On today's menu we give our top picks in a Buyer's Guide to get you started with a Commodore 64 in any country, along with the handy list below, all with help from our friends at http://PCBWay.com - PCB assembly only $30 + free shipping.

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00:00 Intro
02:27 Buy a C64
07:47 Power supply
09:56 Storage device
14:12 Video output
17:45 Pimp it up
21:24 Futureproofing
25:34 Play!

UPDATES SINCE VIDEO AIRED
🏳️🌈 The new full size THEC64 "Maxi" is a fine option for beginners (links below)
⚠️ Some "untested" items WILL be genuine & MAY work; we just couldn't recommend a beginner buy an untested 30-year old computer.
🇺🇲 My recommendations stand no matter what country you're in. You can also apply many of these tips to buying a VIC-20, C128, Plus/4, & SX-64!
🆕 Added emulators below, though not 'real' C64s

CHEF'S CHOICES* 1️⃣ BUY C64:

🏆 eBay 'recapped': https://ebay.to/2zxNPmo
🥈 eBay 'tested/working': https://ebay.to/2Lfdwxh
ℹ️ PAL preferred, NTSC is ok

💲 eBay recent sale prices: https://ebay.to/32cjdTE

Though not a 'real' C64 filled with genuine nostalgia, there are emulator/FPGA alternatives:
💻 Ultimate64: https://ultimate64.com
💻 THEC64®: 🇺🇲https://amzn.to/2EHhe3n | 🇬🇧https://amzn.to/36CVrU8
💻 C64 Reloaded: https://icomp.de

2️⃣ BEST POWER SUPPLY:

🏆 Electroware power supply (UK/USA/EU): https://ebay.to/2z2mIiQ
🥈 C64 Savers: https://ebay.to/2yY2ve8

🔌 Make your own PSU:    • Commodore 64 DIY Cheap & Sexy Power S...  

3️⃣ BEST STORAGE DEVICE:

🏆 SD2IEC (SD card sold separately): https://www.thefuturewas8bit.com/tag/... | http://retro-cloud.eu
🥈 Pi1541: https://sharewareplus.blogspot.com/20...

🥉 Ultimate II+: https://ultimate64.com/Main_products
💾 SD2IEC 3D Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:376...
📼 Cassette azimuth alignment program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPbw...

4️⃣ BEST VIDEO OUTPUT:

🏆 XRGB Mini (super crisp image): https://amzn.to/3z481tY | https://ebay.to/2ZmQyOR
🥈 Retrotink Pro (not as crisp): http://www.retrotink.com

📺 Cables: https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk

5️⃣ PIMP IT UP:

🏆 Slimline case (don't forget keyboard adapters): https://icomp.de/shop-icomp/
🥈 Brixty Four: http://bit.ly/brixty

🧱 Vote for The Brixty Four: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/45489...
⌨️ BrixKey4 keycaps: http://bit.ly/brixkey
⌨️ MechBoard64 keyboard base: https://www.breadbox64.com/blog/the-m...

6️⃣ FUTUREPROOFING: (optional)

🏆 Recap kit: http://retroleum.co.uk/c64-capacitors
🥈 Heatsinks for VIC, SID, CPU & PLA: http://retroleum.co.uk/c64-repairs-an...

♨️ Soldering gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorecipes | https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/retrore... | http://hakkousa.com
🇬🇧 VIC-II² PAL/NTSC switch: http://bit.ly/vicii2
🔋 Recapping video:    • Atari 400 Refurb! Part 1 - with #ASMR...  

7️⃣ PLAY! - BEST JOYSTICK

🏆 Konix SpeedKing joystick: https://ebay.to/2ZysrMp
🥈 QuickShot II Turbo joystick: https://ebay.to/2Lnu46C
🥉 TAC-2 joystick: https://ebay.to/2MVU1NR

🕹️ Modern 9-pin joysticks?: IMHO there are non available that are as good as originals
🚀 Top games list: https://www.lemon64.com/games/votes_l...
📒 BASIC user guide: https://archive.org/details/commodore...
🗨️ Facebook group:   / commodoresixtyfour  
🍋 Lemon64 forum: https://www.lemon64.com/forum/
🎹 Music Keyboard: https://ebay.to/2L7Rr5d
🎛️ Cynthcart 64: https://ebay.to/2ZEelF4 | https://sharewareplus.blogspot.com/p/...

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