- Commodore 128 vs 64. Here's a rundown of the differences, and how the 128 helped 64 sales. There is a small change to the Kernel ROM which affects compatibility with a few programs, but most of those would have had problems with the first-rev kernel ROMs anyway. It functioned as a dual home/office computer and was 99% compatible with existing C64 programs. Was the 128 any better made? In 1982, Commodore launched the Commodore 64, which remains the Guinness World Records best-selling desktop computer of all time. Commodore made every effort to make the machine what C64 owners wanted -- thus, you saw a LOT of Commodore 64 owners migrate over to the Commodore 128. I've always had a hardon for classic computer stuff, now that I'm gonna have more space to store stuff I really want to try a c64, or c128 I dont know which is better to buy though. As long as it runs all the classic commodore games I don't really care that it's full potential will be rarely utilized l. Sep 3, 2006 ยท The Commodore 128 in C64 mode is very nearly identical to the Commodore 64. 64 kilobytes! Yeah!), and an upgraded processor. And new users, who had not previously owned a Commodore 64, jumped over to the Commodore 128 once they learned it could also be a productive business computer. lp3tnpw cizo sm eipw 6fg vl4 3zjval kh2f5av3f gyld5v jfol
