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03.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: ARM2SID for Commodore Ultimate
One of the most powerful SID solutions out there is available again - the ARM2SID for Commodore Ultimate! Run it as a double or triple SID, as an SFX Sound Expander with OPL FM synthesis, or combine SID and SFX for up to 12 music channels – all configurable directly from the C64.

02.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: SD2IEC cableless now in black!
Protovision's SD2IEC cableless is back in black! This version connects directly to the serial and cassette ports - no extra power cable or serial cable needed. The pass-through serial port lets you daisy-chain additional drives, and the Atmega 1284 keeps the unit future-proof with software updates. Just a heads-up: compared to the 1541 Ultimate, the SD2IEC is slightly less compatible with multiload programs since it doesn’t include full drive emulation.

02.09.2026 - Amiga game 'Fernando Martín Vs Epi' - final version released
'Fernando Martín Vs Epi' s a tribute to the 8-bit classic "Fernando Martín Basket Master", which never had a Commodore Amiga adaptation and which, humbly and as a homage, was now ported.You can now play the complete version, where, of course, you'll be able to control either Epi or Fernando Martín. The game includes a 1-player mode, where you play as Epi, and a 2-player mode where you can choose your character (joystick only), with P1 as Fernando Martín and P2 as Eli. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

02.09.2026 - Amiga game '2048 Amiga' released
Welcome to 2048 Amiga! This is a faithful "demake" of the highly addictive tile-matching puzzle game, programmed entirely from scratch using AMOS Professional. Whether you are playing on original Amiga hardware or running it through an emulator, this game brings the beloved 2048 logic right to your CRT monitor. You can get the game as digital download for little money (name your own price) to support the developer.

01.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: WiC64 is back!
The WiC64 - the parallel WLAN interface for Commodore computers with user port connection - is back in stock. Unlike classic modems, it operates with 8 data lines, 2 handshake lines, and one control line, speeding up data transfer by a factor of 20: load 202 blocks / 50kb from the internet in just 2.5 seconds via HTTP:// or TCP! The complete hardware and software is open source, and it ships with the new 2024 firmware.

01.09.2026 - C64 game 'ScartariX' - demo version for download
'ScartariX' is a WIP shoot'em'up for the C64, that's in the making for over a year. Now the developer has decided to a BETA version of the first level. Since it is a beta version, some elements are of course missing, and the game might differ slightly from the final product. Development is nearly complete though, but the music still needs to be added.

01.09.2026 - Protovision Shop: cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back
The cynthCART64 V2.0.1 is back in stock - and as always, every unit ordered through Protovision comes in orange. This cartridge turns your C64/128 into a standalone analog synthesizer, packed with 30 preset patches, arpeggiator, vibrato, analog filter control, and full MIDI support. Since it runs without a monitor, it’s a perfect companion for live performances.

31.08.2026 - Commodore SX-64 Restoration - Keys and CRTs | Trash to Treasure (pt2) - video by 'The Retro Collective'
Commodore SX-64 repairs are in full flow today as we tackle the CRT and Keyboard in this Trash to Treasure series.

31.08.2026 - Amiga game 'Aonic: The Green Hill Zone Demo' - demo version released
'Aonic' is a work-in-progress demo of a port of 'Sonic The Hedgehog' from the Sega Megadrive to the Commodore Amiga 1200 (with 2MB Chip RAM), which is in the work by developer reassembler68k. It is directly based on the original code. Specifically, the disassembly published by the Sonic Retro team. As such, it plays identically, although the rendering has been heavily optimized and rewritten for the Amiga. Visually, there are necessary and obvious differences. This demo is the first Act of Green Hill Zone only and you can get it as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

31.08.2026 - 'Uchotos' - game for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
'Uchotos' is a classic arcade platformer. Avoid or shoot the enemies and collect all stars on screen to reach the next level. Uchotos is the newest game by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems. The Plus/4 version can be downloaded here.

31.08.2026 - Lemmings Reloaded (Commodore 64) Review + Developer Interview - video by 'BastichB 64K'
Review for this new C64 game 'Lemmings Reloaded' a new Updated game by Lunatic Lad + full developer interview with coder Jörg Karwath.

30.08.2026 - New C64 games August 2026 - video by 'Retro Gaming Dino'
Presentation of new games for the Commodore 64 released in August 2026, with gameplay footage, lots of information about the games and download links in the video description.

30.08.2026 - Plus/4 game 'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' released - free for download
'Paddle Shooter: War At Jupiter' is a shooting game for two players and an updated version of 2008's Paddle Shooter. The interesting thing about this version is the MIDI music, which requires custom hardware: a MIDI OUT card. Be sure to watch the YouTube video to hear what it sounds like! The schematics and Arduino source files are included.

30.08.2026 - Amiga game 'The Cutters' - playable build released
'The Cutters' is a WIP retro adventure game with resource-management elements, developed for the Amiga 1200 AGA. After your grandfather's death, you inherit an old house and a small piece of forest - along with his unpaid debt. To keep the property, you must work hard: cut down and replant trees, process wood, complete orders and develop your small lumber business before time runs out. You can get the game in its current state as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.

29.08.2026 - Amiga 3000 "Flicker Fixer" repair strategies - video by 'Adrian's Digital Basement'
The last thing keeping Adrian from assembling his Amiga 3000 is the broken Flicker Fixer circuitry. It was damaged by a leaking NiCD battery, so it's time to finally address this issue and get this machine working as well as it did when it left the factory.