The Commodore brand

The release of the PET (1977) established Commodore as a major name in the home computer market. Further innovations followed quickly. In 1981 Commodore introduced the VIC-20, the first color computer at a price just about anyone could afford. This in turn paved the way for development of the Commodore 64 in 1982.

The C64 is recognized as the best-selling computer model ever, with worldwide sales between 1982 and 1994 of at least 17 million units. The unique features of this PC, which could be plugged into a television set for video gaming, revolutionized the concept of entertainment in the 1980’s. Versatile and affordable, with sound and graphics capabilities way ahead of its time, the C64 brought home computing and personalized entertainment within the reach of almost everyone.

About Commodore International Corporation

As the company responsible for reviving the Commodore name, Commodore International Corporation is dedicated to building on the strong heritage of this famous brand. The values and assets that made Commodore so successful – user-friendliness, an open platform, unprecedented opportunities for personalization – align perfectly with our ambition to change the way consumers access and share their favourite multi media. And in the true pioneering spirit of our predecessor, we’re committed to continuous innovation. We want to make as big a difference to the media environment of the future as Commodore did in the 20th century.