Tag Archives: Vic 20

Retroist Podcast – Episode 102 – Commodore VIC-20

On this week’s show I talk all about the Commodore VIC-20. I talk about the company that made it, the people involved, the technology inside and much much more. Music on the show was provided by Peachy, if you have … Continue reading

Kid Relaxing with his VIC-20 in 1983 has all the Answers

I am not sure what the question was in 1983, but you can be sure of one thing, this kid has all the answers. Feet up, datasette just withing reach with a pile of tapes. I am sure what we … Continue reading

The Commodore VIC-20 Computes at Our Everyday Low Price $59.97

When this ad ran in the Toronto Star in 1984, the VIC-20 had already been out for almost 4 years. While other computers were more powerful, 60 bucks Canadian for this machine was a bargain in my opinion. Especially when … Continue reading

Commodore VIC 20 Ads Made me Drool

It is hard to believe that I could just sit and stare at an ad this simple for hours when I was a kid, but these simple text and pic ads had me drooling for a VIC 20. When one … Continue reading

Super Software for Your Commodore VIC 20

Enjoy this great set of scans of a Commodore VIC 20 software pamphlet from the 1980s. Its a great snapshot of the beginning of a golden age of TV-based home computing. Check out some now legendary titles like Zork, Sargon … Continue reading