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Commodore PX-64 – Reboot Concept

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There are concepts out there, either on paper or physical form that make us go WOW. Turkish Technical Designer extraordinaire, Cem Tezcan always knows how to make us go WOW with his exquisitely detailed concepts.

Cem’s latest fan concept is the Commodore PX-64, based on the portable Commodore SX-64 Executive Computer. Cem states that this concept device theoretically belongs in Commodore’s 1993-94 era, as one last reboot of the iconic 8-bit computer, the Commodore 64.

As mentioned, the style used here is based on the SX-64 metallic – turquoise colouring. However, Cem also created a version in the classic Commodore beige colours too. These concept models are about as close to real life we would ever get – and boy, do they look so real (and gobsmackingly lovely!). Using CAD modelling and PBR texturing, Cem Tezcan’s PX-64 creation is a love-letter for the Commodore community that still enjoys and loves these computers (like us!) till this day.

For now, just sit back and feast your eyes on these beauties!

PS: For more photos of Cem Tezcan’s concept creations, please visit here.
PPS: If you want to drool over Cem’s other Commodore 64 concept, the HX-64, check it out here.

image source: Cem Tezcan via ArtStation

 

Droolworthy Exotic Commodore 64 Creations

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While trawling through a few Facebook retro gaming enthusiast groups, as you do, we came across some unbelievably amazing and super droolworthy Commodore 64 creations by John Papas!

What we saw made our jaw drop so hard, that we are still having trouble picking it up off the floor! Just scroll down slowly and take in all the hybrid C64 awesomeness! We love the 64-TX and who needs the SX-64 when you can have the CX-64! To be honest, we want them all!!!

To say we would love to get our hands on any (preferably, all) of these unique C64 creations by John Papas would be the biggest understatement of the year – Simply stunning creations!

source: Australian Retro PC Enthusiasts on Facebook

 

The Thrill Of The Chase: The Holy Grail

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Does one ever stop hunting once their white whale or more accurately, their holy grail of video gaming has been conquered? I face this question having fulfilled the last of my holy trinity of retro gaming systems, the Commodore “Executive” SX-64. In case you were wondering, the other two that make up the trinity are the Vectrex and PC-Engine (CoreGrafx).

After securing the SX-64, I am left feeling flat and empty. There is a void inside my retro gaming heart. I am left wondering if it was all worth it (Ed: of course it was! Suck it up sunshine!). What is next? Do I now chase a new holy grail, one that will take years to find and conquer? What will happen after that? Am I addicted to the ‘thrill of the chase’? The answers are quite simple – enjoy what I have for now, and yes, I am addicted to the thrill of the chase.

A retro gamer is seldom fully satisfied that their collection is “complete”. I can safely say, my collection will never ever be complete, there is always another system or game to chase and obtain. The retro gaming bug has bitten hard and I must oblige. What will be the next retro gaming holy grail?