🔟 Ten Cool TheC64 Computer Tips and Tricks!

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In this video, join retroCombs as he shares ten lesser-known tips for TheC64 series. Driven by his exploration of the official TheC64 user's manual, he uncovers valuable tips that can enhance your experience with TheC64 Maxi, TheC64 Mini, and TheVIC20 units. From controller options and keyboard shortcuts to booting into classic mode and exploring BASIC programming, these tips are designed to unlock hidden features and maximize your enjoyment of TheC64. Whether you're a seasoned user or new to TheC64, this video has something for you. Watch now and level up your retro gaming experience!
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@3vi1J Жыл бұрын

Great rundown. This makes me want to unbox my maxi and play around with it some more.

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

That was the hope. I had a blast trying out a few new things. Several I will use all the time when I break out my The VIC20. Thanks for watching Evil J!

@richardhewison6414 5 ай бұрын

As writer of the manuals for THEC64 range, I'm glad people are getting value from the documentation. That after all is the reason why the manuals were written in the first place! :-)

@retroCombs 5 ай бұрын

You've done a great job with them. Hoping this video exposes the value you provide. Let me know if I can contribute in any way. I love what the team is doing!

@richardhewison6414 5 ай бұрын

@@retroCombs I don't work for Retro Games Ltd anymore, but it's good that you are continuing to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

@Lachlant1984 11 ай бұрын

I've read the user's manual for TheC64 from cover to cover, it's very well written, and so I already knew these tips you've given, but this video is very helpful if anyone needs a quick reminder. I love TheC64. I've only ever used the full sized unit, I wasn't really interested in TheC64 Mini when it first came out, mainly because it doesn't have a functional keyboard.

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

Agree. The manual is good and packed to the hilt with information. My guess is most owners are not nerds, like you and I, and read every page. My goal was to get more folks in the manual so they get the most out of their purchase.

@larsenmats 8 ай бұрын

I love my the TheC64 and my the TheVIC20s

@retroCombs 8 ай бұрын

They are a blast!

@shaunbebbington6411 6 ай бұрын

With CJM files, you can also play three and four player games, which emulates the "CGA" type adapter. For instance, to play Bomb Mania, by Protovision, you may set your CJM file like: T:Bomb Mania A:Protovision X:64,pal,accuratedisk,driveicon,fullheight J:1:JU,JD,JL,JR,JF,JF,1,2,JF,A,B,C,JF,, J:2:JU,JD,JL,JR,JF,JF,F1,F2,JF,1,2,3,JF,, J:3:JU,JD,JL,JR,JF,JF,F3,F4,JF,4,5,6,JF,, J:4*:JU,JD,JL,JR,JF,JF,F5,F6,JF,7,8,9,JF,, Of course, you will require four compatible USB joysticks.

@retroCombs 6 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing.

@markkrueg Жыл бұрын

Really well done, and quite helpful! When I first received my TheC64 I began programming in BASIC. But I had forgotten all my disk management skills from the 80s. I had to learn that doing a factory reset of TheC64 with a blank USB stick inserted would create an empty disk file and mount it; otherwise doing SAVE didn’t actually save my program anywhere. Then I re-learned that I shouldn’t use the @ to overwrite my file on disk as I was programming, because there are bugs with this! It’s better to save many numbered “TEMP” files and then just save the final program when finished. A better way with TheC64 is probably to use the snapshot feature every little while, as you described, and then just save the program to a virtual disk when finished.

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark! Great additional info about virtual disk image usage.

@RobinJohnson-ro6tm 4 ай бұрын

How about adding the method to change joy ports on the fly while playing a game? I’ve found that quite handy !

@retroCombs 4 ай бұрын

Good add! 🕹️

@BlendFin Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

Glad you found something useful!

@dr.ignacioglez.9677 6 ай бұрын

I REALY LOVE MY C64 ❤❤❤ FOREVER ❤❤❤❤❤

@retroCombs 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! You came to the right spot.

@ecwnikos Жыл бұрын

thank you for the short cuts.

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

Another shortcuts fan! You are welcome.

@cunawarit 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video for all the theC65 newbies :D

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@stand355 Жыл бұрын

If you used the shift + left arrow combo to enter the THEC64 menu, and return to BASIC prompt afterwards, give the left shift key an extra tap. This resets its hold-down state, a long-standing bug with the THEC64 series.

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for that tip since this one would not have appeared in the manual.

@msuc5vette 4 ай бұрын

Super cool, thanks! I have been looking periodically for a TheVIC20, but have not found one available for sale yet. Any tips for US customers to get one? The Amazon UK has been unavailable for a while.

@retroCombs 4 ай бұрын

I''m convinced the opportunity is no more. I believe this was probably a limited run. Unfortunately, eBay and used may be the only choice. :(

@Frobard Жыл бұрын

Nice that you talk about TheC64 and TheVIC20! Great machines. I program on my 64 every day. There's a new(!) C64 BASIC that's very interesting and powerful. It's called Vision Basic and you'll find info about it here on KZfaq.

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

I'm going to look for it. BASIC on the C64 was limited. I'm spoiled by BASIC on the C128 and especially the Plus/4.

@ncurtis1970 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this.

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

Welcome, Neil. Hope you found a new tip ot two.

@JamiesHackShack Жыл бұрын

Nice one! So many handy features on those. Nice intro and outro animations too! Are those new?

@retroCombs Жыл бұрын

Yes, and still a work in progress.

@LadyNicola 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

Your a welcome!

@rkadowns 11 ай бұрын

BMC64 Is amazing. I upgraded my Maxi to this is really would love to see more coverage of this amazing tech.

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

So I understand, you upgraded the Maxi to BMC64 or you use BMC64 instead of the Maxi? Thanks for commenting!

@rkadowns 11 ай бұрын

@@retroCombs I pulled the Maxi’s board and replaced it with a Pi3b+. Kept the USB board since it’s a nice USB hub. Power switch became a reset button. The keyboard is usb so just connects to the Pi. One of many benefits is that BMC65 fully emulates disk drives so software that relies on them to operate operates, such as some demos. Furthermore you get to make use of kernal roms so I have mine populated with jiffydos. Dual addressable SID and more.

@rkadowns 11 ай бұрын

@@retroCombs So depending on how you look at it, it’s instead of the maxi or an upgrade of the maxi. 😂

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

@@rkadowns This is an awesome upgrade. I really want to give this a go because BMC64 is so tempting. Might have to recreate this project. Did you create any content around your conversion?

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

@@rkadowns And the keyboard works well? No missing keys?

@lurkerrekrul 11 ай бұрын

I've always wondered why all computer emulators don't have an option to assign keypresses to an actual controller, for games that don't support a joystick. Especially for systems that didn't have built-in support for joysticks. Sure, you can use something like Joy to Key, but wouldn't it make more sense to have that capability built into the emulator itself?

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

I agree and was so glad to find this option on the Maxi!

@dirkrieger8783 6 ай бұрын

i learned that 2 is 3.......or is it the other way around? 1:18

@retroCombs 6 ай бұрын

Looky there. You caught me. First one to notice!

@realbart 6 ай бұрын

I've not succeeded in mounting a single CRT-file. When trying, my THEC64 just beeps. Does anybody know what I'm doing wrong? Also: what good are file flags in classic mode? How do I configure the default joystick port if I'm not loading a disk?

@retroCombs 6 ай бұрын

Just to be clear, you are mounting the .crt fine using the cartridge option and not the floppy option? Can't remember the flag to swap joysticks but thought I included it in this video.

@realbart 6 ай бұрын

@@retroCombs Never mind. Mounting a cartridge requires a different key ("B") or joystick button (the second). I was pressing "L" or the main joystick button.

@retroCombs 6 ай бұрын

@realbart Glad you worked it out.

@gamepad3173 11 ай бұрын

Interesting, though I'm more of the idea of using actual cassettes rather than a .tap file, I think what I'd do is connect up a USB tape deck and load my games that way. and what if I wanted to use a USB floppy drive with the C64?

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

Don't think we have the connections we need for a Datasette; however, a USB 3.5" floppy has been shown to work when you place .d64 image files on the diskette.

@gamepad3173 11 ай бұрын

@@retroCombs Interesting, I'll have to try that out. and maybe use a USB sound card for a tape deck.

@retroCombs 11 ай бұрын

That would be interesting. Let me know if it works.