The Surprisingly Boring History of the Commodore 64

In this episode of Sleepcast, we take a slow and relaxing journey through the history of the Commodore 64.

We begin in the early 1980s, when home computers were starting to find their way into ordinary living rooms. From the vision of Jack Tramiel and the development of Commodore’s affordable technology, we quietly follow the creation and launch of a computer that would become one of the best-selling home computer models of all time.

Along the way, we explore its distinctive beige design, its memorable sound chip, BASIC programming, cassette tapes, floppy disks, joysticks and the enormous library of games and software that helped define a generation. We also look at the price wars, the rise of home computing and the lasting influence of the Commodore 64 on gaming, music and computer culture.

So get comfortable, close your eyes, and let the surprisingly boring history of the Commodore 64 gently guide you toward sleep.

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