Commodore 64 released September 1, 1982

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 3, 2026, 3:51 p.m.
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Summary
The post celebrates the 44th anniversary of the Commodore 64, highlighting its historical significance as the first computer with 64KB of memory available for under $600. The exact launch date remains uncertain, with some arguing sales began earlier than September 1, 1982.
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