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Commodore 64 Titles Join Wii's Virtual Console

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the you-grandpa's-videogames dept.

TechDock writes "Gamasutra reports that several Commodore 64 games will be emulated on the Wii's virtual console." From the article: "Although no specific titles were named, the only indications so far are of titles from now defunct U.S. developer Epyx, maker of the likes of Impossible Mission and the Summer/Winter/World/California Games series. Best known for their work on the 8-bit Commodore 64 home computer, Epyx also designed the prototype Lynx console for Atari as well as several of its games." I'm thinking we need Ghostbusters, Defenders of the Crown, Maniac Mansion, and (of course) Boulder Dash.

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  1. C64 titles - oh yes! by skurk · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Two words: Bloody. Brilliant.

    Just when I thought the Wii couldn't get any more attractive, they come up with this. This cute, affordable console just gets more attractive for every day that goes by. Just check out the preview videos of some of its titles.

    ..And ofcourse, the reason to choose Wii over PS3. I mean, hey - who wouldn't? :)

    Seriously though, all we need now is a free (or affordable) devkit and we've got ourselves a wi(i)nner.

    I can't wait. I'm getting one the minute it hits the shelves.

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    1. Re:C64 titles - oh yes! by CronoCloud · · Score: 1, Interesting

      Ummm PS3 + Linux + VICE = any C64 application you want including keyboard intensive games. Same goes for the PS2.

  2. Here's hoping we can use USB Keyboards by Daimando · · Score: 2, Interesting

    That way, it will feel more like using a Commodore 64 when we download the games.

  3. Since everyone's doin it by CrazyJim1 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Gotta give a shout out to Legacy of the Ancients and Wasteland.

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