motrucker

Yet another reason to get a SD/FF .

You can also get these adapters from Amigakit: http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=183 But, since SD/FF are so easy to find these days, I go that route. It makes my A2000 look great to an AOC LED monitor.

You didn't say where you're located, but Craigslist is always an option. I found a really good CRT for cheap in our area. It's not flat screen, but will work wonders for your 8 bit stuff! https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/sop/6016797694.html

I wasn't sure, so I put it that way. I know that CP/M will use the REU (with the later version) and access it is drive "M". Doing that make CP/M quite useable.

A couple of imortant points - Make sure you get a 1571 drive, so you take advantage of the faster speed, and greater capacity. The 1571 is the best drive Commodore designed and built. Next thing is the 80 column video. I'm not sure you can even access the CP/M mode without it (My 128 is in storage right now - space problems). The 80 columns on the 1080 monitor I use is great. Once you see it, you will not want to go back . Software like GEOS 128 is a world different in 80 columns. You should also get an REU for the C-128. The 1750 will ad 512Kb of RAM to use as a RAM disk. Both GEOS and CP/M will fly with the added RAM. Many 128 mode programs will use the extra RAM if its there too. I use Paperback Writer, witch will use the RAM, and BB Writer also. The C-128, C-128D, and C-128 Dcr are the best 8 bit computer made, IMHO, but with out the 80 column mode, you're only using half of the computer.

The Indus GT had some nice features. There used to be several of these boards made back in the '80s. People in our user group had a couple of different versions. I don't remember where they got them, but they were popular with the hardware guys. I personally don't like butchering the cases.

This idea will sure not save you any money, but your C-64 will connect to most newer "smart" TVs. We have a 40" Phillips that does a great of figuring out the 64's video output. It's interesting to see some games in this rather huge size. Wiz Ball is a good example.

Devices like this weren't uncommon back in the 1980s. I have even seen a version that also included a display to show the track and sector that the head was reading/writing. A contributor to Lemon 64 (Jim Drew) is talking about the possibility of re-creating some of this idea again.

After reading your post, I had to go dig out my copy, and load it up. I forgot how funny this game is. I needed a break from Wizball anyway.....

I agree with eightbit - double check the PSU. Although not actually related, you should get a computr saver too, like the ones sold by SkydivinGirl on Lemon 64 or Ray Carlsen.

Maybe Jim Brain's X-Pander will cure your space problem, since the REU can plugged in flat in the last slot - no more giving you the bird..... I have an old CMD expander that works the same way. It's great! http://store.go4retro.com/x-pander-3-slot-cartridge-port-expander/

I bought one of these, a ViewSonic NextVision N6, which lets me use almost any LCD or LED TV with the C-64 (and other stuff): http://www.hk.viewsonic.com/en/products/advancedtv/nextvision_n6.php The last one I saw on ebay sold about $40.00 for a NOS unit. Old technology, but they really work well.

You still need the drive ROM, no matter how you end up with the computer's JD ROM.

As 7800fan said, leave the Jiffy DOS off until you get a ROM for a drive. There is very litle advantage with out the drive ROM installed. The switch is needed for a very few programs that don't like JD, or in case you want to use a utility cartridge rather than JD. You can get new JD ROMs from Jim Brain, at Retro Innovations: http://store.go4retro.com/

The format command that has been given in this thread is actually the BAIC 2.0 version. Granted, it will usually work, but, you could always resort to the 128 mode, BASIC 7 command of: HEADER"DISKNAME",Iid, D0

This is a common problem with the 1571. The best solution is to replace the ahead assy., if you can find one. I have never been able to bend one back into submission - You might have better luck - but this is the problem. Here is a link to several manuals that are handy to have; http://www.bombjack.org/commodore/commodore/

Defender may be the best arcade game ever! Moon Patrol is right up there and should work fine for you. Even though I've been using the C-64 since 1983, I just recently tried Ghost 'n Goblins. The version I have is really hard to through..... But it's fun.

It is a little confusing from the text in that sale - but that is a PSU in the photo.

It depends were you are located. I also live on the US east coast, between Washington D.C. and Baltimore MD. In this area, $75.00 for a working C-64 in it's box is a good deal. It's odd to see one that cheap on our local Craig's List these days - they're usually over $100.00

Looks like the MPS 1000 can be found, still. Here's one on ebay (US) : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-MPS-1000-Printer-Epson-LX-/162276606880?hash=item25c87083a0:g:9l0AAOSwU-pXqPPR Ribbons are still available too!

The U.S. C-64s are more often than not killed by their own PSU. When they fail, they will shoot to much voltage to the computer. So, when you do fix the computer, make sure you don't use the original PSU. Get a replacement!. Ray Carlsen sells great ones, or you can change the line on a C-128 PSU. Other than the PSU, the Commodore C-64 & C-64C are rather well made. If your CBM brick seems to work, at the very least, add one of these devices, so it will not ruin your 64. The Computer Saver, or SaV64: http://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62395

This will depend on which model printer you have. The older 80x series are not worth using. Some of the newer models can be well worth using. The MPS-1000 is an Epson with NLQ mode, and pretty good graphics (just B&W though). The newer, the better, obviously. As far as selling any of these - they will not bring much money. Good luck.

Are you ready for this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-1581-disk-drive-3-1-2-Tested-Works-with-manual-serial-disks-C64-/272428686121?hash=item3f6e03db29:g:GlwAAOSwA3dYEgy4 This isn't my sale.....

I rarely use an emulator for the C-64 or C-128 (The C-128 is really my favorite 8 bit computer!), but if I have to use one, I use Vice - it's the best emulator I have found.

VGA output from a C-64 can be done, but it's not all that easy: http://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?start=15&t=53760 There are composite or S-video to VGA boards on ebay - but be very careful. Most of them are junk.