Commodore 64G

The Commodore 64G returned the C64 to a breadbin-shaped case but used the light colour scheme associated with later Commodore products. It was sold mainly in European markets.

Its combination of classic case shape and late-production styling gives it a distinct identity from both the original C64 and C64C.

Notable Features

• Light case and top-printed key legends are identifying features.
• The letter G is commonly associated with the German market.

Historical Significance

• Its combination of classic case shape and late-production styling gives it a distinct identity from both the original C64 and C64C.

Collector’s Notes

• Board revision, regional video standard, power supply, keyboard legends and original accessories should be recorded.
• Memory, storage, displays and expansion hardware should be documented because configurations often changed during a system’s working life.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Commodore 64G
Manufacturer	Commodore
Launched	Thursday, January 1, 1987
Discontinued	1990s
Country	United States
CPU	MOS 6510-family processor at approximately 1 MHz
Units Sold
Form Factor	Light breadbin keyboard computer
Power	External or internal mains supply according to model
Networking	Commodore serial networking and third-party network adapters where supported
Operating System	Commodore BASIC 2.0
Expansion / I/O	Standard C64 interfaces
Keyboard	Integrated light-coloured keyboard
Storage	Datasette, cartridge and serial floppy
Sound	SID three-voice synthesizer
Colours	16 colours
Graphics	VIC-II graphics
Display	Television or monitor; 40 x 25 text
ROM	C64 BASIC and KERNAL ROM
RAM	64KB
CPU Speed	Approximately 1 MHz