C64U Pros and Cons
So, I want to buy a C64U, but all the reviews are not very detailed. I would like a list of pros and cons and if it's worth buying. Or some good reviews. Thanks!
Here is my review, feel free to ask about anything I missed?
https://retrogamecoders.com/c64-ultimate-review/
I think it is the best C64 experience you can have today if you have the budget to buy it, because it actually does make financial sense versus an original C64 plus accessories or even Gideons board.
TheC64 'Maxi' is a close second, as is BMC64.
Chris Garrett I read that one :) One of the most detailed. Yet, I need details such as memory capacity, if joystick is mandatory and if it supports C++, and some info on geos.
Cornea Stefan I don't use geos so can't help there but joystick is not mandatory, it works same as original c64. Not sure what you mean by supporting C++, coding for it is same as original c64 too. My IDE has the CC65 C compiler you can try, I don't think OO etc would make sense on 8 bit.
Memory capacity is same as original C64 with an expansion. With the RAM expansion you can "bank in" RAM, ie. you can store data in memory banks instead of disk/tape/ROM and read it in or write it out but you don't get more than the maximum addressable 64KB at a time due to 8 bit CPU limitations. It's like lots and lots of chunks of additional memory that you can shuffle around.
Chris Garrett Thanks! That's all I wanted to know.