Commodore 8-bit family

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:availability Large library of software
gptkbp:community_support Active
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Sinclair_ZX_Spectrum
gptkb:Apple_II
gptkb:Atari_8-bit_family
gptkbp:cultural_impact Iconic status in computing history
gptkbp:development_tools Cross-development tools
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1990
gptkbp:emulation gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:fan_base Dedicated fan community
gptkbp:form_factor Desktop
gptkbp:graphics Character-based graphics
gptkbp:home_port Joystick ports
Serial port
User port
Parallel port
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Commodore 8-bit family
gptkbp:influences Retro computing
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:keyboard
Composite video
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future home computers
Still used in retro gaming
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkbp:market_segment Personal computing
gptkbp:memory_type gptkb:memory
gptkbp:network gptkb:None
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Elite
gptkb:Prince_of_Persia
gptkb:Maniac_Mansion
gptkb:The_Bard's_Tale
gptkb:Ghosts_'n_Goblins
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkb:Commodore_128
gptkb:Commodore_Plus/4
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Commodore_BASIC
gptkbp:power_supply External power supply
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Commodore_PET
gptkbp:processor gptkb:MOS_Technology_6502
gptkbp:programming_language gptkb:Commodore_BASIC
Assembly language
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1977
gptkbp:reprints Various clones
gptkbp:resolution 320x200
gptkbp:retail_price Varied by model
gptkbp:sister_channel gptkb:3
gptkbp:sound gptkb:SID_chip
gptkbp:storage gptkb:Floppy_disk_drive
Cassette tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Amiga_series
gptkb:Commodore_16
gptkbp:user_base Home computer users
gptkbp:user_manual Available online
gptkbp:video_output RF modulator
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VIC-IIe
gptkb:Commodore_128_BASIC
gptkb:MOS_Technology_6581
gptkb:SID_6581
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6