DeadlyDiskKun Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 nonner, they are fun to use. Im sure, I just want mine modded first! I don't care about getting the keyboard mod, but I would eventually like the disk mod and Commodore power-box mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 nonner, they are fun to use. Im sure, I just want mine modded first! I don't care about getting the keyboard mod, but I would eventually like the disk mod and Commodore power-box mod. I want the mini C64 PC mod with svideo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDiskKun Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) nonner, they are fun to use. Im sure, I just want mine modded first! I don't care about getting the keyboard mod, but I would eventually like the disk mod and Commodore power-box mod. I want the mini C64 PC mod with svideo. Yes, and the guy that specific mod will do it for you if you message him. But I was afraid of the price to have said mods, they look rather pricey. Amazing!! Edited February 15, 2010 by DeadlyDiskKun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 nonner, they are fun to use. Im sure, I just want mine modded first! Im going to supply all the need parts...so I hope it will be abit cheaper. When I get some $$$. I don't care about getting the keyboard mod, but I would eventually like the disk mod and Commodore power-box mod. I want the mini C64 PC mod with svideo. Yes, and the guy that specific mod will do it for you if you message him. But I was afraid of the price to have said mods, they look rather pricey. Amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaki Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I had one for a little while, KB Toys had them for $10 so I figured "Why not?" But the chroma noise problems that the NTSC models suffer from proved too much for me =( http://galaxy22.dyndns.org/dtv/v1/chroma-prob/index.html And the Hummer/PAL models were harder to get a hold of...obviously moreso now than they were at the time >_< 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDiskKun Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 I had one for a little while, KB Toys had them for $10 so I figured "Why not?" But the chroma noise problems that the NTSC models suffer from proved too much for me =( http://galaxy22.dyndns.org/dtv/v1/chroma-prob/index.html And the Hummer/PAL models were harder to get a hold of...obviously moreso now than they were at the time >_< Hummers are easy to find, I see them in used stores like 3x more often then the DTV. And the PAL ones are still selling brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) I had one for a little while, KB Toys had them for $10 so I figured "Why not?" But the chroma noise problems that the NTSC models suffer from proved too much for me =( http://galaxy22.dyndns.org/dtv/v1/chroma-prob/index.html Bought mine from QVC when these first came out, then another from KB Toy Works because I thought those intitial ones were defective until reading this article, runs alright for a few minutes without any distortion until they warm up, though that also bothers me, I've still kept the one in my collection and play it sometimes! Signed, Rick Vendl II Edited March 3, 2010 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[d2f]Iggy*SJB Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 As some of you know, I had an original Commodore 64 which I have missed after it broke. Well, I really didnt feel like buying another for the price people demand. Anyways, yesterday around noon a friend showed up at my house with a box of things he no longer wanted, and in that box to my amazement was a very good condition "Commodore 64 Direct-to-TV" unit which is basically like Commodores version of the Atari Flashback 2. C64DTV is very easily modified since its not a clone but instead an actual Commodore 64 all built into a Pro 5000 controller. Possible mods for C64DTV: * port for the floppy disk drive * second controller port * port for a ps/2 keyboard * VGA output * external dongle for cartridges Anyways, I absolutely love the C64DTV; I would recommend it to anyone whom wants to have instant gameplay of 30 classic games. It shows the real Commodore computer text entering screen and is preprogrammed to enter the code for gameplay. But when you hit all 4 lower buttons with the reset you enter a screen which will allow for your own coding. Just out of curosity, what price are people demanding? I have several units I'd part with, and not demand your children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Iggy*SJB' date='Mon May 24, 2010 10:10 PM' timestamp='1274753435' post='2019317']Just out of curosity, what price are people demanding? I have several units I'd part with, and not demand your children. I'd guess about $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Iggy*SJB' date='Mon May 24, 2010 10:10 PM' timestamp='1274753435' post='2019317']Just out of curosity, what price are people demanding? I have several units I'd part with, and not demand your children. I'd guess about $80. I would like to think so!!!! I have one on Ebay right now - new in the sealed container. However, I've seen them "buy it now" (new, sealed) for $50 plus $9 shipping. That is not all the time, of course. Used more like $35-$40 I am guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I would like to think so!!!! You still have three days. It's at $32.50 right now.. not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I would like to think so!!!! You still have three days. It's at $32.50 right now.. not bad I've got one new, out of box. Not sure where the manual is. Never been hooked up. DM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodLightning Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 EDIT: Does anyone know where to download a manual for version 1 of the C64 DTV? The manual from the official website is for a later PAL version and doesn't have the same games... I scanned the manual from my NTSC C64 DTV. Four pages in all. Links: http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6669/c64dtvntsc1.jpg http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8312/c64dtvntsc2.jpg http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9538/c64dtvntsc3.jpg http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3261/c64dtvntsc4.jpg -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDiskKun Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Awesome the NTSC manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Just picked up one of these used for $10.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 EDIT: Does anyone know where to download a manual for version 1 of the C64 DTV? The manual from the official website is for a later PAL version and doesn't have the same games... I scanned the manual from my NTSC C64 DTV. Four pages in all. Links: http://img684.images...c64dtvntsc1.jpg http://img130.images...c64dtvntsc2.jpg http://img189.images...c64dtvntsc3.jpg http://img37.imagesh...c64dtvntsc4.jpg -- Wow... I missed your post last month. Thanks for scanning the manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaki Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 And the PAL ones are still selling brand new. Let me rephrase that...the PAL ones are well out of my price range =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm just bummed that the NTSC version only allows for one joystick. But I'll mod it at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm just bummed that the NTSC version only allows for one joystick. But I'll mod it at some point. You can send the scancode for 1 to the PS/2 interface when JS1 is pushed up. Like this guy did. http://www.richardlagendijk.nl/cip/article/item/hacking_the_dtv_1 Another way could be to use a micro-controller. My plan was to remove the controller from a spare keyboard to send the 1. My DTV keyboard is acting weird right now, sending shift-esc when I press V among other things. I was going to seek help on the petscii forums but I haven't gotten forum authorization yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I'm just bummed that the NTSC version only allows for one joystick. But I'll mod it at some point. You can send the scancode for 1 to the PS/2 interface when JS1 is pushed up. Like this guy did. http://www.richardla...cking_the_dtv_1 Another way could be to use a micro-controller. My plan was to remove the controller from a spare keyboard to send the 1. My DTV keyboard is acting weird right now, sending shift-esc when I press V among other things. I was going to seek help on the petscii forums but I haven't gotten forum authorization yet Looks a little complex for me, but thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Mine's on ebay with just a few hours left: C64 Joystick: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 110600013344 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDiskKun Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Mine's on ebay with just a few hours left: C64 Joystick: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 110600013344 Nice sell price, but I dont see why anyone would ever want to rid themselves of a C64DTV unit. They are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Mine's on ebay with just a few hours left: C64 Joystick: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 110600013344 Nice sell price, but I dont see why anyone would ever want to rid themselves of a C64DTV unit. They are the best! Yeah - I'm clearing out lots of stuff. So much stuff unused for years = time to clear it out. Pick my favorites (Atari, TI-99, CV) and move the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I wish I had gotten this when it came out. I want one, but I don't want pay the crazy prices that they seem to always end up going for on EBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogstar_robot Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I wish I had gotten this when it came out. I want one, but I don't want pay the crazy prices that they seem to always end up going for on EBay. Maybe you shouldn't feel completely terrible about it. My wife found an NTSC one in a Goodwill for $10. It is very neat and fun to play with but I'm not considering modding it into a full C-64. I researched it a bit and found that you can only expect about 95% compatibility at best with the game and demos that push the C-64 hardest most likely to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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