Commodore 64 DTV for $10?

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:34 pm

I know I have a Commodore 64 thread going, but I thought this may get a bit more attention. At Atari Age, somebody mentioned that Kay Bee toys has those Commodore 64 direct-to-tv dealies for a mere $10. Assuming you have a KB near you, and you want one, that is an awesome deal (QVC sells them for $30) of course, they are easily hacked, as you may have seen.

Post by **gannon** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:40 pm

so....anyone have a kbtoys around that has these in stock and wouldn't mind picking me up one?
*gannon hates living in an area with few good stores*

Post by **gannon** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:47 pm

Oh yeah, and for any people interested in doing some modding of it.

JackFrost22 · Post by **JackFrost22** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:52 pm

Can a cart slot be put on?

Nes Man · Post by **Nes Man** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:56 pm

I've never actually played a Commodore 64 is it a cool system to start collecting?

Post by **gannon** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:58 pm

JackFrost22 wrote:Can a cart slot be put on?

I put the schematic up for a reason.....
To answer your question, probably. You'll just have to hook up the corresponding pins to their points on the board. You'd also need to cut power to the internal rom.

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:03 pm

http://www.retrohacker.org/c64dtvhack
Heres some info...
(WARNING LOTS OF BIG PICS!)

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:15 pm

More hacking sites:
http://www.colmer.info/c64/c64dtv.asp
http://thedarkside.ath.cx/dtv/ports.html
Both are more informitive and less pic intensive...

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:18 pm

If I can get my hands on a USB keyboard, the floppy drive for the Commodore and a new spool of wire I'll try that mod out. Just to make note my Gateway has a ps/2 I want a usb keyboard to replace it and than I have a keyboard for the Commodore.

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:22 pm

You can always use one of these...

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:24 pm

HK-47 wrote:You can always use one of these...

No I have a PS/2 keyboard, if I can get a USB I'll use that with my computer and the PS/2 for the Commodore. I dont want to remove the keyboard from my computer unless I move it.

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:28 pm

why not get a cheapo PS2 keyboard from a computer store for $5?

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:39 pm

SpongeBuell wrote:why not get a cheapo PS2 keyboard from a computer store for $5?

Computer equiqment isnt that cheap in my area. I wish it was but wish does nothing. Besides I kind of hate the PS/2 keyboard I have. and if push comes to shove I can use the USB keyboard with my mac too.

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:41 pm

how about thrift stores?

SgtBowhack · Post by **SgtBowhack** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:15 am

SpongeBuell: D'oh! They closed the KayBee in my hometown. I'll see if I can get my dad to run to a nearby one though (because I am definitely interested)

Is this a verified deal or a rumor?