I just picked up my first C64 last weekend at the midwest vintage computer festival. It needs a little work because it's one of the revisions with the weak video output, but otherwise it's in great condition.
I can't wait to start playing around. Seems like a great sandbox to finally get comfortable with assembly. I think I'll try diagnosing the issue this weekend if I can muster up the energy.
Hey I was there, too. For those in the area this is an event you cannot miss and this year it was packed. I went there with my 15 year-old, he spends a ton of time on Xbox so it was great to see him enjoy playing with a PET, Sinclair Spectrum and the C64.
So it’s not all old timers who love these old machines, the new generation can enjoy them, too. Given that it’s a mystery why some company just build and sell a C64 / Amiga/ Sinclair clone for a reasonable price. Next batch of YC anyone?
I can't wait to start playing around. Seems like a great sandbox to finally get comfortable with assembly. I think I'll try diagnosing the issue this weekend if I can muster up the energy.