only two significant characters
* 1 is TRUE but NOT(1) is not FALSE
* It's really hard to write reasonably readable code

I'm using the #x16 emulator on mac.

Philip has created a new release of VolksForth 6502 for the Commodore 64 and Commander X16

This release adapts the X16 VolksForth to the R46 ROM. It also adds an X16 binary with added words to invoke the ROM-based X16Edit (XED), to list directories and files (DIR and CAT) and to issue DOS commands and read the error channel (DOS).

https://github.com/forth-ev/VolksForth/releases/tag/v3.9.5-6502-C64

#volksforth #forth #6502 #x16 #c64 #retrocomputing

Philip has created a new release of VolksForth 6502 for the Commodore 64 and Commander X16

This release adapts the X16 VolksForth to the R46 ROM. It also adds an X16 binary with added words to invoke the ROM-based X16Edit (XED), to list directories and files (DIR and CAT) and to issue DOS commands and read the error channel (DOS).

https://github.com/forth-ev/VolksForth/releases/tag/v3.9.5-6502-C64

#volksforth #forth #6502 #x16 #c64 #retrocomputing

Es ist nur Teil eins des Advent of Code #aoc2023 von heute, aber das war sehr spaßig, und ich bin stolz überhaupt, den Emulator des #x16 in Betrieb zu nehmen, und die Puzzledaten aus einer Datei gelesen zu haben.

Hübsch ist das alles noch nicht, und es scheitert z.T. auch daran, dass ich keine Zeichen in eine Zeile einfügen kann (löschen geht) - OTOH weiß ich gar nicht, ob das auf dem C64 überhaupt ging.

Das ist übrigens der Emulator des Commander x16 und das hauseigene #BASIC

Es ist nur Teil eins des Advent of Code #aoc2023 von heute, aber das war sehr spaßig, und ich bin stolz überhaupt, den Emulator des #x16 in Betrieb zu nehmen, und die Puzzledaten aus einer Datei gelesen zu haben.

Hübsch ist das alles noch nicht, und es scheitert z.T. auch daran, dass ich keine Zeichen in eine Zeile einfügen kann (löschen geht) - OTOH weiß ich gar nicht, ob das auf dem C64 überhaupt ging.

Das ist übrigens der Emulator des Commander x16 und das hauseigene #BASIC

In case you missed it, here's my opinion about the latest #CommanderX16 repositioning. I don't hold back, as I already got enough crap online and otherwise for publishing an earlier opinion on the technical side of things. So this is unfiltered.
https://www.thebyteattic.com/2023/10/the-toynomator-cx16.html #X16 #CX16

In case you missed it, here's my opinion about the latest #CommanderX16 repositioning. I don't hold back, as I already got enough crap online and otherwise for publishing an earlier opinion on the technical side of things. So this is unfiltered.
https://www.thebyteattic.com/2023/10/the-toynomator-cx16.html #X16 #CX16

Really tempted to pre-order one but they're almost 300 pound :blobfoxblushmore:

https://youtu.be/mPuP1L7vnr0

#retroComputing #x16

The #Commander #X16 is now trying to be a children's toy. Here's what I think about it: https://www.thebyteattic.com/2023/10/the-toynomator-cx16.html

The #Commander #X16 is now trying to be a children's toy. Here's what I think about it: https://www.thebyteattic.com/2023/10/the-toynomator-cx16.html

@anniethebruce yeah...
Basically it's been turned into some commercial product.

Amd whilst they can't opensource or share the BASIC & KERNAL they could at least not go out of theor way to prevent others from iterating upon it and buy that ROM through them legitimately.

The #CommanderX16 / #X16 thus is more a toy for #C64 & #C128 fans that want something they can easily hook up to a modern TV.

THE #RC2014 in comparison looks like an open architecture.beyond the ability to make expansion cards.

@dalias @Houl waiting for the #CX16 / #X16 / #CmdrX16 / #CommanderX16 to get orderable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oYcu43N-lw

And I think that would be really funny to see:

#NeoFloppy on the #X16 / #CommanderX16...
https://github.com/KBtechnologies/NeoFloppy

OFC they won't officially support #HDMI due to #licensing and #cost as well as the added complexity.

Personally, I would've scrapped the idea of making an HDMI-outputing "video card" to save costs and instead make a deal with some OEM to certify compatibility with an #VGA->HDMI dongle which gets powered by the PS/2 port and have it #CommanderX16 / #X16 branded...

Cuz that'll be a cheap-to-make accessory just like #RGB - #SCART cords for 6th & 7th gen consoles were...
https://youtu.be/nyByDNQuMMI?t=1994

Commander X16: Philosophy and Specification https://www.pagetable.com/?p=1373 #commanderx16 #x16 #retrocomputing #c64

Finally got around to watching the video for the 8-bit guy's new 8 bit computer work in progress.

It is ambitious, and it will take a lot of work to pull it off, but it seems like a pretty solid box.

With the right supporting software, he's about 75% of the way to what I would want as a minimum computer for daily use.

Anyway, the Commander #X16 project looks like it'll be neat.