Commodore 64 Ultimate Review: An Astonishing Remake

The reborn Commodore 64 is an astonishing remake--but daunting if you weren't there the first time around. "Digital detox" approach is compelling. It's hard to overstate just how seismic an impact the Commodore 64 had on home computing. Launched in 1982, the 8-bit machine--iconic in its beige plastic shell with integrated keyboard--went on to become the best-selling personal computer of all time . Despite the success, manufacturer Commodore International folded in 1994, with rights to the name floating around for years.