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Commodore 64 released September 1, 1982

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 3, 2026, 3:51 p.m.
history Vintage Computing Commodore 64 Retro Technology computer history Commodore 64 1980s technology
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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