Legacy & History
Released in 1982. It democratized personal computing and created the "demoscene".
Cultural Impact
It taught a generation to code (BASIC).
Modern Legacy
The SID chip sound defines "chiptune" music.
Under the Hood
Famous for its SID sound chip, which was essentially a customizable synthesizer, allowing for music far ahead of its time.
CPUMOS 6510 (8-bit)
MEMORY64 KB RAM
DISPLAY320 x 200
AUDIOSID Chip (6581)
Defining Titles
Impossible MissionPlatformer • 1984
The Last NinjaAction-Adventure • 1987
TurricanRun and Gun • 1990
Boulder DashPuzzle • 1984
Maniac MansionAdventure • 1987
Best Selling Title
The Last Ninja