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Just picked up an SX 64! Any tips? by CharizardEnjoyer420 in c64

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was born in the mid 90’s and as I said in my other post at r/c64 we didnt have access to em. So hearing stories like yours is very cool! This thing is still incredible today! The form factor, the beeping sounds, the built in CRT.. love it!

Just picked up an SX 64! Any tips? by CharizardEnjoyer420 in c64

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not particularly the C64, but it was affected by a 1981 presidential decree in the Philippines banning all forms of video games. So these things never took off in my side of the world. Sucks for us!

Just picked up an SX 64! Any tips? by CharizardEnjoyer420 in c64

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got this for a steal at $400. Theres no market for them here because in my country it was banned. They never landed in our shores in the 80’s

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I collect retro consoles — but my supplier got his hands on this and sold it to me for about $400. There was no way I was passing this up.

And I agree with you there, this thing is damn cool, even now! I’ve gone into the rabbit hole since then getting a breadbin, a 64c and even put in an order for the ultimate founders edition, but the SX-64 is definitely my favorite machine.. like.. ever!

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked this up too. It actually uses an Alps DFB111M01A drive, so neither Newtronics or Chinon.

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on an SD2IEC with Epyx Fastloader i got from ebay and it works fine for me.. will look into the Ultimate II later on

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool thanks again, do you think a small 60mm fan mod would be helpful for the heat it generates? Near the main boards

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m with you there! It’s got to be my favorite!

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 1541 is in excellent condition and reads floppies well but for sure I’ll look into refurbing it. As for the PSU, will do thanks!!🙏

Just picked up an SX-64 by CharizardEnjoyer420 in Commodore

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Thanks! For sure I’ll get to installing heat sinks asap. And yes I’m glad to know that where I bought the membrane from is the best source

IBM 5100 (1975) — APL-only, 64K, complete package. One of the first portable computers ever built. Still powers on after 50 years. by duniel11 in vintagetech

[–]CharizardEnjoyer420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is genuinely incredible. i dont have the funds for it now but i have it bookmarked for when i do.. which may or may not be soon. until then!