The Commodore 64 launched on September 1, 1982, as the first computer with 64KB of memory priced under $600, quickly becoming the best-selling computer of all time with over 10 million units sold. Its combination of affordable price, color graphics, flexible sound capabilities, and strong software support gave it remarkable staying power, keeping it popular well into the 1990s. The C-64 played a significant role in shaping a generation of programmers and retro computing enthusiasts, with renewed interest continuing today through emulation and FPGA-based reproductions.
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