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Commodore Gaming
« on: July 10, 2007, 07:08:32 PM »
Commodore to Launch Gaming PCs in U.S
"They're back! Commodore Gaming has announced plans to launch four gaming PCs in the U.S., marking the return of one of computing's original brands."

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2007, 07:28:46 PM »
Yea, I saw a post on here a few months ago about them. Kind of "neat" in a way however it is a completely different company going down a completely different path with nothing to do with the old CBM that we all grew up with.   :cry:
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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2007, 08:48:20 PM »
nice + overpriced...
 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2007, 09:40:38 PM »
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nice + overpriced...


Overpriced? it´s about the same price range as this
and i not see somebody complaining about the price, even more all pc magazines review it as the cream of the cream
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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2007, 12:05:14 AM »
@Fransexy_

"overpriced" is the standard kneejerk complaint around here.
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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2007, 12:14:38 AM »
Alienware stuff isn't just overpriced but ugly to boot :p.

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2007, 01:59:16 AM »
Wow, Commodore actually seem be doing something at least.

 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2007, 12:22:44 AM »
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nice + overpriced...


Overpriced? it´s about the same price range as this
and i not see somebody complaining about the price, even more all pc magazines review it as the cream of the cream


alienwares are also overpriced
 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2007, 12:23:02 AM »
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@Fransexy_

"overpriced" is the standard kneejerk complaint around here.



most of the time the comment is justified
 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2007, 12:52:50 AM »
overpriced...
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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2007, 05:08:21 AM »
If they wanted to get big points with the Commodore name, all they would need to do is include a C64 emulator pre-installed, and license a few of the classics for inclusion.  If I were already going to buy a boutique gaming machine anyway, I would have fun screwing with my friends by showing them how cool my 'Commodore' PC was because it came with Jumpman, Impossible Mission, and Ultima III.
 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2007, 04:41:41 AM »
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nice + overpriced...


Overpriced? it´s about the same price range as this
and i not see somebody complaining about the price, even more all pc magazines review it as the cream of the cream


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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2007, 06:08:35 AM »
I just noticed this thread, and my first reaction was "damn, that's a TON of money for a custom case+common pc parts, no thanks"

 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2007, 11:52:02 AM »
I don't think that the Commodore computers are that overpriced. If you add up all the common PC parts that are required to built a computer like the Commodore GX you will probably end up with a computer that costs roughly the same.

(The prices stated on the Commodore site probably include 17.5% VAT so you have to substact 15% of the price to make valid comparisions with US prices.)
 

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Re: Commodore Gaming
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2007, 02:37:53 PM »

Whats Commodore about this?

I agree with Belial6, include an emulator.
Maybe make old titles available for like $1.99?
I'd buy Neuromancer, Wasteland, and a few others for sure.

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